Are-10 : Mini Uyuni Experience – Salinas Lake
Why we love it?
The Mini Uyuni Experience – Salinas Lake is an 11-hour tour departing from Arequipa, Peru, designed for travelers eager to explore unique landscapes. This experience is ideal for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering stunning views of the expansive salt flats reminiscent of Bolivia's famous Uyuni. Participants will enjoy transportation from their hotels and the insights of a certified guide, ensuring a rich understanding of the region's geology and culture. The tour's distinctive feature lies in its accessibility, allowing visitors to experience the enchanting beauty of Salinas Lake without the longer travel commitments typically associated with visiting larger salt flats.
Inclusions
- Tourist mobility.
- Pick up from your hotels
- Certified guide.
Exclusions
- Entrance ticket to tourist attractions ( S/. 5)
- Food
- Other services not specified.
Itinerary
ITINERARY
We begin the pick-up from the hotels in the city center.
- Our first visit will be at the Mirador de los Volcanes in the Chiguata district; which we will arrive in an average of 45 minutes; From there we can observe our representative volcanoes and take photos. Later we will be arriving at the town of Chiguata and we will visit the main square of Chiguata where its traditional Espíritu Santo Church is located and later we will enjoy a traditional breakfast from the area.
- Then we will continue our way and in a journey of approximately 01 hour. We will make a stop at Alto Simbral (4200 meters above sea level) where we can observe plants from the area such as Queñua, Yareta, Tola, etc.
- Continuing our tour we will arrive at the Salinas Lagoon where we will stay between 01 hour to 01 hour and 30 minutes making different stops to observe flamingos, parihuanas, water mirrors (from January to March), sighting of vicuñas, llamas and alpacas (all year). In the dry season (April to December) we will visit the salt extraction centers where imagination is essential to take spectacular photographs.
- Then we will head towards the Lojen Minivolcano and Lojen Hot Springs to enjoy a relaxing bath.
- Finally we will return to Chiguata for lunch and then we will begin our way back to the city of Arequipa.
Arrival in the city and we will leave you near the Plaza de Armas.
Please Note
- Reservations can be made until 6 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.---------------------------At least 02 passengers required for departure. If you're traveling alone, please inquire about the possibility of joining an existing group or private tour.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 12 days before start
Non-refundable after 12 days before start
