Journey: 7 minute read
To a spectacular region of Peru called the Huascaran (pronounced Wa ska rarn) and explore with us the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountains). Starting in Huaraz at 3000m this Expedition Mountain bike/Gravel Bike and Hiking tour traverses the valleys between the towering giants of this incredible part of the world. We ride the World renowned bike packing tour around the Huascaran circuit in a unique way, starting with exploring roads and trails in the Cordillera Negra (Black Mountains) before crossing over into the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountains) to the Majestic Punta Olympica (4736m) and the Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4769m) passes. Along the way we stay in small mountain valley villages and hike to some stunning World famous Mountain Lakes. No trip to Peru is complete without visiting the Cusco region and Machu Picchu. And after the Huascaran we take you there to discover the historical centre of the Incan Empire and the Sacred Valley of the Incas while riding through some of the most beautiful, stunning roads and trails in the Peruvian Andes including the Legendary Abra Lares and the Majestic Abra Malaga. This is a life changing trip, starting in the region around Worlds Highest Tropical Mountain Peak (Mount Huascaran 6786m), then visiting the World Heritage City of Cusco (3399m) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before leading you to an unbelievable finish at one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.
Huascaran Mountain Way – MTB / Gravel Bike Expedition plus Cusco/Sacred Valley Ride and Machu Picchu Tour: This tour includes Biking and Hiking
– Days: 19 Days/18 Nights
– Starts/Ends: Lima/Cusco
– Fitness Level: Intermediate (you currently ride or can ride 200k a week with ease)
– Group Size: 4 to 6* rider minimum, 12 rider maximum.
– Rider Price: $3990 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) $210 Per Day – $3069 (GBP) $162 GBP Per Day (everything included)
Group Discount:
10 % Discount for Group Registrations 3+ Riders. On the Booking form tell us your Group names.
Different Currency Prices explained: Resident Currency Pricing (RCP) Pay for this tour in the country currency and economy you live and work within. We think its fair that way. We have 6 currencies (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD/GBP). If you live in North America (USA or Canada) Great Britain, Europe or the South Pacific (New Zealand or Australia) you will pay in the currency where you live. All other residents of other countries will pay the USD price. *The Tour minimum is 4 riders if bookings paid in (USD/EUR/GBP) currency and 6 riders minimum if bookings paid in (NZD/AUD/CAD) currency. If we get a mix of both that’s ok the tour will be confirmed.
2021 Dates:
September 18th – October 6th
Close off Date July 26th: Sign up for this tour with a $500 NZD deposit
Private Tour Dates options:
Get a group of 4 or more riders together and we will organize a private tour for you. To start the conversation contact us
Tour Highlights:
- Sight seeing Huaraz, the Markets, Plaza and Museums.
- Riding remote High Mountain roads and passes in the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountains)
- Riding the Canon de Pato.
- Visiting small Mountain villages (Chacas and Yanama)
- Hiking the stunning Laguna Paron and Laguna 69 Trek in the Cordillera Blanca
- Riding across the Worlds highest tunnel Punta Olympica (4736m)
- Riding the Pupush (4050m) and Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4769m) passes (Huascaran region)
- Sight seeing the World Heritage City of Cusco 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 ruins)
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Riding the Legendary Abra Lares and the Majestic Abra Malaga (Cusco region)
- 11 Riding days for 512k (46k average)
- 4 days Hiking (3 in the Cordillera Blanca 1 to Machu Picchu)
- Soaking in some incredible mountain hot springs.
- Guided Tour of 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.
Note:
All Guided Tours are private personalized tours for just our group.
Tour Description and Itinerary:
This is a high altitude cycling trip and its important to spend some days to adapt and acclimate. So we have 4 days in and around Huaraz (3000m) and Caraz (2200m) to do this. The first few days include some hiking then we begin to move a bit more and also have 2 short riding days so you ease into more activity. This tour has been carefully planned in such away for you to gradually adapt and acclimatize to the thin air to ride this epic tour with rest days in between so you get stronger as you progress.
Bikes and Tyres:
We recommend you bring your own MTB / Gravel bike
Gravel Bikes or Hard Tail or Full suspension MTB bikes, the key is bigger than normal Tyres will make the riding here way more fun and easier.
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Onward journeys: Staying in Cusco, Peru or South America?
We are happy to help and can advise you on all possible activities and destinations you want to visit.
Price Includes:
- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Professional Local Peruvian guides (Bilingual Spanish/English)
- 10 riders to 1 Support vehicle ratio
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 14 Dinners) Lunch is a light picnic style on the rides (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
- Advanced Oxygen Enhancing Nutritional Supplements and Drinks ($100 USD value)
- Domestic Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Lima to Huaraz transportation (return)
- 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)
- Technical support available: Unpacking/packing bike plus bike assembly/disassembly
- Daily after ride Yoga/Stretching classes
- Beyond Andes Cycling Jersey
- 17 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $460 USD)
- 1 night camping in the Majestic Llanganuco Lakes valley (includes all camping equipment)
- Farewell Dinner Party
Other activities included: - Huaraz City Tour of markets and museums with Peruvian city guides
- Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (Ollantaytambo ruins)
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Entrance fees to incredible Mountain Hot Springs
- Museo Inkariy entrance tickets ($15USD)
- Cusco and Sacred Valley Ancient Ruins Tickets ($60USD)
- Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets and Train Tickets ($60USD + $80USD)
Not included:
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- Flights (International)
- 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 this Tour is July 26th.
- Bookings are open. To book this Tour please click through to fill out the Booking Form and submit.
- Once you have submitted the form you will be redirected to pay your $500 NZD tour deposit (+ $30.25 active processing fee) by Credit Card with our secure payment system using Active Network Endurance.
- Your reservation of a place in your chosen Tour will be confirmed by email along with other detailed information once we have received your deposit.
- The Deposit is Fully Refundable (less any Transaction fees) if the Tour minimum bookings are not reached by the Close Off Date or the Tour is canceled or postponed due to issues related to Covid 19 and travel restrictions. 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 (with the payment of a $300 NZD re – booking fee).
- This tour is for Intermediate and advanced fitness riders only, NOT for recreational cyclists. You have a mountain 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.
- 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.
Photo credits: Antonio ‘alitas’ Juan.