RAINING SEASON IN AREQUIPA
Normally rains between December to March, but some days are with blue making more interesting the quad biking tour in the countryside of Arequipa. THe best season to do this tour is during and after the rain season when the mountain looks white and contrasting with the green plants and flowers on the hills. It makes more interesting for the picture lovers.
The sunny season is between April to November when the mountain lose snow and the lowlands looks more dry and the only contrast will be between the hills and the pre-Inca terraces where you will drive our Quad Bikes.
ADVICE FOR QUAD BIKE LOVERS
This outdoor activity don't demand to be fit to learn or makes long drives. You just need tobe available to support the sunny days, the dirt and dusty road especially during the dry season (April to November).
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS guides really recommend you bring normal lents and not contact lent because will be so dusty and this can makes hard your eyes. Also is recommend to bring extra change clothes in case you get weat or dusty after the tour. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS will provide you hot shower in case you will need before to reurn to Arequipa or you plan to take night bus to somewhere in Peru. Don't forget to bring your towel if you plan to get shower after the tour.
ECOLOGICAL RESPECT AND ADVICE FOR QUAD BIKERS
- Do not modify the busiest places and always use the existing track.
- Do not tread on vegetation, using the same route to produce less environmental impact.
- Always wear trash bags to save and return our waste and if possible pick up litter left by others who visit and pass through these places.
- If you need heating or cooking recommend using space heaters, are more clean and safe.
- Avoid open flames or make bonfires, and not to be under a tree, consider the wind, make a circle of stones to prevent the spread, turn it off well before retirement, be sure to turn it off well.
- Do not throw cigarette butts, preferably not smoking in the fields and mountain paths.
- Avoid making any noise while making the journey, the less noise and inconvenience caused to be better for our surroundings.
- Raise the minimum circular dust.
- Close gates, chains etc. leaving them as they was founded.
- Never cut fences, chains, locks, etc. Always ask for a permit to access any destination if privately owned.
- When passing through villages with existence of herds of cattle, horse riding, cyclists slow down or stop, prevent nuisance and accidents.
- Cross rivers, streams, lakes etc. should be made for places that are already predetermined and thus avoid any risk of accident.
- Check that the ATV does not have loss of fluids or other liquids.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
1 - The tour company reserves the right to refuse anyone that does not show experience or skill and many suspend any drivers that are causing or do not follow the guide’s instructions.
2 - Children under 6 years old are not allowed.
3 - This tour is not for people with back problems or pregnant woman.
4 - We refuge people under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
5 - Always we recommend that all tour participants be careful and follow instructions given by the guides.
6 - Driver must be at least 16 years old.
7 - Driver must have valid ID.
8 - $400 USD of security deposit has to be done in our office of Arequipa just before to begin the trip.
9 - The use of helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves are obligatory to use during driving time.
10 - All Quad/ATV riders need to sign up the risk contract before to go on the tour.
11 - Any personal accident or damage to our vehicle during the trip will be under responsability of the participant.
