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This 17-day bike tour begins and ends in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province and one of the major cultural centers of China. At 500m elevation, Chengdu is located in the Sichuan basin, sometimes referred to as the “Heavenly Kingdom”, surrounded by soaring mountains to the northwest and the Sichuan Basin to the east.
Sichuan, meaning “Four Rivers” refers to four of the more than 80 huge rivers flowing across the province, is a land of dramatic mountainous terrain, fast rivers and the foreboding Tibetan plateau.
Sichuan is the largest and arguably the most interesting province in the southwest with a population displaying as much diversity as the landscape, from the densest rural population in the world to the remote, dramatic and sparsely populated Tibetan plateau.
TRIP PROFILE
17 Days Adventure Biking, Chengdu to Chengdu.
• 14 days biking, 60% paved roads and 40% unpaved roads. Some off road biking experience is preferred. From 30km to 130km per day.
• 100% vehicle supported.
• Group size minimum 6, maximum 10 plus our team leaders and local staff.
• Accommodation is twin share in local hotels and guesthouses. (Upgrades to single rooms are available at some locations at your own expense).
• Food includes 3 meals per day from dinner on Day-1 to breakfast Day-17. This excludes 2 lunches and 2 evening meals which are at your own expense to give you more opportunity to explore and experience local cuisine.
• Local bilingual guide/interpreter.
Tour Itinerary – Chengdu to Chengdu
Day 1 - Arrive in Chengdu.
Day 2 – Bike tour of Chengdu. 30km
Day 3 - Transfer to the Himalayan foothills, bike to Maoxian. 44km
Day 4 – Bike along river valleys to Heishui. 122km
Day 5 – Climb up to 3000m onto the Tibetan plateau. 105km
Day 6 - Bike to Aba, check out high country Yaks and cattle. 116kms.
Day 7 – Aba - rest day.
Day 8 – Bike to the upper reaches of the Dadu River to Seerrua. 82kms.
Day 9 – Bike to Rangtang. 56km
Day 10 – Visit Tibetan tribes and bike to Wenda. 76km
Day 11 - Join the Sichuan - Tibet highway to Luhuo. 71kms
Day 12 – Bike to Daofu. 78km
Day 13 – Bike to Bamei. 77km
Day 14 – Big downhill ride to Danba. 97km
Day 15 – A big day’s ride to Rilongguan and the Four Girls Mountains. 120km
Day 16 – Ride the world’s longest continuous downhill, 114km down from 4523m! Transfer to Chengdu.
Day 17 – Fly out.
Departure Dates for 2008: Saturday 30th August to Monday 15th September, & Tuesday 16th September to Thursday 2nd October.
Departures in 2009 are on Saturday 29th August and Saturday 19th September.
What is Adventure biking?
• We get off the beaten track onto remote and little used dirt roads as much as possible. Some of the time we use paved roads and also at times single track, the later with not too much technical difficulty. There is sometimes the opportunity for getting off the main tracks and onto some more serious off road biking if you wish.
• All our biking is vehicle supported which means all your gear is carried for you. Lunch and water are always at hand.
• If you need a break from the saddle you can ride in the vehicle at any time.
• You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to come with us, but a reasonable standard of fitness is required and makes your trip more enjoyable.
• This trip is not about covering as many miles as possible. It is about experiencing Africa from a different perspective, meeting the local people and experiencing the sights sounds and smells of Africa. You will become part of the landscape and environment we are passing through, merging with the people and wildlife that we encounter along the way.
• People who come with us enjoy the active outdoors and want something different in a holiday. By doing one of our trips you’re not just a spectator, but part of the scene getting to touch, smell and see what’s going on from close-up rather than as a passer-by.
Note: This tour does not enter Tibet (Xizang) as currently defined by Beijing.
However the tour is primarily in the area occupied by Tibetans and who themselves consider it Tibet.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price for 2008 & 2009 is Euro 2270, plus bike hire if required Euro 200.
• Prices include transport, meals, accommodation and activities for the duration of the trip as per detailed itinerary. Our team Leader plus bilingual local guide. All group entrance fees.
• Prices do NOT include airfares, visas, airport taxes, optional meals, optional activities and excursions, vaccinations and personal equipment.
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