FOR THIS TOUR YOU WILL NEED:

• GOOD ability with bicycles
• REG endurance

DESCRIPTION:

This is a downhill bicycle tour that allows you to have some amazing views of the snowcapped peaks that surround the city of Arequipa and at the same time, you will be able to enjoy the splendid scenery of the high Andes turning into the valley at the bottom. We will pass through a part of the National Salt mines and White Water Reserve. Depending on the level of expertise of the group, we can either fly down in an exhilarating ride, or we can take it easy and enjoy the scenery.

Technical Information

• Starting point:   the antennas of Mount Chachani
• Ending point:    Carmen Alto lookout point (10 minutes outside of the center)
• Max altitude: 4750 meters
• Lowest altitude: 2400 meters
• Distance covered: 50 km
• Time ascending in a 4x4: 2 ½ hours
• Descending time on bicycle: 3 to 4 hours
• 70% dirt road and 30% paved

PICK UP TIME: 8:00 - 8:30am

Included

• Professional, bilingual tour guide
• Good mountain bike with front suspension
• All safety equipment (helmet, gloves, kneepads, etc)
• Transportation
• Tool kit
• Basic first aid kit

PRICE PER PERSON:   US$ 56.00

Minimum 2 passengers

Pool service

Recommended items to bring

• Long pants, jacket and sweater for the cold at the beginning of the tour
• Sun block and sun glasses and other protection from the sun
• Daypack to carry your personal things, water and snacks

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