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Arequipa
Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
- Duration12 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
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.
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What's included
Bilingual guide (English u2013 Spanish)
Shared transportation
First aid kit
Hotel pickup in city center
What's Not included
Meals (Lunch, breakfast)
tips
Extra expenses
Itinerary
We begin the tour to Arequipa's Salinas Lagoon with pickup from their hotels, especially those located in the city center.nnThen 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.
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.nnContinuing 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 poolsu2014of course, if you take the tour between January and Marchu2014as well as local wildlife, including flamingos and llamas.nnEven if you take the tour between April and December, you can visit the salt extraction centers, which will allow you to take excellent photographs.
Continuing the tour, we will head to the Lojen hot springs for a relaxing soak. An optional activity is a visit to the Uzuu00f1a lagoon and dam, where kayaking and fishing are available.nnAfter the tour ends, there will be time in the town of Chiguata for lunch before returning to the city.nnFinally, 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.
Good to know
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.