Paracas National Reserve
The National Reserve of Paracas is an environment where it combines desert, beaches, cliffs and fishermen points. In this 2 days trip we will notice that the coastline has many different kind of terrains and amazing landscapes.
Season: All year. Best from October to May.
Average Stats: 100 to 350 mt Positive Elevation / 30 to 70 Km / 2.5 to 6 hours riding time.
Level/skills: All.
Total Time: up to 9 hours
Paracas National Reserve
The National Reserve of Paracas is an environment where it combines desert, beaches, cliffs and fishermen points. In this 2 days trip we will notice that the coastline has many different kind of terrains and amazing landscapes.
Season: All year. Best from October to May.
Average Stats: 100 to 350 mt Positive Elevation / 30 to 70 Km / 2.5 to 6 hours riding time.
Level/skills: All.
Total Time: up to 9 hours
November to May Summer Season
In these months the sun is almost present and landscapes look brilliant, perfect time to enjoy the reserve, anyway, from June to September, winter months in the coast, it´s still possible to have some sunny hours.
About the Place:
Paracas is one of the most important protected natural areas along the coast, so one important thing is to have a respectful behaviour with the environment and follow the instructions of sustainable visit in a natural area using the marked trails.
At the National Reserve of Paracas, you will enjoy the amazing desert views, aside from the relaxation of the beaches. The route to take will depend on riders’ fitness and will take you along beaches and cliffs onto a ground of compact sand known here as conchales by open tracks and gravel roads. No narrow singletracks.
As the ride must be done very early in the morning, the recommendation is to do at least a two-day trip, or three as suggested on our trip plan.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Leaving Lima 7am to ride at Totoritas (Mala) or Asia valleys. Then, we will continue the trip to Paracas (3 hours) arriving late afternoon. Lunch on the way to Paracas. Paracas hostel.
Day 2: Starting around 6 a.m. for a full morning ride to the south side of the reserve. Return to hotel around 1 to 3 pm. Lunch and return back to Lima at night.
Optional Day 3: Day for tourism activities like a boat ride to Ballestas Islands or a flight from Pisco city to the Nasca Lines or an additional but shorter bike ride. After lunch we will drive back to Lima, arriving Lima at late afternoon.
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PRIVATE SERVICE / PRICES IN US DOLLARS (USD).
INCLUSIONS: Mountain bike full suspension or hardtail (as available), helmet and gloves. If you bring your biking shoes we can include SPD pedals. Private transportation. Basic lodging.
NOT INCLUDED: Meals or any personal spend. Additional activities. upgrade to 3, 4 or 5 star hotels.
Why rides in Paracas must start at 6:00 am or earlier?
To ride smoothly and fresh we must avoid two things; The heath that gets very strong from 10 am and the wind that starts to blow stronger from 11 am till the afternoon usually from south to north, and as our riding plan start pointing south, the earliest we start we may profit from the wind on our way back.
What to bring:
Try to bring your basic equipment: helmet, gloves.
Depending on the level any ride is no less than three hours, and support is limited to few road points, you must carry at least 2 Lt of water, some snacks and fruits.
A wind vest or a couple of layers on winter days and a lot of sunscreen in summer.
Pre book your ride and pay with credit card
OUR CONDITIONS:
Any broken or damaged part of the bike or equipment, intentionally or not, caused by riders or terrain issues must get paid back at commercial prices (ex: frame, levers, gears, derailleur, tyres, wheels, helmet, gloves, etc).
Any injury caused by any reason during the ride is the full responsibility of the rider and any medical or transportation cost must be covered by the rider. This is an adventure sport activity subject by its nature to any kind of non-expected events.
