BIKING AND TREKKING ADVENTURE IN THE COLCA CANYON $595 USD Per Person - Group Service

The Best Unforgettable Adventure On 2 Wheels - 4 Days - 3 Nights

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON

At 7AM we pick-up from your hotel and 4 hours by our own 4WD, this travel is between the Misti and Chachani volcanoes up to 4850M where will see Llamas, Alpacas, Andean birds also will appreciate the Vicuñas, this animals living are protected by the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas. We'd have a nice blue sky while doing our downhill MT. bike trip, beginning at the highest pass on this trip, named Patapampa (4850M) from here is possible to observe the volcanoes chain and mountain range in the South of Peru, to rice our bicycles on a nice asphalt or taking single track on the ancestral Inca trail, descending 1200M to Chivay town (3600M).
In Chivay we will have lunch and at 1PM. continue biking on dirt road on the left bank of the Colca river, crossing between old pre Inca terraces and small villages and visiting colony churches. OPTIONAL visit the thermal pools ($5 US dollars each for entrance).
Finally, we will arrive at Yanque village (3350M); after 4-5 hours we will stop biking and spend the night in a nice accommodation with hot shower and private bath (L).
Bikers In The Andes Of Peru

DAY 2: COLCA CANYON - CRUZ DEL CONDOR LOOKOUT - CABANACONDE - SORO VALLEY - LLAHUAR HOT SPRING

At 6AM after packing everything, we will have an energetic breakfast and continue traveling 2 hours and 40 minutes on our own private vehicle, continue on the left bank we will arrive at 8AM to the popular Condor Cross, and stop for about 2 hours to be able to see the condor’s flights, getting pictures of the small villages in the deepest part of the deepest second canyon in the world. At 1am we will bike down till Cabanaconde (3280M) this short trip biking takes one hour and half. In Cabanaconde we will have lunch and short recognition of this Andean town surrounded by green terraces dated from Inca time.
At 1PM continue downhill biking on serpentine dirt abandoned road, this downhill offer spectacular view of the both side of the deepest part of the Colca canyon. After 2 hours we finish downhill at valley of Soro (1950M) across the suspension bride you will be on the right bank of the river. Trekking along the river through cactus forest till Llahuar lodge where will find nice hot spring next of the river.
After enjoy the thermal bath will have delicious dinner accompanied by deed starry sky. Stay in charm bamboo cabins (B - L - D).

DAY 3: LLAHUAR HOT SPRING - PACLLIA - SANGALLE (As known as Oasis)

Today we will wake up at 6AM and then enjoy a delicious country breakfast witch the best sun rising over the Colca and Llatica River. At 7AM we will begin our trekking across the Llatica River and uphill through mountainous landscape and following single track between the cactus forest and vibrant wildlife.
After 5 hours trekking, we will arrive to Oasis (as known as Sangalle), where are nice swim pool (cold water) next to the bamboo cabins. Lunch in the middle of nature and peaceful valley located between two huge walls combined with different colorful landslide.
At 4PM trekking uphill on the left bank, this climb will take 3 hours by thousands of steps along the way. This climb will be the hardest and strenuous trek on this trip. Finally, you will get the top of the climb and you feel how dig and deep is the Cabanas world. We walk to Cabanaconde to have hot shower, delicious dinner and stay in a comfortable room (B - L - D).

DAY 4: CABANACONDE - HUAMBO – SABANCAYO AND AMPATO VIEWPOINT - EL PEDREGAL - AREQUIPA

Today at 7AM will be the breakfast offered by the hotel, car transfer for about 1hr to the highest pass (4100M) between Cabanaconde and Huambo town.
Great view of the deepest section of the Colca canyon and then begin the first downhill on switchback asphalt road to Huambo town (3000M). This part of the canyon offers quiet sceneries, decorated with cactus forest of this dry area of Colca canyon. This first downhill and little cross-country biking will be for about 1hr until the town, and then we will aboard our transportation up to the second highest pass between Huambo and Qerqe volcanoes valley. On the way up we will stop at the natural viewpoint, which is the closer and perfect to see very clearly the active Sabancaya volcano and Ampato Mt. Another spectacle will be to drive between two small volcanoes in the section of Qerqe plain. From here is possible to ride our MT bike all the way down from the highlands to the coast.
The last downhill on gravel road will be for about 55KM and from 4300M of altitude down to the desert of El Pedregral (1900M), this arid zone is considered the last north area of Desierto de Atacama. This challenge mountain bike includes to descend 2350M in about 3hrs, from the high mountains though small canyons, arid valleys and finally to the vast desert landscape until the El Pedregal (B - L). .
Biking In The Colca Canyon Arequipa Peru

BIKING AND TREKKING TOUR INCLUDES

  1. Pick-Up from hotel in Arequipa
  2. Shared supporting vehicle for whole trip
  3. PRIVATE SERVICE, includes supporting vehicle and the itinerary could be flexible according costumer request
  4. English-speaking mountaing bike tour guide
  5. Hardtail Mountain Bike (Aluminum frame, front suspension, 29' wheels, hydraulic brakes system, 18 - 22 speeds)
  6. Windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
  7. Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
  8. 3 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 2 dinners
  9. Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
  10. 1 night of accommodation in Chivay or Yanque (WiFi - Hot Shower and private bath)
  11. 2 nights in bamboo room inside the canyon
  12. 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
  13. Repair kits and new parts
  14. Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
  15. Food and accommodation for our camp staff
  16. Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa

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 AND TREKKING IN THE COLCA CANYON
DATE TOUR COST
Any day
(even the rain season)
BIKING AND TREKKING ADVENTURE IN THE COLCA CANYON $595 USD per person - Group Service

The Best Unforgetable Adventure On 2 Wheels - 4 Days - 3 Nights
Group Service
$595 USD each one - Minimum 3 participants

Private Service (Private Guide)
2 participants $890 USD each one
3 participants $725 USD each one
4 participants $680 USD each one
5 to more participants $620 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 each 4 mountain bike guide
BOOKING: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

  1. Travel and accident insurance
  2. Soft and alcoholic drinks
  3. Breakfast on the first day
  4. Dinner on the first day
  5. Lunch on the last day
  6. Hotel in Arequipa
  7. Tips for guide and camp staff
  8. Sun glasses and sun hat
  9. Cycling shoes and personal clothes

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

  1. Small backpack
  2. Rain jacket or poncho (December until April, is the rainy season)
  3. Cycling shoes and other personal items
  4. One complete change of clothing
  5. Camel bag for water
  6. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  7. Sun block (sun protection cream)
  8. Insect repellent
  9. Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
  10. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
  11. Swimsuit (for the hot springs in the Colca canyon)
  12. Extra cash money (soles)
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