Cross Country And Downhill Mt - From 3 up to 7 days
The Cotahuasi canyon is one of our favorite places in Peru, because our knowledge about this region make us the first biking tour company on the deepest canyon in the World, where is possible to do nice easy, medium and extreme cross country - uphill and downhill mountain biking observing the typical villages, crossing old hanging bridges, from 3 up to 7 day of cross country from the highlands to the pacific ocean, discovering abandoned pre Inca remains, riding along Inca steps and single trucks between green valleys. To do any of our biking trips to this canyon, always we use our private four wheel drive or some times is possible to connect with public bus services available. If you decide to go to the Cotahuasi canyon, don’t be sure to get a comfortable bus roads or lodgings, because in this regions is just beginning in the tourism, what we can promise you is a nice and unforgettable experience away from your home. To do this adventurous mountain bike tour from the Andes to the pacific sea is necessary to be in really good physical condition and experience riding along the single trucks.
Day 1: Arequipa - Majes Valley - Chuquibamba - Cotahuasi
Day 2: Cotahuasi - Puica - Alca - Tomepampa - Cotahuasi
Day 3: Cotahuasi - Sipia Waterfall - Arequipa
INCLUDED
- Private four wheel drive vehicle
- English Speaking Mountain 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
- Food
- Oxygen and first aid kit
- Repair Kit and new parts
- Biking tour include government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
- PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
- See our Mountain Bike Components... CLICK HERE
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day (April - November) |
COTAHUASI CANYON BIKING TOURS XC
And Downhill MTB |
Backpacker service (public bus) 1 to more paticipants US$95 each Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$125 each 3-4 paticipants US$105 each 5 to more participants US$95 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 |
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| Organized Groups: We offer private service and departures any time | ||
| Group size: 7 participants per tour guide | ||
| We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru | ||
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 3600m. 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.
WhHAT YOU NEED TO CARRY/BRING
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (December - March)
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Arequipa/Peru)
- Flashlight and batteries
- 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
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs in the Cotahuasi canyon)
- Extra money (soles)
For more information about the tour or you request a new date to departure for this tour, please contact us.... CLICK HERE.
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