Date: 31th of March to 13th of April 2009
Other dates available upon request.

Duration: 13 days (from La Paz)

Distance: 650 km biking on paved road at 3.500m above sea level. 45 km trekking. Maximum height: 4.350m.a.s.l.

Description: Discovering the land of the old Inca empire following the Manco Capac trail. From Copacabana to lake Titicaca (Bolivia), and to Ollantaitambo, by bike. Then we do trekking (42 km) along the famous "camino del Inca" (Inca trail) to Machu Picchu. Descend to the yungas (Andean forests) considered one the greatest "Downhill" of the world.

Places: Copacabana by Titicaca lake shore (Bolivia), del sol island, Coroico (yungas 'downhill'), Puno, De los Uros island, Abra de la Raya, Cuzco, "Valle Sagrado de los Incas" (sacred Inca valley), Machu Picchu ruins.

Difficulty: Medium / High

Group size: minimum 8 people. Registration should be confirmed two months in advance otherwise a 15% will be added to the price.



Program and itinerary:


Day 1 - La Paz:
Welcome dinner in La Paz, meet the group and the guides. Lodging at the Hotel Torino
Lodging: in Hotel España.


Day 2 - Downhill to Coroico:
Probably the "Downhill" with the greatest drop in the world, from 4.700 a.s.l to 1.100 a.s.l. in only 64 km. This day we descend into the incredible jungle region known as Yungas.
Daily biking ride: 65 km
Lodging: in hotel


Day 3 - Copacabana and Del Sol island:
Cyclists are transferred to a panoramic spot on lake Titicaca and from there descend the next 25 km to Copacabana. In the afternoon there is a tour by boat to Isla del sol
Daily biking ride: 25 km.
Lodging: in hotel


Day 4 - Ilave:
We enter into Peru territory. We ride by bike along lake Titicaca admiring the surroundings.
Daily biking ride: 78 km paved road
Lodging: in hotel


Day 5 -Puno:
We carry on along lake Titicaca to Puno, the most important city in the region.
Daily biking ride: 55 km.
Lodging: in hotel.


Day 6 - De los Uros island
Possible tour to the island of the Uros and transfer to the town of Santa Rosa.
Daily biking ride: 65 km on pavement (65 km more with vehicle).
Lodging: hotel.


Day 7 - Abra de la Raya and Cuzco:
Ascent and descend of Abra de la Raya- (4360ma.s.l). going up the Abra is optional . During the way down (120 km) we will be able to enjoy the view of a verdant valley with typical towns. Night at Cusco. (245 km, half by bike and downwards).
Daily biking ride: 120 km on paved road downhill.
Lodging: in hotel.


Day 8 - Cuzco:
Day off. City tours and visits to museums
.
Lodging: in hotel.


Day 9 - Ollantaitambo:
Biking along the "Valle Sagrado de los Incas" (sacred
valley of the Incas), riding through .
por Sacsayhuaman y Pisac
Daily biking ride: 85 km on gravel road
Lodging: hotel.


Day 10, 11 and 12 Camino Inca - Inca trail:
Trekking. We trek along the whole trail reaching the famous Machu Picchu ruins.
Lodging: tent


Day 13 - Machu Picchu ruins:
Visit to the Machu Picchu ruins. Back to Cusco by train. Farewell dinner..
Lodging: in hotel


Day 14 -Cuzco:
End of our services. In the morning flight back home



Included services: Camping equipment: dinning tent , individual tents, kitchen and kitchenware o Support vehicle with trailer for bikes and gear(closed trailer). Guide and assistance from experienced people in cycling tours. Mechanical and spare parts assistance. All the meals, except the dinner at Puno and the day off at Cusco. Tours: Descending into the Yunga forest, Isla del Sol and Inca trail. Lodging. Entrance fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu ruins.
Not included: airfare, airport taxes (We can help you with flight ticket arrangement through our representative office Argentina Adventure, they will help you find the best rate) one dinner in Puno and meals at day off in Cuzco, excursion alternative excursions, tips for the guides and extras

Price: € 1.350.-


Equipment:
Mountain bike or hybrid,with gravel and paved road tires and prior mechanical check up
Helmet.
Water bottle or water backpack (Camel).
Sleeping bag and Thermarest
Tent only if you want a single tent
Head lamp or flash light with spare batteries
Trekking shoes
Backpack (this is for the Inca trail trekking with capacity to carry your sleeping bag, change clothing your personal gear and 2 liters water)
Sunglasses ,
Personal medication ,
Sunblock lotion and lipbalm ,
No need for saddlebags unless you want to carry your own camera

Recommended clothing : Bike pants short & long, Running pants, Windbreaker, synthetic long sleeve shirt, T-shirts, Polar fleece jacket, Gloves, Socks synthetic & wool, Rain poncho (optional) , Sandals or spare tennis shoes, polar neck

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