Excursion: Lagoon and National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca in Arequipa.

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



A worthwhile excursion, where you will learn a little of the salt mines and we can also see the wildlife of vicuñas, domestic camelids and observation of flamingos.

Highlights

  • Observation of South American camelids in their natural habitat.
  • Visit to the salt flats in the national reserve.
  • Flamingo spotting.

Description

Departure: 6:00 – 6:30 AM from the Main Square. Return: 5:00 PM (tourist bus stop) What places will we visit? • Visit to the traditional village of Chihuata and its terraces. • Stop at a lookout point to view Arequipa's three volcanoes (Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu) and their terraces. • On the trip, we will be able to see the Queñuales and Yaretales trees near the Pichu-Pichu Volcano. • Hike around the lagoon and the Salar de Salinas salt flats. • Observation of South American camelids (llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas) and high Andean birds from the area (flamingos). • Visit to the hot spring eye in the area known as Logen, where we will observe the mini-volcano and use the hot springs. • We will then make a stop for lunch. • Return to the city of Arequipa.

Includes

Spanish/English guide. Tourism transportation. Permanent assistance. Pick-up from centrally located hotels.

Excludes

Entrance ticket to the Salineras (6 soles). Entrance ticket to Logen (S/10). Breakfast and lunch.

Easy cancellation

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