Cuzco - MachuPichhu Bike Tour

Trip Overview

What makes Peru so special for mountain biking? Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures. It also has some of the most spectacular and varied scenery in South America. The landscapes are arguably the most beautiful on the continent. And the biking tours bring a great experience.

Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO BIKING TOUR

After breakfast, we will ride the best downhill route of Cusco city, away from the typical touristic paths allowing us to get to know the “must see“ places of Cusco. We will ride from Pucapucara down to Kenko, Sacsaywaman, Lanlacuyoc, and Kusilluchayoc Inka temples. Then we follow an old Inka trail that will take us through the narrow cobble stone streets of the San Blas neighborhood, the Teteqaqa sanctuary, the twelve angled stone, the seven snakes street and finally to Cusco’s Main Square. Return to your hotel.

DAY 2: HUAYPO / MORAY / MARAS

Today the adventure begins with a private transfer to our starting point at Chinchero plateau (high plains) from where we start riding towards Huaypo Lagoon. Then we follow an undulating road to the amazing and interesting agro-experimental Inka center of Moray where will have lunch and time to marvel the breathtaking landscape. After a short relaxing time we will start an exciting descent by mule track to Las Salineras (pre- Inka Salt Mines) which will include a guided tour of the site. The route ends in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas where we shall transfer to our hotel.

DAY 3: CALCA / LARES

From the Sacred Valley we will drive two hours to the Huayracpunku pass (4000m), where we will start our adventure, riding from the Andean highlands down to the Lares valley. Along the route we will see remote andean communities with people dressed in their traditional clothing and allowing for us to appreciate their thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of peaceful llamas and alpacas.

As soon as we descend, the landscape changes into a colourful valley with spectacular views of the mountains. In the afternoon we will enjoy a relaxing bath at the best open-air Hot Springs. Set up camp.

DAY 4: LARES / CUZCO

Today we will return by private bus to the Huayracpunku pass for perhaps the best downhill route in South America. We will ride through an old Inka trail section and dirt road surrounded by scenic views of the Vilcanota mountain range. After 4 hours of riding, we will arrive to the village of Calca in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas and transfer back to Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: CUZCO TO AGUAS CALENTES TO MACHU PICCHU

Transfer to Machu Picchu early morning by train to enjoy a full day at the sanctuary with a guided tour. Overnight Agua Calientes.

Day 6: MACHU PICCHU TO CUZCO

Morning at leisure with an option to revisit the ruins on your own. Later, transfer by train back to Cuzco.

 
 

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