• Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||
  • Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||
  • Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||
  • Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||
  • Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||

Arequipa: Excursion to Salinas Lagoon || All day ||

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ID: GYG556406-956707
Category:
Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Laguna de Salinas is a shallow water salt flat. This reserve is home to lagoons, hot springs, wetlands and spectacular scenery. Within the reserve you can see vicuñas, guanacos.
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. to start the trip to the Salinas Lagoon, located on the border of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. During the trip we will stop in Chiguata, a typical village of the area, for a continental breakfast consisting of juice, mate or coffee, cereal and toast.

We will go into nature to discover the flora and fauna of the Arequipa region surrounding the Salinas Lagoon.

We will only have to look up to discover that we are at the foot of the Misti volcano. Did you know that it is one of the 10 active volcanoes in the area?

During the trip we will see an Andean forest formed by small trees and bushes, called queñuales in this area!

Finally we will arrive at the Salinas Lagoon. If it is dry, it will welcome us with a snow-white color. And if there is water, we can approach the shore to see the large amount of salt that accumulates. Did you know that it is the only lagoon where you can see three types of flamingos? In addition, alpacas and llamas will accompany us during our walk around the lagoon.

We will be able to explore the surroundings of the lagoon and the area of the Lojen volcano, as well as some thermal baths. After the hike, we will leave you free time for lunch and return to Arequipa.

We will drop you off at your respective hotels around 4:30 pm.

Highlights

  • Visit to the salt lagoon
  • Flora and Fauna Sightings
  • Visit to the thermal baths

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For last minute reservations, please check availability with the supplier by e-mail before booking.
We will contact you via whatsapp two or one day before your tour to give you your pick up time.
INCLUDED
  • Pick up at the hotel.
  • Transportation by bus.
  • English and Spanish speaking guide.
  • Continental breakfast (at your hotel)
  • On your return you will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals.
  • Travel insurance
  • Extraordinary expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.