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Spend a Day at the Salinas in Arequipa: Day Trip from the Historical Center
Your early-morning pickup between 6:00 am and 6:30 am gets you started from Historical Center in Arequipa, where small-group touring-capped at just 18 people-means you receive personalized attention throughout the experience; our certified guides, highly recommended on TripAdvisor, lead a safe, fun and enriching outing that highlights the best of the neighborhood and helps you connect with the local rhythms while booking through Varoom.
About this activity in Historical Center
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Depart from the Historical Center, Arequipa with early morning pickup (between 6:00 am and 6:30 am) to make the most of your day in the surrounding highland landscapes.
- Travel in small groups (maximum 18 people) for a more personalized, relaxed experience that lets you connect with the region and ask your guide questions.
- Explore Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve with entrance included; ride in comfortable, air-conditioned transport from your hotel.
- Benefit from an official bilingual guide (Spanish and English) who is highly recommended on TripAdvisor, ensuring a safe, informative, and enjoyable outing.
Important Information
- What’s included: tourist entrance to Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, hotel pickup, air-conditioned tourist transport, and an official bilingual guide.
- What’s not included: entrance to Lojen thermal baths (approx. $3.00) and lunch - plan to bring local currency for optional stops or meals.
- Health & safety: infants must sit on an adult’s lap; the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.
- Group size is limited to 18 participants to maintain quality and personalized attention throughout the tour in and around Arequipa.
Meeting Point
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in the Historical Center, Arequipa between 6:00 am and 6:30 am; please be ready in the lobby at least five minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Includes
- Visit Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve with tourist entrance included - explore the protected landscapes near the Historical Center, Arequipa and enjoy guided interpretation of the region.
- Hotel pickup from the Historical Center, Arequipa area for a seamless start to your experience - convenient for travelers staying in the city.
- Tourist transport with air conditioning provided for comfortable transfers between Arequipa and the reserve.
- Official bilingual guide (Spanish and English) accompanies you throughout the activity, so you can follow local insights and interpretation whether you speak Spanish or English.
Excludes
- Tourist entrance to Lojen thermal baths is not included; the fee is $3.00 and payable separately if you choose to visit those baths.
- Lunch is not included, so you should plan for meals during your day in Arequipa and the surrounding region.
Other
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transport and activities for safety and comfort.
- This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to health and safety considerations in the area.
- This activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; please evaluate your fitness before booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels otherwise - the itinerary accommodates a wide range of abilities for visitors exploring the reserve and nearby sites.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 3 Reviews
Summary:
The visit we have made in Salinas Arequipa has been very good, the landscape with the volcanoes, the lagoon and the animals that inhabit it have been the icing.
We had the option of taking a bath in the sulphurous waters, but I wasn't mentalised.
Congratulate the guide José for all the explanations he has given us and also for his kindness and professionalism.
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Summary:
This tour included a few stops around Salinas and a breakfast and lunch stop. It is a lot of driving and the van is completely packed and very uncomfortable (shocks were worn out, roads were extremely bumpy, air quality was low and difficult to breathe in the dust). The description in Viator, however, is not accurate. You will need CASH only for breakfast and lunch, and additional CASH for entrance to one of the Salinas stops, despite what the description says. The hot springs are listed as optional, but not attending means sitting in the bus while others visit. Our guide was kind and upbeat, the highlight of the service.
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Summary:
Very good tour, had fun.
The guide very good, we loved it and will return.
The lagoon looked amazing. 100% Recommended. 😁
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Know more about Historical Center
Pickup is scheduled between 6:00 am and 6:30 am, so you should be ready at your hotel in the Historical Center of Arequipa during that window for timely departure.
Yes - the tour uses certified, bilingual guides who are highly recommended on TripAdvisor, ensuring a safe, fun and enriching sightseeing and Outdoor & Nature experience around Arequipa.
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap for safety. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.
The tour operates with small groups and a maximum of 18 people, which means you’ll receive more personalized attention from your guide and staff throughout the experience.
Included are tourist entrance to Salinas and Aguada Blanca national reserve, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and an official bilingual guide. Excluded items include the tourist entrance to Lojen thermal baths (US$3.00) and lunch, so plan accordingly.
Expect a mix of tours and sightseeing, Outdoor & Nature exploration in the nearby reserves, and multi-day or full-day style pacing that emphasizes small-group, Group-Friendly adventure and cultural learning led by bilingual guides.
