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2 DAYS COLCA CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR $425 USD Per Person - Private Service

Downhill And Cross Country Bike Tour Through The Wonders Of Andes

Colca Canyon Biking for all mountain biking lovers, Peru has one of the largest networks of Inca remains and following the innumerable trails that connect with the most amazing sites in the Cusco, Puno, Nasca, Lima, Arequipa, Paracas, passing through remote villages out of the reach of motorized vehicles, and having the chance to get know local Andean communities and learn their amazing life style. Mountain Biking is a relatively new sport in Peru, but new routes are rapidly being opened up, many of which offer excellent opportunities to ride.
For the more adventurous people, we arrange long biking trips. We are best undertaken and an experienced tour operator providing professional guides and bicycle equipment as well as the necessary supporting 4WD vehicles.
We have cycle trips from 1 up to more days designed to get the most out of your holiday. Beginning in the high Andes and descending into the Amazon jungle, we cycle from altitudes of 5000M to 600M. Biking on the single tracks, dirt roads, humid lands, frigid and warm climates, camping or spending in the local's family houses.
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COLCA CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - RESERVA NACIONAL DE AGUADA BLANCA Y SALINAS - VENTANAS DEL COLCA - SIBAYO - TUTI CHIVAY (195KM)

At 7AM we pick-up from your hotel and 4 hours of travel by private transport, this travel takes 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 (Pampas Cañahuas 4450M) - This national reserver great view of backside of volcan Misti, nevado Chachani and many groups of typical fauna as Vicuñas, Alpacas, Llamas, andean birds, weetlands, little river and lagoons.
After 3 hours driving we take a dirt-road and old road to upper section of the canyon as known as ventanas del Colca (4400M) - Around 11AM arrive to the highest point of this first day, safety talking, check the bikes and wear the equipments and then start our bike trip with amazing landscape passing small canyons, mountains, little villages until the colonial town of Callalli where is a well recognized place named "Los Castillos Del Colca", this a natural geological formation show us huge lava walls with castle shape on the leftside of the river.
After 2hrs biking we cross the Colca River on the upper zone of Colca valley - Short stopw to have box lunch and drinks - Then we continue cycling on the rightside of the valley on asphalt road (XC style) for about 3hrs to through Sibayo, Tuti, Canocota and finally we arrive to hot spring of Chivay to enjoy the thermal pools for about 2hrs and late afternoon transfer to hotel located in Chivay - Free evening for personal activities.
AVERAGE BIKING TRIP &; DISTANCE: 65KM +- - Downhill and Crosscountry Style on dirt/asphalt road.
Downhill Mountain Bike Tour In Peru

DAY 2: COLCA CANYON - CRUZ DEL CONDOR VIEWPOINT - HUAMBO TOWN - EL PEDREGAL - AREQUIPA (162KM)

At 6AM after packing everything will be the breakfast ofered by the hotel and then private transfer for about 2hrs on the left bank of Colca canyon we will arrive to the Mirador Cruz Del Condor (8AM), and stop for about 2 hours to see the condor's flights, good timing for nice pictures of the small villages in the deepest part of the deepest second canyon in the world - Around 9:30AM we drive for about one hours through Cabanaconde with nice view of the landscape up to the first pass (4200M) - At the top we take our bike and enjoy a nice downhill through cactus forest - The riding will be easy on good road with lot view of great deep section fo the canyon.
Around 11AM arrive to the town of Huambo (3000M) to have early lunch and them we will see the quiet countryside and friendly farmers living from the agriculture - Continue with the tour with our private transportation we will reach the highest point (4400M) as known as "Mirador de Ampato", watch the impressive activity of Volcan Sabancaya, nevado Ampato (6380M), where was founded "Juanita Mummy" was founded in 1995 (Ice maiden princess) - Then we will visit the small dry lagoon on the right of the road is the natural home of Vicuñas and other wildlife - Continue driving we pass small andean forest of Qeñuas and volcanic land of Qerqe plain where are two small volcanoes as known as the "twins" - Around 1:30PM we reach the last highst pass between the Andes and coast (4200M), everyone takes theirs mountain bikes and begin the last section of 2700M and 38KM of pure downhill biking on gravel road passing remote landscapes, cactus forest and finally after 2 hours arrive to the desert of El Pedregal (1500M) - After nice downhill biking we take our private car and drive for about 3 hours to your hotel in Arequipa and end of service around 6PM.
AVERAGE BIKING TRIP &; DISTANCE: 80KM +- - Downhill/Crosscountry/Downhill Style on asphalt/dirt road.

COLCA CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR INCLUDES

Pick-up from customer hotel in Arequipa downtown
Private supporting vehicle for whole trip
English speaking guide
Hardtail bikes with Shimano gear (Hydraulic brakes, Aluminium frame, front shock, etc)
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
1 breakfast as courtesy of the accommodation
Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
1 night in a comfortable hotel in Chivay (3*)
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $30 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" (take care not many tour operators don't includes this tourist ticket), 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 camp staff
Food and accommodation for our camp staff
Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa downtown or airport

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 COLCA CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKEN TOUR
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (even the rain season)	2 DAYS COLCA CANYON MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR $425 USD Per Person Downhill And Cross Country Bike Tour Through The Wonders Of The Andes	Group Service (public bus) No applicable Private Service (private 4x4/guide) 2 participants $425 USD each one 3 participants $397 USD each one 4 participants $360 USD each one 5 to more participants $310 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 guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accidente insurance
Hotel in Arequipa
Soft and alcoholic drinks
1 dinner in Chivay
Entrance for the hot spring (some tour operators don't include this ticket)
Sun glasses
Binoculares
Cycling shoes
Camel bag
Tip for guide and camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (December - March)
Tennis shoes
One complete change of clothing
Bottle of water
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Towel for the hot spring in Chivay
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Swimsuit (for the hot springs in the Colca canyon)
Extra money (soles)

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days are with blue sky permmiting to cycle this zone.

BEST TIME FOR CYCLE

After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation making nicer for pictures.

ADVICE FOR BIKERS

Normal physical conditions and summer clothes, bikers require good acclimatization over 2500m. One day before all the bikers will have meeting with the mountain bike guide at our office or in the hotel, who will give a BRIEFING about this bike trip and also you can check the quality of bikes and gear will be used on this trip.

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