Mountain Biking Programs 2008

Program

Cusco Ruins 1/2D – Private Service

The four nearby ruins are considered as one of the main attractions for the traveler visiting Cusco. During this route our guide will explain to us each one of this archaeological sites, connected one from each other by nice and fun single tracks, which we will ride on our Mountain bikes.

Itinerary

After about 15 minutes on the road leading to the Sacred Valley, our bus leaves us in the Tambomachay ruins. This is the starting point of our walking – biking route that allows us to enjoy the fun downhill and short uphill single tracks connecting the ruins of Tambomachay, Pucapucara, Moon temple, Qenko and Sacsayhuaman.

Technical Summary

• Max. Elevation: 3,800m / 12,460ft
• Min. Elevation: 3,400m / 11,150ft
• Difficulty level: 2 – 3 (Range: 1-5)
• Average riding distance: 10km
• Estimated time: 5 Hours

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Box-lunch
• First aid kit

What is not included

• Entrance fees to the ruins
• Breakfast and dinner
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Biking shoes or sport shoes
• Camera, films
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain, fleece
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Yuncaypata – Pumamarca – Enaco 1/2D – Private Service

This excursion is specially designed for travellers with a free morning in Cusco, who feel the need to escape from the city for a few hours and enjoy sport in the outdoors.

Itinerary

We start riding only 15 minutes from the center of Cusco, at the sites of Pucapucara and Tambomachay. From here, our route takes us through ravines, eucalyptus forests, small villages and extensive agricultural fields. The pleasant sensation of exercise on the gentle up-hills is compensated for by the exhilaration of the down-hills.

On the way, we visit the Pumamarca Hacienda, an ancient Inca palace, converted into an impressive Spanish colonial Hacienda house, which remains in place today, silently testimony to its history.

Technical Summary

• Max. Elevation: 3,800m / 12,450ft
• Min. Elevation: 3,240m / 10,630ft
• Difficulty level: 2 – 3 (Range: 1-5)
• Average riding distance: 15km
• Estimated riding time: 3 Hours

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Box-lunch
• First aid kit

What is not included

• Entrance fees to Pucapucara and Tambomachay ruins (the visit to the ruins is optional)
• Breakfast and dinner
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Biking shoes or sport shoes
• Camera, films
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain, fleece
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Chinchero – Moray - Maras 1D – Private Service

An extremely versatile route, offering excitement, culture and spectacular scenery. Suitable for all types of cyclist, from beginners to the most experienced.

Itinerary

On this route, situated less than an hour away from Cusco, we visit the ruins of Chinchero, the impressive terraces of Moray (an ancient Inca agricultural experimentation area) and the Maras Salt Pans.

A combination of defined paths and narrow trails which pass through the agricultural fields, offer the cyclist the chance to feel the freedom of the great outdoors and to enjoy a day of excitement on the down-hills, together with the satisfying sensation of exercising on the flat ground and the gentle up-hills.

Impressive views of the Vilcanota mountain range accompany us throughout the journey.

Technical Summary

• Max. Elevation: 3,740m / 12,270ft
• Min. Elevation: 2,890m / 9,480ft
• Difficulty level: 2 – 3 (Range: 1-5)
• Average riding distance: 35km
• Estimated time: full day

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Box-lunch
• First aid kit

What is not included

• Entrance fees to the ruins of Chinchero, Moray and Maras
• Breakfast and dinner
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Biking shoes or sport shoes
• Camera, films
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain, fleece
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Lares - Calca 1D – Private Service

From the “Abra de Lares” (Lares mountain pass), at 4470m, a wide Inca trail descends into the depths of the Sacred Valley. Spectacular scenery, fast downhills and lots of adrenalin are some of the things which stand out about this incredible downhill route.

Itinerary

The bus picks us up early in the morning from our hotel in Cusco, to take us on a trip of about 3 hours to the highest point on the way between Cusco and the Lares Valley. Once we arrive at this mountain pass, we get our bicycles ready to begin what will be an exciting day of adrenalin and stress relief.

The desolate ground of the puna, covered only with ichu (a local shrub) and meager pasture, give way to more benign and fertile lands as we descend along the banks of the picturesque Qochoq River. The Inca tombs in the narrow canyon, the friendly people of the Totora community, and the breath taking views from the heights of the canal are unforgettable images, which will stay in our memory forever.

Technical Summary

• Max. Elevation: 4,470m / 14,665ft
• Min. Elevation: 2,960m / 9,710ft
• Difficulty level: 3 – 4 (Range: 1-5)
• Average riding distance: 20km
• Estimated time: full day

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Box-lunch
• First aid kit

What is not included

• Breakfast and dinner
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Biking shoes or sport shoes
• Camera, films
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain, fleece
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Lares Valley 2D/1N – Private Service

Fabulous downhills, various kilometres along a rarely used Inca Trail, relaxing thermal baths, and an unforgettable night under the stars, are some of the things we will enjoy on this two day trip, which leads us to join an ancient road between two important valleys in the Cusco area.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Cusco - Lares

• Max. Elevation: 4470m / 14665f
• Min. Elevation: 3200m / 10500f
• Difficult level: 3
• Average riding distance: 35km
• Estimated riding time: 4 hours

The bus picks us up early in the morning from our hotel in Cusco, to take us on a 3 hours trip to the highest point on the way between Cusco and the Lares Valley (4470m / 14665f) Once we arrive at the pass, we get our bicycles ready to begin what will be a relaxing day of mild dirt road downhill. On our way we certainly find the time to stop for a light lunch and enjoy the beautiful views of the region.

Once in Lares we find the time to relax in the delicious thermal baths. A great warm dinner and a well deserved bottle of wine await us to finish our day.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Itinerary

Day 2 – Lares - Cusco

• Max. Elevation: 4470m / 14665f
• Min. Elevation: 2960m / 9710f
• Difficult level: 3 - 4
• Average riding distance: 20km
• Estimated riding time: 4 hours

After a healthy breakfast we have the option to visit the ruins and town of Choquecancha. Once the visit is finished, our bus is ready to take us back to the Lares Mountain Pass.

Once again the Mountain Pass is the departure point of our biking ride, but this time heading to the Sacred Valley. The ancient Inca Trail and a quick flowing narrow stream lead us on our way down. Without even noticing it, we go into a small hidden canyon where we may appreciate a few Chulpas (pre Inca tombs) hanging from the walls.

The path leads us to the native community of Totora, where we may decide between following a narrow single track offering breath taking views of the Sacred Valley, or just continue riding on the wide dirt road to Calca town.

Meals: B, L

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Constant private vehicle support during the bike ride
• 4WD vehicle support for groups of 5 clients or more
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks
• One sleeping pad per person
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Kitchen tent
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Meals listed in the itinerary
• First aid kit
• Chef and cooking equipment
• Accommodation for all our staff
• Lares hot springs entrance fee

What is not included

• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the last day
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the program
• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Strong footwear (biking shoes, trekking boots or sport shoes)
• Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
• Warm clothes for the night
• Rain jacket and/or poncho
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain during the biking
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight and batteries
• Camera, films
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
• Handkerchiefs
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
• Towel
• Swimsuit
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Sleeping bag rent: US$ 4.00 / day. Our sleeping bags are –18ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips
• Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 / day
• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Cusco – Manu Jungle Biosphere 4D/3N – Private Service

Spectacular landscapes mark this trip, which combines the heights of the Andes in Cusco with the famous Manu nature reserve in the jungle. This program offers a great combination of sport and action when cycling, with the observation of flora and fauna in a pristine nature environment.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cusco - Paucartambo - Tres Cruces

• Max. Elevation: 4000m / 13125f
• Min. Elevation: 2980m / 9780f
• Difficulty level: 3
• Average riding distance: 50km
• Estimated riding time: 4 hours

Our bus takes us from Cusco, for about 2 hours, to the heights of Pisac. The cycling trip goes along a downhill dirt road with a few up hills, leading us to the Paucartambo town. On the way we observe ancient cave paintings. We rest in Paucartambo, where we enjoy a light energizing lunch. Afterwards, we continue on our bus to Ajanaco mountain pass (3600m / 11810f) Depending on how we feel at this point, we have the chance to ride our bikes again and pedal the last 14km of flat terrain to our camping site at Tres Cruces (3580m / 11745f)

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Itinerary

Day 2 - Tres Cruces – Cloud Forest

• Max. Elevation: 3580m / 11745f
• Min. Elevation: 1500m / 4925f
• Difficulty level: 3
• Average riding distance: 60km
• Estimated riding time: 5hours

Today we get up before dawn to see the fabulous spectacle of the sun rise which comes up between the clouds of the forest and reaches our feet. After a restorative hot breakfast we take our bikes and start to pedal on what will be a day of down hill on dirt road. We are surprised by the extreme change in scenery as it gradually changes into the dense vegetation of the jungle. At about noon we arrive at our lodge in the cloud forest, where we enjoy a restorative shower and a great lunch. During the afternoon we can walk around the surrounding area and maybe see some of the many species of animals and plants living in the area.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Itinerary

Day 3 – Cloud Forest - Atalaya

• Max. Elevation: 1500m / 4925f
• Min. Elevation: 300m / 985f
• Difficulty level: 3
• Average riding distance: 45km
• Estimated riding time: 5hours

We begin our day very early with a short walk. If we are lucky we may see the cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. After breakfast we take our bicycles and get back on the dirt road, which through a combination of descents and flat ground takes us to Atalaya. At this point we take a short boat ride to our lodge, where we take a refreshing shower. During the afternoon we can walk along the jungle paths and observe some of its incredible flora and fauna.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Itinerary

Day 4 – Atalaya – Cusco

• Max. Elevation: 4000m / 13125f
• Min. Elevation: 2980m / 9780f
• Difficulty level: 2 - 3
• Average riding distance: 25km
• Estimated riding time: 2hours

In the morning we take the bus for the 4-hour trip to Ajanaco. From this point we ride our bikes in a descent on dirt road to Paucartambo. After lunch we continue by bus for 3 and a half hours to Cusco.

Meals: B, L

Extensions

Two extensions are recommended for this trip:

1. Manu Cultural Zone (2 days): For the traveler who doesn’t have much time available, but wants to have a closer insight to the jungle. We spend one extra night in our jungle lodge before going back to Cusco.
2. Manu Reserved Zone (4 days): Three extra nights for the traveler who wants to go all the way into the Reserved Zone of Manu. We fly back from Boca Manu to Cusco on the fourth day.

Please contact us for more information about our Manu extensions.

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Constant private vehicle support during the bike ride
• 4WD vehicle support for groups of 5 clients or more
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks
• One sleeping pad per person
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Kitchen tent
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Meals listed in the itinerary
• First aid kit
• Chef and cooking equipment
• Accommodation for all our staff
• Jungle lodge accommodation, when specified in the program

What is not included

• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the last day
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the program
• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Strong footwear (biking shoes, trekking boots or sport shoes)
• Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
• Warm clothes for the night
• Rain jacket and/or poncho
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain during the biking
• Light clothing for the jungle (light long sleeved shirts and pants)
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight and batteries
• Camera, films
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
• Handkerchiefs
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
• Towel
• Swimsuit
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Sleeping bag rent: US$ 4.00 / day. Our sleeping bags are –18ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips
• Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 / day
• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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Program

Along The Coffee Trail: Cusco – Quillabamba – Kimiarato Estate 6D/5N – Private Service

This trip takes us from Cusco to the fertile jungle soil where coffee is grown, pedalling for 6 days along incredible trails, and through the most diverse vegetation. We will go from enjoying delicious thermal baths in the cold mountain climate, to the comfort of a fabulous coffee estate in the middle of the warm and humid jungle lands.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Cusco – Lares

• Max. Elevation: 4470m / 14665f
• Min. Elevation: 3200m / 10500f
• Difficult level: 3
• Average riding distance: 35km
• Estimated riding time: 4 hours

The bus picks us up early from our hotel in Cusco, to take us in about three hours to the highest point on the road between Cusco and the Lares Valley (4470m/ 14,665ft). Depending on how energetic we are feeling, we can get out a short way before the pass to ride up to it. Once we are at the pass, we start what will be a tranquil day of downhill on the road, past many beautiful spots, to the town of Lares. Half way down, we stop to enjoy a delicious lunch, while soaking up the view.

When we get to Lares we find time to relax in the delicious thermal baths. Later on there is a great dinner waiting for us, and a precious moment to share beneath the stars.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Itinerary

Day 2 – Lares – Quebrada Honda

• Max. Elevation: 3200m / 10500f
• Min. Elevation: 1150m / 3780f
• Difficult level: 3
• Average riding distance: 70km
• Estimated riding time: 6 hours

After an energizing breakfast we will begin our day with a short trip to Choquecancha, to visit the town and the ruins of the same name. After the visit we take our bicycles and start pedalling on the down hill path which will gradually lead us into what is known as the “ceja de selva”, or edge of the jungle. In contrast to the cold and dry air of the previous day, we enjoy a pleasant climate, hot and humid, telling us that we are entering the jungle.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Itinerary

Day 3 – Quebrada Honda - Chahuares

• Max. Elevation: 1150m / 3780f
• Min. Elevation: 600m / 1970f
• Difficult level: 3
• Average riding distance: 60km
• Estimated riding time: 6 hours

Unlike yesterday, today’s trip is slightly flatter, with some gentle climbs. The steep mountains of the highlands begin to give way to more level ground, which allow the cultivation of crops and fruit orchards. Arriving at the end of our trip, we witness the joining of the river we have been following (Yanatile river) with the great Vilcanota ravine.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Itinerary

Day 4 – Chahuares – Kimiarato Estate

• Max. Elevation: 600m / 1970f
• Min. Elevation: 950m / 3120f
• Difficult level: 3
• Average riding distance: 45km
• Estimated riding time: 5 hours

Most of today’s trip is up hill and flat ground. As always, we are at liberty to ride our bicycles or get into our private bus to enjoy the scenery from inside. A few kilometres along the main road and we take a turning to our final destination at the Kimiarato Estate. After three nights of camping, we are able to enjoy all the commodities of the exclusive bungalows.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Bungalows at Kimiarato Estate

Itinerary

Day 5 – Kimiarato Estate

Today, the cyclists will surely want to explore part of the 6000 hectares of the estate by bicycle. However, there may be others who prefer to cover the distance on horseback, walk along the trails, or simply relax in the estate. In the afternoon we enjoy a delicious barbecue, and why not a bottle of fine wine; a well deserved reward after several days of hard yet beautiful travelling.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Bungalows at Kimiarato Estate

Itinerary

Day 6 – Kimiarato Estate - Cusco

• Max. Elevation: 4300m / 14110 f
• Min. Elevation: 2830m / 9285f
• Difficult level: 2 - 3
• Average riding distance: 40km
• Estimated riding time: 3 hours

The time to return to the city of Cusco has come. Our private bus takes us approximately 130kms (5 hours) to the Malaga Pass (4300m/ 14,110ft). At this point we get back on our bikes for our last descent of approximately 40 km to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo (we can also choose a 20km radical downhill). We are now only 2 hours away from the city of Cusco, where we arrive at sunset.

Meals: B, L

Price Information

Prices per person 2008

Prices per person depend on the group size, the larger the group the lower the price per person.

Please contact us, specifying:

• mountain biking program
• number of people in the group
• departure date

Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):

• SAE: 5% on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered.

Departure dates 2008

Daily

Group Size

To suit group requirements

What is included

• Pre-departure briefing
• High quality mountain bike
• Safety equipment (helmet, biking gloves)
• Private transport from your hotel to the departure point and from the arrival point back to your hotel
• Constant private vehicle support during the bike ride
• 4WD vehicle support for groups of 5 clients or more
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks
• One sleeping pad per person
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Kitchen tent
• Highly qualified English / Spanish speaking professional tourist guide
• Mechanic / Assistant guide (for groups of at least 3 people)
• Meals listed in the itinerary
• First aid kit
• Chef and cooking equipment
• Accommodation for all our staff
• Accommodation at Kimiarato Estate, when specified in the program

What is not included

• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the last day
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend you to bring

• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the program
• Daypack to carry your personal belongings
• Comfortable clothing
• Strong footwear (biking shoes, trekking boots or sport shoes)
• Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
• Warm clothes for the first night
• Rain jacket and/or poncho
• Light jacket for wind and occasional rain during the biking
• Light clothing for the jungle (light long sleeved shirts and pants)
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight and batteries
• Camera, films
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Sun glasses
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
• Handkerchiefs
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
• Towel
• Swimsuit
• Non-disposable water canteen. We provide you with fresh water in order to avoid using plastic bottles
• Cash in soles and/or US$

Optional services to be hired

• Sleeping bag rent: US$ 4.00 / day. Our sleeping bags are –18ºC-comfort (0ºF) and mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips
• Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 / day
• Massage sessions: US$60.00 per 1-hour session (US$50.00 per session if at least 2 sessions are booked). Our massage therapists have the highest recognition in Cusco, attending most 4 and 5-star hotels in the city. Our therapists are experts in any of the following treatments: relaxing massage, stress-relieving massage, spinal column massage, energizing massage, Inca massage, altitude problems, aroma therapy, therapy with honey, therapy with glass, therapy with stones, foot reflexology, shiatzu, reiki and puddle of flowering. We recommend massage sessions before and after your trekking program. Our service includes pick-up from your hotel and transfer back after the session (only if in Cusco) or service at the hotel, according to your preference.

Booking online

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website by clicking here.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us, we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days.

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