The Red Spokes  tour is a spectacular way to discover the ‘real Peru’ a unique and fascinating country. Experience the contrast of bustling capital  Lima and the beautiful Arequipa. This is Peru’s second city, also known as La Ciudad Blanca - the White City- for it’s , gleaming colonial buildings built of sillar, a shining volcanic rock. The town is set in stunning mountains and overlooked by the snow-capped El Misti Volcano.

Included in the trip is a dramatic descent of 2100m cycling down El Misti, a breathtaking ride along the Colca Canyon reputedly the deepest in the world, unforgettable scenery and glimpses of  a way of life that has barely changed in the last 500 years, the famous lost city of the Inca's - Machu Picchu, and a visit to the fascinating town of Cusco.

The May trip includes 4 day trekk of the classic Inca Trail. The optional third week provides an opportunity to go right off the beaten track to the high Andes and witness the lifestyle of Peru's indigenous people, which has remained the same for centuries.

Tour Dates: 2009

23|07|09 - 07/08/09
27/08/09 - 11/09/09

Tour Costs: 2009

£1095 16 day tour

Tour Dates: 2010

22|5|10 - 11/6/10** 22|07|10 - 06/08/10##
26/08/10 - 10/09/10##

Tour Costs: 2010

£1390 20 day tour**
£1225 16 day tour##

Flights: £820 approx.

Own Room: £110

Bike Hire: £110 or £135
Local hire

Grade Rating:
6/10 Challenging

Average Daily Distance:
70 km's (45 miles)

Off Road: 60%

Max. Altitude:
4,600 meters