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Inca Tour
Perú and Chile
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Experience the wonders of South America. This tour will take you on a gorgeous ride through some of the most picturesque scenery on the globe - the rainforests and peaks of southernmost South America. This wonderful riding experience offers the chance to view the historical Lost City of the Incas at Machu Picchu, as well as many rare species of animals and plants, and unparalleled natural beauty. Experience the wonders of Chile and Perú from the seat of a BMW motorcycle. Don't wait to sign up!
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The motorcycle ride of a lifetime. The itinerary is packed with great activities, informative tours, and breathtaking sights. The Inca Tour starts in Antofagasta, Chile (about 700 miles north of Santiago) on paved and gravel roads, and takes you through Chile and into the Peruvian jungle. The trilingual (English, German, and Spanish) tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. This is a truly unmissable ride.
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Tour Details
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Location:
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Santiago, Chile (MOWTO1-0112)
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Terrain:
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Paved and unpaved roads
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Duration:
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17 days
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Riding days:
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14 days
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Route length:
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Approximately 2,610 miles (4,200 km)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW G650GS, BMW F650 new two cylinder, BMW F800GS, BMW R1200GS, BMW R1200GS Adventure
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Accommodations:
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Lodging in comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels
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Highlights:
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Salt Range, Laguna Chaxsa, San Pedro Church, Tatio geyser field, Inca Trail, Arequipa, Colca Valley, Condor Crossing, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Uros Island
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Tour Difficulty
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• Ability to ride in all weather conditions - required
• Off-roading experience - required
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Requirements
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• Motorcycles license for riders
• Helmets are required by law
• We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover accidents, illness, etc
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Included Services
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• Rental motorcycles and fuel
• Side cases, tank bag, and 60L waterproof bag
• Tri-lingual tour guide (German, Spanish, English) on motorcycle
• Guide for Machu Picchu
• Support vehicle for luggage with driver and spare parts
• Flights from Santiago to Antofagasta and from Arica to Santiago
• Transfer to/from airports
• Accommodations
• Welcome dinner (not including alcohol)
• Documents for Perú borders
• Maps of Chile and Peru
• Ticket for the modern train Vista Dome with a beautiful view from Urubamba to Machu Picchu
• Transfer from the hotel to Urubamba to take the train
• Guide with bus for the city tour in Cusco
• Guide with private bus for Sacred Valley to visit Pisaq and Ollantaytambo
• International insurance for third parties
• National insurance for third parties in Chile
• Storage for the motorcycles
• Guide and ship to the Uros Island in Puno
• Guide with minibus to Geisers del Tatio - San Pedro de Atacama
• Transport of the motorcycles to Antofagasta and return
• Satellite phone for receiving calls and messages free
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Not Included
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• International flights to/from Santiago
• Health insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Individual activities
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Tour Photos 
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• Check out some pictures of our recent tours!
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Tour Dates
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• Season: April, May
• Scheduled tours:
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- April 20, 2012 - May 4, 2012
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• Want different tour dates? Contact us with the dates that interest you!
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Tour Pricing Book now and receive a 5% discount!
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PER PERSON
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Riding a BMW G650GS*
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$6,680
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Riding a BMW G650 two cylinder**
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$7,080
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Riding a BMW F800GS*
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$7,540
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Riding a BMW R1200GS*
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$7,800
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Riding a BMW R1200GS Adventure
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$8,100
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Passenger/companion
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$2,995
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Single room supplement (optional)
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+$790
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*Bike models are 2010 or 2011
**Bike model is 2010 or 2012
- Single room occupancy price includes single accommodation on days 1 and 9 of the tour.
- 30% deposit required for reservation. Balance due 4 weeks prior to tour start.
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> Prices quoted in USD. See current currency conversion rate.
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Flight to Antofagasta - Flight from Santiago to Antofagasta. We will see a variation of desert landscapes, ranging from the lonely salt flats, called "salares," in the high mountain ranges, to the splendid "flowering desert" which blooms during the months of September and October.
Day 2: Antofagasta - San Pedro de Atacama - We leave Antofagasta en route to San Pedro de Atacama, one of the finest and best preserved examples of the old colonial desert town. Along the way we pass the "Salt Range" - sharp ridges formed from erosion that in some places take on the appearance of dinosaurs. We will visit the Laguna Chaxsa with flamingos and the famous San Pedro church, built around 1745 and the largest and most fascinating of the region. The ceiling of this church is made of cactus stalks, one of the few building materials available in the region.
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama - Today we leave very early, at about 4:30 in the morning, to see the justly famous Tatio geyser field, in a valley surrounded by high peaks. We will go with a minibus and return at 12:00 midday. The geothermal activity here is connected with the Tatio volcano, which has an altitude 4280 meters (14038 feet). The geysers are most active right at dawn, producing columns of superheated water more than 30 feet high in places, and filling the area with clouds of steam. The edges of the hot pools are composed of soft mineral salts, and it is extremely dangerous to get close to these pools. San Pedro de Atacama had its origins long before the arrival of the Spanish. The town is small, with narrow alleys dating back to its earliest days. The principal building material here is adobe. We will visit the archeological museum of Padre Le Paige. Here the display shows the evolution of the Atacama culture in its estimated 11,000 years of history. Along the way we will see the unusual pre-Inca circular dwellings at Tulor, dating to several centuries BC. If time allows we may also visit the famous Indian defensive fortresses (or “pucaras”) of Quitor and Lasana, and observe sections of the well preserved Inca Trail.
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Iquique - We will travel to Iquique through the Pacific coast of Tocopilla.
Day 5: Iquique - Tacna - Today we head for Tacna in Perú, stopping along the way at the ghost towns of Humberstone and Santa Laura, formerly among the most important nitrate mining centers of the Atacama desert region. We will have a discussion of the history and importance of nitrate mining and these ghost towns, along with visits to the old machinery (much of it imported from Europe).
Day 6: Tacna - Arequipa - We will travel back to Arequipa. The department of Arequipa is one of various terrains. It begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitude at the snow covered peaks and at its volcanoes. Arequipa, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plazas. Sabandía, Tiabaya, and Tingo, located among the large fields, are must see places, and the irresistible Arequipa cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.
Day 7: Arequipa - Colca Valley - Today we are traveling to the Colca Valley. Colca Valley 151 km / 94 miles north of Arequipa (3 hours by car) The extreme northeastern section of the department of Arequipa is located here. The highest point is the inactive volcano Mount Ampato (6288 masl), and the lowest at the confluence of the rivers Colca and Andamayo (970 masl). The Colca valley is 100 km in length and occupies only part of the Colca river basin, comprising the districts of Callalli and Huambo. There are sixteen villages in this zone made up of descendents of the Collaguas and Cabanas tribes, inheritors of rich cultural traditions. The towns of Chivay and Cabanaconde are the most visited by tourists. In the latter, you can watch condors soar from the Cruz de Condor (Condor Crossing) Lookout. The Colca valley forms part of the South American tectonic plate and contains the active volcano Sabancaya, located on the volcanic mountain Hualca Hualca. This valley possesses a great diversity of flora and fauna. Among the most representative species are the condor, the kestrel, the peregrine falcon, and the Andean tinamou.
Day 8: Colca Valley - Colca Canyon - Colca Canyon is 42 km / 26 miles west of the town of Chivay (1 hour by car) This is one of the deepest places on the planet, reaching a depth of 3400 meters / 11.155 feet at the lowest point in the location of Canco. On the right side, it is flanked by the Chila Cordillera (Bomboya, Serpregrina, Mismi, Queshihua) and on the other by Mount Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, and Ampato. You can see Mount Ubinas and beautiful Mount Coropuna in the distance.
Day 9: Colca Canyon - Cuzco - We will take the road to Cusco, our longest day in the trip, 630 km. We leave Arequipa very early. In this section the mountain range to a height between 3700 and 4500 ms. The panorama is of a beauty difficult to describe, crossing mountains and steppes covered with coironales and yaretales, and populated by agriculturists who live in constructions with reminiscent of the rural Andalusian architecture. The way is track (asphalt) and in good state, the dogs and other animals are practically the only danger. This and other neighboring towns live on agriculture and cattle ranches. The highway is enviably clean and our Chilean plastic bottles and bags shine there by their absence. The countryside generally very clean and is respected by its inhabitants. We will lodge in Cuzco.
Day 10: Cuzco - We will do a city tour in a private bus through Cusco seeing the churches and Saqsaywan and the more interesting ruins of Cusco.
Day 11: Cuzco - Sacred Valley - We will travel to Sacred Valley on midday, where we will visit the Maras and arrive to our hotel in Sacred Valley.
Day 12: Sacred Valley - Sacred Cusco-Valleys - Sacred Cusco-Valleys is the most beautiful way to the sacred valleys. It is a prologue of what comes ahead - Machu Picchu. After this sacred place of rituals and ceremonies, we take a route towards the valley, a dream for riders. We will visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Day 13: Sacred Cusco-Valleys - Urubamba - Train to Machu Picchu. We will leave to 6:00 in the morning arriving at Machu Picchu to 9:30 hours and we will return to 15:00 hours. Trip in a spectacular and modern train with panoramic view.
Day 14: Urubamba - Puno - We will leave from Urubamba to Puno (400 km), where we will take the boat to the Uros Island.
Day 15: Puno to Arica - Travel to Arica throught the Andean, 630 km. sometimes at 5.000 m.s.n.m. We will have our good bye dinner.
Day 16: Flight to Santiago de Chile.
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
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