canta
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Canta, the closest Andes to the capital.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
May 15-17th, 2008
USD
460 (4 passenger minimum).
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Total distance:

140 Km.
Terrain:
Dirt roads an singletracks with technical sectors.
Heights:
3800 ~ 900 m
Mountain Bike skill:
Intermediate
Thursday 15th
LIMA/CANTA MTB 20 Km
Departure at 07h00. Arrival to Canta at 10. After a short rest for acclimatizing to altittude a short ride from Canta to Obrajillo and Acochaca. We'll ride between 2750m to 2900m in a mix of dirt roads and some very nice singletracks. Return to Canta. Hotel.
Friday 16th
CANTA MTB 45 Km
Climbing by dirt road from Canta (2850m) to Cantamarca (3700m) visiting the pre inca ruins and having an amazing view of the valley from the summit of this sacred mountain. Then we start the downhill ride by technical path to take the road back to Canta. Hotel.
Saturday 17th
CANTA/LIMA MTB 75 Km
Bike ride climbing by dirt road to Lachaqui (3600m) to start the downhill ride by technical path to Arahuay (2600m) and dirt road to Quives (900m). Transfer to Lima. Arrival at night.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Rains and/or unexpected events should make changes or delays on itinerary.
MTB equipment:
Helmet and gloves.
MTB Backpack (camelback)
Summer clothes.
Winter clothes: windvest, long sleeve jerseys and leg and arm warmers, polartech.
Protective wear: elbow and shin guards

Personal equipment:
1 backpack for personal stuff for the day activities.
Sandals, gloves, trekking shoes, t-shirts, sunglasses, cap, jeans, short, polartech and jacket.
Hand or head lamp, sunblock and repelant.

Medicins: every passenger must bring their own regular medicins and tell us if he suffer some kind of allergy. Must bring a small kit of pills for headache, stomach and fever, etc.

GENERAL INFO
Lodging
You will be lodged on double or triple rooms, with personal bath and warm water. Single rooms are availables if you ask with enough time or if the locations has for availability.
Weather: In winter the coast has temperatures between 12 to 16 C at the same time the central Andes has a little higher temperature, sunny days, but at night it could descend to 5 C
Health prevents:

Avoid drinking water from sources, drink water from sealed bottles.
How to get there
Private ground service 3hrs travel time.
Tour includes:
* Transfers from/to station.
* 2 nights lodging, breakfasts, box lunch.
* Vehicle assistance.
* Guide and assistant(s)
* Bike rent (w/agree of returning parts in case of damage).
* Taxes 19%

Tour NOT includes:
* Bagages, accidents and medical insurances.
* Tickets and entrance fees to touristic sites.
* Beverages, personal spends, meals, tours and visits not specified on itinerary.
 

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