Birdwatching Tour - Full Day Trip
At 7am. Meeting at your hotel and start on our travel is to the Salt Lake of Salinas, travel of 3 hours, in our transportation, going close to the base of the Misti Volcano, driving in the Chiguata village, surrounded of pre Inca terraces, with people dedicated to the agriculture and located over 3000 meters on the sea level, from here we begin to ascend on the antique road to Puno, driving hard in zig zag, between Qeñuales forest trees, the fact that they grow on the skirts of snow-covered one belonging to the Pichu Pichu (5460m). Sights the geological fault of Misti volcano, of the Pichu Pichu, towns dedicated to the work the all pre Inca terraces, located at the both sides from Chiguata river.
At 10am. We will be at the Salinas Salt Lake, located in National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, this lake is in the mid way Between Misti - Ubinas volcano and the snow-covered Pichu Pichu.
Trekking around this lake, sighting variety of animal life, specially Andean and migratory birds (Ducks - Condors - Eagles - Flamenco - Hummingbirds - etc), Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Foxes, savage Rabbits, visit to the hot springs, get-together with the local people and a lot of variety of flora in all the travel.
At 1pm. Time to start our return on the same route,p descent becomes of 3 hours to Arequipa city.
End of our service.
PS: The best time to watch the Flamencos at this lake is between December to August. The rest of the year this lagoon is dry, completely cover with Borato.
Included
- Official English Speaking Guide
- Private Transport 4WD
- Snack on the Mountain
- Entrance
- Binoculars
- Oxygen and first aid kit.
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day | Salinas Lagoon - Birdwatching tour | US$85 per person |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
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| Minimum 2 Paricipants | ||
| Group size: 6 participants per guide | ||
| Private service for organized groups departs any day. Highly recommended. Best value. | ||
Departures
Daily departures are available in dry season only (April - Dec).
Private Service
With this service, you have more opportunity to see much more the nature around this lagoon.
Not Included
- Alcoholics drinks
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff.
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Rain/wind jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Optional: walking sticks or poles.
