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Our equipment

Updated: Aug 9, 2011

We use the following equipment for all tours that include overnight camping:

  • Quechua Declaton 3-man tents that accommodate 2 and larger tents for families of 3 or 4
  • Zippered duffle bags to hold up to 5.5 k / 11 # of personal gear to be carried by porters
  • Therma-rest self-inflated air mattress
  • Porta-potty toilet shelter
  • Cooking & dining tent with table & stools
  • Katadyn water filters
  • Adjustable trekking poles
  • If you choose to rent our sleeping bags, we use "North Face" brand.  Bags are sanitized after each use

Bicycle tours include the following equipment:

  • Same tents, filters, mattresses & duffle bags as for the camping trips
  • Full-suspension bikes for good downhill control
  • Adjustable helmets (required)
  • Riding gloves (you can also bring your own)

Vehicles, Guides & Drivers:

  • We use 8, 12, 15 or 22 passenger late-model private vans/buses depending on the size of our groups
  • Drivers are licensed for the vehicles they control
  • All guides are licensed and trained to respond to basic medical situations and know how to access the nearest medical facilities

Got questions?  Feel free to contact us.