Every once in a while you discover a place so good, you can't believe there's no one else there. We've chosen not to name this break in the interests of trying to keep it under the radar of kitesurfers around the world world for as long as possible.
Join us on the trip of a lifetime. It is only a matter of a couple more years until this spot will be known as one of the top Meccas for wave kitesurfing in the world.
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Tour Dates 14 - 27 May 2011 Destination Peru's North Coast Duration 13 Nights, 14 Days Special Interest Kitesurfing, surfing, culture Guide Jon Imhoof Adventure Rating Kenetic Activities 
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Group Size Minimum 4, Maximum 12 Accommodation Lima Hotel - 1 night
Point Beach Front Bungalows - 10 nights
First Class Overnight Bus - 2 nightsLand Cost From US$1,500 for the full 14 days - see the "nitty-gritty" tab for full list of inclusions - highlights
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Kitesurfing 2,000 meter long waves!
The highlight of this trip is without a doubt the 2km long wave we'll be kiting and surfing everyday. The machine like perfection of the wave as well as the consistent swell and wind conditions make this a wave kiting paradise.When we aren't in the water, we'll be watching our mates from the verandah overlooking the point or relaxing at the poolside bar. It would be easy to spend the entire trip focussed solely on kitesurfing. However there are other things to do in the area including surfing the world-renowned surf break Chicama, visiting pre-Inc pyramids and ruins, and becoming immersed in the local culture.
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Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Peru
Meet your guide and the rest of the group on arrival into Lima Peru. As the flights arrive late in the evening we’ll be transferred directly to our Lima hotel.
Day 2: Explore Lima
Check out the sites around Lima or go for a surf at one of the nearby breaks. This evening we catch the first class overnight bus up the coast. Double wide, fully reclining seats and maybe a kite surf movie and a few drinks to get the crew amped. This is travelling in style. B
Day 3: Kitesurf incredible waves!
We arrive at the point early in the morning so there’s time to hit the water for a surf or get settled and wait for the inevitable late morning breeze to kick in. There is no denying this place takes some effort to get to. But now that you’re here, there is nothing left to do but relax, unwind and enjoy a true wave kiter’s paradise. Your bungalow looks out on the point where all the action is. During those low energy moments you can just relax and watch it all happen, or get out there and smash that lip-over and over and over again. B
Days 4 - 12: Kitesurfing, surfing, relaxing & exploring
One session melts into the other as the days unfold and you get more and more comfortable riding the wave. The consistency of the conditions here makes this the place to learn some new tricks and take your wave riding to a new level. B
Day 13: Morning session, then depart for Lima
After another day of surfing and kiting we board the overnight bus for the return journey to Lima. B
Day 6: Lima & departures
Arrive into Lima this morning in time to catch flights home. B
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Kitesurfing & Surfing incredible waves
This trip is all about the surfing and wave kitesurfing.In the very rare event that there are no waves or wind, there are excellent sightseeing opportunities to visit the pyramids and ruins of the pre Inca civilizations which occupied Northern Peru. Your guide will organize optional tours and excursions for you as required.
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Land Cost
2 Weeks: US$1,500 per person (kiter and non-kiter)
Single Supplement - US$400 per personRates quoted are per person, based on sharing double or twin accommodations. If you prefer single accommodations, you must pay the Single Supplement Fee. If you’re travelling alone and wish to share accommodations, we’ll do our best to find you a roommate.
A 3.5% credit card processing fee will be charged to all payments. To avoid this fee, contact us to arrange payment by bank transfer. See our Terms and Conditions of Travel for more information on cancellations and refunds.
What’s Included
All activities, meals and accommodation mentioned in the itinerary as included. Further inclusions are:
- Expert leadership and guides
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- Ground transportation
What’s Not Included
International airfares; optional activities; optional tipping to leader/guides; gratuities; meals not noted as included on the itinerary; travel insurance (we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance - 35th Parallel can provide this if you like); excess baggage charges; airport taxes; costs of medical immunisations; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.).
Optional Extras
The following are all optional extras and will incur an additional cost:
- Optional activities where available (such as a trip to surf Chicama, sightseeing pyramids etc.)
- If you wish to commemorate the experience, we can provide hats, t-shirts and soft jackets with custom printing or embroiding.
Sporting Conditions
Many of the sporting activities we do are weather dependent. Whilst we make every effort to ensure the conditions are right by selecting the most suitable time of year and location, the actual conditions on tour are of course completely out of our control. For this reason, there are no refunds due to lack of suitable weather conditions. For further details, please see our detailed Terms and Conditions of Travel.
Air Travel
Airfares to and from the departure point for this trip are not included in the land cost. We are happy to provide a quote for your domestic and/or international travel, or you can source your own airfares via the internet or your preferred travel agent. Please be sure to check your tickets with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.
Seasonal Considerations
The weather in Peru will be very warm both during the day and night (approx 24-38°C). The heat in Zambia will be dry heat, so even thought it is hot, it isn't humid and uncomfortable. So you should be prepared for warm weather and pack accordingly - the pre-departure information pack provided once you've booked will outline exactly what you'll need to pack for this trip.
Accommodations
To maximise the “local” aspect of our adventures, wherever possible we avoid staying in large hotels or “tourist traps”. We prefer to stay in accommodations that would normally be frequented by the locals, thereby giving us more opportunities to travel like locals, and meet locals. On this tour the accommodations range from basic traditional Rondavel Huts through to holiday houses and lodges.
First Aid
We provide a comprehensive expedition first aid kit but prefer everyone to be independent with basic first aid items. Your personal first aid kit should include: Pain killers, Plasters (Band-Aids), strapping tape, anti-biotic cream, general anti-biotics (ask your GP), Diamox, throat lozenges, re- hydration salts & other personal medication of your choice. Please be sure to read the comprehensive pre-departure pack for this trip to get an understanding of what to expect and what to bring.
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We are in the process of updating our booking system, so if you're interested in this trip, please contact us.
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