PACIFIC 2008
Day of the Dead Tour - October 2008
to
(2 weeks)
On this
regular difficulty tour we cycle around the highlands of
Michoacan state during the famous
Day of the Dead celebrations. We range in altitude from 1500m to 2500m so the weather is cool. We'll explore colonial cities, indigenous
Purepecha towns, the newest volcano in the world, the avocado capital of the world and some spectacular mountain country-side. There are lakes, colourful markets, and interesting history and culture. This is a loop tour starting and ending in
Quiroga. We suggest that you fly into
Morelia international airport.
more information
Views of the Pacific - November 2008
to
(2 weeks)
This is a
regular difficulty tour that follows the Pacific coast down from
Puerto Vallarta to
Zihuatanejo. On this very popular tour we meander along the quiet roads of the rolling foot hills of the Sierra Madres, the ocean crashes onto beaches 200 metres below with a backdrop of dazzling mountains and forests.
more information
Pilgrimage in Oaxaca - December 2008
to
(2 weeks)
This
extreme challenge difficulty and extremely popular tour in the state of
Oaxaca starts and ends in Oaxaca city. The route to the coast will take us through a major Mexican pilgrimage destination,
Juquila. People come from all over Mexico by foot, bicycle and motorized vehicle. After a brief stay on the coast in the surfer town of
Pto. Escondido we head back into the hills and mountains to loop back to Oaxaca. The mountain scenery here is absolutely spectacular. This area is rich in
indigenous culture, mainly Mixtec, Triqui and Amuzgos. We end the ride along an ancient trading route winding it's way along the top of a high ridge.
more information
YUCATAN 2009
More Yucatan Backroads - January 2009
to
(2 weeks)
We start and end this
regular difficulty tour in
Mérida. We will visit the major Mayan ruins including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Cobá as well as some of the lesser known but important sites such as Mayapan, visit many cenotes, and cycle on lesser travelled roads. Colonial cities and towns like Valladolid, Izamal and Tizimin are a pleasure to spend some time in and finally we visit the rustic gulf coast, cycling between the sea and lagoons with a prevailing tailwind at our backs.
more information
New Tour! Yucatan One Week Tour - Jan 2009
to
(1 week)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:US$795
We start and end this
regular difficulty tour in
Valladolid. The loop ride will highlight some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, including Chichen-Itza, Coba and Ek-Balam. We will also visit several cenotes and ride some of the quietest roads around. Besides Valladolid, Izamal is another colonial gem and we will also delve into some beautiful natural places.
more information
Mexican Three Week Odyssey - Feb 2009
to
(3+ weeks)
On this 3 week
regular-
challenge difficulty tour we start in
Mérida and finish in
San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands. The odyssey is split up into four phases; the Yucatan, gulf coast, wetlands, the cacao region, and the mountains. We will see an impressive cross-section of south-easern Mexico and explore a diverse array of culture and geography.
more information
OUR PARTNERS TOURS
Motmot Adventure Bike Tours Costa Rica
The bicycle company Los Pinguinos was founded in beautiful colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, México, in 1993. Since then they have been offering half and multi-day bike tours in this southern state and have been leading 2 week cycling tours in other states of México. Now, Los Pinguinos, spread out their wings to another beautiful country COSTA RICA and are happy to, for the first time, announce their tours in Costa Rica, named: MotMot Adventure Bike Tours.
MotMot offers no-frills guided, self supported bike tours in the Northern part of Costa Rica and on the peninsula de Nicoya.
more information
Los Pingüinos: San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
Los Pingüinos is located in beautiful
San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, southern Mexico. They have custom
multi-day tours as well as shorter
day trips to visit the fascinating Tzotzil and Tzeltal (Maya) villages in the surrounding mountains including
Chamula, Zinacantan, Tenejapa and Arcotete. They also offer quality
Bicycle Rentals.
more information
Bi-Zihuanas: Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa, Guerrero
Year round day trips and multi-day tours around Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa
Bi-Zihuanas is located in Zihuatanejo on the spectacular Pacific Coast of Mexico in the state of Guerrero. They have custom mountain bike
multi-day tours as well as shorter
day trips going into the back country on backroads and trails. They also offer quality
Bicycle Rentals.
more information
