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Arequipa, Peru

Salinas Reserve – Golden Mountain

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SUMMARY ITINERARY INCLUDED TIPS LOCATION

Trip summary

Full Day to Salinas Lake and the Golden Mountain. Volcano Viewpoint in Chiguata, breakfast in the village. Salinas Lake with its spectacular water mirror (rainy season), themed photo session, optional quad bikes and kayaking, Andean flamingos. Mini Volcano of Lojen with hot springs and vicuñas, llamas and alpacas in the wild. Arequipa-style lunch at Tacunis country restaurant.

Detailed Itinerary

Stop 1

5:40 - 6:20 am: Pickup at Plaza de Armas and city center hotels

Stop 2

6:30 am: Departure towards Salinas Lake

Stop 3

7:00 am: Volcano Viewpoint in Chiguata — panoramic photos and breakfast in the village

Stop 4

9:30 am: Salinas Lake — salt flat, themed photos, optional kayak and quad bikes, Andean flamingos

Stop 5

11:00 am: Lojen Mini Volcano — rustic hot springs, vicuñas, llamas and alpacas

Stop 6

12:30 pm: Lunch with Arequipa dishes at Tacunis Country Restaurant

Stop 7

2:00 pm: Vicuña sighting and visit to Espíritu Santo Church in Chiguata

Stop 8

5:30 pm: Return to the city, arrival near Plaza de Armas

What's included?

Transport

Official bilingual tourism guide

Photo session

First aid kit

Oxygen

Optional includesQuad bikes or Kayak on the lake (S/15 to S/40)

Recommendations

Tip 1

Warm clothing

Tip 2

Appropriate footwear for short walks

Tip 3

Hat

Location

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Not included

Salt flat entrance S/. 6.00
Hot springs entrance S/. 10.00
Breakfast and lunch
Quad bikes or Kayak rides (S/. 15.00 to S/. 40.00)

S/ 80per person

Duration

Full Day

Difficulty

Easy

Route distance

Approximately 100 km from Arequipa to Salinas Lake

Group

15 People

Difficulty noteEasy level. Bring warm clothing, sneakers, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Departure schedule

Pickup between 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. Return at 5:30 p.m.

Travelers

Free Cancellation

Immediate Confirmation

Spanish Guide

per person

S/ 80/ per person