The Salinas tour is highly recommended as it is a salt lagoon and a salt flat unique in Peru, a visit is an unforgettable experience when you come to Arequipa.

This tour is well known by tourists visiting Arequipa, unfortunately there is a big problem of misinformation. Many people confuse the Salinas lagoon with the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National / The difference is very simple, the Salinas lake is a tourist attraction in the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, a very important fact to clarify is that the lagoon from Salinas located in the south side of Salinas and Aguada Blanca national park, and we take a dirt road to visit it, which is not the way going to Chivay (Colca Canyon) when we go to Colca canyon, we pass the north side on a paved road. Then when you do the Salinas tour, you will also visit the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, but on the south side, behind the Picchu Picchu Volcano, and we will not take the road that runs on the north side that is behind the Chachani- volcano.

DETAILED ITINERARY

06:00 am. Arequipa: Pick up from your Hotel. We begin our journey towards the salt lake, located at an altitude of 4300 m between the Misti, Ubinas and Pichupichu volcanoes.

This lagoon is located within the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, located behind the snow-capped Pichu Pichu at 120 km. from Arequipa In addition to its natural beauty, observe a great show with snowy lights that are reflected in the mirror of the waters of the lagoon, along with flamingos and unique Pariguanas. In this place it is possible to see up to three species of Pariguanas at the same time; In the same way, we observed multiple populations of auquénids, especially llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, present throughout the year and with a bit of luck the vizcachas (rabbit from the Andes) and some Andean foxes. Among its fauna we will see a plant that only grows at more than 4000 meters high called yareta (azorella compacta).

To complete this experience we will visit the town of salt drums, Salinas Moche to learn how salt is extracted by hand,  the Lojen thermal water pool and the town of Chiguata. Arrival to the city of Arequipa approx. 1 pm.

Important: The Lojen pool is at 25 a 32 ° in which we can enjoy its waters, bathing in the middle of the Salinas Reserve

• If there is water on the salt, there is little white salt visible, but the nature remains beautiful with nice reflections.
• December, January, February and March are the rainy season, so check the road conditions beforehand. For this season, departure time is at 6:00 am.

DURATION: approx. 7 hours
SCHEDULE: Departure from Arequipa: 06:00 am.

                           Back in Arequipa: 1:00 PM Approx.