Are you fascinated by cars? Are you
a fan of rallies such as the big rally from Paris to Dakar? Then you will
love this tour. As you know the Rally Paris - Dakar was abolished for
political and geographical reasons, and for 4 years it has been already held
in South America.
This time the Dakar Rally will
begin the adventure in Peru.
We offer you the opportunity to be
directly there. Furthermore, we support you in achieving your own Rally Adventure.
You will ride and can drive a 4WD specially equipped vehicle from Lima along
the Pacific coast accompanying the Rally.
This 4,200k journey features the most beautiful and interesting places along the Peru, Chile and Bolivia territories. In Peru we drive through the coastal desert following the Dakar tracks and visit the highlights of Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco and Machu Picchu sanctuary in the Lands of the Inkas. In Chile the ride goes through the endless Atacama desert and climbs up to the highlands to pass an Andean summit to get into the Bolivian lands with breathtaking volcanoes, beautiful Andean lagoons, the impressive Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titikaka. |
 Live the adventure of a lifetime, an unforgettable experience including 4WD off-road driving, cultural immersion, visit remote Andean villages, meet the people, their history, legends and taste local cuisine, superb scenic beauty; camp and enjoy connections with nature. |
CONTACT
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MARRAKETA
TOURS
Ludwigstr. 6 - D-64331 Weiterstadt,
Tel: +49 6150 541 3291
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PERU CYCLING
Tel: +51 990 128 105
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PROGRAM
DAY 1 Thrusday 3rd January
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO LIMA
Reception at Lima's
airport and transfer to the selected hotel by our partners in Peru.
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DAY 2 Friday 4th January LIMA
In the evening welcome
buffet dinner including live traditional music and dances show.
(B) (L) (D).
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 DAY 3 Saturday 5th January I. Stage: LIMA – PISCO – PARACAS Breakfast at the Hotel. Today you will see the start of the 5th DAKAR RALLY South American Edition 2013. After the last participating vehicle departure we start Our Own Rally Adventure on our 4WD vehicles towards Pisco – Paracas (243km) where we will spend the night in a local lodge. (B) (D) |
 DAY 4 Sunday 6th January II Stage: PARACAS - DESERT Breakfast at hotel. Today the Rally route goes through the Pisco region surrounding mountains making a loop that starts/ends near Pisco. Before the beginning, we move to a cozy corner from where we can watch the Rally and enjoy a nice picnic lunch. In the afternoon we enter the desert with our 4WD vehicles before the road gets closed and drive some 100k before it gets dark to find a good spot to stay in camp next to the Pacific Ocean and from where we will watch the Rally pass on next morning. BBQ dinner and overnight in camp (B) (BL) (D) |
DAY 5 Monday 7th January
III. Stage: DESERT - NAZCA – PUERTO INKA
Breakfast in camp. The
race goes on and the Dakar cars will reach Nazca. After the last car pass we
will continue our way through the desert following the Dakar tracks to Nazca
(159k), where we will have a rest stop and lunch break. In the afternoon we continue
our way further south to Puerto Inka (159k) (in Arequipa territory). On the
way will stop a while to visit the unique and impressive Sacaco fossilized
whales deposits. Overnight in Puerto Inka campsite with bathroom facilities.
Dinner in a local restaurant. (B) (L) (D)
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DAY 6 Tuesday 8th January
IV. Stage: PUERTO INKA – AREQUIPA - MOKEWA
Breakfast. Today the
rally goes south and the destination is the city of Arequipa. After the last
Dakar pass we go on our 4WD vehicle from Puerto Inka to Mokewa (546k), rest
stop and lunch break on the way.
The trip goes over the
famous Panamericana road that was built over the ancient pre-hispanic road
along the coastal desert. Late evening arrival and overnight in a local
lodge. (B) (D)
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DAY 7 Wednesday 9th January
V. Stage: MOKEWA – ARICA
Breakfast. The rally
route continues to Arica, Chile. After the last Dakar car pass we move to the
border Peru – Chile to do the migration formalities and then we continue to
Arica (220k) the most important city of the north of Chile and main port on
the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in a local lodge in Arica.
If you wish (and still
have strenght), you can visit the casino in Arica, one of the most important
casinos in South America. (B) (D)
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DAY 8 Thursday 10th January
VI. Stage: ARICA - CALAMA
After breakfast, we see
the start of the rally in Chilean territory. This is the last time we see the
Dakars, from now on we continue the overland adventure on our own 4WD vehicles.
Today you will discover the endless
extension of the Atacama desert, the driest on Earth, covering the regions of
Arica - Parinacota, Tarapacá and Antofagasta. Today´s drive is 596k,
be ready for a long journey. Overnight in a local lodge or camp (B) (D)
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DAY 9 Friday 11th January
CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
This and the next are easy
days, to rest, taking easy and get acclimatization to altitude. After late breakfast
we move 105k from Calama (2,260m) to San Pedro de Atacama (4,320m). Rest stop
at the hotel and lunch break. Afternoon visit to the church in the village
and the Archaeological Museum Padre Le Peige. Overnight in the hotel. (B)
(L)
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DAY 10 Saturday 12th January
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA–SALT LAKE AND LOS FLAMINGOS NAT´L PARK
In the morning after
breakfast visit to the Atacama Salt Lake and Laguna Chaxas. Then visit the Quebrada
de Jere. Lunch at San Pedro de Atacama. Afternoon visit the Cordillera de la
Sal (Salt Mountain) and the Valley of the Moon. You will experience an spectacular
sunset in this bizarre, almost lunar valley, with its bright colors.
Overnight in the hotel. (B) (L)
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DAY 11 Sunday 13th January
RIDE TO BOLIVIA: LAGUNA VERDE – LAGUNA COLORADA
After breakfast we
drive up to Hito Cajon, border village between Bolivia and Chile. On this
journey we reach the most amazing landscapes created by nature on planet
Earth and the highest point of the adventure on 4WD vehices at Laguna Verde
(5930 m) and the magnificent views of
Licanbur and Juriques volcanos. The emerald green lagoon has a high
concentration of lead, sulphur and calcium carbonates. The road continues to
Laguna Blanca and the geysers Sol de Mañana, here we will see volcanic mud
pools and fumaroles. Nearby, you can swim in the hot springs, this swim is a
must and will make you feel the miracle of total recovery, strength renewal
and relief of the altitude effects on your body. After this we continue to the reddish Laguna
Colorada, an unforgettable spectacle. On the way we will find a good spot for
nice picnic lunch. Overnight stay in an Andean mountain shelter near Laguna
Colorada (4200 msnm). Dinner. (B) (L) (D)
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DAY 12 Monday 14th January
LAGUNA COLORADA - SALAR DE UYUNI
On this day, we will
visit the Uyuni Salt Lake. With seemingly endless extension of more than
12,000 km2 Uyuni is the largest salt plains in the world. Here we drive with
no speed limit through the salt flats, on the almost not visible highway
until we reach Isla Pescado, an oasis with giant cacti and unusual flowers.
Continue via Colchani to Uyuni city, on the way we will visit a salt factory.
Overnight in a local lodge. (B)
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DAY 13 Tuesday 15th January
UYUNI – HUATAJATA, LAKE TITICACA
Today we have the longest
drive of the adventure (680k), on our 4WD vehicles up to Lake Titicaca, the
highest navigable lake of the world (3,800m). Upon arriving Huatajata a small village on the lake shores
and check-in at the Inca Utama Hotel we will visit before dinner a small museum
dedicated to the traditional medicine of South America, with herbs and other natural
products. After dinner with live music, experience a second small museum
called Alajpacha where you will learn about the prehispanic astronomy.
Overnight in the hotel. (B) (D)
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DAY 14 Wednesday 16th January
HUATAJATA – SUASI ISLAND
Breakfast at the hotel.
After visiting a local museum, we will continue with our 4WD vehicles by the
beautiful Umasuyu region on the east side of the lake up to Cambria (169k).
From here we will take the zodiac boat to Suasi island on the Peruvian side
of Lake Titikaka. This is one of the
most beautiful places on Earth. Here the concepts of peace, relax, superb
scenic beauty, connection with nature, tranquility, meditational space,
isolation from the world apply at their best. Enjoy the privileged experience
of staying in a private island in the middle of Lake Titikaka plus an
excellent quality service.
(B) (L) (D)
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DAY 15 Thursday 17th January
SUASI ISLAND - CUZCO
After breakfast, transfer
by zodiac boat to the shore to continue the trip on our 4WDs to Cuzco (450k),
with the beautiful scenery featuring snow-capped mountains, hot springs and picturesque
traditional little Andean villages. Rest stop and lunch break on the way.
Upon arrival check-in the selected hotel in Cusco.
Here we say goodbye our drivers and assistants who accompanied us all the way up to here. Overnight (B) (L) |
DAY 16 Friday 18th January
CUSCO AND SURROUNDINGS
Breakfast. Mornig open
for rest and relax. In the afternoon we go on a guided Cusco tour featuring
the highlights of the city: Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun and the Convent
of Santo Domingo, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the old town with the
stone of the 12 angles, also we visit
the nearby ruins Sacaywaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to
Cuzco. Overnight in the hotel (B)
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DAY 17 Saturday 19th January
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS
Breakfast. In the
morning we go towards the Sacred Valley of the Inkas to visit the Pisac Indian
Market and the nearby archaeological site. Rest stop and lunch break. In the
afternoon the tour continues to Ollantaytambo village and the local Inka fortress.
From here we take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).
Overnight in the selected hotel. Dinner (B) (L) (D)
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DAY 18 Sunday 20th January
MACHUPICCHU
Today after breakfast
we visit Machu Picchu. Early transfer with small buses to the archaeological
site. 2 hours guided tour. Open time to visit on your own and visit nearby
Huayna Picchu. Afternoon return to Cuzco via Ollantaytambo. Overnight in the
hotel in Cusco (B)(L)
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DAY 19 Monday 21th January
CUSCO – LIMA – RETURN FLIGHT
After breakfast
transfer to the airport for the scheduled flight to Lima and connecting
flight home.
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DAY 20 Tuesday 22th January
ARRIVAL
Arrival and individual
ride home. End of our services.
(B)= Breakfast (L)= Lunch (D)=
Dinner
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INCLUSIONS
Accommodation:
In 3 *** and/or 4 ****
hotels where available as described in the program
In camp as described in
the program. Includes all camping equipment, tents, cooking utensils, etc.
Food:
Daily breakfast.
Lunch and dinner in
selected restaurants as described in the program.
When in camp food
prepared by our staff. BBQ dinner and
wine in camp on day 4.
Box lunch and/or
outdoors picnics on the way as described in the program.
Excursions as described
in the program
Entrance fees to
museums, historic monuments, national parks, etc.
4WD vehicles specially
equipped for this adventure.
Full time professional
drivers and assistants.
Full time expert
bilingual guide
Full time personal
support.
Medical kit and first
aid in case of need.
High Tech support:
radio-communication equipment. GPS navigation aid. SPOT satellite tracking
and messenger system.
Drinking water and hydration fluid available at leisure along the whole tour. |
NOT INCLUDED
International or domestic
Flights
Personal expenses
Migratory fees
Alcoholic beverages
Other items not
mentioned in the program
Medical / Life
insurance
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WHAT TO BRING
Customers will need light, breathable clothing constructed of technical fabrics. Consider to wear three layers. LAYER 1. Sweat moisture control. Breathable, wiking and hydrophobic material. LAYER 2. Thermal insulation. Breathable thermal material. LAYER 3. Outer shell. Windproof and rainproof breathable material. Long-sleeved shirts, short sleeved shirts and removable legs pants, 2 pairs of low profile breathable light hiking shoes or running shoes, 1 pair sandals, a rainproof jacket, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, a sweatshirt and a warm polarfleece lightweight jacket. Gloves. Insect repellent. High factor sunscreen. Personal medication. Water bottle, binoculars, head flashlight and rechargeable batteries and charger, pocket knife, and a camera with plenty of high capacity memory card. Sleeping bag and pad.
Personal ID / passport.
Extra money
International driver license if you want to
have fun driving the 4WDs
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