Private 4WD Tour to Salinas Lagoon and Salt Flats
Andes Mountains, Peru, Sicily
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Discover the Salinas Lagoon, enjoying the panoramic view of the Arequipa volcanoes such as the Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu, and the Ubinas volcano (Moquegua).
Highlights
- Admire the beautiful view of the Salinas Lagoon, surrounded by salt
- Enjoy spotting free animals such as vicuñas, foxes, and flamingos
- Enjoy the flora that these places offer us, such as the queñoa and the yareta.
- Marvel at the magnificent panoramic view of the volcanoes of Arequipa
Description
Pick-up from your hotel in a tourist vehicle between 6:00 AM and 6:20 AM to head to the Salinas Lagoon. During the tour, we'll stop at the Chiguata vantage point, from where we'll enjoy views of the pre-Inca terraces and a panoramic view of the Misti, Chachani, and Pichupichu volcanoes. We'll continue the tour and stop at the Queñua forest at 3,800 meters above sea level, where we'll have a beautiful view of the volcanoes and the forest of these stunning trees that grow at high altitudes. We'll also stop at Cerro El Simbral, where we'll have a very nice view of the city of Arequipa. Then we'll continue on and arrive at Salinas around 8:00 AM, where we'll have breakfast for about 30 minutes. After breakfast, we'll take a tour to see South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Then we'll head to a place with hot springs and from there we'll take walks around the lagoon and enjoy the view it offers, surrounded by salt and its mirrors of water. We'll also enjoy the lagoon's vantage point, so you can take beautiful photos of the area. We will spend 2 to 2.5 hours at the Salinas Lagoon. And then we'll return to the city of Arequipa. We'll arrive in the city of Arequipa at around 1:00 p.m.Includes
Pick-up from your hotel. Drop-off at your pick-up hotel. Private 4x4 transport. Guide. Entrance fees. 10 soles Breakfast. 15 soles Hot springs entrance (optional) Drinks.Important Information
- We'll take a walk around the lagoon. You should wear a hat so that the sun doesn't bother you.