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BICYCLING
PAUCARTAMBO - TRES CRUCES, BOSQUE DE NUBES, ATALAYA
4 days / 3 nights
 
TOUR DESCRIPTION
BREAKFAST   LUNCH   DINNER
DAY 01
DAY 02
DAY 03
DAY 04
Maximum Height:
4,100 m.a.s.l.
4,100 m.a.s.l.
1,500 m.a.s.l.
3,800 m.a.s.l.
Minimum Height:
2,906 m.a.s.l.
1,500 m.a.s.l.
1,350 m.a.s.l.
2,906 m.a.s.l.
Level of Difficulty:
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Estimated distance by bike:
33 km
48 Km
70 Km
25 Km
Estimated Time:
4 hours
5 hours
6 hours
2 hours
 

DAY 01 CUSCO / PAUCARTAMBO / TRES CRUCES
Departure from Cusco by bus at 8:00am to the Community of Huancarani (approx. 2 hours journey). Start the journey by bike, visiting the chullpas of Ninamarca, where you will have lunch. Then, continue towards Paucartambo along an ancient Inca road where a bus back to the Tres Cruces vintage point camp will be taken.

DAY 02 TRES CRUCES / BOSQUE DE NUBES
Wait until sunrise, very early in the morning (4.30am). After breakfast, continue journey by bike from Tres Cruces vintage point to Bosques de Nubes (Forest of Clouds) where camp is set. The road lies in the moist climate of the jungle brow or cloud forest, with diversity of birds in which the famous “Gallito de la Rocas”, national bird of Peru outstands. Overnight in tents.

DAY 03 BOSQUE DE NUBES / ATALAYA
Start the day very early in the morning with a short hike. If weather conditions are good, you will be able to see the “Gallito de las Rocas” considered the Peruvian national bird. After breakfast, go along a dirt surface road by bike, combining downhill and plain lands that lead to Atalaya. Reach camp and stay overnight.

DAY 04 ATALAYA / CUSCO
In the morning, ride a bus on a 4-hour journey until de Abra de Ajanaco (the Ajanaco pass). From this point, go downhill along the affirmed road by bike until reaching Paucartambo. After lunch, continue by bus for 3 and a half hours until getting to Cusco.


THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
 
  • Mountain bike.
  • Safety Helmet.
  • Gloves.
  • Transportation from hotel to starting point and a back up vehicle throughout the journey.
  • Adventure guide service.
  • Mechanic / guide assistant (for 3 or more clients).
  • Full meals (detailed in program).
  • First Aid kit
  • Full camping equipment.
  • Accommodation in double tents.
  • Insulated mats.
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
 
  • Sleeping bag (available for rent).
  • Tips (optional).
WHAT TO BRING
 
  • Small backpack to carry personal objects.
  • Camera.
  • Light jacket (windbreaker) to protect from the wind and occasional rain.
  • Resistant shoes (cycling shoes, hiking shoes, sneakers)
  • Cap for the sun.
  • Sun block.
  • Canteen (in order to avoid contamination of plastic bottles, we will provide pure water to fill and refill canteens).
  • Insect repellent
  • Spear clothes
  • Warm clothing for nights
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • Light clothing for the rainforest (thin long-sleeved shirts and pants)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Lantern and batteries
  • Towels
  • Bathing suit
  • Cash in soles (there are no ATMs outside Cusco)