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Adventure Race Training Pico 2 Playa Expedition Week.
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Adventure Race Training - Pico 2 Playa
Expedition Week
From the high alpine refugio of Pico de Orizaba at 4200m to the Gulf of Mexico, the "Pico 2 Playa" (Peak to
Beach) Expedition Training Week is an 8-day Expedition Adventure Race training program which spands across the state of
Veracruz, Mexico. Providing the environment for mutual learning and improvement, and the physical activity to
shake off the winter cobwebs, this program will improve your skills, your perspective, your attitude, and your
physical conditioning, to prepare you to undertake any expedition race.
Focusing on the key strategies and advanced skills necessary for successful expedition racing, this program combines advanced day and night navigation, whitewater paddling, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, ropes, alpine, first aid for expedition racing, nutrition, and much more combined with the spectacular scenery, culture and ancient history of Mexico.
Availability & Costs 2012 |
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| Pico 2 Playa Expedition Training Week |
Adults |
Youth |
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| Sat. March 10, 2012 - Sat. March 17, 2012 | $1995.00 | N/A | |
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Pico2Playa Expedition Week Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival to Veracruz, Mexico, travel to Tlachichuca | |
| Day 2 | Pico Orizaba - Trek & Bike | |
| Day 3 | Mountain biking | |
| Day 4 | Trekking into the Barranca Grande Valley | |
| Day 5 | Whitewater paddling to Monte Blanco | |
| Day 6 | Trek, bike, swim, rappel, ascend & navigate through the Antigua Valley | |
| Day 7 | Mountain biking to the coast | |
| Day 8 | Departure | |
| Note: We do our best to adhere to the itinerary outlined above. Activities and river specified are subject to change based on circumstances outside of our control (ie.weather, water levels, road and safety conditions) | ||
What's included in your Pico2Playa Expediton Week:
All accommodation (B&B, hacienda style)
All meals, freshly prepared to international standards of safe
food handling. Special dietary requests are welcome and easily
accommodated.
Private ground transportation
Internationally certified professional guides and instructors are
always available and on call.
All paddling equipment (helmets, pfds, paddles, kayaks, rafts)
Some climbing gear (harnesses, helmets, ‘biners)
Be Sure to Bring:
• Your bike and all biking gear (helmet, shoes, etc)
• Compass
• Map Bag (waterproof)
What’s NOT included in your Jalcomulco AR Training Week
Airfare to Veracruz (Mexico), alcoholic beverages, telephone service, internet, meals on arrival and departure days, travel insurance, optional instructor/guide gratuities and additional personal services (laundry, massage, etc.).
Rental Options, Add-ons & Upgrades
Some things you may choose to add to your adventure or rent from us in Mexico. Prices are listed per person and include taxes.
| Shuttles: | |
| Veracruz Airport Shuttle to Jalcomulco | Included |
| Accommodation Upgrades: | |
| Single Supplement | $250 |
| Equipment: | |
| Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad |
$30/day $30/day |
| Memories Packages: | |
| Photo CD/Video DVD Combo - *Pre-purchase Rate Trip Video DVD Trip Photos CD |
*$150 $100 $100 |
| Double your stay: | |
| Book an additional consecutive week. |
$950 |
Accommodation in Veracruz (for early arrivals or late departures) |
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Rating | Description | Cost | |
| Hotel Mocambo |  |
A venerable, elegant, Luxury Hotel with beautiful gardens, pool and ocean views. The Mocombo was the first hotel of its kind on the Gulf of Mexico. | Approx. $150 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
| Hotel Veracruz Centro Historico |  |
A clean, comfortable and modern hotel ideally located on the main square (Los Portales/Zocolo) of colonial Veracruz. Highly recommended! This is where most of our participants choose to stay. | Approx. $100 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
| Hotel Real del Mar |  |
A great find across from the beach and Aquarium with clean simple rooms surrounding a garden courtyard and pool. It rates as our most "cheap and cheerful" option in Veracruz. | Approx. $50 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
Hassle Free Reservations! We are pleased to make night prior or night after reservations for you. Please let us know which hotel you prefer, how many people, and the nights required.
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Esprit Mexico
1-800-596-7238
(Head office, Davidson, QC, Canada)
Email: mexico@whitewater.ca
