Take advantage of a tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon, also known as the Arequipa salt flat. This unique salt lake forms a spectacular reflecting pool during the rainy season. During your stay, you'll also enjoy breathtaking views and the opportunity to photograph beautiful landscapes.
Furthermore, during the tour of this nature reserve, you'll have the opportunity to photograph various Andean birds and mammals such as llamas, alpacas, and others. Visiting this destination is never just a place, but a new way of seeing things.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
Shared transportation
First aid kit
Hotel pickup in city center
Meals (Lunch, breakfast)
tips
Extra expenses
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Itinerary
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Arequipa
We begin the tour to Arequipa's Salinas Lagoon with pickup from their hotels, especially those located in the city center.
Then we'll begin our journey to Salinas Lagoon, where the first stop will be at the volcano viewpoint in the Chiguata district, allowing us to observe the Misti, Chachani, and Pichipichu volcanoes.
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Chiguata
Afterwards, we'll visit the town of Chiguata, where we can take a short city tour. You'll also have time for breakfast in this magical town.
Continuing the tour, we'll pass Simbral, located at approximately 4,200 meters above sea level, where you can observe the typical flora of the area. After a short walk, we'll reach Salinas Lagoon, where you can see reflecting pools—of course, if you take the tour between January and March—as well as local wildlife, including flamingos and llamas.
Even if you take the tour between April and December, you can visit the salt extraction centers, which will allow you to take excellent photographs.
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Arequipa
Continuing the tour, we will head to the Lojen hot springs for a relaxing soak. An optional activity is a visit to the Uzuña lagoon and dam, where kayaking and fishing are available.
After the tour ends, there will be time in the town of Chiguata for lunch before returning to the city.
Finally, to conclude the tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon, we will return to the city at approximately 5:00 PM, dropping off passengers near the main square.
Take advantage of a tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon, also known as the Arequipa salt flat. This unique salt lake forms a spectacular reflecting pool during the rainy season. During your stay, you'll also enjoy breathtaking views and the opportunity to photograph beautiful landscapes.
Furthermore, during the tour of this nature reserve, you'll have the opportunity to photograph various Andean birds and mammals such as llamas, alpacas, and others. Visiting this destination is never just a place, but a new way of seeing things.
