From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Full-Day Trip with Hot Springs
ID: GYG411476-746572
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Escape your daily routine on this mini-getaway trip from Arequipa to the Salinas Lagoon. Discover untouched nature, scenic views, local cuisine, wildlife, mini volcanoes, and toasty hot springs.
Discover the natural wonders of the Salinas Lagoon and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation on this multi-stop day tour, including round-trip transportation from Arequipa. Surround yourself in nature and take a dip in the Lojen Hot Springs.
Start bright and early with pickup directly from accommodation in Arequipa. Then start the journey to the Laguna de Salinas (Salinas Lagoon), making a few different stops along the way.
After a 45-minute ride, arrive at your first stop: the Mirador de los Volcanes in the Chiguata District. From there, you’ll be able to observe the area’s representative volcanoes and take unbeatable photos.
Reach the main square of Chiguata where its traditional holy spirit church is located. Take a seat and taste a traditional breakfast of the area (costs not included). In another hour, stop at Alto Simbral (4200 masl) where you can observe plants of the area such as queñua, areta, tola, and more.
Arrive finally at the Salinas Lagoon where you’ll stay between 1 and 1.5 hours, making different stops to observe flamingos and water mirrors.
The Salinas Lagoon is a high-salt Andean lake located at 4300 m. high within the protected Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation. Here, you’ll be surrounded by the volcanoes Misti, Ubinas, and Pichu Pichu.
Afterward, head towards the Lojen Hot Springs and mini volcano to enjoy a relaxing bath (fees not included).
After unwinding in the hot springs, return to Chiguata to have lunch (fees not included) and then start making your way back to the city of Arequipa. Arrive in the evening and get dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
- Take a break from the city and spend a day amongst lush untouched nature
- Enjoy a mini spa getaway during a steamy soak in the Lojen Hot Springs
- Get plenty of photo opportunities to capture greenery, volcanoes, and wildlife
- Marvel at the blue sky surrounded by volcanoes and the Andean panorama
- Get an authentic taste of local flavors during an optional breakfast and lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
