Lakes and Canyons 7D/6N

Colca Canyon

Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Puno - Cusco

This recreational cycle tour starts in Arequipa, known as the White City, with its fantastic colonial architecture and surrounding countryside that is perfect for riding.

Get the chance to see the majestic flight of the Andean Condors over the Colca Canyon, also the second deepest canyon in the world, and then travel to Puno to experience the unique lifestyle of the indigenous people on the islands of Lake Titicaca. Finish your journey in Cusco, the old capital of the Inca Empire.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring lightly trafficked back-roads with the chance to get off the beaten track and experience local life firsthand.

The security of a dedicated support vehicle gives you the opportunity to take it all in at your own pace and to choose you level of challenge.

Cycling distance averages 40-50kms, with the option of extra riding on most days.

HIGHLIGHTS

Arequipa City and Colonial buildings like the Monastery of Santa Catalina.
Cycling in Arequipa's country side (Acclimatization to Altitude)
Descend by bike over 1000 metres from Patapampa Pass (4800m) into the Colca Valley.
Cycling along The Colca Canyon and see the flight of the amazing Condors, one of the largest flying birds in the world.
Soak at the hot springs at your accommodation in the Colca Valley.
Puno and Los Uros, the Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca including an overnight homestay on the Peninsula of Capachica.
Explore outside the main tourist routes and get to experience firsthand the people and culture.

START: Arequipa, Peru

"The White City", surrounded by Volcanoes and built with the distinctive white volcanic stone of the area. Arequipa has a population of around 1.2 million people, the second largest city after the capital Lima. It is a one hour flight south of Lima

FINISH: Cusco, Peru

The old capital of the Inca Empire. This small city of 350, 000 people is home to many of the Inca temples and ruins, including the nearby world heritage site Machu Picchu. It is a 50 minute flight east of Lima, the capital.

INCLUSIONS

6 nights’ accommodation, all breakfasts, 4 dinners and 7 lunches.
All entrance fees and activities in Arequipa(Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve), Puno( Lake Titicaca National Reserve)
All local support vans and staff, plus an English speaking tour leader
Quality Mountain bike hire, on 24 speed bikes with disc brakes

PRICE

$1595 USD per person based on twin share
$250 USD pp Single Supplement

DEPARTURE DATES

30 May 2012 Available
2 July 2012 Sorry, Full
4 August 2012 Available
22 August 2012 Limited Spaces
08 September 2012 Guaranteed Departure
24 September 2012 Available
14 October 2012 Available

30 May 2013 Guaranteed Departure
2 July 2013 Available
4 August 2013 Available
22 August 2013 Available
08 September 2013 Available
24 September 2013 Available
14 October 2013 Available

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