MACHU PICCHU & UYUNI SALT FLAT

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1 MACHU PICCHU & UYUNI SALT FLAT EASTER MOTORBIKE TOUR Chile, Peru and Bolivia

2 Perù DISTANCE km SACRED VALLEY OF INCAS MACHU PICCHU CUZCO LAKE TITICACA DURATION 16 days NAZCA LINES DEATH ROAD Bolivia REST 5 days ARICA START UYUNI SALT FLAT ANDES PLATEAU SILVER MINES OFF-ROAD 10 % ATACAMA DESERT ANTOFAGASTA END DESERT HAND PACIFIC OCEAN Chile

3 Climbing the Andes plateau by motorbike is an indescribable experience. The Inca culture, the vastness of the Uyuni salt flats and the aridity of the Atacama Desert make this destination one of the most magical tours we offer. WATCH THE VIDEO

4 1 first from to km HOME ARICA - The participants are met at Arica airport (ARI)*, and taken by our launch to their hotel. After check-in follows the bike collection, signing of contracts, group briefing, organisation of baggage, and the welcome dinner offered by Exmo tours. Departure will be on the following day. * 1 flight per day. In cases where all seats are sold out, other airports (and bus transfer) are available. 2second from to km ARICA AREQUIPA 430 The sea-breeze from the Pacific Ocean will accompany us across the Atacama Desert, which stretches as far as southern Peru. Temperatures can reach 35 C. and the intense sun will follow us along the bends that overlook the coast. The mountain chain of the Andes comes between us and Arequipa, the second most populous city in the world, famous for its eventful nightlife and the Bohemian-style architecture of its streets.

5 from AREQUIPA to km NAZCA 560 We continue our way along the coast of the Pacific Ocean between bends and inlets, passing through oases lived in by farmers and miners. Enveloped by the sea breeze and the spray of the infant waves on the rocks, we shall reach the city of Nazca, famous throughout the world for the 13,000 geoglyphs traced in the Nazca desert dating back to 300 BCE. 03 third from to km NAZCA SORAYA 360 The interoceanic highway known as the PE30 is without a shadow of doubt one of the most beautiful roads in the world to travel on by motorbike and the group will discover part of it today. We shall leave the Nazca Desert behind us and begin a rapid ascent of the heights of the Peruvian plateau, discovering one of the most impressive stretches of asphalt on the planet. The series of bends will lead us across an endless variety of landscapes and altitudes of more than 15,748 feet above sea level. 04 forth

6 5 fifth from to km SORAYA URUBAMBA 300 The second part of the interoceanic PE30 will be every bit as exciting. The bends intensify, leading us to the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the home of the Inca Empire and seat of the capital of this glorious dynasty: Cuzco. We shall follow the banks of the Urubamba and stop for two nights at the small town of that name, renowned for its proximity to the most famous Inca ruins in the world. 6sixth resting day MACHU PICCHU RUINS On this day, the group will be taken by our launch and then reach Machu Picchu on board a characteristic train with folk dancing. At a height of 7972 feet above sea level Machu Picchu is the third largest archaeological site in the world as well as being one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The history guarded by its ruins make this day an unforgettable experience. On return, the group will be free to organise their own evening.

7 On my fortieth birthday I was looking for an adventurous tour and these three countries gave me the most wonderful experiences as a present. DAVIDE OTHER TESTIMONIALS

8 from URUBAMBA to PUNO km 440 The Sacred Valley of the Incas and its splendour enfold the kilometres that we shall travel today along the Peruvian plateau. After a fascinating stop in picturesque Pucarà, we shall continue towards the city on the shores of Lake Titicaca, a navigable lake situated at highest altitude and the 18th largest lake in the world. A dinner awaits us among the streets of the city centre and we shall pass an enchanting night with a view over the lake. 07 seventh from to km PUNO LA PAZ 290 We shall ride along the shores of Titicaca as far as the wonderful peninsula of Copacabana, from whose shores we shall cross the lake on board a wooden raft. After going through customs, we shall leave Peru and make our entry into Bolivia, continuing towards La Paz, considered to be the highest city in the world and also one of the Seven Wonder Cities of the planet. 08 eighth

9 9ninth motorbike expedition km RIDIGN DEATH ROAD 195 On this day, the group will leave for an expedition heading into the Bolivian jungle. The drop of 1,600 metres and more consists of a series of perfectly asphalted hairpin bends and will include lunch in characteristic Coroico. On the way back the group will be put to the test on the unpaved surface of the notorious Camino de la Muerte (Death Road), famous for its 40 km stretch, open to transit and capable of generating strong emotions to anyone riding it on a motorbike. 0 tenth from to km LA PAZ POTOSI 530 The Bolivian plateau will lead us as far as the Frailes mountain chain, characterised by breath-taking bends and multi-coloured rock walls. In the heart of the valley is hidden the ranch where we shall be guests for two nights. Dating back to 1557, this hacienda is the keeper of stories and legends, as well as the trappings of the period s horsemanship, pre-columbus ceramics and a collection of books that is unique in the world. For the occasion Exmo Tours will offer the group a dinner served on sixteenth-century tables and chairs.

10 resting day POTOSI SILVER MINES Beyond the slopes of the legendary hill of Cerro Rico extends the largest silver mine of the XVIth and XVIIth centuries. The group will wear protective clothing and carry torches to venture inside the labyrinth of tunnels of the mina de plata. Workers in the industry will tell of the history and bring to life for the visitors the ritual of thanks to the Pachamama. An authentic and un-missable experience. 11 eleventh from to km POTOSI UYUNI 370 The fast curves enthusiasts are going to enjoy a day without equal! The road leading to Uyuni is completely without traffic and will allow the group to have 100% enjoyment of the recently asphalted bends of the Chichas canyon. Having landed on the salt flats of Uyuni we shall visit the sculpture dedicated to the Dakar rally and the Isla Incahuasi, travelling more than 150 km in the heart of the largest salt desert in the world. We shall stop for the night in a 4 star hotel built entirely from blocks of salt. 12 twelfth

11 Amazing tour. The roads we travelled and the sights proved to be superb. Every motorcycle rider ought to experience this at least once. DOUG OTHER TESTIMONIALS

12 3thirteen from to km UYUNI S.P. ATACAMA 550 On this day the group will tackle 250 km of hard-packed unpaved road that links Uyuni to the border with Chile. We shall cross a lunar landscape characterised by the chains of rocks of Alota and the salt flats of Chiguana. Once we have returned to Chile a long asphalted stretch awaits us that takes us to the heart of the Atacama Desert, considered to be the driest in the world. In the town of the same name we shall stop for two nights. 4fourteenth resting day MOON VALLEY During the morning the group will enjoy a well-earned rest and be free to organise their own day visiting the characteristic craft shops of San Pedro de Atacama. In late afternoon we shall leave the hotel for a brief bike excursion that will take us inside the famous Valley of the Moon. We shall enter a tunnel carved out by erosion of the rock and await the sunset to admire the landscape of the desert from the top of a dune.

13 from ATACAMA to ANTOFAGASTA km 430 The Atacama Desert will take us to the coast of the Pacific Ocean but before reaching our final destination we shall visit the Mano del Desierto, a sandstone sculpture that rises between the dunes of the desert and the asphalt of the iconic Ruta Panamericana. Once we have arrived at Antofagasta the members of the group will return their motorbikes and get ready for the farewell dinner offered by Exmo Tours. 15 fifteenth from to km ANTOFAGASTA HOME - The members of the group will be taken by our launch to Antofagasta (ANF) airport from where there are numerous flights to Santiago de Chile, a hub from which it will be possible to board their homeward flights. 16 sixteenth

14 pricing list PRICING LIST H O N D A C B X B M W F G S B M W F G S B M W R G S R G S A D V $ $ $ $ $ NOTE Prices are in USD VAT included, rider based on twin room and for a minimum of 8 bikes. Fully customizable for private groups or self-guided tours. Prices may change without notice. ents SUPPLEMENTS PILLION PASSENGER $ SINGLE ROOM $

15 services OUR SERVICES INCLUDED Motorbike equipped with ABS, heated hand-grips, 12V socket, unlimited mileage, third-party insurance, 24 hour assistance, and customs documents; Launches to/from airport/hotel; Transfer of empty suitcases from first to final hotel; Motorbike guide/mechanic with first aid certificate and satellite telephone (for emergencies: charged per minute); Support vehicle, second guide, transport of waterproof roll-up bags (supplied by us), motorbike tools and parts; Hot and cold drinks provided during the halts and meals; 13 lunches + drinks (excluding alcohol); 3 dinners + drinks (excluding alcohol); The raft for crossing Lake Titicaca; Visits to Machu Picchu ruins, Potosì silver mine, Uyuni salt flat, Moon Valley and Desert Hand; Land transport of motorbikes to Arica and from Antofagasta; Full-HD edited video sent to your home after the tour; Polo Exmo Tours e-gadget; Special discount for your next tour/hire with us. 15 nights in 3, 4 and 5 star hotels with parking, wifi and breakfast; NOT INCLUDED Visas and vaccinations (if necessary); Air flights (international and domestic); Dinners not mentioned and alcoholic drinks; Taxis, tips and personal expenditure; Motorbike fuel for non-guided mileage; Entrance to national parks or sites of interest; Insurance excess for damage to motorbike (+ $45 USD/per day); All items not listed in included services. NOTE Inclusions can be fully customized for private groups or self-guided tours.

16 departures DEPARTURES EASTER 2017 from Abril 10th to April 25th; EASTER 2020 from April 6th to April 21st*; * indicative pricing EASTER 2018 EASTER 2021 from March 26th to April the 10th*; from March 26th to April the 10th*; * indicative pricing * indicative pricing EASTER 2019 from April 10th to April 25th;* * indicative pricing EASTER 2022 from April 10th to April 25th;* * indicative pricing * indicative pricing NOTE Departures and total duration can be fully customized for private groups or self-guided tours.

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