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Salinas Reserve Tour: Lagoons, Wildlife, and Volcanoes
4.6
37 Ratings
Arequipa
Experience the unique beauty of Arequipa Laguna de Salinas on this 8-hour tour. Explore the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca, witness the natural production of salt, and spot high Andean animals. Marvel at the majestic volcanoes and immerse yourself in the wonder of this National Reserve.
Experience the unique beauty of Arequipa Laguna de Salinas on this 8-hour tour. Explore the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca, witness the natural production of salt, and spot high Andean animals. Marvel at the majestic volcanoes and immerse yourself in the wonder of this National Reserve.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arequipa - The Salar in Arequipa, the salt desert, salt production area, where beautiful plains covered with this material are formed.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Natural area where there are vicuñas, guanacos, different species of South American camelids, also in the lagoons different traditional high Andean birds such as the…
- Arequipa - The Salar in Arequipa, the salt desert, salt production area, where beautiful plains covered with this material are formed.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Natural area where there are vicuñas, guanacos, different species of South American camelids, also in the lagoons different traditional high Andean birds such as the flamingo and the parihuana.
- Laguna de Salinas - We appreciate the mirror-like lagoons that form after the rains. Where they can appreciate different high Andean birds, walk nearby and have photos with special effects.
- Arequipa Region - Thermal Wells, small wells of natural waters with medium temperature, where clients will have time to bathe. Additional entry cost.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - We will make a drive through the entire National Reserve observing everything that this natural beauty contains, making the respective stops at each point. By car we will be approximately 2 hours on the way and 2 hours on the return.
What's Included
- Bilingual professional guide.
- In-vehicle air conditioning.
- Bilingual professional guide.
- In-vehicle air conditioning.
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance to the hot springs. 5 soles per person. Optional
- Tax on communities. 3 dollars or 10 soles
- Breakfast
- Entrance to the hot springs. 5 soles per person. Optional
- Tax on communities. 3 dollars or 10 soles
Additional Information
This tour is unique because we will visit the part of the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca where the lagoons are formed, where the natural production of salt exists, in addition to the full view of high Andean animals such as South American camelids, flamingos and parihuanas, It should be noted that in some seasons they are more visible than in others….
This tour is unique because we will visit the part of the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca where the lagoons are formed, where the natural production of salt exists, in addition to the full view of high Andean animals such as South American camelids, flamingos and parihuanas, It should be noted that in some seasons they are more visible than in others. We will have a prodigious view of the guardian volcanoes such as Misti and Chachani, with a very close view of the Pichu Pichu Volcano. The tour ends in the afternoon. You will be able to know the wonder of this National Reserve.
Location
C. Álvarez Thomas 115
Calle Álvarez Thomas
1 block from the main square of Arms.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(37 Ratings)
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Pap12024
Dec 14, 2024
Excellent tour in the Salinas Lagoon with very attentive guides - The amazing visits we took nice pictures, his would go again. I recommend this cute tour to enjoy as a family
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655milcag
Dec 1, 2024
Lagoon of Salinas, a charming place, lots of nature, a place where you find peace and tranquility - I loved the salt flat because I could have breakfast surrounded by vicuñas and camelids, the view of the lagoon is great the mirror effect I loved, I am marveled and the explanations of the guide were the most precise, I recommend to do the tour with this tour company
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808magdav
Nov 20, 2024
Laguna de Salinas - In Arequipa, I had the option to do the Colca Valley, but I thought it would be very tiring. I decided to make this walk shorter, so I regretted it.
The company was punctual and the route to the salines was very pleasant.
The place is very nice and quiet.
Opportunity to see some animals of the region, walk, contemplate nature and take good photos.
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Xxx55519
Oct 11, 2024
I recommend the experience - The lake is a place that abounds silence and peace, I loved being there. Friendly guides stop if they see animals, so they can take pictures. Kind to have your photos taken and to be okay. There are 4 or more stops: viewpoint, first stop lagoon, breakfast (there you pay 15 soles cash), the hot pools (I recommend swimming, near the lake). You arrive in Arequipa at 13:30 to the center. There's time for everything. Sure, it's not all day. Get up in the early morning pars take advantage of the good weather from morning until noon and take advantage of the afternoon
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B1172fyvictoriav
Jul 18, 2024
I recommend it if you like nature tourism - This is a half day excursion (return 13:00 to Arequipa). The program would be: departure from Arequipa stopping at a first viewpoint to see the three volcanoes and buy water/candy/coca leaves. Then drive for two hours until you reach a stall in the highlands where they have alpacas / llamas, you can see the lagoon in the background and they serve breakfast (tea, quinoa juice, avocado sandwich and cheese) for 15 suns (+10 entrance to the park).
Then you go to the salt flats where you spend approx 45-60 min, making another stop later and shorter in the lagoon where there are some hot springs.
The scenery is very nice and the breakfast area also, for me the activity compensates although it is true that it is quite a few hours on the bus (4 in total) compared to the time itself that you are in the places. However, it is quite frequent in the activities of the area, they involve quite long transfers in general.
Special mention to Guide Omar, a pleasure!
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Nilvion2024
Jul 7, 2024
We recommend visiting Salinas with friends from Arequipa Explorer - The unique attention in Salinas, we arrived first to the place and the natural landscapes, the explanations of the guide were fantastic, we appreciate the attention of the Travel agency
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Charlotte_w
Jun 28, 2024
a hidden gem - Amazing! best thing to do in Arequipa the lagoon is stunning with lots of flamingos, definitely worth it whether it’s dry or wet. The breakfast was lovely, remember to take 15 soles pp plus 20 soles for park entry. We were the only group up there and the guide was great, one of the best days ever.
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Ángel
Oct 9, 2024
Good. - The tour was good, it was much faster thanks to the transport we had, I was able to make the best use of the afternoon after the tour. Unfortunately due to the rains we could not carry out certain activities and did not visit the thermals.
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Sirui_z
Dec 12, 2024
Bumpy and uncomfortable ride, but the end destination was worth it with the flamingo and alpacas. - We went on the tour with the tour guide in a Toyota Land Cruiser. It travelled faster than the mini-bus, as the tour guide said. But the road was extremely bumpy and dusty. Coupled with sudden rise to high altitude, several in my party got car-sick and altitude sickness when we got to the Salinas. The animals and wildlife at the Salinas were wonderful, coupled with the beautiful background of Mt Misti.
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Saule_j
Dec 7, 2024
Transportation to reserve but not a guided tour - Lamas were the most memorable part of this tour, and ability to feed them.
However, the tour was disorganized so the car driver had to be our tour guide.
All in all, It seemed like this tour is not really a GUIDED TOUR, but only transportation to the reserve. It lacked explanations, stories etc….
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