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At 8AM the tour begins from our office of Arequipa (Melgar Street at 308 - Downtown), and them ground transportation for approximately 2H30min to Salinas Lake (gravel road). On the way we will go through Chiguata, located between Misti volcano and Pichu Pichu mountain. During the trip we will enjoy the Misti geological faults, the pre-Inca terraces of Chiguata and Cachamarca sector, Queñuales forest trees and fauna. We will then cross the Simbral tunnel and enter the Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas. We take in views from the back of Misti volcano, Chachani and Pichu Pichu Mountain, stopping to see the Salinas Salt Lake, Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Flamingos, etc.
At 10:30AM arrival to Salinas Salt Lak, this dry salt lake is over 4300M high. You will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description of the route.
FIRST PART
We begin by cycling on the side of the lagoon, on a firm road or within the lagoon on totally dry and sand covered in borate. Both courses are possible. The biking trip around the salt lake takes around 2 hours with many chances to see pink flamingos in season (January - August) and other type of birds and group of Vicuñas grazzing next of the road.
SECOND PART
We'll descend 1600m from El Simbral Cross to Chiguata village on an abandoned road with a variety of flora and fauna, biking among Chiguata's terraces and Cachamarca, finishing at Infiernillo Bridge - The wildness landscape offer terrific views of the Pichu Picchu and Misti volcano making unforgettable mountain bike trip – The terrain offer great opportunity to practice some single tracks for beginners and experienced riders.
The beginners easily can follow the gravel and dusty road till to the asphalt road supported by the driver and our supporting vehicle – The experienced biker looking for single tracks can follow the tour guide to get more adventure/fun under their own responsibility in case occur some accident with the bike and himself – The single track is very narrow, steep and slippery demanding all participants to have enough experience to do all the way down.
At Puente Infiernillo you can decide to continue uphill and then downhill biking on paved road to enter Arequipa – This ride takes around 40min more and then we put the bikes in our supporting vehicle and drop-off at your hotel in Arequipa, and end of the service around 5PM.
At 10:30AM arrival to Salinas Salt Lak, this dry salt lake is over 4300M high. You will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description of the route.
FIRST PART
We begin by cycling on the side of the lagoon, on a firm road or within the lagoon on totally dry and sand covered in borate. Both courses are possible. The biking trip around the salt lake takes around 2 hours with many chances to see pink flamingos in season (January - August) and other type of birds and group of Vicuñas grazzing next of the road.
SECOND PART
We'll descend 1600m from El Simbral Cross to Chiguata village on an abandoned road with a variety of flora and fauna, biking among Chiguata's terraces and Cachamarca, finishing at Infiernillo Bridge - The wildness landscape offer terrific views of the Pichu Picchu and Misti volcano making unforgettable mountain bike trip – The terrain offer great opportunity to practice some single tracks for beginners and experienced riders.
The beginners easily can follow the gravel and dusty road till to the asphalt road supported by the driver and our supporting vehicle – The experienced biker looking for single tracks can follow the tour guide to get more adventure/fun under their own responsibility in case occur some accident with the bike and himself – The single track is very narrow, steep and slippery demanding all participants to have enough experience to do all the way down.
At Puente Infiernillo you can decide to continue uphill and then downhill biking on paved road to enter Arequipa – This ride takes around 40min more and then we put the bikes in our supporting vehicle and drop-off at your hotel in Arequipa, and end of the service around 5PM.
Specialties
INCLUDES
English-Speaking guide
Private Supporting vehicle for whole trip
Hardtail Mountain Bike (Aluminum frame, front suspension, 29' wheels, hydraulic brakes system, 18 - 22 speeds)
Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
Gloves; windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
Drinking water and plenty snack
Rapair kit and new parts
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit for every participant and our camp staff
English-Speaking guide
Private Supporting vehicle for whole trip
Hardtail Mountain Bike (Aluminum frame, front suspension, 29' wheels, hydraulic brakes system, 18 - 22 speeds)
Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head
Gloves; windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes
Drinking water and plenty snack
Rapair kit and new parts
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit for every participant and our camp staff
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