PACIFIC 2009
Day of the Dead Tour - October 2009
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1340
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.
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Views of the Pacific - December 2009
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1355
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.
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OAXACA 2010
New Tour! Journey to Ixtlan - January 2010
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1245
This is a
challenge difficulty tour in the northern part of the state of
Oaxaca starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 9 days of cycling, averaging 62km a day, with lots of climbing and some steep sections. We will ride a counter clockwise loop, riding high up into the misty Sierra Juarez before descending an epic downhill to Tuxtepec. We'll explore some forgotten areas of Oaxaca and loop back through the Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan desert, and back up into the cool pine forests.
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YUCATAN 2010
New Tour! Backroads to the Beach - Jan-Feb.2010
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1310
This is a
light-
regular difficulty tour with 10 days of cycling averaging 70km per day. We will meet in Mérida and cycle from that beautiful colonial city, to Mayan ruins, crystaline cenotes, flamingo and wetland bird sanctuaries and finally end up at the Mexican jewel of the Caribbean, Tulum. Of course we will cycle on the beautiful quiet backroads of the Yucatan.
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New Tour! One Week Tour - Feb.2010 & cArNaVaL!!!
to
(1 week)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$795
This will be a 1 week
regular-
challenge difficulty tour. We start and end in
Valladolid (you
fly into Cancun). We will cycle some of the Yucatan's wonderful backroads to visit Isla Holbox during their very
authentic carnaval celebrations. Later we'll visit Coba mayan ruins and do a
Mayan homestay in the town of Tihosuco, center of the
Caste War.
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PACIFIC 2010
Day of the Dead Tour - Oct-Nov 2010
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1340
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.
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Views of the Pacific - Nov-Dec 2010
to
(2 weeks)
Approximate
Total Land Cost:$1355
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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