Salinas Reserve Tour: Lagoons, Wildlife, and Volcanoes

Experience the unique beauty of Arequipa Laguna de Salinas on this 8-hour tour. Explore the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca, witness the natural production of salt, and spot high Andean animals. Marvel at the majestic volcanoes and immerse yourself in the wonder of this National Reserve.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arequipa - The Salar in Arequipa, the salt desert, salt production area, where beautiful plains covered with this material are formed.
  • Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Natural area where there are vicuñas, guanacos, different species of South American camelids, also in the lagoons different traditional high Andean birds such as the…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance to the hot springs. 5 soles per person. Optional
  • Taxes on communities, Arequipa
Additional Information

This tour is unique because we will visit the part of the Salinas Reserve and Aguada Blanca where the lagoons are formed, where the natural production of salt exists, in addition to the full view of high Andean animals such as South American camelids, flamingos and parihuanas, It should be noted that in some seasons they are more visible than in others….

Location
C. Álvarez Thomas 115
Calle Álvarez Thomas
1 block from the main square of Arms.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carlos_r
Mar 10, 2026
Very nice. - Take your florid water, it's quite high, but other than that, everything was very beautiful and quite fun
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F1297zifedericop
Feb 26, 2026
MAGNIFICENT EXPERIENCE WITH SALT FLATS IN AREQUIPA - Excellent experience with the Travel agency, the very professional treatment and I highly recommend this tour as it allows you to return in the afternoon and take advantage of the free time.
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Carmenhy7996xx
Jan 9, 2026
Become fascinated in Salinas with Arequipa Explorer - Good experience, the guides very attentive, the pickup was punctual, the treatment and coordinations of the travel agency were always very professional, I highly recommend it!!!
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828mar_aalejandral
Nov 30, 2025
Wonderful day in Salinas - Excellent experience in Salinas lagoon were very attentive, maximum, the attention was very professional and the pickup very punctual
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Teron546
Nov 18, 2025
A nice way to see the nature outside Arequipa - A relatively short day trip from Arequipa, with stops for breakfast and lunch. There was time to stop and see the surrounding mountains from a nice viewpoint, and there were animals such as alpacas and flamingos to see. The roads were dusty, and it felt like the sand got everywhere.
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P1054tpmarif
Nov 5, 2025
Salinas a Magical Place and Good Service - The service was great, the guides the maximum and the punctuality and safety the best, the salt flats in this time everything is white, I loved
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F7021aomiriamm
Oct 26, 2025
Visiting the Arequipa salt flat - I liked the experience the guides explained to me Many things the transport was punctual and the program was completely respected
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Alfredogb8007pb
Aug 27, 2025
We spent half a day, surrounded by pure nature, super recommended - A good experience in the Salinas lagoon, the guide was very explanatory and attended to us wonderfully, we really loved the deal, also helped us with some excellent photos from good angles, the super recommend to do the tour with this agency
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824dayannau
Aug 25, 2025
The best tour experience in Arequipa - Good excursion, the guide was the maximum, some amazing photos. I recommend doing it with this Enterprise. Were punctual and safe
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Butterflyarad
Mar 8, 2026
Scenery great. - Pick up was ok at 6 am.Vehicle was a 4WD. After collecting another four (six total) we set off. Mist if the road up to the nature reserve was a dirt road so a 4WD was suitable. We collected the bread for breakfast on the way. Reaching the reserve approximately 8am we had breakfast (15 soles) at a table outside, but I think in rain it would have been under cover. Bread, cheese, apple and quinoa juice and tea. The alpacas came on cue and the driver gave us dried plants to give them. We carried on another fifteen minutes to the lake and thermal spring and had 1.5 hrs free time to wander around. Two Ladies went into the thermal pool but said it was only luke warm. (10 soles for national park and 5 soles for thermals used or not) undoubtedly it is an area of great scenery with Misti and Pichu Pichu in their glory. However all the flamingoes were at the other side of the lake and we couldn’t go there because we had to get back. The drive back to Arequipa and through town was very fast, (I’m no wuss as I used to drive a 4WD LWB myself. We we dropped off at 1pm
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From $30
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).