Brava Lagoon Trip
Options
Both include pickup and drop-off at your hotel in La Rioja, transport in a 4x4 and an English-speaking guide. The following explains what is involved in each option:
8.5 hour tour
We'll leave La Rioja and make our way to the very northern part of the province to begin our tour of Quebrada de la Troya. This spectacular gorge will be one of the most beautiful views of the tour, as well as being a location where dinosaur footprints have been found in the rock.
At the end of the Quebrada de la Troya, is Jagüé, from where we'll continue to Quebrada Santo Domingo. Here, we'll see numerous mountain refuges that were built between 1862 and 1874, after the passage of the Army of the Andes.
After discovering its fascinating history, we'll make our way to the Brava Lagoon Provincial Reserve, an incredible saltwater lake found high in the Andes, on the border with Chile. As well as the beautiful landscapes, we'll spot different species of animals that inhabit this area, such as vicuñas, guanacos, flamingos and Andean seagulls, which makes it even more special.
We'll admire the landscape from the Brava Lagoon Viewpoint and afterwards, make our way to the Gulf of Flamingos to see these wading birds up close and personal. With our cameras full of photos, we'll visit the remains of an aeroplane that had to perform an emergency landing in the lagoon in the year 1964.
Finally, we'll return to the hotels and bring our tour to an end after 8.5 hours.
10 hour tour
If you want your trip to the Brava Lagoon to be even more special, book the 10-hour tour. As well as the activities mentioned in the previous option, we'll also visit the Brava Lagoon geysers. We'll pass by these ochre-coloured mounds surrounded by salt, where we'll be greeted by the strong smell of sulfur.
Important
Please keep in mind that these 2 activities take place between altitudes of 2500 and 4500 metres (8200-14763 feet).
More Information
Duration
8h 30m - 10h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by 4x4
English–speaking guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Admission ticket to the Brava Lagoon Provincial Reserve: 500 ARS (US$ 0.50) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Cuesta De Miranda
Corporate name: Paez Jaime Gaspar
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
