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MotoQuest Tours:
Machu Picchu Adventure
Seats Available!
May 10th – May 25th, 2009 (16 days
All paved)
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $7,500
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $8,700
Couples Price: $11,0002009 Peru: Machu Picchu Adventure
May 10th - May 25th 2009Marvel at the mysterious archeological remains of Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines while riding from sea level to over 15,000 feet
On this spectacular all paved route we’ll start out riding through the Atacama Desert along the pacific coast on the PanAmerican Highway. The city of Arequipa allows you the chance to experience local culture with the natural beauty of two 17,000 feet volcanoes framing in your view. At Puerto Inca we visit the starting point from where Inca runners carried seafood by hand all the way to the Sacred Valley. See the unexplained Nazca lines, some of the most mysterious archeological remains in the world. We’ll climb up breathtaking mountain passes (to 15,600 feet!) on our way to a day spent exploring Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Spend a night in Puno, set on the shores of Lake Titicaca. All this on wide-open roads with many days of little or no traffic. Every day provides opportunities to meet locals and taste their delicious traditional foods. Join us on this extraordinary tour with immaculately paved twisties that you won’t soon forget.
Machu Picchu Ruins
Highlights:
Machu Picchu
Nazca Lines
Cusco
Ollantaytambo
21 de mayo
Puno/Lake Titicaca
Pisco
Ceviche
Always be prepared for obstacles in the roadway!!!
Tour Prices:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $7,500
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $8,700
Couples Price: $11,000
Payment: A $1,000 Deposit is required to secure booking
Inclusive
- All Accommodations
- Airport pickup/drop-off
- All Breakfasts, plus Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Rental of a BMW F650 GS or BMW F650 Dakar
- Support Vehicle
- Staff Mechanic
- Bilingual guides on motorcycles with cell and satellite phones
- Toll road fees
- Machu Picchu train tickets and entrance fees
- Detailed road maps and GPS coordinates (for Gamin compatible software)
- MotoQuest Tours Swag Bag
- Tour Video and Photos
- Memories to last a lifetime!
Excellent twisties and stunning sceneryExclusive
- Flights : Contact our travel agent: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, (907) 562- 2213
- Flight seeing trip over the famous Nazca Lines (Approximately US$100)
- Meals : Lunches and Dinners not included (Except for the Welcome and Farewell Dinners)
- Laundry : Facilities are available at least on each two night stop (Arequipa and Cusco)
- Personal Expenses
- Alcohol
- Tips
- Gas
- Travel Insurance
- Motorcycle Insurance (Two options are available and explained in the information section.)
Map
Itinerary:
*Meals Included in package: (D) = Dinner (B) = BreakfastDay 1 Sunday, May 10th :
Arrive in Arica, Chile
Welcome to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest inhabited places on Earth. The tour begins in Arica, located in northern Chile and is known as “The Town of Eternal Spring”. This port city, with its tropical latitude, mild climate, miles of seashore, golden sand dunes, duty-free shopping, and lively nightlife has become a popular tourist destination. Welcome dinner in the evening. (B/D)Day 2 Monday, May 11th :
Bike pick-up and day ride in Arica, Chile
Get ready for the adventure! Imagine climbing 11,000 feet in 70 miles! We’ll pick up the bikes, go through orientation, convert money, check out the town, and take a half-day ride into the Andes. (B)
Day 3 Tuesday , May 12th : (135 miles / 225 km)
Arica, Chile, to Moquegua, Peru
Leaving Arica, we’ll head to the border of Peru. Here we’ll discover the many intricacies of border crossings in South America. You’ll also get a chance to sample “Pisco,” the national grape drink coveted by locals. Our route follows the Pan-American Highway on magnificently manicured roads through the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth (100 times more arid than Death Valley), to the lush oasis valley town of Moquegua. Surreal riding. (B)
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Day 4 Wednesday, May 13th : (135 miles / 225 km)
Moquegua to Arequipa
Enjoy world-class twisties all day as we climb into the Andes to Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city. Affectionately called “The White City”, and nestled between two glaciated volcanoes, Arequipa is distinguished by a unique architectural style of Spanish colonial-era mansions, temples, convents, and churches built of sillar, a white volcanic rock. It also home to some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. (B)
Day 5 Thursday, May 14th :
Free Day in Arequipa/Day Rides
Walk the streets of Arequipa, and explore the colonial city center’s plazas, cathedrals, shops, and museums or take a day ride on a dirt road that travels between two 17,000+ feet volcanoes. Soaking in hot springs is another option available to all! (B)Day 6 Friday, May 15th : (116 miles / 193 km)
Arequipa to La Central
Ride spectacular, sweeping curves out of the Andes where we’ll drop almost 2,000 feet into one of the deepest canyons in the world. We’ll settle to the bottom of the canyon to crystal clear waters to dine on the local delicacy, crawdads! We’ll stay at a small winery where they also make their own Pisco. (B)Day 7 Saturday, May 16th : (215 miles / 360km)
La Central to Puerto Inca
Ride to Puerto Inca on the PanAmerican Highway along the rugged Pacific Coast. This day is truly a riders’ dream come true: no traffic, epic ocean views, and great winding roads! We’ll have the road to ourselves, with no motorcyclists and very few cars. The scenery along this stretch is amazing. We might even get a glimpse of some sea lions! (B)
Delicious local foods
Day 8 Sunday, May 17th : (105 miles / 175 km)
Puerto Inca to Nazca
Continue along the Pacific Coast to Nazca, a dusty outpost in the San José desert. Nazca is home to one of the most mysterious archeological sites in the world, the Nazca Lines. Hundreds of huge figures – ranging in complexity from hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, and lizards – are etched into the dry desert. If enough are interested, we’ll do a fly-over or walk up man-made scaffoldings to get a better view. (B)
Day 9 Monday, May 18th : (225 miles / 375 km)
Nazca to Chalhuanca
Climb into the Andes on incredibly twisty roads and ascend and descend over 20,000 feet before lunch. Witness superb mountain views. We’ll also ride by tiny indigenous towns and see herds of llamas on bright green pastures. One of the best days of riding – anywhere. We’ll stay overnight near a pristine trout river. (B)Day 10 Tuesday, May 19th : (210 miles / 350 km)
Chalhuanca to Ollantaytambo
“Amazing” doesn’t do this area justice. Today we’ll ride along the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a town rich in Incan history. Ollantaytambo is the location where the Incas retreated after the Spanish took Cuzco, and much of the town is a showcase of Incan architecture. We’ll also be riding on a brand new road, freshly paved by order of the Peru’s president. (B)Day 11 Wednesday, May 20th :
Machu Picchu
No visit to Peru would be complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. We’ll ride the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and explore the ruins of this ancient Incan city. Recently named one of the Seven Wonders of the World and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, these remarkable ruins, hidden high up in the mountains of Peru, were missed by the Spanish conquistadors and rediscovered in 1911. (Entrance fees are included in the price of the tour.) (B)Day 12 Thursday, May 21st : (40 miles / 67 km)
Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
We’ll continue back through the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a short ride to the historic capital of the Incan empire, Cusco. This lively town is very motorcycle friendly. Much to do and see. We’ll visit the famous Norton Rat’s Tavern, a must-stop-in for motorcyclists, where a steady stream of world travelers and locals hang out. Best burgers in town! (B)
Day 13 Friday, May 22nd :
Free Day in Cusco/Day Ride.
We’ll explore Cusco with its up and down streets, beautiful stonework, and discover the juxtaposition of Incan architecture, both ancient and modern: the fabled “wall of many angles”, colonial red roofs, whitewashed walls and blue doors and windows. Take the time to see and explore the many ruins, churches and museums or ride the surrounding area through the Andes mountains past ancient Incan ceremonial sites. Or…another day ride, maybe some more dirt! (B)Day 14 Saturday, May 23rd : (240 miles / 400 km)
Cusco to Puno.
We’ll ride all day through the Andes, ending at the shores of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. Puno rests at the edge of the lake and is surrounded by over 40 floating islands. (B)Day 15 Sunday, May 24th: (275 miles / 458 km)
Puno to Moquegua.
Ride on winding roads along the shores of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable body of water. We’ll climb to 15,600 feet, and descend into the Atacama Desert to the welcoming oasis town of Moquegua. (B)Day 16 Monday, May 25th: (135 miles / 225 km)
Moquegua, Peru, to Arica, Chile.
Ride back across the Peruvian border to the otherworldly landscape of Arica, Chile. Farewell Dinner and a chance to reflect on our journey and say our goodbyes. (B/D)Day 17 Tuesday, May 26th :
Departure day.
Happy travels back home!To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot in this years' Peru: Machu Picchu Adventure, please fill out and send in our Registration Form with a $1,000 deposit.
Questions? Please contact us at:MotoQuest Tours
P.O. Box 1392
Girdwood, AK 99587
www.MotoQuesttours.com
info@motoquesttours.com
1-800-756-1990/(907) 272-2777Information:
Visa: Visas are not needed for up to three months stay in both Chile and Peru.
Passport: You must have a valid Passport with two blank pages in it.
Travel: This tour starts and ends in Arica, Chile, the northernmost city in the country. Routing your international flights through Santiago, Chile, then connecting with a domestic flight to Arica is the most convenient. The airport is located outside Arica around 15 minutes from our hotel. Send us your travel information so we can coordinate meeting with you upon your arrival.For any other travel options, please contact us at: 1-800-756-1990 or (907) 272-2777You may also reach our travel agent Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or (907) 562- 2213. Just tell her you are part of MotoQuests’ Peru Machu Pichu Adventure group!
*Send us your Travel Information so we know when and where to meet you!!
Reading:
Lonely Planet Peru
The Last Days of the Incas, by Kim MacQuarriesMoney:
Chile – Peso
Peru – Sole
ATM machines are the most convenient and work much better than cash or traveler’s checks.
We’ll have access to ATM’s almost every night of the trip.
It’s a good idea to bring at least one backup card (another ATM card, debit, or credit card). Cash is another great backup, $500 to $1000, in clean large bills. You can easily change your money into Pesos or Soles at currency exchanges in any international airport.Remember, we’re only in Chile for 3 nights, including the Welcome and Farewell dinners!Things to Bring:
- Drivers License with Motorcycle Endorsement from your country.
- International Drivers License with Motorcycle Endorsement (Available from any AAA office)
- Passport (with two blank pages)
- Clothes and toiletries (Laundry available in Arequipa and Cusco, General stores / pharmacies available almost every night)
- Cameras, with extra memory cards and backup batteries
Additional motorcycle liability reduction:
Optional Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) for bike damage is $25.00 per riding day (cost not to exceed $300). When you purchase this agreement, you will be responsible for the first $2,000 of bike damages. If you decline this option you are responsible for all expenses. (Please note that the LDW does not cover personal property damage or bodily injury.) We recommend that you contact your motorcycle insurance carrier to see if you are covered for rental motorcycles.Arrival day:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Tours
We offer exceptional tours focusing on different areas of the world for different comfort levels. All tours include airport pick-up/drop-off, motorcycle rental, guides, support vehicle, mechanical support, welcome and farewell dinners, video of tour, detailed itinerary/maps packet, MotoQuest “swag bag” and a high staff-to-guest ratio, insuring the best personal service possible. Everyday there is a hot shower, great food, and a comfortable bed waiting for you at the end of the trail.
Tour Size
6 - 10 riders. We have a large staff-to-guest ratio. This way your adventure is personalized and safety is maximized.
Gear
Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). Recommended items to bring: Stout water-proof boots, rain gear, a warm hat, rain-proof gloves (2 pair), hiking shoes, bug spray, full-faced helmet, swim suit, and a good camera are the things you need on the trail.Our Staff
We pride ourselves in giving you quality service. All staff are experienced riders, trained in first aid, and love sharing motorcycling. Since many of the roads we travel are far from help and out of cell phone range, our expertise in motorcycle maintenance, backcountry first aid, and knowledge of out-of-the-way places will greatly enhance your motorcycle tour. Our guides carry satellite phones for emergency use. The full-time support vehicle makes it possible for you to focus on the ride, the fresh air and the scenery. Leave the logistics to us!
Payment
At the time of reservation $1000 deposit is due to guarantee your spot on the tour. The deposit will be applied to the total price of the tour. The balance is due 60 days prior to tour departure date. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and money orders (sorry, we do not accept American Express or Discover).
Cancellation Policy
You must give a full 60 days notice to receive a refund for a tour. On cancellations with less than 60 days notice, your deposit is forfeited as a cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice, will forfeit 50% of total tour price as cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. If your participation in the tour is terminated for any reason at anytime during the tour, no refund will be given.Kitty
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty at the beginning of the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, water stops, etc. Voluntary participation in this system has proven to make group riding run smoother and ultimately make your tour with us more pleasurable!
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