Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa / Pampa Cañahuas / Chivay / Colca Canyon. At 7am we pick you 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 1:00 pm. 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. Finally we will arrive at Maca village (3350m); after 4-5 hours here we will spend the night in a nice accommodation with hot shower and private bath.
Includes: (L, D).
Day 2: Colca Canyon / Cruz Del Condor / Cabanaconde / Soro Valley / Llahuar Hot Spring. At 6am after packing everything, have our energetic breakfast and continue traveling 2 hours and 40 minutes on our own private 4x4 vehicle, continue on the left bank we will arrive at 8:00 am. to the popular Condor Cross, and stop for about 2 hours to be able to see the condors 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 take 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 enjoying the thermal bath will have delicious dinner accompanied by deed starry sky. Stay in charm bamboo cabins.
Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 3: Llahuar Hot Spring / Pacya / Sagalle Oasis. Today we will up at 6am and then enjoin a delicious country breakfast witch the best sun rising over the Colca and Llatica River. At 7am trekking across the Llatica River and uphill through mountainous landscape and following single track between the cactus forest and wildlife.
After 5 hours trekking we will be at the Oasis 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 balls combined witch 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 rooms.
Includes: (B, L).
Day 4: Cabanaconde - Cruz Del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa. At 7am have breakfast and begin 2 hours of nice trekking on the left rim of Colca Canyon, to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many smalls’ towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of the canyon. At the Condor's Cross lookout we can appreciate the best fly of the highest Andean bird. Continue our journey through the Colca valley, and mountainous range. After 2 hours of travel we will arrive to Chivay to have lunch. Optional visit to the Hot Springs of Chivay (3600m).
At 1pm travel back to Arequipa, this travel takes 4 hours passing the highest pass of this trip (Patapampa 4850m), from you can see the magnificent of the active volcanoes and highest mountain of the south of Peru. Pampas Cañahuas is the home of the Vicuñas, considerate protected wild animal, living at high altitudes like 4000m. Continue driving down arrive to Arequipa and complete our trip.
Price Includes:
- Private 4x4 supporting vehicle (whole trip)
- English speaking MT bike guide
- GT - Trek - Bianchi MT bikes in maintenance (full disc brake)
- 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
- 3 breakfast - 4 lunches - 3 dinners
- Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
- 2 nights in basic comfortable hotel
- 1 night in bamboo room
- Entrance fee to the National Park - Colca Canyon (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
- Entrance for the hot spring (some tour operators don’t include this ticket)
- 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
- Present of our agency
- Biking tour price include government taxes
- Colca canyon map
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast or lunch
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Sun glasses
- Binoculars
- Cycling shoes
- Camel bag, can be hired in our local office in Arequipa US$3 per day
Bike Components:
* Aluminum Frame (Trek/GT/Bianchi/Cannondale). Different size 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 inches
* Front Air Shock (Rock Shox – SR Suntour – RST 110mm travel). Excellent for long tracks, downhill and climb in XC conditions.
* Disc Brakes (Shimano Deore). Stainless Steel/Aluminum. The lock ring mounting system enhances precision and rigidity while improving braking efficiency.
* Stem (Zoom 10 Degree). Oversized multifunctional adjustable for downhill and XC.
* Headsets (Cane Creek). Integrated cartridge thread less headset.
* Saddles (Specialized). Hybrid saddle with gel cover and complete comfortable.
* Seatpost (Easton). Full Aluminum with AL-2014 head.
* Rim (Mavic). Light and strong for MTB, XC and adapted for V-Brake and disc brake.
* Brake Levers (Shimano Deore Aluminum). For mechanical disc brake, Very good and modulable, have grip-lever distance regulator.
* Shift Lever (Shimano Deore Aluminum). From 3 speed – Rear 9 speed.
* Hollowtech Crankset (Shimano Deore Aluminum).
* Bottom Bracket (Shimano Deore). 22mm diameter hollow pipe billet spindle reduces weight, increases strength and rigidity.
* Rear Derailleur (Shimano Deore Aluminum).
* Front Derailleur (Shimano Deore Aluminum).
* Rear Freehub (Shimano Deore Aluminum).
* Front Hub (Shimano Deore Aluminum).
* Speed Casette (Shimano Deore Steel). Computer designed Hyperglide (9 speed). Fast and responsive indexed shifting is the result.
* Chain (Shimano Super-narrow). 9-Speed construction.
* Front Tire (Specializex Kevlar 26x2.35). Excellent in all conditions.
* Rear Tire (Tioga Yellow Kirin 26x 2.30). Excellent for downhill land XC.
* Pedals (Shimano). Clipless or platform pedals are available.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa)
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Camel bag for water
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- 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)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (public bus):
1 to more participants US$245 each
Private VIP service (private van):
2 participants US$345 each
3-4 participants US$320 each
5 to more participants US$290 each
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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