Itinerary

Day 1

SALINAS SALT LAKE MOUNTAIN BIKE
A Full Day Adventure

At 07:00 am Pick up from hotel and journey in our four wheel drive approximately three hours to Salinas Lake. On the way we will go through Chiguata, located between Misti and Pichu Pichu mountains. 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 10:00 am Salinas Salt Lake is over 4400m 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 by 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 journey takes two hours with many chances to see pink flamingos in season (January - August).

SECOND PART: We´ll descend 1600m. from Simbra´s 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, passing Chiguata's police control.
Here we have the option to return back to Arequipa in 4x4 or by bike, depending on how we feel thus far.
At 4:00 - 5:00 pm We arrive in Arequipa and take you to your hotel and end our trip.

FIRST PART: We begin by cycling by 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 journey takes two hours with many chances to see pink flamingos in season (January - August).

SECOND PART: We´ll descend 1600m. from Simbra´s 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, passing Chiguata's police control.
Here we have the option to return back to Arequipa in 4x4 or by bike, depending on how we feel thus far.
At 4:00 - 5:00 pm We arrive in Arequipa and take you to your hotel and end our trip.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Private Four Wheel Drive + English Speaking Guide + Mountain Bikes + Gloves + Helmet + Snack + First-Aid Kit + Oxygen + Repair Kit/Parts + Free T-shirt.

Exclusions -

Alcoholics drinks + Breakfast on the first day + Tips for guide and camp staff.

Extras -

RECOMMENDED: For clients that are interested in information regarding the region´s flora, fauna, panoramic sights, history and culture. This trip can do the beginers and experienced people.

"Feel the adrenaline of the dirt road"