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CHACHANI DOWNHILL BIKING TOURS - AREQUIPA MTB TOURS

The Most Adventurous Bicycle Tour - Full Day Adventure Tour

Chachani Downhill is 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.
Chachani downhill dedicated for adventurous bikers. We are best undertaken and an experienced tour operator providing professional guides and the best available MT bikes 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

At 7am pick-up from hotel and drive in a four wheel drive for approximately three hours for the sector of CABRERIAS between MISTI and CHACHANI Mountains. We will stop in many places where you can take pictures of the landscape and visit the national reserve of SALINAS Y AGUADA BLANCA. Amazing view of conical form of Misti north face.
At 10am we arrive at AZUFRERO (5000m). Here we conduct a brief safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our mountain bikes, the protective equipment, and a descripton of the route down.

FIRST PART

1000m drop on a nice zig zag compact road. This is stony and sandy with closed curves and sloped construction for a distance of 10 kilometers. It is recommended to go down at 10 - 15 KPH for those with less mountian biking experience.

SECOND PART

The motly level part called CABALLO MUERTO (Dead Horse) over 4000m. Here we ride our bikes 16 kilometers going bit by bit up to 4200m. At three times, the road is compact earth, the rest is sandy.

THIRD PART

This final part is the longest in distance with an elevation change of 2000m. We descend from the 4200m to AREQUIPA in approximately 2 hours. Following a paved road with minimal traffic, we connect with Charcani road, accelerating to a good speed between 40 - 45 KPH on the bikes.
At 3 - 4pm entering the city, our last stop is at Mirador de Carmen Alto, where we end our adventure. You will then be taken back to your hotel, ending our trip.

INCLUDED

Private 4WD supporting vehicle (whole trip)
Experienced English speaking MT bike guide
GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brakes)
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
Breakfast or lunch at Peru Home Taste restaurant
Biking tour price include government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
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TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - December)	CHACHANI MOPUNTAIN BIKE TOUR - DOWNHILL The Most Adventurous Bicycle Tour Full Day Adventure Tour	Backpacker service (join group) 1 to more participants US$88 each Private VIP service (private 4WD) 2 participants US$135 each 3-4 paticipants US$115 each 5 to more participants US$90 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: 6 participants per guide
We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa

All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include government sales tax (19% as known IGV).

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 blue sky permiting to do Chachani downhill.

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 and wildlife making more nice for pictures.

ADVICE FOR BIKERS

Normal physical conditions and summer clothes, bikers require good acclimatization over 4000m. 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 CARRY

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (December to March)
Tennis shoes
One complete change of clothing
Water bottle
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses

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