National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca
Description
Immerse yourself in a world of serenity and wonder on our tour to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where nature sculpts mirrors of incomparable beauty. Join us on this unique adventure where the harmony of wildlife and the majesty of the Andean landscapes merge into an unforgettable experience. Discover the magic of the Peruvian land with us! ️
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Itinerary
We start the tour 6 am and the first stop will be in Chiguata, more than 3,000 m above sea level, at the Mirador de los Volcanes, a privileged panoramic point from where you can see three imposing guardians of the Arequipa landscape: the volcano Misti, the Chachani and the Pichu Pichu. This moment offers a spectacular view of the mountain range and is ideal for taking pictures and acclimatising before continuing the ascent. Later we will get to know the square and the church in the area, to finally have our breakfast.
Nature provides and offers a spectacular landscape, surrounded by wonderful flora and fauna.
The Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, , offers stunning Andean landscapes. Depending on the season, you can see water mirrors or a white salt flat, surrounded by wildlife such as vicuñas, llamas and flamingos. When the salt pan is dry, it is ideal for taking perspective pictures thanks to its flat and shiny surface.
We will be able to observe the extraordinary fauna and flora of the region, such as vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and guanacos, as well as yaretales and queñuales. The next stop will be at the salt flats and bodies of water of Salinas, where, depending on the season, we will be able to see flamingos and experience the optical illusions created by the characteristic water mirrors of this natural area. We are considering the time of return to the city of Arequipa.
You'll visit the Lojen mini-volcano, a curious geological formation, and then head to the natural hot springs, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak of approximately 30 to 60 minutes, surrounded by a unique Andean environment.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up passengers from their hotels, if they are located in the city center
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(131)
The tour perfectly matched the description. Lizbeth was very nice and spoke in both English and Spanish. David’s driving was very smooth. Pick up in the morning went well with a what’s app message sent the evening before.
Super beautiful day trip🤩 impressive landscape, cheeky alpacas, and delicious food.
We took this tour, two adults, with the agency La Nueva Ruta AllinCapac and the service was fantastic. They picked us up super punctually at 6:00 a.m. and our guide Nancy was excellent at all times. It is very much appreciated that the tour includes breakfast to start with energy, just keep in mind that lunch is on your own. Totally recommended!
The tour with Jefferson was very fun! He speaks English well and is interesting to listen to! The landscape is very beautiful. Would definitely recommend
Everything was perfect and the price-quality ratio was perfect. The guide Shirley was the best I had in all the tours I did in Peru and I recommend her 100%!
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que el tour cumplió con sus expectativas y que disfrutó de la experiencia. Nos complace especialmente que la guía haya realizado un excelente trabajo y contribuido a que su recorrido fuera aún más memorable. Agradecemos sinceramente su recomendación .
Phenomenal landscapes and tour! Lovely guide and driver! Would have loved to stay longer at the Lagunas. But they did an extra short Stop at another place on the way back. Thank you so much! Be aware of the high altitude. Do acclimatize before!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the breathtaking landscapes. We also appreciate your recommendation about the importance of acclimatizing before the excursion, as it will certainly be helpful for future travelers.
Very nice guide, with lots of energy and knowledge.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide helped make your experience even more enjoyable with their energy and knowledge. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
One of the best tours I have been on. Great views, great guide, got to feed llamas, ride ATVs, and enjoy hot springs. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that the tour met your expectations and that you enjoyed the different activities, as well as the overall experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure. It will be our pleasure to assist you again!
It was awesome! We saw so many beautiful things and got to feed Llama’s (my daughter’s favorite part). I would definitely recommend-just bring some ginger candy for the curvy mountain roads
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the tour, especially the opportunity to interact with the South American camelids, which is a very special part of the experience for many of our visitors. We also appreciate your great recommendation about bringing ginger candies for the winding mountain roads. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.
We had a beautiful experience with Shirley and her company. Very good vibes, everything organized, she was always very clear.
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Agradecemos sinceramente que haya compartido su experiencia y nos alegra saber que disfrutó del tour. También nos complace saber que la energía y el entusiasmo de nuestra guía contribuyeron a que la experiencia fuera aún más agradable. Gracias por elegirnos y esperamos tener el placer de recibirlo nuevamente.
