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Easy to Moderate biking adventure includes: accommodations
(5 hotel nights), meals as specified, guided excursions,
and private transportation.
Nights in comfortable hotels, and easy
to moderate pedaling trips in and around the Andes. Gradual
acclimatization to the altitude and climate is utilized.
Visit the Callejon de Huaylas and descend
from the Dark and Cordillera Blanca that comprise a chain
of 32 snow peaks, some of them at 21,000 feet or more.
The views are scenic with moderate distances and difficulty
pedaling. For those who enjoy craftsmanship, there is
a visit to Tarica, a town where clay artisans export their
renown crafts all around the world. In Carhuaz, try "manjar
blanco", a milky candy and their exquisite recipe
for trout.
End the tour with a descent from the Dark Mountain Range
to the coastal desert for a downhill adventure with unforgettable
views.
DAY 1
LIMA ~ HUARAZ
Spend a peaceful day driving the North Coast with it's
beautiful beaches with huge ways. On the way to Huaraz
stop at the fishing towns along the way. After 125 miles
journey to the highest spot around midday when the weather
is warmest. In order to acclimatize to the weather and
altitude ride downhill on easy paths to Huaraz. Check
into comfortable accommodations. About 22 miles of downhill
riding on asphalt roads. (B,L)
DAY 2
HUARAZ
Continue adjusting to altitude and weather with an early
start. Bike with views of the 32 snow peaks of the Cordillera
Blanca down to the famous Callejon de Huaylas. In Tarica,
stop where they sell artisan crafts made out of clay.
To calm the appetite, try the homemade ice cream from
Carhuaz, famous for their delicious flavors. Drive up
one of the biggest snow peaks on this side of the valley,
Huascaran at 22,200 feet. At about 11,000 feet see the
Dark Mountain Range on one side and on the other side
Huascaran with its huge ice and snow walls. From here
pedal a somewhat technical dirt road downhill among sowing
fields and people that don't have much contact with the
world. Accommodations in a comfortable hotel in Huaraz.
About 20 miles on asphalt roads and 13 miles on dirt roads.
(B,L)
DAY 3
HUARAZ
Today to the lowest point of Callejon de Huaylas and visit
a small town called Caraz where "manjar blanco"
a sweet made out of milk, may be sampled. Continue up
the Dark Mountain Range to about 13,500 feet where the
downhill bike trip begins. The descending journey views
small houses with red tile roofs, cultivated fields and
an artisan mine of charcoal. End in Huaraz for the last
night in town. About 21.75 miles of biking on dirt roads.
(B,L)
DAY 4
HUARAZ ~ HUANCAPETI PASS ~ HUARMEY
Very early in the morning ascend the Dark Mountain Range
to 14,435 feet. The steep decline produces fast speeds
and chilly conditions but the views are beautiful. Leave
the Cordillera Blanca behind as you approach the sunny
coastal desert and the view changes to sand dunes where
an oasis of farmland in a valley is discovered in Huarmey.
Here in where the ancient Chimu culture dominated spend
the night in simple accommodations. About 43 miles of
biking on dirt roads. (B,L)
DAY 5
HUARMEY ~ LIMA
Take it easy and watch the northern beaches go by with
a stop for lunch by the beach. In the afternoon arrive
in Lima and check into a hotel. (B,L)
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us to include biking
in your next itinerary of Peru.
