Come with us and visit the Salinas Lagoon located at 4,300 m a.s.l. in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. This salt flat lagoon is surrounded by wetlands fed by rainwater and snowmelt. Around the lagoon, you’ll also find the Picchu Picchu, Chachani, Misti, and Ubinas volcanoes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting Place — at about 6:15
We will pick you up by bus from your Hotel — as long as you stay in the historic center, otherwise we will coordinate another meeting place according to your convenience.
Transfer from Arequipa to the town of Chiguata
The bus will pass through the picturesque town of Chingata which dates back to the colonial or Spanish occupation period. This town is located at 2939 m.s.n.m. and this bus ride lasts about 1 hour.
Transfer from Chiguata to the Salinas Lagoon
This bus ride lasts about 1 hour.
Salinas Lagoon — The Arequipa Salt Flat
This beautiful salt flat is surrounded by volcanoes at 4,300 m.a.s.l. at the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca in the south of Arequipa region.
At this place, you will be able to observe flamingos and some South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, chinchillas, etc.
This natural park is an awesome site to take the best photos with special effects on water mirrors.
Transfer from Salinas Lagoon to the Hot Springs of Lojen
Explore the Hot Springs of Lojen
These medicinal Hot Springs are located near the Salinas Lagoon, the Hot Springs are coming from a mini volcano.
Transfer back to Arequipa city
Tour Ending Place — at about 13:30
This excursion ends in the historic center of Arequipa city, three blocks away from the main square. This tour doesn’t end at your hotel unless you book a private tour.
PRICE
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Pple. = people.
- Group = group service, shared.
| Pple. | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| 1 | $32 | $300 |
| 2 | $32 | $150 |
| 3 | $32 | $120 |
| 4 | $32 | $100 |
| 5 | $32 | $90 |
DETAILS
| Details | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Schedule | 06:00 to 13:30 | You decide |
| Days | Every day | Every day |
| Language | es/en simultaneously | en or es |
| Size | 5 to 15 pax. | You and your friends |
| Included | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Pick up from your hotel | ✅ | ✅ |
| Breakfast | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lunch, dinner | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guide | ✅ | ✅ |
| Driver | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tourist vehicle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized service | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ticket for the lagoon: 10 soles pp | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ticket for the hot springs (optional): 5 soles pp | ❌ | ❌ |
| Drop off at your hotel | ❌ | ✅ |
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
What do I bring?
- Sweaters or jackets.
- Anti-slip shoes.
- Raincoats.
- Caps or hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- A bottle of water.
- Local currency for your entrance tickets.
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NOTES
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.
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