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Mountain Bike with the Aztecs
Our adventure begins with two of the high plateau, Mexican volcanoes, Popocatepetl, a volcano which is still active and Ixtaccihuatl; their peaks exceed 5000m, we continue on into a federal desert park filled with giant cacti and relics of the Cretaceous Period. We then approach the highest volcano in Mexico, the Pico de Orizaba, 5700m. We climb a high pass (4000m) and from here we descend into tropical forests across the Sierra Madre Oriental and finish in rich tropical rainforests, home to coffee, mango, papaya and banana plantations. Our tour continues on with a technical day trip in an astonishing canyon; washing dust away with jungle river rafting, then on to the rainforest of Catemaco, here there are monkeys, birds, waterfalls. We cycle along the sea shore.
Brief Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Flight to Mexico City
Arrive Mexico City Airport. Here you will be met by one of our guides. There is a 2-hour transfer to Puebla via Estrella Roja.
Arrive Mexico City Airport. Here you will be met by one of our guides. There is a 2-hour transfer to Puebla via Estrella Roja.
Day 2
Ride to Cholula
We head off south of Cholula. We ride on smooth hills, making easy climbs, riding beside the two major volcanoes. We close our day by riding through the entrance to Cholula Main Square. Visit the pyramids of Cholula.
Day 3
Ride to Paso de Cortez
We begin with the route “Pica-Piedra” or Breaking Stones Our track runs on the edge between lava and country fields. Riding over the grey volcanic sand and beneath thick conifer trees, we climb to 3,300m. Our night campsite is right between the two volcanoes.
Day 4
Ride to Ixtlacihuatl-Cholula
After breakfast we ride towards volcano Xtaccihuatl in the north. We pass into dense conifer bushes. Upon reaching the lowland country fields, we return to Cholula beside a fresh, coldwater creek.
After breakfast we ride towards volcano Xtaccihuatl in the north. We pass into dense conifer bushes. Upon reaching the lowland country fields, we return to Cholula beside a fresh, coldwater creek.
Day 5
Tehuacan-S.Juan Raya
Transfer to Tehuacan We start with a climb that brings us to 2,000m with a beautiful view of the mountains of the Sierra Madre. A technical descent into a dry riverbed. The route is surrounded by the incredible cactus that cover the valley floor. A steady climb to the Cerro Gordo (2.500m). We then make the downhill run into St Juan Raya village.
Transfer to Tehuacan We start with a climb that brings us to 2,000m with a beautiful view of the mountains of the Sierra Madre. A technical descent into a dry riverbed. The route is surrounded by the incredible cactus that cover the valley floor. A steady climb to the Cerro Gordo (2.500m). We then make the downhill run into St Juan Raya village.
Day 6
Desert cactus
Visit to the paleontological museum then remount and ride southwards, always accompanied by these fantastic giant cacti. We run again via dry riverbed into the area of Cretaceous fossils. After lunch transfer to Serdan city.
Visit to the paleontological museum then remount and ride southwards, always accompanied by these fantastic giant cacti. We run again via dry riverbed into the area of Cretaceous fossils. After lunch transfer to Serdan city.
Day 7
Ride to Sierra Negra
The route starts at 2.800mt on the Chipes hill. We make a circumnavigation of the Sierra Negra; our goal is arriving at the valley in between the Sierra Negra and Pico de Orizaba.
The route starts at 2.800mt on the Chipes hill. We make a circumnavigation of the Sierra Negra; our goal is arriving at the valley in between the Sierra Negra and Pico de Orizaba.
Day 8
Ride to Pico de Orizaba
Today we reach the glacier (4200m) at the foot of the highest mountain in Mexico (5700m). Arrive at the Piedra Grande hut. Downhill to the village of Cajon. A triumphal finish in Tlachichuca at 2600m.Transfer to Perote.
Today we reach the glacier (4200m) at the foot of the highest mountain in Mexico (5700m). Arrive at the Piedra Grande hut. Downhill to the village of Cajon. A triumphal finish in Tlachichuca at 2600m.Transfer to Perote.
Day 9
Ride to Cofre de Perote
A nice easy bike journey that starts today at 2800mt at Los Altos village for a trail that leads us to Rancho Nuevo on the east side of the Cofre de Perote, another volcano in the Sierra Madre.
A nice easy bike journey that starts today at 2800mt at Los Altos village for a trail that leads us to Rancho Nuevo on the east side of the Cofre de Perote, another volcano in the Sierra Madre.
Day 10
Ride to Jalcomulco Xico
We start with a great descent from Tembladeras village, through coffee plantations, mango trees, bananas and tropical vegetation. Getting to Xico village (1700m) we still have 30km to run and 1300m to descend. Much more fun to come.
We start with a great descent from Tembladeras village, through coffee plantations, mango trees, bananas and tropical vegetation. Getting to Xico village (1700m) we still have 30km to run and 1300m to descend. Much more fun to come.
Day 11
Ride to Xopilapa S.Maria
A Temazcal is an enclosed structure, which has a small pit in the center and at least one entrance. Participants enter through the door and gather around the pit. The pit in the ground holds hot volcanic rocks. Water is drizzled on the hot rots to produce steam.
A Temazcal is an enclosed structure, which has a small pit in the center and at least one entrance. Participants enter through the door and gather around the pit. The pit in the ground holds hot volcanic rocks. Water is drizzled on the hot rots to produce steam.
Day 12
River and Catemaco
Climb to the plateau of Limon, at 600m. From here we start a serious technical down hill. Carry on, along the river. The track crosses the creek several times and arrives in Santa Maria. This section takes us back to the top of the plateau. The last part is a super-fun downhill to the Jalcomulco jungle lodge.
Climb to the plateau of Limon, at 600m. From here we start a serious technical down hill. Carry on, along the river. The track crosses the creek several times and arrives in Santa Maria. This section takes us back to the top of the plateau. The last part is a super-fun downhill to the Jalcomulco jungle lodge.
Day 13
Ride in the jungle
We begin our day trip with a journey across green hills then into the dense jungle surrounded by giant ferns, huge trees. We come back out into the sunlight, close to the ocean. Time for a well deserved swim! “Playa Escondita beach” to cycle along the shore.
We begin our day trip with a journey across green hills then into the dense jungle surrounded by giant ferns, huge trees. We come back out into the sunlight, close to the ocean. Time for a well deserved swim! “Playa Escondita beach” to cycle along the shore.
Day 14
Ride to Poza Reina
Today, our route goes around Lake Catemaco. Lopez Mateo, where a group of local farmers have developed an eco-tourism project. Picnic lunch and then continue on to Poza Reina (Queen pool), some diving to cool off, group photos and again the last ride to end the tour on the shores of Catemaco lake.
Today, our route goes around Lake Catemaco. Lopez Mateo, where a group of local farmers have developed an eco-tourism project. Picnic lunch and then continue on to Poza Reina (Queen pool), some diving to cool off, group photos and again the last ride to end the tour on the shores of Catemaco lake.
Day 15
Back in Mexico City
Today, we driving back to Mexico City. A bit of souvenir shopping and sightseeing.
Today, we driving back to Mexico City. A bit of souvenir shopping and sightseeing.
Day 16
Departure
Transfer to the airport for international flights.
Transfer to the airport for international flights.
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The deposit for this trip is £200
Flight cost (UK-Mexico and return) is approx. £650
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Holders of British and Irish passport do not require a visa to enter Mexico. Trip highlights
Mountain biking through the mysterious and ancient México
Cross the tropical forest Sierra Madre Oriental
Ride to an active volcano Ixtaccihuatl
Raft on a jungle river
trip facts
Countries: Mexico
Next trip: 30 Mar 2013
Price: from £1850
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