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DAY TOUR AND HIKE IN THE LAGUNA DE SALINAS AREQUIPA - Personalized Service

Explore Amazing Wildlife And Landscapes Surrounded By Active Volcanoes Of South Of Peru

La Laguna de Salinas (4300M) is located on the back side of Misti volcano and Pichu Pichu Mountain – From Arequipa is possible to get there by paved road toward Baños de Jesus and Chiguata (3000M) and then uphill following a dirty and bumpy road on Pichu Pichu Mount slopes passing a peculiar Andean forest as known as Queñuales (Polylepis) and La Llareta (Azorella compacta) – The distance from Arequipa to Salinas salt lagoon are 89KM and driving takes around 2h30m thanks to not good condition of the road – The road pass through Misti volcano and Pichu Pichu Mountain.

Salinas salt lake is part of the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, located on the south east of volcan Misti – The 60% of the lake is located in the territory of Arequipa region and the other 40% is part of Moquegua region – The Salinas salt lake is home of many kind of birds especially during and after the raining season till June – Easily the bird watcher lover can recognize Puna, Andean and Chilean flamingos, Andean goose, Andean avocet, Tamarugo Conebill, Puna plover, Canasteros, eagle and if you are lucky is possible to see some Andean Condors flying around – Within the bosque de Queñuas or Quiwiña (Polylepis) sometime is possible to see different of sizes of hummingbirds as known as Picaflor Andino – Also are present the Andean foxes, Viscacha (Lagidium peruanum), lizard, falcons, deer, Vicuña, Llamas, Alpaca and sometimes Huanacos and Andean Puma.
La Llareta or Azorella compacta

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ITINERARY TO EXPLORE LAGUNA DE SALINAS

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF FOR GROUP SERVICE (Minimum 3P): For all customers has booked this trip for $65 USD each need to be ready in our office at 8AM to begin the service join more participants in our transport - This service is available every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only - The trip ends around 5PM in our office or somewhere in downtown according group conveniences - Last minute reservation will be accept only if we have free seats.
DEPART FOR PRIVATE SERVICE: This service includes pick-up at 8AM from hotel, from airport or bus station of Arequipa - The drop-off will be in our office or downtown hotels around 4PM (no airport or bus station) - This service can be done every day but for last minute reservation will be organized only if we have available tour guide and car.
Volcan Misti And Laguna De Salinas

For both services the route of the trip will be same - After pick-up to everyone we drive to get out of the city taking the way to the sudburbios of Arequipa, passing new towns as known as "Invasiones" (Shanty towns), just getting out of Arequipa will be great views of conical shape of volcan Misti facing the city - Following a nice asphalt road till the valley of Chiguata, we do the first stops to inform you of ancient terraces located on south bottom of the volcano, nice spots with spectacular views of Misti and Pichu Pichu - The next stop will the little plaza of Chiguata town (2950M) and visit the catholic church and from here we take the dirt and bumpy road passing more terracing on the left side of the road, and seeing people dedicated to agriculture activities over 3000 meters on the sea level and from here begin to ascend on the abandoned road to Puno - Drive on zigzag road facing the south face of Volcan Misti and passing between Qeñuales forest trees, those kinds of tree grow on the skirts of snow-covered one belonging to the Picchu Picchu (5460M). Sights the geological fault of Misti volcano and of Picchu Picchu snow-peak - All way up offer spectacular view of Andean panorama making very interesting this journey for travelers looking to get the best pictures of volcanic landscape and small towns dedicated to work the pre-Inca terraces located at the both sides of Chiguata River.
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Around 10:30AM you will enjoy the first view of Salinas Salt Lake, located in the south of National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, this lake is in the mid-way between volcan Misti, volcan Ubinas and the snow-covered of Pichu Pichu.
2 hrs for pure and nice hiking around the lagoon or for crossing the salt flats from one to other side, sighting variety of animal life, especially Andean and migratory birds as ducks - condors - eagles - flamingos - hummingbirds - etc), Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Foxes, savage Rabbits and others - During dry season (June to Dec.) the trip includes a nice walking from one to other side of the lagoon to get amazing pictures and luckily you will enjoy how the local people collect the salt as known as borato.
Around midday OPTIONAL visit a place named Logen, this is located on the east side of the lagoon and there exist a little water volcano (4480M) and natural hot spring (30°C) but till 2022 the services are very basic, no baths or hot showers - In case customers like to enjoy the hot spring we advise to bring swimsuits, sandals and towel.
In any case we stop next of the lagoon to enjoy picnic with amazing views and friendly group of Llamas and Alpacas around us.
Around 1PM time to start our return to Arequipa taking the same route - From El Simbral will be OPTIONAL 1 more hour of downhill hike through the valley of Chiguata seeing ancient agriculture terraces on the south face of volcan Misti.
Finally transfer to Arequipa and ends of the trip at our office of customer hotel around 5PM.
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TOUR TO SALINAS LAGOON INCLUDES

Group Service; Pick-up from our office, for location CLICK HERE...
PRIVATE SERVICE; include pick-up from hotel
English-Speaking tour guide
Shared transport up to 12 people (Group Service)
Private transport is available only for customers booking Private Service
Picnic, will be done next of the lagoon or on the way down to the valley of Chiguata (Private Service)
2hrs of hike around the lagoon to find the best spots.
2hrs of downhill hike between Pichu Pichu and Misti volcano - Optional
Binoculars for watching different Andean birds (under request only)
Medical oxygen and first aid kit
Group Service; Drop-off at our office in downtown
PRIVATE SERVICE; include drop-off at your hotel

PRICE FOR ONE DAY TRIP TO LAGOON OF SALINAS
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - November)	DAY TOUR AND HIKE IN THE LAGUNA DE SALINAS AREQUIPA - Personalized Service Explore Amazing Wildlife And Landscapes Surrounded By Active Volcanoes Of South Of Peru	Personalized Service $65 USD each - Minimum 3 participants Private Service (Every Day) 1 participant $199 USD 2 participants $125 USD each 3 participants $95 USD each 4 participants $80 USD each 5 to more participants $75 USD each
3% of discount for Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only. All prices stated above are subject to change
Organized Groups: We offer private service and departures any time.
Group size: 6 participants per guide/van
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa - Take Private Service.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Hotel in Arequipa.
Soft and alcoholic drinks - Drunk people are prohibited to join the tour and no money refund.
Breakfast or picnic for group service
Walking poles.
Tip for guide and camp staff.

2 DAYS TRIP FROM AREQUIPA TO LAGUNA DE SALINAS AND COLCA CANYON
Amazing tour itinerary designed to visit the most highlights in the region of Arequipa. This great itinerary (off the beaten path) includes to see different panorama, flora and fauna around the salt lake and wildlife of one of the deepest canyon in the world. For detailed information CLICK HERE...
Trekking Laguna Salinas

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Rain/wind jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa/Peru)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Water bottle
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, and drinks.
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Optional: walking sticks or poles.

FLAMINGOS SEASON AT LAGUNA SALINAS

The best time to watch the Flamencos at this lake is from January to June. The rest of the year this lagoon is completely dry covered with Borato until next raining season.
La Laguna de Salinas is considered by bird watching lover as a good place to see Andean water birds as Jamesi Flamingos, Andean Flamingos and Chilean Flamingos.

PERSONALIZED SERVICE $65 USD Per Person

For customers booking this type of service has to share one of our transportation - This option will be organized with minimum of 3 people and 8 people as maximum number plus tour guide and driver.
This option includes 2hrs hiking around the lagoon and 2hrs of downhill hiking between the volcanoes.

PRIVATE SERVICE (Private Transport)

This trip is available every day even during festivity dates but only if you have a previous booking - We really recommends to book this trip taking a private transport from our company - This option give you more comfort and time to explore more and see more the lagoon - Also you will get more time for hiking and get back to Arequipa according your conveniences - The private service includes pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa.
Andean Flamingos - Salinas Lake

CAR RENTAL TO LAGUNA DE SALINAS - AREQUIPA'S SALT FLATS

Available half day car rental with experience driver - This service includes nice drive from Arequipa to Laguna de Salinas (Reserva de Salinas y Aguada Blanca), drive around the lagoon for nice spots of the scenary and wildlife - One hour free for short hike around the lagoon looking for pink flamingos or group of Vicuñas grazing around
INCLUDES
Pick-up and drop-off at customer accommodation located in downtown of Arequipa.
6 hrs of car rental from 7AM to 1PM or from 1PM to 7PM.
Driver service.
Fuel and toll tax.
RENTAL PRICE
SUV up to 4 people $140 USD.
VAN for 7 to 12 people $210 USD.
VAN for 13 to 19 people $390 USD.
EXCLUDED
Hotel in Arequipa.
Tour guide.
Snacks/drinks.
Others.

PRIVATE CAR TRANSFER FROM AREQUIPA TO LAGUNA SALINAS AND PUNO

For travelers wishing to travel from Arequipa Puno we recommend to book a private shuttle through the Laguna de Salinas and other amazing places as Sillustani archaeological site - For more information of complete tour itinerary, stops and what to see CLICK HERE...

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