BOLIVIA / PERU – EMPIRE ROADS – SUN GODS TO MOUNTAIN KINGS

Discover and Explore:
The Inca Empire on and around the shores of Lake Titicaca Bolivia to its historical centre in Peru. We start in a region called the Altiplano, a place where the Andes are the widest and a city that is set in a canyon created by a river. La Paz Bolivia is the highest (administrative seat of government) capital city in the world at 3650m (11,975ft). The Empire Roads tour starts at the top of the earth and takes us from here, to the Yunga’s forests (1000m) of Bolivia and Peru, the shores of the largest body of water in South America, Lake Titicaca, and to Cusco Peru the historical centre of the Incan Empire and the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s, eventually leading to an unbelievable finish at one of the seven wonders of the world, the amazing ancient Inca City of Machu Picchu.

Join us for this life changing trip, blended with amazing sight seeing side trips that will amaze and enlighten you. While riding through some of the most beautiful, stunning and challenging roads in the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes. This 34 day tour is a combination of our Sky roads and Inca roads tour, and includes 3 extra days including a 2 Day/1 Night visit and tour to the floating islands on Lake Titicaca Peru. This tour has so much variety, Road cycling, Hiking, Kayaking and Mountain Biking. This June Tour is during the Festival of the Sun Inca Inti Raymi Celebration month in Cusco.

Empire Roads – La Paz to Lake Titicaca then Cusco to Machu Picchu:
– Days: 34 Days/33 Nights
– Fitness Level:  Intermediate (you currently ride or can ride 200k a week with ease)
– Total Cycling: 21 Riding days for 1158k – 55k per day average
– Group Size: 4 to 6* rider minimum, 12 rider maximum
– Rider Price: $7480 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) $220 Per Day – $2760 (GBP) $162 GBP Per Day  (everything included)
– NON Rider Price: $4600 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) Per Person (everything included)

2024 Dates:
Dates to be confirmed
Close off Date: Sign up for this tour with a $500 NZD deposit.

Private Tour Dates options:
Get a group of 7 or more riders together and we will organize a private tour for you. To start the conversation contact us

Tour Highlights Bolivia and Peru:

• Sight seeing and visiting central La Paz, Bolivia, the Markets, Churches and Museums.
• Descending and ascending the New Yunga’s road (the 4th longest paved climb in the world).
• Staying a night in the Tropical Andes Bolivian Yunga’s forest region at 1000m.
• Staying 2 nights in an Eco Oasis in a small valley village at the foot of a 6300m peak.
• Hiking to a high mountain lake in the Cordillera Real
• Riding around part of Lake Titicaca.
• Two nights in Copacabana, Bolivia.
• A boat trip on Lake Titicaca, visiting and hiking the Island of the Sun and Island of the Moon (Bolivian side).
• Visiting the ancient site of Tiwanuku.
• Riding the Famous Death Road on an MTB (supplied)
• Visiting and staying a night on the Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca (Peru)
• In Peru: Sight seeing the World Heritage City of Cusco, Peru the historic center of the Inca Empire (including 2 walking tours).
• Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
• Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market)
• Staying a night in a Cloud Forest Bird watching Lodge.
• Bolivia and Peru riding the passes including the majestic La Cumbre La Paz, La Cumbre Sorata,  Abra Malaga and Abra Lares.
• Bathing in some incredible mountain hot springs.
• A night in Aquas Caliente (Machupicchu pueblo)
• Visiting Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
• Making a difference. A percentage of all Tour proceeds goes back to the local communities we visit. We invite you to change other peoples lives while experiencing a trip of a lifetime.

Tour Description and Itinerary:
This is a high altitude cycling trip and its important to spend some days to acclimate. So we have 4 days in and around La Paz to do this. The first few days are sight seeing with guided tours of the city, then we begin to move a bit more and have 2 short riding days outside of El Alto so you ease into more activity. When we transfer to Peru (Cusco) you have some days to relax before the second part of the tour begins.

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Rider Price Includes:

• • All Transportation (local and inter- country) and Airport transfers
  • Technical support available: Unpacking/packing bike plus bike assembly/disassembly
  • Professional Local Bolivian/Peruvian guides (Bilingual Spanish/English)
  • 10 riders to 1 Support vehicle ratio
  • Meals (All Breakfasts, 22 Lunches, 22 Dinners)  Light picnic style Lunch on rides (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
  • Healthy snacks and hydration during the rides
  • Cycling training program and advice by ex Professional rider and Cycling Coach ($600 USD value)
    
  • Body/Bike fit check and Climbing/Descending instruction on Tour ($200 USD value)
  • Advanced Oxygen Enhancing Nutritional Supplements and Drinks ($100 USD value)
  • Daily after ride Yoga/Stretching classes
  • Beyond Andes Cycling Jersey
  • 33 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $960 USD)
  • Farewell Dinner Party’s
    Other activities:
  • Death Road MTB day mountain bike hire fee and guides.
  • Guided Tours of La Paz City, Tour of Markets and Museums, Teleferico Tour.
  • Visit to La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary entrance tickets/donation.
  • Kayak rental on Lake Titicaca
  • Lake Titicaca boat trip to Island of the Sun and Moon/entrance fees (Bolivia).
  • Lake Titicaca boat trip and overnight stay on the floating Islands (Peru).
  • Guided Tour of the Tiwanuku Ancient Ruins/Tickets.
  • Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
  • Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market)
  • Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
  • Visiting Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
  • Museo Inkariy entrance tickets ($15USD)
  • Cusco and Sacred Valley Ancient Ruins Tickets ($60USD)
  • Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets and Train Tickets ($60USD + $160USD)

Not included:

• • Flights (International and domestic)
  • Insurance – Travel, Personal and Equipment
  • Hotel charges such as mini bar and phone
  • Tips in restaurants and hotels
  • Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
  • Any other items not listed as included

Booking and other important Info:

• The close off date to book with a deposit is TBC.
  
• To book this Tour please click through to fill out the Booking Form and submit. This is an email booking, we will reply to you with information on how you can make payment of the deposit and confirm your booking (using either Direct Credit or Credit card)
• A $500 NZD deposit is due within 10 days of you receiving the booking/payment information from us. The deposit confirms your spot on the tour.
• The Deposit is Fully Refundable (less any Transaction fees) if the Tour minimum bookings are not reached by the close off date. We will refund your deposit within 3 weeks following the close off date.
• We have a minimum of 4 to 6 riders to Guarantee this tour. Please Do Not Book your Plane Tickets until you have received notification from us that we have Guaranteed this tour.
• If you cancel your booking the Tour deposit is not refundable. It is however transferable and maybe applied to other later date tours.
• This tour is for Intermediate and Advanced fitness riders only, NOT for recreational cyclists. You have a road bike and you ride it regularly. All riders are requested and expected to follow the training program to prepare for this tour. We want you to come on this tour prepared so you will enjoy it more. You must be able to easily ride multiple back to back 200k weeks before you get to Bolivia.
• Insurance. You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. We recommend that you take out a policy once you have received confirmation that the tour is Guaranteed, which covers trip cancellation, your bike, baggage and equipment.
• Flight Information. We will email you flight information and recommended bike and equipment set up details.
  
• Full tour payment is due 1 Month before the Tour starts.
  

Photo credits: Antonio ‘alitas’ Juan.