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BIKING TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON $475 USD Per Person

Biking In The Second Deepest Canyon In the World 3 Day - 2 Nights

Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes Coropuna (6450M) and Ampato (6380M), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from every where in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon.
Mountain Biking Touring In The Colca Canyon

Mountain Biking Touring In The Colca Canyon

TOUR ITINERARY OF BIKING IN THE COLCA CANYON

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS NATIONAL RESERVE - PATAPAMPA (4850m) - DONWHILL MTB - CHIVAY - YANQUE HOT SPRING

At 8AM we start our daily private tour to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070M), continue going up to 4400M, is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lagoons next to the road (Bofedales).
At 11AM arrival to the highest pass named Patapampa (4850M) from here you viewing nice mountainous range, death and active volcanoes such us Ampato, Coropuna, Ubinas and large extended of landscape. Briefing about the downhill mountain biking. Downhill biking on the nice serpentine payment road for beginners and for adventurous bikers this downhill offer many single track on 1300M of downhill. The mountain biking tours takes 2 hours viewing nice landscape through the small hills and springs.
At 1PM enter to the capital of Caylloma province, this town is named Chivay (3600M) and considerate the most important commercial town in all Colca canyon. Lunch at Chivay and then continue biking on le right bank of Colca River through pre Incas terracing and local people working on their daily activities. After 2 hours more arrival to Yanque village (3400M) and visit the main church and a local museum running by local government where is possible to appreciate remains of the Collahua culture.
At 5PM short downhill to the Colca River where we visit the Hot Spring (45ºC) located next of the river. Plenty time to enjoy the thermal bath and then transfer to the hotel in Yanque. Stay at nice and charm hotel at this quiet village without tourism (L - D).
Colca Bicycle Tours

DAY 2: YANQUE - COLCA CANYON - CRUZ DEL CONDOR VIEWPOINT - CABANACONDE - DOWNHILL LLAHUAR LODGE - HOT SPRING

At 6AM camp breakfast and the transfer to Condor Cross viewpoint, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks around the cliffs, two hours spending looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also viewing many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon.
At 10AM we take again our mountain bikes and downhill on the dirt road along the left side of this canyon. Nice downhill through pre Inca terraces and mountainous range. Short stop in Cabanaconde (3280M) for a energetic snack, after continue downhill to the deepest part of the canyon, descend on dirt serpentine road feeling the change of different ecological floors along the way. For experienced bikers are available technical single track along the way. For beginners we suggest to take the main road and enjoy the best views of the second deepest canyon in the world. At 2PM arrive to Soro (2000M) abandoned valley we cross the Colca River by suspension bridge build long time ago. We walk in a cactus forest and following nice track used by local people. Llahuar lodge is considerate the most quiet and recently discover place for stay in the bottom of the canyon. After late lunch you can enjoy the nature thermal baths next of the river. Stay in nice bamboo room accompanied by starry sky (B - L - D).
Bicycling Colca Canyon

DAY 3: LLAHUAR LODGE - HUAMBO - AMPATO VIEWPOINT - EL PEDREGAL - AREQUIPA

At 6AM after packing everything we take our country breakfast under sun rising and wonder view of a new day. Trekking by the same trail used day before until Soro valley where will be waiting our own private 4x4 vehicle and drive up to the pass (4100M) and downhill to Huambo town (3000M) and we will see some quite and nice farmers living from the agriculture, spectacular views of this dry and deepest area of this canyon. Continue travel in our 4x4 we will reach the highest point (4300M) of this day where is a perfect lookout of Ampato Volcano, driving around this volcano we will in the middle of two small Volcanoes of Qerqe plain. From here is possible to ride our MT bike all the way down from the highlands to the coast, descending 2800M at 40km. After 3 hours on our bikes we will be in EL PEDREGAL, from here we will take our 4DW and drive into the Panamericana highway to Arequipa. At 7-8PM enter to Arequipa, directly to your hotel and end service (B - L).
Colca Mountain Bike Tour

BIKING TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON INCLUDES

Private 4x4 supporting vehicle (whole trip)
English speaking MT bike guide
Hardtail Mountain Bike (Aluminum frame, front suspension, 29' wheels, hydraulic brakes system, 18 - 22 speeds)
Gloves; windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
2 breakfasts as courtesy of each accommodation
3 lunches and 2 dinners
Plenty of snack and drinking during your biking time
2 nights in small and nice accommodation
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $25 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor", the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon
Repair kits and new parts
Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
Food and accommodation for our camp staff

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

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PRICE FOR BIKING TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	BIKING TOUR IN THE COLCA CANYON $475 USD Per Person Biking In The Second Deepest Canyon In the World 3 Day - 2 Nights	Group Service (Public bus) No applicable Private Service (Private 4WD) 2 participants $475 USD each one 3 participants $425 USD each one 4 participants $410 USD each one 5 to more participants $390 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only All prices stated above are subject to change.
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: 6 participants per 4X4 vehicle and tour guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Hotel in Arequipa
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Entrance for the hot spring (some tour operators don't include this ticket)
Sun glasses
Binoculares
Cycling shoes, camel bag and others
Tip for guide and camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack (45lt)
Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Bottle of water, in the colca canyon you can buy driking water in every village
Sunglass to protect your eyes from sun and wind
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Yanque)

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