Downhill On The Volcanic Land - Half Day Adventure Tour
For all mountain biking lovers, 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 motorised 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’s family houses
Itinerary
We leave at 7am or 1pm from our agency with all the bikes and equipment on our private four wheel drive. Depart Arequipa going up to 3400m. The trip takes an hour and half by a dirt road. Up there we do a short trek on the slope of this active volcano.
At 10am you will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description ofYou will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description of, good technical support with the jeeps nearby. We enjoy this spectacular ride all the way down and them cross country to Chiguata vellage (3000m), nice place located on the right side of the volcano sorrounding by terraces.
Riding our bikes we enter the city to our office and end our adventure.
Included
- Private 4x4 supporting vehicle whole trip
- English Speaking MT bike guide
- GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brake)
- Gloves; 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
- Snack, plenty of drinking water, chocolates, fresh fruit and energy bars
- Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
- Repair Kit and new parts
- Biking tour include government taxes
- PERU BIKING TOURS present for all participants
TOUR SCHEDULE & COST |
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DATE |
TOUR |
COST |
Daily departure (all year) |
Misti Volcano Biking |
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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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 of Yanque and Llahuar)
