CUSCO BIKING ADVENTURE

The rolling hills, beautiful countryside and colorful communities that surround Cusco lend themselves to exploration by bicycle. Cyclists have the opportunity to cover territory quickly and to make occasional side trips to areas not accessible by car. Followed by a fully equipped “sag wagon” to transport personal belongings and the occasional tired cyclist, our trips are designed to accommodate both novice and experienced riders. The Cusco Biking Adventure covers some of the most picturesque and attractive territory in the region and offers an opportunity to observe the traditional community life of these highlands.

Day 1: Early morning start biking south of Cusco to visit the ruins of Tipon: an Inca site dedicated to agriculture; an experimental farming place. Next we explore Piquillacta: the ruins of a great pre-Inca citadel. From here we continue along the valley to the lake Huacarpay where we camp. (CB, L,D)

Day 2: From Huacarpay we cycle along a dirt road, cross the Urubamba river through rural communities and up through Mojonpatapampa pass (3,901mt/12,795ft) where we´ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Vilcanota and Urubamba Cordilleras. From here its downhill to the community of Viscachone where we set up camp. (B, L, D)

Day 3: After a 6-mile ride, we´ll stop to explore the enigmatic burial tower(chullpas), left by the Inca civilization. We´ll continue to Paucartambo for a rest before climbing to the Acanacu pass (3,502mt/11,485ft). Camp at Tres Cruces: famous for spectacular sun-rises during the June winter solstice. (B, L, D)

Day 4: In the morning we´ll return to Paucartambo and visit the revered image of Virgen del Carmen before climbing out of the Paucartambo valley via the narrow Quencamayo gorge. We´ll stop to explore some Incas ruins before arriving in Colquepata where we´ll set up camp and visit the 17th century colonial church. (B, L,D)

Day 5: We begin our day climbing Huachuqasa pass (4,151mt/13,615ft) before descending into a valley filled with herds of alpaca, llama, and sheep. In the afternoon, we´ll stop to investigate the extensive ruins at Pisac and shop at the local market. Then we go to Cusco. (B, L)

Dates: any day with minimum of 2 people.

Price per person: $550 USD...... Minimum 2 passengers.

SERVICES INCLUDED: . Bilingual (English-Spanish) guide . Hotel transfers. . All terrain mountain bikes 18-21 speed . All meals indicated on the itinerary: CB= Continental breakfast, B= American breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner, BL= Box lunch. . First class biking services, including: Sag wagon support for carrying equipment and repair kits, camp cook, camp assistant(s). All group camping equipment, double tents (Eureka, Ferrino or REI) and thermarest, kitchen and/or dining tent, and toilet tent. . All meals: Wake-up tea, hot breakfast, lunch, and served dinner.(water all the time). . Tables, stools and all kitchen gear . All meals in trek: wake-up tea, hot breakfast, lunch, and served dinner(soup, entree and dessert). No additional cost for vegetarians. . Basic first aid kit.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:. Helmet, camel bag or other personal biking gear . Hotels in Cusco. . International / Domestic flights or airport taxes. Lima international tax $ 25and domestic $5 each one. .Single tent available: $20 per person. . Sleeping bag (for rent: $20 for entire trek). . Any expenses incurred in preparing for the trip, such as, but not limited to, non-refundable airline tickets or trip insurance, nor additional expenses encountered as a result of flight schedule changes, delays, cancellations, or missed connections. . Personal equipment and medicines. .Tips to the staff. .Travel insurance. . Items of a personal nature like individual gear, clothing, laundry, telephone calls, etc.

Suggested Packing List:. Photocopies (2) of passport . Money belt . Immunization card . 1 travel duffel small for trip . Daypack . Small pad lock for security . Sleeping bag rated at 15º to 0ºF . Hiking boots . Sport sandals . Warm jacket . Rain gear . Underwear . Shirts . Sweater . Trousers . Hiking shorts . Socks . Gloves . Headgear . Swimsuit . Water bottle . Personal medical . Sunscreen . Toilet items . Small towel . Sunglasses . Flashlight . Plastic bags . Insect repellant . Pocket knife . Camera . Lead shielded film bag . Lightweight binoculars . Whistle . Gifts for local people

IMPORTANT DETAILS: This program demands physical fitness, you should be in training before your trip. Another important point: you need to adjust to the altitude for at least 2-3 days before departure.

Optional: you can bring: personal pedal clips and biking seat.

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