Crossing from the Puna to the Rainforest (XTC)

This day off allows us to enjoy the picturesque town of Tilcara, admire the crafting virtues of the local and prepare ourselves for the beginning of the crossing early in the coming morning.

• Lodging at Hosteria double or single / Meals we provide: none

Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 m OSL). There, we will begin our on foot crossing, with a slow and incessant ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatizing- up to reach Campo Laguna (4200 m OSL). This is the highest point of the crossing. After lunch, we will descent to Yutos Pampa at 3200 meters OSL.

• Lodging at Semi full Camping/ Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

We continue our crossing, ascending till the top of the Mount Cumbre Grande. At the end of the valley, the crowded forest can be appreciated. In the afternoon we arrive to the community of Molulo at 2950 meters of high. Estimated walking time: 6 to 7hs.

• Lodging at Semi full Camping/ Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

We will have a peaceful morning, and plenty of time to meet the local inhabitants and going around the area. After lunch, we will continue with our crossing. Gradually, you would notice the increase of vegetation; we will arrive then, to a place known as Abra Potrero. Walking time: 4 to 5 hs.

• Lodging at Semi full camping / Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

We continue our adventure from the Abra of the Potrero (lowest point between two mountains). The thick forest gives birth to plain landscape. From the red land come the first trees. After undertaking a section of forest in continuous ascension we get to see the Caserío of San Lucas, located at 2500 meters of high. Later, we slowly start the descent back to the town. Walking time 7 to 8 hours.

• Lodging at Semi full camping / Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Last stage of the crossing between San Lucas and San Francisco. The path continues by the southern bank of San Lucas River, the vegetation is dense and the valley is deep. After crossing Valle Grande Valley, we will ascent to Peña Alta, which is the end of our long walk. There, a local transfer is waiting for us, to lead us through the small town of San Francisco and the whole Calilegua National Park arriving to Liberator San Martín Village. From there, we will move to Salta city. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours.

• Lodging at Hostería double or single / Meals we provide: Breakfast, box lunch

After breakfast we are transferred to the airport where our tours ends

• Meals we provide: Breakfast