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Cloud Forest hiking
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Cloud Forest hiking

By Poncho Tours
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Ages 12-70, max of 4 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional bilingual (English and Spanish-speaking) guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up at your hotel, or we can meet in San Lorenzo.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19364P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19364P7

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        • Poncho Tours
          238
          Argentina
          Joined in January 2011
        • 92cathc
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic 4-day tour
          We chose Poncho Tours from the great online reviews & because we were concerned about driving during the rainy season & the possible state of the roads. What a great choice. Nick helped in advance with advice on our itinerary and what to expect & we did the 3 days Humahuaca with an extra day so we could do a loop via Susques. Ale our driver & guide did a a fantastic job and we had an incredible 4 days from Salta exploring Tilcara, Cascada del Diablo, Humahuaca, 14 coloured mountains, Qubrada de las Señoritas, 7 coloured hill & Purmamarca, Salinas Grande, Susques then the amazing Route 40 with a stop at the thermal waters near the volcán Tuzgle, the train to the clouds at San Antoniode los Cobres, & ruins at Tastil before getting back to Salta. The views along Route 40 are truly spectacular but we were very glad we weren’t driving ourselves. Ale negotiated the roads post storms, was great company and really made the 4 days a success. Thank you - Mike & Cath
          Written February 10, 2025
        • ipembo
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very disappointing tour from mendoza to Salta
          My partner and I recently completed a poncho tour from Mendoza to Salta. This was not our first tour with a driver and we were careful to go through Nicks suggested itinerary thoroughly beforehand. Requesting hikes, visits and interesting stops where possible. He came back with an 8 day itinerary which included these. Our first day started 2 hours late as our driver had 'things to do in Mendoza' and it didn't improve from there. The drives were long and hot, with very few breaks. After a few days we felt ill from dehydration. The itinerary was unrealistic and unachievable. Drive times being much longer than expected, meaning we only managed 2 visits out of a possible 9. We voiced our concerns to Nick during and after our tour and his standard reply was 'after 17 years I have had no complaints 'adding that 'this was a road trip, what did you expect'. Refusing to take on board any criticism or responsibility for his misguidance. My advice is to save yourself money ($400 a day), time and stress. Get the bus to Salta and do a far better tour from there.
          Written February 9, 2025
        • jknd02
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Outstanding 7 day tour!
          Fantastic experience from start to finish. Nick was outstanding in the months leading up to our trip with curating experiences to meet our needs and making great suggestions for sites/stops along the way. We were with Nick for 7 days on our custom experience. We visited Hornocal, Humahuaca, Salinas Grandes. We traveled the iconic route 40 and visited Estancia Banda Grande for 2 days of relaxation and hiking and cafayate for wine tasting and hiking. The beauty of the area is astounding with so much variation from one area to the next! We saw local wildlife including vicuñas rheas, and guanaco. We visited several pre-Incan sites and even got to walk with llamas. Nick is an outstanding guide and knows the salta province well. He taught us so much about the culture and history of Argentina. If you are looking to spend time in in northwest Argentina you could not ask for a better guide! Thank you Nick!
          Written December 21, 2024
        • E5571KKchrisg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 day tour around Quebrada de Humahuaca.
          3 day tour around Quebrada de Humahuaca. Fantastic experience from start to finish. Actually, it was a great experience from before we even got to Argentina. Nick gave us lots of invaluable advice for travelling in Argentina before we even got there. Upon arrival in Salta, Rodrigo, our guide for our three days, picked us up at the airport and took us to our hotel. He then helped us exchange dollars for pesos at a good rate. Both services above and beyond what I would expect from a tour, and very gratefully received. The tour itself was excellent. Rodrigo is a very nice guy, with lots of local knowledge and interesting stories. He is also an excellent driver, and despite the long days and sometimes difficult driving conditions, at no point did we feel anything other than 100% safe. The tour itself took in some incredible locations and really helped us get to see a part of Argentina we might not have ever visited. We were fortunate to cross paths with Nick, who was leading another tour in the area, and we very much enjoyed his company. A highly recommended tour and tour company, and we are exceedingly happy we found them and chose to go with them.
          Written December 14, 2024
        • 603bethe
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tour of Northern Argentina with Nick Evans and Poncho Tours
          I am a 66 year old and traveled with my 22 year old son to the north after a week in Buenos Aires. The three days we spent with Nick as our guide were definitely the highlight of our two weeks in Argentina. Nick is patient, flexible, gregarious and chatty. He will put you at ease immediately. He is an encyclopedia of information, fluent in both English and Spanish, vastly knowledgeable about the history and geography of the country and the Salta and Jujuy provinces. He can help you navigate through rough terrain and any situation that might arise for a tourist. He has connections with many locals and will be sure you get to see and do whatever is on your bucket list. The sites you see with Poncho Tours are astonishing. Nick will feel like a friend who makes the trip very comfortable. I recommend Poncho enthusiastically.
          Written November 14, 2024
        • nicolagG7139NQ
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A wonderful guided tour in the spectacular Puna de Atacama.
          We went on a 5 day tour of the Altiplano (Puna de Atacama) leaving from Salta and ending in Cafayate. Our tour took us to the Tastil pre-Inca ruins, the village of San Antonio de las Cobres, through the Desierto del Diabolo. Our other over night stops were in Tolar Grande and El Peñon. We saw volcanoes, flamingoes, pumice rock, hot springs, a sand dune and incredible Andean scenery. We booked the tour through Rob Middleton of Escaped Travel who always answered our questions quickly. Friendly Nick Evans from Poncho Tours collected us at Salta airport and told us about things to do in the area before our tour started. Our tour guide Raúl Cedolini was excellent. He drove us across 100s of kilometres of unmade roads where we saw incredible scenery and lots of Vicuña. Raùl was really knowledgeable about the area and he speaks excellent English if you don’t speak Spanish. During the tour we stayed in 3 different hotels on the altiplano and although they were rustic they provided everything you need. We particularly liked Don Carmelo hosteleria in El Peñon as they did some laundry for us and were very friendly. The Alti Plano is definitely worth visiting if you go to North West Argentina but you need to go with a guide as the roads are unmade and long so self driving would be ill-advised. Also going with an informative and friendly guide is great fun.
          Written November 4, 2024
        • johannahD7160VO
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience with Poncho Tours
          My husband and I selected Poncho Tours based on their excellent online reviews and we could not be more pleased. Nick was very responsive to our inquiry. He provided detailed information, was prompt with emails, and flexible with our planning for 3 days of touring in the Salta and Jujuy provinces of Argentina. Similarly, our on-the-ground guide Rodrigo was great! He was friendly, easy to get along with, knowledgeable, willing to adjust our daily schedule if needed, and proud to share his love for the region. Don't hesitate to contact Poncho Tours for an A+ experience! So glad we did!
          Written August 12, 2024
        • M947OOjadep
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible experience!
          This tour was an amazing experience. I don’t think the description does it justice. You drive through a canyon full of non stop stunning views for over an hour before reaching the wineries, which offer even more incredible scenery. Our tour guide, Rodrigo, was fantastic throughout the day. I can’t recommend this experience enough!
          Written June 5, 2024
        • FarAway66331498864
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 day Jujuy-Salta tour
          My eldest son and I did a 3 day tour of the Quebrada de Humauerca area. Nick tailored the tour to include things we were most interested in. He is really knowledgeable on pretty much any subject about NW Argentina; history, culture, flor and fauna, food, etc. Highly recommend any trip with Poncho Tours.
          Written May 21, 2024
        • lucymF4239ZM
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day of wine tasting and scenic drives
          We had a really great day out exploring cafayate vineyards with our guide Rodrigo. The tour was really well organised and completely tailored based on our preferences discussed with Nick beforehand. Rodrigo was a very knowledgable guide for the day and showed us all the good spots. Overall a great experience.
          Written May 4, 2024
        • KEB23
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent experience with Poncho
          Right from the first enquiry, Nick was super helpful in helping plan and organise our 3-day trip with Poncho. But in addition he helped contact the Bolivian tour operator (our next stop on the tour) and even booked us some bus tickets! And it was a really nice touch that he picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel. Above and beyond service from one of life's nice guys. Rodrigo, who was our guide on the tour was super knowledgeable, very friendly, and, like Nick, clearly has a passion for the area. The tour was nicely paced, and we got to see some amazing scenery and stay in a lovely quirky winery. Rodrigo also went out of his way to smooth our border crossing to Bolivia at the end of the trip. Read Nick's blog for all the latest before you go; he had some useful stuff on the blue dollar and on the latest in Salta. There had been some flooding in the weeks before, which he had reported on, and it was useful background information for us prior to our arrival.
          Written April 28, 2024
        • ramesht739
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 day tour from Salta to San Pedro de Atacama
          I did a 3 day private tour taking me from Salta in Argentina to San Pedro in Chile with Nick who was both the driver and guide. He is such a nice guy and so easy to get on with. I felt like I was travelling with a friend for the 3 days. Nick provided me with lots of recommendations of hotels for me to choose both in Argentina and in Chile and also took care of all the paperworks in order for us to have a smooth border crossing into Chile. During the tour Nick provided a lot of information about the sites we visited and I learned about the history of Argentina and the folklore of the region. At the end of the tour I was provided with recommendations of places to stay and things to do for the remainder of my time in Argentina which helped to enhance my experience. I wholeheartedly recommend using Poncho tours for an unforgettable experience in north west Argentina and would definitely use them again.
          Written April 14, 2024
        • DellT
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A highlight of our trip to South America
          We had a bespoke 5 day trip with Poncho Tours which combined 2 of the 'standard' tours you can find on their website. Nick was fantastic before we travelled, giving lots of advice and a great selection of hotels to choose from. We also had a zoom meeting to make sure everything was being planned as we wanted. Our guide for the first leg of our tour was Alejandro. He was brilliant! Spoke excellent English, very informative, got our British sense of humour (or did a good job of pretending). He was flexible with photo-stops (many), toilet stops (many) and took us to places off schedule as he thought we would enjoy them (he was right!). He even organised an unscheduled lunch at a fantastic independent winery. This was a real highlight of our trip - despite not making it to Salinas Grandes due to the road being washed away. Gutting - but I guess that means we'll have to come back!
          Written April 12, 2024
        • M5576JHjanes
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          6 day trip around Salta
          I did a 6day trip combining Salt & seven colours & the classic wine tour. Nick gives personalised attention pre trip & met me at the airport, went over the itinerary & gave tips of what to do in Salta. We had to miss out a couple of sites due to roads being washed away, nonetheless it was very varied with stunning landscapes, interesting villages & fascinating wineries. I was rather dubious about the wisdom of booking the trip alone but needn't have had any concerns. Rodrigo is courteous & kind, very knowledgeable & a very safe driver. I felt well looked after & totally at ease with him & hopefully will get back to do another trip! Jane
          Written March 25, 2024
        • ChristopherWordsmith
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A magical, life-enhancing experience
          Our incredible, wonderful nine day trip from Mendoza to Salta was tailormade for the two of us by our expert guide and driver Nick, the founder of Poncho Tours. Nick is a true renaissance man, enthusiastic to share his deep knowledge of Argentine and South American flora and fauna, geology, history, politics, and social customs. He is a thoughtful and kind companion, who was always helpful, considerate, and patient. Nick went through four iterations of the itinerary and took two Zoom calls with us before our trip started. He was determined that we had the best experience possible. He gave us various options for eight hotel nights, always with a range of prices and good advice. As it was, we stayed in the best hotels of our six week trip to South America. Our journey took us through the Andes from Mendoza to Barreal, then Villa Union, from which we visited the national parks of Talampaya, Ischigualasto, and then travelled high in the Andes to Laguna Brava and its white flamingos. Next stop was Chañarmuyo, then Belen, and Cafayate. Then finally La Paya and on to Salta. It was absolutely tailored to our interests and preferences. Nick and Alicia, and their team, care very deeply about their guests and about their business. For them, it's obviously a labour of love, not a cynical job. Importantly, the trip was significantly cheaper than the off-the-shelf options offered by the big name tour operators. If you have the chance to take a trip with Poncho Tours, then grab it!! You'll remember it as one of the very best experiences of your life!
          Written March 21, 2024
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        Penny G
        Haslemere, UK1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022 • Couples
        Nick and Fernando were great company and guides on our 1/2 day cloud forest hike.Nick picked us up from our airbnb and provided snacks and a great empanada lunch. We were able to hike at our own pace and because it was only 1/2 day we only travelled for about 20mins by car.Nick alsogave us some great tips for things to do in Salta! Thank you Poncho Tours. We would highly recommend!
        Written November 7, 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thanks so much for your kind words, Penny and Steve. Fernando enjoyed practicing his English as well!
        Written November 8, 2022
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