PRICE: US$1250
( Minimun 4 people )
First Day:
You arrive in Lima to begin the adventure. We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel . We will hold a group meeting at 4:00 p.m, followed by a Pisco Sour to welcome you. This will be at La Rosa Nautica, a lovely restaurant by the ocean. To introduce you to some Peruvian culture, we will go to the bohemian district of Barranco for supper, accompanied by a bit of folk and criolla music.
Second Day:
We leave for Huancayo - a spectacular trip. We will take the highest train in the world if it is running, or alternatively we will travel by bus. The scenery along the way will show an interesting change of landscapes, environments and lifestyles of the people at different altitudes along the way. We leave Lima at sea level, climb rapidly up to 4818 mts, and then down again to 3240 mts as we approach the mountain valley of the Mantaro River. This will give you a good chance to test how well you adapt to the high altitude. On arrival in Huancayo we will go to La Casa de La Abuela for lodging, and to La Cabaña for supper.
Third Day:
We will take a very interesting circuit specially designed to get you used to biking in the Andes, and to become acquainted with the scenery and culture of the area. We will visit several villages specializing in craft production, a bit of carving, tapestry weaving amd silver filigree. For lunch we will have a Pachamanca, a meal typical of the region which is cooked in a firepit. To cap this unforgettable day, for those who want to be spoiled, we can go for a sauna scented with eucalyptus leaves and citrus on our return to Huancayo. The approximate biking distance for this day is only 45 km.
Fourth Day:
We drive to Jauja then ride our bikes for our first climb up the Andean slopes, a nice steady tour from 3350 mts to 4200 mts. This will be a bit demanding on the legs and lungs, but arriving at the top, you will be warmly greeted by some llama herders who live in huts near our first campsite . These friendly people will share a bit of their time with us to explain some of their life in the Andean Mountains . This area is also well know for having vicuñas, so watch for these graceful cameloids, a protected species that is coveted for their wool, the finest and most most expensive in the world!
Fifth Day:
After breakfast with our herder friends, we take our bikes down to Tarma, The Pearl of the Andes ... yes, it is all down hill! From Tarma we continue to San Ramón and then to La Merced, already at the begining of the High Jungle at only 700 mts. After a good jungle lunch, we drive to El Tunki, my father´s farm. This 3 hour drive will take us up to green mountains in the middle of the cloud forest. A refreshing shower under the cold waterfalls will convince you that this is not a beautiful dream: A good dinner to welcome you to the jungle comes next. Finally, we´ll settle into our tents to sleep under the shooting stars.
Sixth Day:
This day we go for a litle wander: a bit of trekking in the forest; rock climbing on the sides of the waterfalls; the enjoyment of being in this hidden paradise making a very special mark in our memories. We go to sleep early tonight as a big day is coming tomorrow.
Seventh Day:
We get up early to go trekking up to the Peñaplaza River which has amazing jungle life. A bit of extra climbing will take us to almost 3000 mts, but we are still surrounded by the exotic vegetation of the High Jungle. We camp in the middle of the forest.
Eighth Day:
Another early breakfast, then a bit of trekking towards the remote town of Raimondi. We have lunch there and pick up our bikes which will be waiting to go downhill, back to my father´s farm. Our goodbye dinner will be waiting and also a hot Calientito to help us sleep well.
Ninth Day:
We ride our bikes down to a suspension bridge: Here we take a raft all the way down to the Paucatambo River. This is a very beautiful river for rafting, clear water with good rapids, rocks and great jumps that will make the adrenaline flow just a little bit more! Upon arriving at the junction of the Paucartambo and Chanchamayo Rivers, we will have lunch, and then take a car along the Trans Amazonic road to Satipo, a jungle city where we will enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Tenth Day:
We start early from Satipo along the old road that once was a trail for the first Franciscan missions to the jungle coming from the Central Andes. We bike to Mariposa and then to Zapallal, where we camp. The way up from the jungle to the mountains is not easy, so this morning we drive to Comas, a very high mountain town. From here we bike the incredible road to Concepcion, a winding mountain road with sharp cliffs, luckily there is not much traffic! We arrive at Santa Rosa, and of course visit the Missionary Convent of Ocopa, then with our car we drive to Huancayo back to our starting point, La Casa de la Abuela and La Cabaña.
Eleventh Day:
We travel back towards Lima taking the road to Yauyos, another backroad. Very impressive on the way up, but even more impressive and fun on the way down as we take our bikes to Lunuhuana, a nice little town that is waiting for us with Pisco and wine for the last night of our adventure. A lovely meal with local shrimp will be our last dinner in this remote and rarely visited spot of Perú.
Twelfth Day:
Back in Lima, you can do some laundry, and post some letters. We meet for lunch at a place well known among the locals, then we go to the famous Gold Museum. In the afternoon we do some last minute shopping at the artisanal markets for good bargains and beautiful gifts for the family and friends who will have the patience to listen to all of our stories. We will finish with a supper accompanied by Peruvian music and Pisco Sours.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Good Mountain Bike & Helmet (or you can bring your own)
- Bilingual Guide
- Reference Map
- Healthy Meals and Snacks
- “Back-up” vehicle for entire period of the journey
- Bike Mechanic
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Insurance of any kind
- Payments for medicine or treatment in case of accident
- Major repairs to bikes due to accident, carelessness, or any other unfortunate event.
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Reservation & Payments:
BOOKING FORM FOR ADVENTURE TRIPS
Incas del Peru charges $100.00 BOOKING FEE to confirm a client's commitment to our services or programs. If we receive full payment for the services requested at least 45 days in advance before the service or program starts we will waive the BOOKING FEE.
You may wire the Booking Fee or make your full payment by PAYPAL (
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Payments in/to Peru
Foreign Currency Account in US Dollars
Mr. LUIS HURTADO Z.
Beneficiary Bank: Banco de Crédito del Peru.
Account At Beneficiary Bank: 355- 09121947-1-25.
SWIFT: BCPLPEPL
BIC: 002-355-109121947125-65
IBAN:002
Address: Calle Real # 1013 Huancayo, PERU.
Sincerely
Lucho Hurtado
Director
INCAS DEL PERÚ
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