Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
Shared transportation
First aid kit
Hotel pickup in city center
Meals (Lunch, breakfast)
tips
Extra expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickups will be made as long as they are within the historic center of Arequipa.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chiguata (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Chullos Travel Peru

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Eco Tours
City Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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