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SALINAS SALT LAKE BIKE TOUR

Downhill Mountain Biking To Arequipa - Full Day Adventure Trip

Summary 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.

SALINAS SALT LAKE BIKE TOUR ITINERARY

At 7am pick up from hotel and journey in our four wheel drive approximately three hours to Salinas Lake. On the way we will go through Chiguata, located between Misti and Pichu Pichu mountains. During the trip we will enjoy the Misti geological faults, the pre-Inca terraces of Chiguata and Cachamarca sector, Queñuales forest trees and fauna. We will then cross the Simbral tunnel and enter the Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas. We take in views from the back of Misti volcano, Chachani and Pichu Pichu Mountain, stopping to see the Salinas Salt Lake, Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Flamingos, etc.
At 10am Salinas Salt Lake is over 4400m high. 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 of the route.

FIRST PART

We begin by cycling by the side of the lagoon, on a firm road or within the lagoon on totally dry and sand covered in borate. Both courses are possible. The journey takes two hours with many chances to see pink flamingos in season (January - August).

SECOND PART

We´ll descend 1600m. from Simbra´s Cross to Chiguata village on an abandoned road with a variety of flora and fauna, biking among Chiguata's terraces and Cachamarca, finishing at Infiernillo Bridge, passing Chiguata's police control.
Here we have the option to return back to Arequipa in 4x4 or by bike, depending on how we feel thus far.
At 4 - 5pm we arrive in Arequipa and take you to your hotel and end our trip.
Biking on dirt road

Recommended: For clients that are interested in information regarding the region´s flora, fauna, panoramic sights, history and culture.

INCLUDED

Official English speaking guide
4x4 supporting truck
GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brakes)
Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
Gloves; windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
Entrance to the National reserve
Rapair kit and new parts
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit for every participant and our camp staff
Biking tour include government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
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TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - November)	SALINAS SALT LAKE BIKE TOUR Downhill Mountain Biking To Arequipa Full Day Adventure Trip	Backpacker service (public bus) 1 to more paticipants $115 USD each Private VIP service (Private 4x4 & Tour Guide) 2 participants $155 USD each 3-4 paticipants $135 USD each 5 to more participants $115 USD each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private service and departures any time
Group size: 6 bikers per each 4x4 and tour guide
We highly recommended to book space prior your arrive to Arequipa

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 $3 USD per day

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days blue sky with good conditions to cycle.

BEST TIME FOR CYCLING AROUND SALINAS SALT LAKE

Dry season, on the rain season same days are with good weather (blue sky) permiting to cycle this zone. Before to book your tour please see the weather report.

Flamingos over 4400m

ADVICE FOR BIKERS

Normal physical conditions and good quality winter clothes, for aclimatization is better to spend one day in Arequipa. 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/BRING

Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho (December - April)
Tennis shoes
Bottle of water
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglasses
Extra money (soles).

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