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
  • Bilingual professional guide.
  • In-vehicle air conditioning.
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.

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Angeldarioa2025
Apr 21, 2025
Magnificent Salinas and the Arequipa Explorer deal - Really a charming experience with the Arequipa Explorer agency, organizing this tour really are the best, the treatment of the guide and the information were the best, I really recommend 100% this company to visit the Salinas, a place and unmissable in your passage through Arequipa.
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U606vffranziskak
Apr 19, 2025
Great experience - Very fun Trip! Jack, the driver was great and the Nationalpark is very beautiful. We were the only tourist group there. So it's a very underrated Trip from Arequipa!
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Joaquinh417
Apr 14, 2025
MAXIMUM SCORE FOR AREQUIPA EXPLORER ON VISIT TO SALINAS - A short trip, the accident road, but it is the only way, you need to travel to get to this wonder, lots of nature, Lagoon, High Andean birds, llamas, and the guide was a maximum point, really very explanatory, attentive and helpful, 10/10 all the service
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Daniela
Apr 14, 2025
Beautiful landscapes - Very nice experience. Knowing the lagoon and everything around it was very rewarding, as well as having a beautiful day, all the photos were luxurious. Highly recommended.
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Willly2498qh
Mar 22, 2025
Great pictures - Lots of fun, the guide was very nice and helpful. Great for getting amazing pictures. Would recommend to anyone in the area
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Petervl1118tv
Feb 26, 2025
Salinas was unique with Arequipa Explorer's friends - A recommended place, the natural area is very good, you can see up close to the volcanoes and a lot of nature, I highly recommend doing it with this company as the groups are small, the guide in English and especially with a lot of history and knowledge by the guide, excellent attention by Arequipa Explorer
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Mingzhen_t
Mar 17, 2025
The starts are for the... - The starts are for the nice view of the Misti and the good driver who helped me to cope the altitude sickness. The road is very, very bumpy and dusty. The group is not impressed by the Salinas. It could be the wrong season.
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Thomas_p
Mar 14, 2025
Not much of a tour, but the landscape speaks for itself - This wasn’t so much of a guided tour as a driver and chaperone around a small part of Salinas. We were lucky enough for a beautiful view of the Misti Volcano on the way up, but that was honestly the highlight. Advertised as 8 hours but turned out to be 6, not much information or explanation of anything. And while we saw some wildlife, a lot of the birds were in the far distance, so barely visible. The breakfast was fine, but we only sat down for it at 9am after three hours of driving. About half the ride is dirt track, so be prepared for a bumpy journey at altitude, which might be too much for some.
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Kukulkanhb
Feb 21, 2025
Stunning views - The site impresses its own and strangers, you can see many species of birds and mammals. However the tour is so rushed that you don't have time to enjoy the site. I recommend carrying lots of water, sunscreen and a good coat. If you have to choose between going to the salt flat and the Colca Canyon, choose the Colca Canyon tour with this same company.
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833corinar
Apr 11, 2025
Scam - We were never picked up and left standing at 6 a.m., up and a seeming “technical problem.” But it turned out that the remaining passengers cancelled and instead of informing us about it, we were lied to. I still couldn't get the money back!
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From $26
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).