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National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca: Andean Landscapes
4.8
50 Ratings
Arequipa
Explore Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Witness stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and serene beauty. Join our unforgettable Peruvian adventure.
Explore Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Witness stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and serene beauty. Join our unforgettable Peruvian adventure.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chiguata - The tour begins at 6 am, with the first stop at Chiguata, located over 3,000 meters above sea level at the Mirador de los Volcanes. This is a prime spot for panoramic views of three majestic volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, which dominate the Arequipa landscape. This is a perfect opportunity to capture stunning photos and…
- Chiguata - The tour begins at 6 am, with the first stop at Chiguata, located over 3,000 meters above sea level at the Mirador de los Volcanes. This is a prime spot for panoramic views of three majestic volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, which dominate the Arequipa landscape. This is a perfect opportunity to capture stunning photos and acclimate before continuing the ascent. The tour will then explore the local square and church, followed by breakfast.
- Pichu Pichu - The area boasts a breathtaking natural landscape, rich with diverse flora and fauna.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - This reserve showcases magnificent Andean scenery. Depending on the season, visitors can witness either reflective water surfaces or a white salt flat, home to wildlife such as vicuñas, llamas, and flamingos. When dry, the salt flat is perfect for perspective photography due to its smooth, shiny surface.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - The region’s remarkable wildlife and plant life, including vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, yaretales, and queñuales, can be observed. The next destination is the salt flats and water bodies of Salinas, where seasonal flamingo sightings and optical illusions from the water mirrors can be experienced. The return to Arequipa city is planned accordingly.
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve - The visit includes the Lojen mini-volcano, an intriguing geological feature, followed by a trip to the natural hot springs. Here, visitors can enjoy a relaxing soak for 30 to 60 minutes, surrounded by the distinctive Andean landscape.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- First aid box
- Hotel pick up
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- First aid box
- Hotel pick up
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
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! ️
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! ️
Location
C. Bolivar 107
Calle Bolivar
From the main square 1 block down, along San Agustín Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(50 Ratings)
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I3557fbjulienj
Oct 19, 2025
Must-see of Arequipa - Incredible day with beautiful discoveries, I can only recommend you, very well organized throughout the excursion
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527florl
Oct 19, 2025
Just amazing. - A very amazing experience! The tour was magnificent, the guide was incredibly friendly. I would come back without hesitation!
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Luismh2395vp
Oct 18, 2025
Nice experience - Excellent tour guide Jefri. He showed great knowledge, kindness and passion for his work. It made the experience very interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
The photos in the salt pans you take by the were spectacularly recommended
To have beautiful memories of the salt pans
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835kianr
Oct 13, 2025
Beautiful nature reserve - We had a great tour with Jeferson. The reserve was beautiful and we could see many animals – even flamingos! Definitely recommended.
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424alberte
Oct 11, 2025
Beautiful Salinas - Excellent day. Beautiful landscapes. Our guide Jefferson was excellent too. Highly recommended. For me it was also a way to acclimate to high altitude before my next trekking
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Patrick
Oct 11, 2025
Amazing guide Jefferson gave us an unreal tour! - It was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Jefferson was the best guide! Great communication upon being picked up. Awesome explanations at every stop we had. Jefferson was so friendly and informative the whole time. Very charismatic and good to talk to. He was attentive to make sure everyone was alright the whole time.
Would definitely recommend!
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515charinaa
Oct 4, 2025
Lovely Time With A Great Tour Guide! - What a fun and great trip! Jefferson and Omar picked us up in the Plaza De Armas. We had a yummy breakfast. They took us to amazing spots for pics. Lunc was delish!!! We had so so much fun. Altitude sickness got us a little but we still enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Jefferson and Omar!!
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I724uhantoinel
Sep 28, 2025
Salinas experience - Our experience at the salinas was great. The site is very nice and Jefferson, our guide, made the experience even more fun. His good humour, his extensive knowledge of the site and his command of French helped to make this moment superb. I recommend!
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Abisparnon
Oct 24, 2025
Good Day Trip - In terms of the tour, it hit some great spots and was an awesome day trip. The Guide Jefferson was very good and impressive language skills!
The breakfast was basic but perfect.
Comfortable transport. Good support when we had some altitude related sickness - be aware of the altitude >4400m
The lunch was ok but very much for tourists and underwhelming for the price.
The morning pickups through town was chaotic and long. Whilst door to door pickup was a good service it would've been easier to have maybe one or two pickup points.
I would definitely reccomend it but just set appropriate expectations with the lunch and the morning pickups!
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Ilkost
Oct 22, 2025
Great until the way back - We had a great time, learned a lot, took amazing photos, fed llamas and alpacas and enjoyed the tour all the way up.
On the way we had a delicious, while simple, breakfast. Our guide, Marivel, explained everything in both Spanish and English. The schedule was nicely done with punctual pick-up and enough time at each stop, while still keeping a good pace.
Unfortunately, this turned around when we headed back. First, there was a more than two hours drive to get to the designated lunch place and we arrived there at 3 p.m. At this point we no longer had desire for lunch, but since the place was outside Arequipa, we couldn't just end the tour and go to our hotel. Since we opted out of the optional lunch, we had to wait around for approx. 90 minutes before heading back.
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