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Posted on our previous websiteYungas Hike: A Full Day in the Cloud Forest
A full day in nature
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About this tour
A full-day hike through the cloud forest around Salta, with natural viewpoints over the valley and a picnic in the mountains. 4 to 5 hours, moderate level.
The Yungas, or cloud forest, cover the ranges around Salta city. This hike is for people who enjoy walking and have some stamina.
The hike
We pick you up at your accommodation and in about 15 minutes we reach a nature reserve west of the city. The first part is a steep climb; then we enter the forest along old shepherds' trails overgrown with vegetation. From the natural viewpoints you can see Salta and the whole Lerma Valley.
Along the way you'll see farm animals living in semi-freedom and, higher up, with some luck, Andean guans, many bird species and brocket deer, a small local deer.
Picnic in the mountains
Since it's a full day, we have lunch in the mountains: the guide prepares a picnic. It's 4 to 5 hours of hiking, between 1,368 and 2,000 m (4,490 and 6,560 ft).
Before you book
- Moderate level. Minimum age: 12.
- Minimum of 3 people per departure. Operates year-round.
- Short on time? Try the half-day Yungas hike.
What to expect
- Pickup at your accommodation
- Nature reserve west of Salta
- Cloud forest trails and viewpoints
- Picnic in the mountains
- Return to Salta
Included
- Transportation from your downtown Salta accommodation
- Bilingual guide
- Trekking poles
- Picnic lunch
- Snacks and water
- Insurance
Meeting point
Pick-up at your accommodation: Salta
Time: 10:00–10:15
Duration: 4–5 h
Before you go
What to bring
- Long pants, ideally convertible
- Hiking or athletic shoes with socks (no sandals)
- Cap and sunglasses
- At least 1.5 liters of water
- Windbreaker
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Everything in a small backpack
Restrictions
- Minimum age: 12
- Minimum 3 people per departure
Cancellation policy
Terms and conditions
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I get tired and can't continue?
Tell the guide. On routes with a support vehicle, you can get in; on treks, the option of returning by the shortest way is assessed. The guide always decides with your safety and the group's as the priority.
What happens if it rains or road conditions change?
Safety comes first. Some routes can be done in variable conditions, and others need changes due to rain, flooding, snow, or road conditions. In those cases, we look at alternatives: another route, another date, or a refund.
How far in advance do I need to book? Can I book for today or tomorrow?
We recommend booking in advance, especially during Argentine winter holidays, Easter and long weekends. On the website you can book until 6 pm the day before, unless the tour page shows a different cutoff. To pay by bank transfer you need at least 2 days before the departure. For the same day or outside those hours, message us on WhatsApp and we will check availability.
How do I know if there is availability, and when is my booking confirmed?
It depends on the service, and the tour page tells you before you pay. Services with "Instant confirmation" are confirmed as soon as the payment goes through, and you get the voucher right away. For the rest, your booking is registered when you pay and we confirm it with the provider within a few hours, during business hours. For trains, the ticket is issued by the operator. If there were no availability, we offer you another date, another activity or a full refund. Services on request are booked on WhatsApp: we confirm availability first.
Can I change the date or the travelers, or modify my booking after paying?
Yes, message us on WhatsApp and we will take care of it. For shared group tours and packages, if you let us know 48 hours or more in advance, we change the date free of charge, subject to availability. For private tours and trips we review each case, and for trains the operator's policy applies.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Within 10 days of your purchase and up to 24 hours before the first service, you can withdraw and we refund everything, except for trains and services run by other operators. Outside that period, each service's policy applies, which you see before paying: shared group tours can be canceled free of charge up to 48 hours before. It is calculated on what you paid, and you can cancel for all travelers or only for some.
What happens if the tour is canceled due to weather or force majeure?
First, we offer to reschedule it for another date. If you can't, we leave the date open so you can use it later, and if that doesn't work for you either, we refund what you paid.
What payment methods do you accept? Is there a discount depending on how I pay?
It depends on where you are paying from, and you choose it in your order. From Argentina: bank transfer or Mercado Pago, with a credit or debit card or account balance, and up to 3 interest-free installments. From abroad: PayPal, Wise or a card through Mercado Pago, and from Uruguay also Prex. Paying by bank transfer from an Argentine account gives you a discount: the tour page and the cart show the price with each method before you pay. We do not accept cash through the website.
Can I pay from another country or with a foreign card?
Yes. In your order, choose the country you are paying from and you will see the available methods: PayPal (in US dollars), Wise (in US dollars or euros) or a card through Mercado Pago. From Uruguay you can also pay with Prex. If your card is declined, try PayPal or Wise, or message us on WhatsApp.
What happens if I'm late?
There's little leeway, because the vehicle follows a route with other travelers. We'll try to contact you, but if you're not there on time, you may miss the service.
What language are the tours in? Can I request a guide in English or Portuguese?
Tours are in Spanish. English is available on request: let us know when you book. Portuguese is available only occasionally and must be requested in advance.
Can children come? Can I bring a baby? Do you have child seats?
Yes, children and babies can travel on shared group tours. If you need a baby seat, request it when you book and we'll install it. The minimum age for each activity is listed on its page.
Are tours suitable for seniors or people with reduced mobility?
Shared group tours are suitable for seniors; the effort level for each one is listed on the tour page. They're not suitable for people with reduced mobility, due to the type of vehicles.
Do I need to tell you about any health conditions?
Yes. When you book, let us know about any condition the guide should be aware of, such as heart or respiratory problems, pregnancy, or allergies. We use this only to organize the service.
Are tours canceled if it rains?
Generally not: tours run in the rain. During the rainy season, if a road is cut off by flooding and we can't get through, we'll let you know in advance. The forecast often shows rain in the mountains even when it doesn't actually rain, so don't let it scare you.
Reviews
Reviews in their original language.
Excelente el recorrido en mtb, el servicio, y la atención de la guía Daniela. En la próxima visita...haré el treeking cuesta del obispo. Un gusto conocerlos.
Posted on our previous websiteHicimos el trekking yungas largo por que queriamos hacer mas deporte y estar mas tiempo en la naturaleza. No nos arrepentimos!! Gracias Dexotic!
Posted on our previous website