Train to the Clouds in Salta
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Salta
Salta lies in the green hills of the Lerma valley at 1280m altitude and the flight into the tiny airport is incredibly scenic. When you arrive, you’ll be collected at the airport and transferred to your colonial hotel in the heart of Salta. The hotel is a small intimate property making it very cosy and welcoming for your stay in Salta. The rest of the day is totally free, so wander through the cobbled streets, snack on steaming empanadas and soak up the atmosphere. The central plaza is wonderfully romantic, especially in the evening.
Day 2 – Train to the Clouds
Today you will travel on the famous cloud train up to a height of 4200 metres. The route is one of the highest railway routes in the world. Early in the morning you take a taxi from your hotel to the Tren a las Nubes train station. The train runs from Salta through the Valle de Lerma and the Quebrada del Toro to La Puna. The excursion lasts the whole day, so you won’t reach Salta until late in the evening. At a relatively slow speed (approx. 35 km/h) you cover a distance of 217 km, travelling over 29 bridges, through 21 tunnels and past 13 viaducts. It’s an impressive and memorable journey. You will stop in two places, first in San Antonio de los Cobres and then at La Polvorilla Viaduct. On the train you will find a dining car, medical care (if necessary due to the altitude), bilingual audio and video guides. After disembarking the train you return to Salta by bus. This excursion includes breakfast and an afternoon snack.
Day 3 – Departure from Salta
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning and it’s time to wave goodbye and carry on your adventure in Argentina.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Trains to the clouds - In Style accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience during your stay in Salta, consider our In Style option. Our In Style option is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! For Salta that means staying in a comfortable colonial hotel right in the centre of the city near the central plaza, making it easy to explore the city by foot. If you’re interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
