Amazon Race Forest Race + Paracas

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November 27 – December 3, 2020. Run 10, 24 or 50k through the jungle plateau of the Amazon Rainforest in Tarapoto, San Martin (+) 4d Paracas desert beach post-race adventure to sandboard, paraglide, dune buggy, SUP, Pisco Tour and relax.

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All about the Amazon Race Forest Race + Paracas.

Amazon Race Forest 7-Day + Paracas Beach Adventure

Friday, November 27 – Thursday, December 3, 2020

This 7-day adventure includes participating the 10th annual Amazon Race Forest jungle race located just outside of Tarapoto, in the high jungle plateau of the Amazon rainforest. After, participants will enjoy an incredible post-race coastal desert 4-day excursion in the Paracas National Reserve.

Run in Peru takes care of all the logistics (excluding national flights), accommodations, most meals, translation barriers (if they apply), and creates a hassle-free experience for you in Peru, so that you can simply run, take in the experience of the Amazon jungle and relax and explore the adventurous side of Paracas. This jungle and desert vacation was made especially for runners by a runner.

THE RACE (Nov. 27-29)

Pre-Race Nov. 27-28 – We will meet in Tarapoto City Friday afternoon, 5pm, pick up race kits and enjoy dinner out in the jungle town. We will stay in local Sanctuary in the Amazon, hike the Cerro Escalera Regional Conservation Area, swim in natural springs and even rappel down a 50m waterfall!

Sunday, Nov. 29: Race Day! All races will start and finish in San Roque de Cumbaza, San Martin, Peru, near Tarapoto city. Prepare for damp mountain terrain in low altitude, at your preferred distance:

5k: 8:30am
10k: 8am / Max time: 3hrs / +518m (1,700ft) Elevation Gain
24k: 7:30am / Max time: 6hrs / +1,355m (4,455ft) Elevation Gain
50k: 6am / Max time: 12hrs / +2,512m (8,241ft) Elevation Gain

For more details about the race, see: Amazon Race Forest Details

After the race, we will hang out for bit and enjoy the post-race vibes with a celebratory lunch, and in the evening we will return to Lima (flight not included), and spend the night at Selina hotel in Miraflores.

PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE (Nov. 30-Dec. 3)

Early Monday morning we will head out to Paracas for (4) exciting days to relax and enjoy following excursions:

Dune buggy thrill ride and sandboarding down sand dunes in the Paracas National Reserve desert
Paragliding over the ocean and endless sand dunes
Stand Up Paddle-board on the Pacific Ocean
Visit and tour a Pisco Distillery, learn how to make pisco, taste different types, and enjoy a traditional Peruvian dish cooked in the ground, Pachamanca
Take a speed boat trip around the Paracas National Reserve visiting the “the Galapagos of Peru,” home to the world’s largest colony of Humboldt penguins and sea lions
Tour the landmarks of National Reserve – no giant tour buses, swear!
Optional 8k Run along Paracas Boardwalk or Sunset Yoga
Wonder the streets of Paracas Town
We will have a BBQ at home, dinner in town at the reggae pizzeria, and free time for everyone to do their own thing as well

Want to extend your trip?
(+) Add a 4-day visit to Cusco and experience Machu Picchu, see Amazon Race Forest 11-Day + Paracas Beach + Machu Picchu Adventure

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Accommodations: (2) Nights in Tarapoto, San Martin (1) Night in Lima (3) Nights in Paracas, Ica
Meals: (6) Breakfast, (4) Lunch, (4) Dinners
Transportation: All bus/car transport during the race weekend (once in Tarapoto), R/T transport to Paracas from Lima and all activities mentioned in the itinerary
Pre-race brief, race kit distributions, and a everything you need logistically to participate in The Amazon Race Forest, running the distance of your choice
Hike the Cerro Escalera Regional Conservation Area
Swim in natural springs
Rappel down a 50m waterfall in the Amazon
Pisco Distillery tour at 1615, with pisco tasting and traditional Peruvian Pachamanca lunch
Ballesta Island boat trip to see the “Peruvian Galapagos” birds, sea lions, and penguins
Paragliding over Paracas National Reserve
Sandboarding and Dune Buggy Riding through endless desert sand dunes
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on the Pacific Ocean
BBQ at home, dinner in town at the reggae pizzeria
Optional 8k Run along Paracas Boardwalk or Sunset Yoga session
All National Reserve entrance fees included
Note: Race Ticket must be added-on at checkout, as prices vary according to distance. With the purchase of this add-on, you will receive (1) Race T-shirt, and (1) Completion Medal upon finishing the race

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

R/T flight to Tarapoto (airlines LATAM, VivaAir, Sky Airline, Star Peru). Expect R/T flight from Lima to cost around $70. Please arrive in Tarapoto anytime before 5pm on Friday, and return to Lima anytime after 6pm on Sunday.
Meals not included in the itinerary: (2) lunch and (2) dinner, drinks or any additional food or snacks
Note: Race Ticket must be added-on at checkout, as prices vary according to distance.

Day 1: Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 Meet in Tarapoto, Race Kits, group dinner
We will meet in the Tarapoto town at 5pm, pick up race kits and listen to a short technical talk and pre-race briefing. After, we will all go out to dinner in the jungle town.
Sleep at a local Sanctuary in the Amazon near Tarapoto
Day 2: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 Rappel down 50m Waterfall, Hike and Swim
In the morning after breakfast, we will hike the Cerro Escalera Regional Conservation Area, swim in natural springs and even rappel down a 50m waterfall! There is no better way experience the Amazon jungle than jumping right in!
Lunch will be provided on the tour, and we will be back early afternoon to rest for the big race.
Time to explore the town at night or stay in get a good nights rest.
Day 3: Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 Race Day!
Today everyone races!
All races start and finish in San Roque de Cumbaza, San Martin, a short taxi from Tarapoto. Participants can chose to race in any one of the following distances: 5k, 10k, 24k, 50k.
After the race, we will hang out for bit and enjoy the post-race vibes with a celebratory lunch.
Please schedule your flight Tarapoto – Lima departing anytime after 5pm.
We will spend the night in Lima tonight.
Day 4: Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 Paracas, Pisco Distillery, and Pachamanca
After breakfast, we will leave Miraflores in route to Paracas.
We will stop for lunch in the city of Pisco, visiting a local Pisco distillery, where we will tour and learn how to make pisco. Of course, there will be some pisco tasting, and a local cooked Peruvian dish, Pachamanca, traditionally cooked underground.
We will arrive to Paracas, get settled in the house, and have some time to walk around and discover the small town.
Dinner will be at Misk’i, the local favorite spot with great pizzas and reggae music.
Day 5: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 Paddle Boards, Paragliding and Scallops in the Reserve
First day in Paracas National Reserve! We will start the day with a healthy breakfast, and head to the reserve with Stand-Up Paddle Boards. Order the freshest scallops you will ever taste, strait from the ocean, and even watch them getting made!
In the afternoon, we will paraglide over the sand dunes: a once in a lifetime opportunity. You will be tandem, so no need to get nervous!
Explore the town at night, dinner is on your own!
Day 6: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 Sandboarding, Dune Buggies, Hammocks and Yoga
After breakfast at the house, we will jump on a sandboarding adventure you will never forget! We will fly across the national desert on Dune Buggies, catching some air over the hills, and try our best to master the art of sandboarding. Obviously, no experience needed, and if you are not having any luck, just enjoy going down the hills on your stomach! We will go to a remote oasis, far from any other tourists, so you will really have a unique experience.
We will have lunch at a special point in Paracas known for sports enthusiasts. You can watch kite surfers on the water, and chill by the pool and on hammocks.
There will be an optional 8k sunset run or Yoga Session in the late afternoon.
At night, we will have a BBQ at home, and enjoy our last night together in Paracas.
Day 7: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 Penguins, Sea Lions, and return to Lima
This morning we will visit the Ballestas Islands, known as the “Galapagos” of Peru, especially famous for the world’s largest population of Humboldt penguins and sea lions. This speed boat trip is a bit on the tourist side, but cannot be skipped, it is a must do in Paracas.
We will grab some lunch after, and will head back 3 hrs to Lima, returning to Miraflores, no later than 7pm.

Accommodations

(6) Nights Accommodation are included:

(2) nights in Tarapoto, San Martin at the Yacumaman Sanctuary (or similar)
(1) night in Lima at Selina Hotel, and
(3) nights in Paracas at a big house, 1 block from the ocean .
- Here we will BBQ, eat breakfast each morning, and chill out. Feel free to cook and make yourself at home. There is a pool, and a few different room accommodations.

All accommodations are included with the assumption of double occupancy. In Paracas, there may be up to 3 sharing a room depending on group size. Please write in comments if you would prefer to pay extra to stay in a private room, and we can do our best to accommodate, additional costs apply.

If group is smaller than (4) runners, we may have to switch homes in Paracas, we ask you for flexibility when booking, we will be in touch and let you know if there are any changes.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.