Arequipa: Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserva 8 hours
Arequipa,Peru
Duration
8 Hours TripTour Code
TP1377Description
Visit the most beautiful landscapes of Arequipa. The tour includes a viewpoint of the volcanoes in the Chiguata district. We'll also visit the Queñoales forest and the Yaretales forest of the Pichu Picchu volcano. Afterward, we'll visit the Salinas Lagoon, where we'll have the opportunity to take wonderful photographs (views of flamingos and reflecting pools, as well as llamas and vicuñas). Before returning to Arequipa, we'll visit optional minithermals or do a hike around the salar. There's also an opportunity to enjoy the best natural landscapes. The return to Arequipa is at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Highlights
- visit the Salinas Lagoon in Arequipa
- Visit the National Reserve of the Salinas
- you can view flamencos or andean birds
- visit the viewpoint of the volcanos
Included
- Pick up from hotels near the center of the Arequipa,Turistic Transport,Professional guide
Not Included
- Ticket entrance to Salinas 5 dollars,ticket entrance to minithermals optional 2 dollars,optional breakfast you can do in the place aprox 5 dollars
Itinerary
Day 1
- The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Arequipa between 6:00 a.m.
- and 6:15 a.m.
- Aboard a tourist shuttle, we will travel through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
- The first stop will be the volcano viewpoint in the Chiguata district.
- The next tourist destination will be the Salinas Lagoon, a shallow salt flat where flamingos, llamas, and vicuñas can be seen.
- During the rainy season (January, February, and March), you can see reflecting pools of water.
- During the rest of the year, tourists can visit the salt extraction centers built by local residents.
- Everyone will be able to take those dream photos of these natural landscapes.
- The next tourist destination will be the minithermals or optional can do a hike around the salar, where tourists can also enjoy the natural landscapes.
- Finally, the tourist shuttle will take visitors back to the city of Arequipa.
- The tour concludes with transfer to the main Square Plaza de Armas Arequipa or near at approximately 1 p.m.
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