Tour Itinerary:
At 7am pick up from your hotel and travel thought the sacred valley of the Incas, such as Chincheros, Urubamaba and Ollantaytambo. Arrival at a spot passed Abra Malaga (4350m) where we gathered the bikes, after unloading the bikes and performing a final safety check we will embark on headed downhill on windy road using the same road we traveled on the way up. For inexperience people are clear to ride along the road, adventurous biker can take much single truck, were also used for the Peruvian round of the Megavalanche Downhill competition. On the way down we pass some more Inca ruins, built around 16th century.
The descent to Ollantaytambo will be achieved in approximately two hours or more depending on the number of photos you take. In Ollantaytambo we will have lunch and afterwards we can explore the town and the incredible constructions, of the Inca architects and builders, surrounding this location.
Afterwards, if there is sufficient time we will ride through the farmlands of the valley floor back to Urubamba. Before it gets dark return to Cusco.
Price Includes:
- Private 4WD supporting vehicle (whole trip)
- Experienced 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
- Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
- Repair kits and new parts
- Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff
- Biking tour price include government taxes
- Gift of our agency
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
Rain Season: December to April. Some days are with blue sky permitting downhill cycle on this zone.
Best Time for Cycle: After rain season (April to July) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation making more nice for pictures.
Advice for Bikers: Normal physical conditions and summer clothes, bikers require good acclimatization over 3500m. 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.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack
- Good rain gear for hard rain, the weather change very fast even the dry season
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Extra money (soles)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (Join group):
1 to more participants US$85 each
Private VIP service (private van):
2 participants US$135 each
3-4 participants US$110 each
5 to more participants US$95 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$25 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Peru
Bicycle Touring
Mountain/Rock Climbing
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