From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon, Volcanoes, & Hot Springs Tour

Highlights

• Discover the natural beauty of the Andes on a guided tour from Arequipa
• Admire the region's iconic volcanoes from the Volcano Viewpoint
• Visit the town of Chiguata and enjoy a traditional breakfast
• Explore the Salinas Lagoon and observe Andean wildlife
• Relax in the Lojen Hot Springs and enjoy a delicious lunch

Description

Begin your experience with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Arequipa. Travel through Andean landscapes, volcanoes, and nature.

Make your first stop at the Volcano Viewpoint in the district of Chiguata, which you'll reach after approximately 45 minutes of travel. Admire some of the region's most iconic volcanoes and take photos.

Continue to the town of Chiguata, where you'll visit its main square and the traditional Church of the Holy Spirit. Enjoy a traditional breakfast featuring local products.

Continue your journey for approximately 1 hour until you reach Alto Simbral, located at about 4,200 meters above sea level. Appreciate the characteristic vegetation of the high Andean zones, such as queñua, yareta, and tola trees, as well as enjoy the mountain landscapes.

Next, head to the impressive Salinas Lagoon, where you will spend between 1 and 1.5 hours, making several stops to enjoy the scenery and observe the Andean wildlife. Depending on the season, you may see flamingos and Andean flamingos, vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas.

Between January and March, the rains can create beautiful mirror-like lakes that reflect the landscape. During the dry season, from April to December, visit the traditional salt extraction areas, where you can learn about this activity and take advantage of the scenery to capture unique photographs.

Continue to the Lojen Mini-Volcano and the Lojen Hot Springs, where you will have time to relax and enjoy a pleasant soak in the thermal waters, surrounded by the natural landscape of the Andes.

After this experience, return to Chiguata for lunch. Finally, begin your return trip to Arequipa. Upon arrival in the city, be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas, concluding your tour.

Includes

Pick-up from hotels in downtown Arequipa
Visit to Volcano Viewpoint in Chiguata
Visit to Chiguata town and Church of the Holy Spirit
Visit to Alto Simbral
Visit to Salinas Lagoon
Visit to Lojen Mini-Volcano and Hot Springs
Drop-off near Plaza de Armas in Arequipa

Excludes

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Lunch
Entrance fees: Moche Salt Mines (8 soles) and Lojen mini volcano (10 soles).
Traditional breakfast

Important Information

• The tour involves high altitudes, reaching up to 4,200 meters above sea level. Weather can vary significantly, so dress in layers. Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes. The tour may involve walking on uneven terrain.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund