Explore the wonderful Salinas Lagoon from Arequipa, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Andes. From the viewpoint of Chiguata to the Espíritu Santo church, each stop dazzles with cultural and natural richness. Photograph the flora at El Alto Simbral, admire wildlife at the lagoon, and relax in the hot springs of Salar Moche. A brief yet fascinating tour that culminates in Arequipa, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this Andean treasure.
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Included:
- Tourist transportation
- Official tour guide
- Tanque de oxígeno
Excluded:
- Ticket de ingreso s/10 (US$ 3)
- Paseo en kayak/bote s/10 (US$) – opcional
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Itinerary
We start with the pickup from 6:00 AM to travel approximately 120 km from the city of Arequipa for about 3 hours until we reach the stunning Salinas Lagoon, a salty Andean lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Our first stop will be at the Chiguata viewpoint and its terraces, followed by a visit to the majestic colonial church of Espíritu Santo. We'll enjoy a delicious breakfast in this charming village.
Continuing our journey, we'll make several stops at viewpoints such as El Alto Simbral, where we'll capture photographs of the local flora, including yareta, Tola, and the Queñuales forest. Upon reaching the lagoon, we'll marvel at infinite reflections in its water mirrors, while in the salt flat, we'll observe South American camelids such as vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, and likely guanacos, an endangered species. Of course, we won't miss the colorful presence of flamingos in various species.
Then, we'll explore Salar Moche and visit the mini volcano Lojen, where you'll find hot springs; optionally, we'll enjoy its warm waters. On the way back to Chiguata, we'll have a local lunch and return to Arequipa, arriving around 4:30 PM.
What to bring?
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm clothing
Cancellation
You can cancel the tour up to 3 days before the start of the tour. No refund for last-minute cancellations or for no-show.
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Enrique (Verified booking) –
En general, un buen viaje con buena información adicional interesante. La laguna fue hermoso y recomendaría este recorrido. Solo que la última parada en el lago pienso que fue innecesaria, por lo tanto 4.5