Start of the tour (arrival in Arequipa - Peru (IATA: AQP))
- 25 March 2023
First opportunity to fly out of Cusco (IATA: CUZ): 2 April 2023
- 15 August 2023
First opportunity to fly out of Cusco (IATA: CUZ): 23 August 2023
Prices standard pickup truck (Toyota HiLux double cabin 4x4, or similar model)
- 1 Hotel room / 1 Car:
1 Guest: US$ 4,335.00
2 Guests: US$ 3,175.00
3 Guests: US$ 2,895.00
- 2 Hotel rooms / 1 Car:
3 Guests: US$ 3,035.00
4 Guests: US$ 2,775.00
- Prices are in US Dollars and per person
- Prices are valid until 31 December 2023
Upgrades:
- Toyota LandCruiser (or similar model): US$ 575.00 per car
- Private driver/guide: US$ 1,495.00 per tour (all expenses included)
Included:
- 8 Nights in nice 3* tourist class hotels with private shower and toilet, including standard breakfast
- Rental car for the whole tour, unlimited kilometers / miles
- Car insurance, with a deductible/excess of max. US$ 1,000.00
- Lunches on riding days
- Detailed Road Book, including the hotel list
- Garmin GPS
- Multi-lingual guide on a motorcycle *
- Support-vehicle with driver/mechanic *
- Day trip to Machu Picchu (Train-, bus- and entrance- tickets + guide)
- Entrance fee Colca Canyon
- Boat cruise on Lake Titicaca to the "Floating Island of Uros"
- "World Famous Walking City Tour in Cusco", powered by PeruMotors
- Airport transfers in Arequipa and Cusco (Perú)
Not Included:
- Flights to Arequipa, and from Cusco (Perú)
- All not mentioned entrance-fees for excursions, museums, parks, etc.
- All not mentioned meals
- Fuel and tolls (estimate: US$ 200,00)
- Safety deposit for the rental car: US$ 1,000.00 (Cash or major credit card)
- Airport taxes
- Personal expenses
* With less than 5 participants there will be only one guide in the support vehicle, but the tour WILL go.
Before you complete your booking, please read our "Terms & Conditions" carefully.
Information about the car insurance:
The rental car is fully insured against:
- Damage to the rental car
- Third party property damage
- Personal injury to third parties
With an excess/deductible of max. US$ 1,000.00. A safety deposit of US$ 1,000.00 is required in cash or with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Diners Club). It is not possible to re-insure the excess/deductible. The rental company can not accept any other insurance. If the client has such an insurance, he/she has to pay the excess/deductible and then claim it on their own insurance.
For all damage: Whatever the cause is !
Day 1 --- Arrival in Arequipa
- Altitude: 2.300 meters (7,500 feet)
You will arrive in Arequipa (Peru) on day one, the lively city in southern Peru. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel. Your tour guide will do the briefing for the whole group about the upcoming tour. And he will arrange the necessary paperwork and the "Safety Deposit" for the rental car with you.
The rest of the day is at leisure in Arequipa, a very nice colonial city with a friendly atmosphere.
Day 2 --- Arequipa - Colca Canyon
- Distance: 170 km (105 miles)
- Altitude: From 2.300 meter (7,500 feet) to 3.600 meter (11,800 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
It is finally time to start the engine. To get out of the city is the first challenge. Then in about 80 kilometers we will reach the high plateau on 4000 meter. Here you can see the wild vicuñas, carrying the most expensive wool in the world. After lunch we will reach the highest point of the whole tour, on almost 5000 meter. Then the beautiful descend to the town of Chivay. Late in the afternoon we can visit the hot springs.
Day 3 --- Colca Canyon - Puno
- Distance: 380 km (237 miles)
- Altitude: From 3.600 meter (11,800 feet) to 3.800 meter (12,500 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
In the morning we ride deeper into the deepest canyon in the world (Colca Canyon), on our way to 'Cruz del Condor'. Here we can see the largest flying bird in the world (Andean Condor) in flight. Then crossing the mighty Andes on our way to the city on the shores of Lake Titicaca: Puno.
Day 4 --- Puno - Juliaca
- Distance: 70 km (45 miles)
- Altitude: 3.800 meter (12,500 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
In the morning we will do a boat cruise on the lake and visit the "Floating Islands of the Uros". On our way to Juliaca we will have the opportunity to visit the special Inca-site of Sillustani, old (pre-) Inca buriel grounds.
Day 5 --- Juliaca - Quince Mil
- Distance: 435 km (270 miles)
- Altitude: From 3.800 meter (12,500 feet) to 600 meter (2,000 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
A long ride down hill to the outskirts of the Amazon Jungle. On our way to Quincemil, a little tropical village on the east slopes of the Andes. The paved road down hill is spectacular ! Probably the most amazing roads you have EVER driven. We stay in a little family-owned hotel in the jungle, with a relaxing atmosphere.
Day 6 --- Quince Mil - Ollantaytambo
- Distance: 310 km (255 miles)
- Altitude: From 600 meter (2,000 feet) to 2,800 meter (9,200 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
And... back against the Andes again. A fantastic unforgettable drive !!! The last 60 kilometers we will ride through the beautiful 'Sacred Valley of the Incas'. Ending in the authentic little Inca town, with a massive fortress.
Day 7 --- Machu Picchu
- Altitude: 2.450 meter (8,050 feet)
The absolute highlight of this tour: Machu Picchu. There is still no road to this magical place. So, early in the morning you go by train to the little town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). From there it is half an hour by bus to the entrance of the citadel. After your visit to the ruins you go back to Ollantaytambo by train.
Day 8 --- Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Distance: 100 km (60 miles)
- Altitude: From 2.800 meter (9,200 feet) to 3.500 meter (11,500 feet)
- Road Surface: Almost all pavement
A relative short drive from Ollantaytambo, to the ancient capital of the Incas: Cusco. Today the touristic capital of South America. Here we surrender the rental car. In the afternoon we have the possibility to do the "World Famous Walking City Tour in Cusco".
Day 9 --- Departure from Cusco
- Altitude: 3.500 meter (11,500 feet)
Today we will bring you to the airport for your flight back home.
You can extend your stay in Cusco. Ask us about the possibilities !
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Is Peru safe to travel on your own?
YES !!! The roads are good and the people are very friendly. Of course, you'll have to be cautious, like you would be at home, or in any other part of the world.
South America (Peru) doesn't have a good reputation, but in our 12 years in business, not even one of our guests experienced big problems.
And, by the way, we live ourselves with our families for more than 12 years in this country. So far without any major problems with criminality.
Is the airfare included in the price?
No. Our guests are coming from all over the world and as a tour operator we are not big enough to bargain good prices with the airlines. So, you'll have to arrange your flight to Arequipa (and back). We will provide you the exact dates for arrival at and departure from Arequipa.
To which airport do I have to fly for a tour?
In general, you'll have to fly to Arequipa, Peru (airportcode: AQP). This city is our homebase. Normally you will fly to Lima, the capital of Peru, and take a domestic flight from there to Arequipa.
Very often the airlines offer the domestic flight from Lima (Peru) to Arequipa (Peru) for a small addition to your international airfare. Ask for it !
How do I make a booking for your tours?
Search for the <BOOKING> tab on the page of the tour you want to book. Fill out the form click <SEND>. We will contact and inform you about the rest of procedure.
I'm not very tall. Is it possible to lower the motorcycle?
Suzuki DR650: Yes, this motorcycles has the possiblity to lower the rear suspension with 5 cm.
BMW F700GS: No, we can only offer an original BMW lowered seat, which lowers the seat height with 3 cm.
BMW F800GS: No, we can only offer an original BMW lowered seat, which lowers the seat height with 3 cm.
BMW R1200GS: No, but we can put the seat in the lowest position.
Is there a spare motorcycle available on the tour?
No.
What happens if I wreck my motorcycle?
Well... with our experience, if the motocycle is wrecked beyond repair, most of the time the rider is not in a good shape to ride a motorcycle anymore. If you are still fit enough to ride, we will try to get the motorcycle back on the road. If this is not possible, we will try to replace the motorcycle. For the time being you'll have to join our mechanic in the support vehicle. Sometimes, on certain routes, the motorcycle guide can give you his motorcycle.
Is any food and/or (soft-) drinks included?
- Self guided tours: the standard breakfast in the hotels is included.
- Guided tours: the standard breakfast in the hotels and the lunches on riding days are included.
Is it likely to suffer from altitude-sickness?
Most of our tours have differences in altitudes between sea-level and about 5.000 meters (16,400 ft.). On average about 50-60% of our guests will suffer some symptoms, like headache, nauseousness, insomnia, etc. Let's say: "flu-like symptoms". It is impossible to predict who will suffer the symptoms and who won't. Fitness and age of the person doesn't seem to matter.
There is a lot you can do to avoid the symptoms: On altitude drink lot's (at least 3 liters / 0,75 a gallon) of non-alcoholic fluids, like water, coca-tea, coffee and soft drinks. And eat chocolate, candy and other sweets.
In severe cases oxigen is needed, but that is quite rare. All hotels on altitude have it available.
Or you can use medication, like Diamox. Our advise is that you don't take any medication, before you have the symptoms. In case of severe symptoms it is even better is to buy 'local stuff' in the Farmacias in Peru.
Everybody will at least notice that they are on altitude, for example while climbing stairs.
Normally your body will be adjusted to the altitude in about 4-5 days. And the symptoms will disappear by itself.
Are the airpoirt transfers in Arequipa included?
Yes ! We will pick you up from the airport, or we will send a taxi to pick you up. And, of course, after the tour we will take you to the airport for your flight home.
What is the best time of the year to pay Peru a visit?
Weatherwise, roughly between March and December, becasue that is the dry season. In the highlands a rain shower can be expected year round.
Do I need a visa for traveling to Peru?
Citizens from most countries in Europe and North and South America can enter Peru with a "Tarjeta Andina de Migración" (TAM). This is a tourist visa which you can get upon entering Peru. Please, check for yourself if you need a visa, or if you can enter with TAM.
And how about a visa for Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile and Ecuador?
It is your repsonsibility to get the necessary (tourist) visa(s) for the countries you travel. PeruMotors can not help or assist you with that.
Upon booking for a tour or rental a down payment of US$ 1,000.00 per participant is required to secure your place on the tour. If you pay the down payment with your credit card, we won't charge you for the bank costs.
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