Excursion to Salinas Lagoon
ID: GYG791749-1266313
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 10:00 hours
Description
Put on your sneakers and get ready for a walk through the nature of Arequipa. The roads that surround the Misti volcano will take us to the Salinas Lagoon.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. to begin the journey to Salinas Lagoon, located on the edge of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. During the journey we will make a stop in Chiguata, a typical town in the area, to have a continental breakfast that will consist of juice, mate or coffee, cereals and toast.
We will delve into nature to discover the flora and fauna of the Arequipa region that surrounds the Salinas Lagoon.
We will only have to look up to discover that we are at the back of the Misti volcano. Did you know that it is one of the 10 active volcanoes in the area?
During the journey we will see an Andean forest made up of small trees and bushes. In this area they call them queñuales!
Finally we will arrive at the Salinas Lagoon. If it is dry, it will greet us with a snow-white color. And if there is water, we can approach the shore to see the large amount of salt it accumulates. Did you know that it is the only lagoon where you can see three types of flamingos? In addition, alpacas and llamas will accompany us during our walk around the lake.
We will be able to explore the vicinity of the lagoon and the area of the Lojen volcano, as well as some thermal baths. After the walk, we will leave you free time for lunch and then we will return to Arequipa.
We will drop you off at your respective hotels around 4:30 p.m.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. to begin the journey to Salinas Lagoon, located on the edge of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. During the journey we will make a stop in Chiguata, a typical town in the area, to have a continental breakfast that will consist of juice, mate or coffee, cereals and toast.
We will delve into nature to discover the flora and fauna of the Arequipa region that surrounds the Salinas Lagoon.
We will only have to look up to discover that we are at the back of the Misti volcano. Did you know that it is one of the 10 active volcanoes in the area?
During the journey we will see an Andean forest made up of small trees and bushes. In this area they call them queñuales!
Finally we will arrive at the Salinas Lagoon. If it is dry, it will greet us with a snow-white color. And if there is water, we can approach the shore to see the large amount of salt it accumulates. Did you know that it is the only lagoon where you can see three types of flamingos? In addition, alpacas and llamas will accompany us during our walk around the lake.
We will be able to explore the vicinity of the lagoon and the area of the Lojen volcano, as well as some thermal baths. After the walk, we will leave you free time for lunch and then we will return to Arequipa.
We will drop you off at your respective hotels around 4:30 p.m.
Highlights
- flora and fauna of the Arequipa region that surrounds the Salinas Lagoon.
- We will see an Andean forest made up of small trees and bushes
- We will meet at the back of the Misti volcano
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.