Desert to Jungle Peru - 18 days

New route in 2012

Peru has the adventurous motorist a lot to offer. Eventually too much for one tour. The diversity of roads, nature and culture is enormous. That's why we start our tours in the desert and then over the high Andes to the Amazone rainforest. So you can experience the many climate-zones of Peru. And off course we won't forget the cultural history of this beautiful country. During our tours you will meet the local population, see the Inca-culture, but also other old civilizations who lived in South-America and the Spanish colonial heritage. You will visit the Nasca-lines, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
New on this tour is the 2 day stay in a Jungle Lodge near Puerto Maldonado.

Departure:	12 June 2012
Kilometers:	3000
Road Surface:	Mainly asphalt
Minimum number of Participants:	6
Maximum number of Participants:	12

Included:	Not Included:
	Intercontinental flight to and from Arequipa
Fine first- and middle-class hotels with private shower and toilet, standard breakfast included	Fuel and toll
Motor-rent for the whole tour *	All entrance fees for museums, parks, etc.
Multi-language professional guide on a motorbike	Motocycle gear
2-Day stay in a Eco Jungle Lodge	Additional insurance
Support-vehicle with driver/mechanic	All lunches and dinners
All transfers	Airport fees
Traintickets to Machu Picchu	Personal expenses

Prices standard motorcycle:	Kawasaki KLR650 / Honda NX-4 Falcon
Price Rider:	US$ 3,650.00
Price Passenger:	US$ 2,190.00
Extra for a single-room:	US$ 450.00

Prices BMW motorcycle:	BMW F 650 GS / BMW F 800 GS
Price Rider:	US$ 4,400.00
Price Passenger:	US$ 2,190.00
Extra for a single-room:	US$ 450,00

* On resting-days the motorcycles are not available for riding.

Prices are in US Dollars, per person and based upon a double hotelroom occupancy.
Prices are valid until December 31st 2012.

(This map is just an indication)

Full description:

Day 1 and 2 --- Arrival in Lima and Arequipa
The first day you will arrive in Lima, the sizzling capital of Peru. The next day you take your flight to Arequipa, our hometown. Here we will brief you about the upcoming tour. The rest of the day and the next day you can stroll the streets of Arequipa and visit the famous Plaza de Armas and museums in the 'White City'.

Day 3 --- Arequipa - Puerto Inca
An early 'Rise & Shine', because a long ride lies ahead of us. After 160 km you reach the Pacific coast. We follow the PanAmerican Highway northbound. This spectaculair road brings us in the end of the afternoon to Puerto Inca. Situated close to a natural bay, we stay the night. Close to the hotel you can find very interesting Inca ruins.

Day 4 --- Puerto Inca - Nasca
On our way to Nasca. Still on the PanAmerican Highway northbound. During todays ride you will get the 'Dakar-feel', the wide views and the neverending sand. After 100 km we'll pay a visit to the Chauchilla cemetary. In the afternoon you can fly over the world famous Nasca lines.

Day 5 --- Nasca - Chalhuanca
Just after Nasca starts the ascend into the 'Mighty' Andes. If you have ever ridden the "Tail of the Dragon", you will love the 600 kilometers of twisties and turns. This is llama country. Lunch is in touristless Puquio with a very atractive 'Plaza de Armas' (Main Square). We follow the winding road to Chalhuanca, where we stay the night in a very nice hacienda-like hotel in 'the middle of nowhere'.

Day 6 --- Chalhuanca - Ollantaytambo
We are heading for the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". But first we have to conquer the Andes on our bikes again. In the end of the afternoon we will arrive in Ollantaytambo, famous for its huge Inca fortress.

Day 7 --- Machu Picchu
Ther is no excisting road to Machu Picchu. That's why our visit will be by train along the Urubamba river. On arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) we go by bus to the entrance of the lost city. The Spanish conquistadores never found this place in the jungle and now you know why! An absolute highlight of this tour.

Day 8 and 9 --- Ollantaytambo - Cusco
We leave the valley behind when we go to Cusco, the ancient capitol of the Inca Empire and one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Along the way we will visit some more Inca ruins. The next day is to explore the heart of the city and the nearby ruins. In the evening there is time for the vibrant nightlife.

Day 10 --- Cusco - QuinceMil
Back on the bikes again, on our way to the Amazon rainforest. We hit the InterOceanico (InterOcean Highway), between Peru and Brasil. On the eastern slopes of the Andes we sleep in a little town.

Day 11, 12 and 13 --- QuinceMil - Puerto Maldonado
Today the desend to the Amazon jungle. Late in the afternoon we will arrive in Puerto Maldonado. Here we park the motocycles for 2 days. And 'local' transportation brings us to a lodge. The next two days is jungle-life. All meals are included here and so are the excursions.

Day 14 --- Puerto Maldonado - Macusani
In the morning we return to Puerto Maldonado and we start our bikes again. Slowly we ascend back into the Andes. We spend the night in Macusani.

Day 15 --- Macusani - Puno
From Macusani we ride to hte highest navigable lake on earth, Lake Titicaca. We have to pass the big city Juliaca and that feels like crossing New Delhi. If we have some time left, we will visit the (pre) Inca site Sillustani.

Day16 --- Puno - Moquegua
In the morning there is time for a boatride on Lake Titicaca to the 'Floating Islands' of the Uros-indians. Afterwards we start the engines for the ride to Moquegua. We have to cross once again the high Andes eastbound. Just after the highest point of 4.700 meters, the spectacular descend starts to Moquegua, the "Copper Capitol of Peru". This town is situated on a comfortable 1.200 meters.

Day 17 - Moquegua - Arequipa
The last day on the motorcycles. Partially along the Pacific coast the ride goes northbound through the sandy desert. In the afternoon we arrive in the place where it all started 17 days ago, Arequipa.

Day 18 --- Arequipa - Lima
In the morning you'll have all the time to explore this beautiful "White City" once more. In the afternoon the transfer to the airport to get your flight to Lima and your connection to the city of origin.