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 family houses.
Tour Itinerary:
At 8am or 2pm we leave from your hotel, we began the tour by a abandoned flat way towards the aqueducts of Cantayoc, located in the northeast part of the city consist in hydraulic channels constructed by the old settlers of this valley, continuing we will arrive at town of Buena Fe, where we will ascend walking to small hill - natural viewpoint and from the stop is possible to appreciate the mysterious lines of the Nasca culture, taking part of the highway to Cusco city, we will arrive at the archeology site los Paredones, is here where we will observe part of passed Nasca culture, divided in 4 parts: Urban, Military Administrative, Religious Center and the Cemetery.
Finishing with the biking tour we will visit the museum of the Nasca ceramics, where we will have a specifies explanation of the finest ceramic of the old Peruvian culture, also we will visit an artisan gold mill, where informal miners will give us the best explanation about the process of the minerals, with artisan methods, for this appraised treasure. Finally we will return to hotel and end the service.
Price Includes:
- Official English speaking guide
- Trek - GT Mountain bikes
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Entrance to the aqueducts
- Snack
- Repair kit/Parts
- Free T-shirt.
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholics drinks
- Tips for guide and camp staff.
Rain Season: No rain in the area.
Best Time for Cycle: All year.
Advice for Bikers: Normal physical conditions and summer clothes, bikers don't require acclimatization. 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
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Bottle of water
- 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
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
US$35 per person
Discount 10%: South American Explorers Club Member Only - Student with valid green ISIC card.
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