Classical Van Trip And Downhill Biking - 2 Days / 1 Night
Colca canyon is the second deepest canyon in our planet, double deep Grand Canyon of United States. Is located in the middle of two highest volcanoes Coropuna (6450m) and Ampato (6380m), this canyon is most famous place to visit by the tourist from every where in world, wonderful area to see the rich cultural remains, comes from 1400 years ago, immense varieties of flora and fauna, snow ranges, green valleys, old and colony town, mighty rivers crossing the Andes, thousand of pre Inca terraces, friendly and charm settlers live in this part of Peru. Here is our field work arranging everything what we mentioned before, we are happy showing to the visitors every place and old costumes lazy by our old cultures. We have traditional tours and new alternatives to explorer an extra mile in this great canyon.Itinerary
Day 1 Arequipa - Pampas Cañahuas National Reserve - Patapampa 4850m Downhill Biking - Chivay - Yanque Hot Spring
At 8am we start our daily private tour to the second deepest canyon in the world, driving on the left side of Chachani mountain (6070m), continue going up to 4400m, is a Natural Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, is the nature habitat for the Vicuñas, one of South American camelidos, groups of Llamas, Alpacas, small lagoons next to the road (Bofedales).
At 11am arrival to the highest pass named Patapampa (4850m) from here you viewing nice mountainous range, death and active volcanoes such us Ampato, Coropuna, Ubinas and large extended of landscape. Briefing about the downhill mountain biking. Downhill biking on the nice serpentine payment road for beginners and for adventurous bikers this downhill offer many single track on 1300m of downhill. The mountain biking tours takes 2 hours viewing nice landscape through the small hills and springs.
At 1pm enter to the capital of Caylloma province, this town is named Chivay (3600m) and considerate the most important commercial town in all Colca canyon. Lunch at Chivay and then continue biking on le right bank of Colca River through pre Incas terracing and local people working on their daily activities. After 2 hours more arrival to Yanque village (3400m) and visit the main church and a local museum running by local government where is possible to appreciate remains of the Collahua culture.
At 5pm short downhill to the Colca River where we visit the Hot Spring (45ºC) located next of the river. Plenty time to enjoy the thermal bath and then transfer to the hotel in Yanque. Stay at nice and charm hotel at this quiet village without tourism.
Day 2: Yanque - Colca Canyon - Cruz Del Condor Viewpoint - Downhill to Maca - Chivay - Arequipa
At 6am is the breakfast and travel 2 hours on our touristic van to the famous Condor Cross viewpoint, at this place is possible to appreciate the fly of Condors or sometimes seating on the big rocks around the cliffs, two hours spending looking this amazing and biggest bird in the world, also viewing many villages at the deep part of this spectacular Canyon.
At 10am we take again our mountain bikes and downhill on the dirt road along the right side of this canyon, this morning will cycle only 2 hours to Choquetico viewpoint and from there we take our touristic van to be transferred to Chivay and 2 hour stop to have lunch or for personal activities in this market place.
At 2pm time to return to Arequipa driving 4 hours on the same road used day before we arrival to your accommodation.
Included
- Shared touristic van
- English speaking MT bike guide
- GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brake)
- Windproof gloves 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 - 2 lunches - 1 dinner
- Plenty of snack and drinking water keep in cooler
- 1 nights in basic comfortable hotel
- 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
- Biking tour price include government taxes
- Colca canyon map
- PERU BIKING TOURS gift
TOUR SCHEDULE & COST |
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DATE |
TOUR |
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Any day |
COLCA MIXED TOUR |
Backpacker service (Public bus) |
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members |
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Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure |
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Group size: 8 participants per guide |
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We highly recommended to book space prior your arrival to Arequipa |
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Private VIP Service include supporting vehicle and the itinerary could be flexible according your request.
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast or lunch
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Sun glasses
- Binoculares
- Cycling shoes
- Camel bag, can be hired in our local office in Arequipa US$3 per day.
Rain Season
December to March. Some days are with blue sky permiting 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 more nice 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.
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Small backpack (45lt)
- Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water, in the colca canyon you can buy driking water in every village
- Sunglass to protect your eyes from sun and wind
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Yanque)
