Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa Lagoon
Resumen
Take advantage of the tour to the lagoon Salinas de Arequipa, also known as the salt lake of Arequipa; being this very particular for being a salt lake, which in the rainy season forms a spectacular water mirror . Also during your stay in this area you can enjoy beautiful views that will leave you amazed, likewise you will have the opportunity to photograph beautiful landscapes.
Also, during the tour in this natural reserve you will have the great possibility of photographing different Andean birds and some mammals such as the llama, alpaca and others, because visiting this destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.
Itinerario
Salinas de Arequipa Lagoon Tour
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We start the tour to the salt lake of Arequipa, with the pick up of passengers from their hotels, especially those who are located in the center of the city.
Then we will start our tour to the Salinas Lagoon, where the first stop will be at the viewpoint of volcanoes in the district of Chiguata, allowing us to see the Misti, Chachani and Pichipichu volcanoes.
Later we will visit the town of Chiguata, where we can make a small city tour, also in this magical town you will have time to have breakfast.
Continuing with the tour we will pass over Simbral which is located at 4200 m.a.s.l. approximately, where you will be able to observe the typical flora of the place, traveling a small stretch more we will arrive to the Salinas lagoon, where you can see water mirrors; clear if you make the tour between January and March, in addition to the local fauna between flamingos and llamas.
Even if you take the tour between April and December you will be able to visit the salt extraction centers, which will allow you to take excellent pictures.
Continuing with the tour we will go to the hot springs of Lojen to enjoy a relaxing bath and as an optional activity is the visit to the lagoon and dam of Uzuña, where there are kayaking and fishing activities.
After finishing the tour there will be some time in the town of Chiguata to have lunch before returning to the city.
Finally to finish the tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon, we will return to the city at approximately 17:00 hours, leaving the passengers near the main square.
Incluye
Includes
Hotel pick-up
Shared transportation
Bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
First aid kit
Not Included
Meals (lunch, breakfast)
Entrance to the hot springs
Entrance ticket to the mini volcano Lojen (5 soles per person)
Tips
Extra expenses
Recomendaciones
Recommendations
Wear warm clothing
Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sun block
Sunglasses
Bring snacks
Gloves for the cold
Little luggage
Preguntas
From the Plaza de Armas, up to how many blocks around can you pick me up from my hotel?
In case you are not staying in hotels in the historic center, you have to approach the main square to board the transport.
Because first you will be picked up at the plaza and then you will be picked up at the hotels.
From the main square, up to how many blocks around can I be picked up from my hotel?
Generally the pick up to hotels can be up to 05 blocks around the Plaza de Armas, but if your hotel is located 1 or 2 blocks out of the allowed distance, please consult to see if they can pick you up.
Is it advisable to take this tour with adults and children?
Of course yes, this tour is suitable for all people, whether adults or children, but always taking into account the necessary care.
Salinas de Arequipa Lagoon Tour