Day 1:  Welcome To Cusco

Our adventure begins early at the airport of Cusco, where the MTB guide is going to welcome you and your team. Then we drive to the hotel in order to check inn and get ready to start this great MTB ADVENTURE. Once everyone is ready, we will go to a nice restaurant to enjoy a delicious welcome lunch where we will talk in-depth about our SCENIC MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR. After lunch, we go to the outskirts of the city ​​to ride our bike and visit unique places that few people go. Riding a bike we can explore the city in a unique way since we start riding from the top of the mountains until we reach the city, visiting authentic markets, old colonial temples, and popular neighborhoods where we can appreciate and be a part of the daily life of the local people. We will also visit the first cemetery of Almudena, the great rock sculptures, few inca remains and above all enjoy the different viewpoints around the city.

• Duration: 4 hours – shuttle time 1 hour – riding time 2 hours – exploring time 1 hour
• Difficulty:  easy
• Maximum altitude: 3871 m – 12774 ft
• Minimum altitude: 3350 m – 11055 ft
• Up: 15 m (49.5 ft) – Down: 521 m (1720 ft)
• Distance: 17.5 km – 11 ml

Day 2: The Waterfalls Bike Ride

A great day for another SCENIC BIKE RIDE along an old road full of adrenaline and lots of fun, today we will release the adventurous spirit within us. This BIKE TOUR will be one of the best memories you will have in your life as we go riding along the right bank of the great Apurimac river, exploring remote places full beautiful landscapes, passing near its large cliffs, beautiful canyons, and beautiful refreshing waterfalls where you will be able to truly reflect and appreciated your experience. This great BIKING ADVENTURE begins at the top of the Andes where you will descend on an old road that will take us to the gates of the amazon, where we finish another amazing MTB day. After our ride, we go back to Cusco in order to enjoy a free afternoon exploring the city.

• Duration: 8 hours – shuttle time 3 hours – riding time 4 hrs. – exploring time 1 hour
• Difficulty:  easy
• Maximum altitude: 3935 m – 12985 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2595 m – 8563 ft
• Up: 137 m (452 ft) – Down: 1340 m (4422 ft)
• Distance: 38 km – 23.75ml

Day 3: Riding Down The Sacred Valley

Today we will explore the SACRED VALLEY of the Incas and all its splendor by riding our bikes through a dirt road where you can feel the breeze caressing your face. It’s a day full of amazing landscapes around the SACRED VALLEY, descending by bike along a very fluid and fun road which starts at the top of the mountains and will take us to the banks of the Urubamba river. We will pass through small farming and shepherd communities where we can witness local life in the Andean mountains and ride to unique viewpoints of the SACRED VALLEY, and above all, enjoy a super outdoor adventure. At the end of the descent, we will enjoy a delicious and hearty lunch. Then we will continue pedaling the bike along the banks of the Urubamba river until we reach the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo where we will stay the following nights.

• Duration: 7 hours – shuttle time 2.5 hrs – riding time 4 hrs – exploring time 30 min
• Difficulty:  easy
• Maximum altitude: 3740m – 12342 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2855 m – 9421 ft
• Up: 0 m (0 ft) – Down: 885 m (2920ft)
• Distance: 21 km – 13.125ml

Day 4: Maras Moray Biking

Today we are goint to explore this very popular and unique destination around the SACRED VALLEY of the Incas by riding our bikes through differen trails that will take us to incredible places. we will learn more about the living culture of Chinchero by witnessing the handmade weaving of alpaca fabrics, and then visit the magnificent Incan agricultural laboratory of Moray and the colorful salt pans of Maras. We will visit all these places enjoying a great  MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE riding through the different trails surrounded by impressive landscapes where we can observe lagoons, mountains and glaciers, all of them full of life and colors. this is a complete MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE complemented with history, culture and tradition. At the end of the day, we will make a stop in a very special place to enjoy some craft beers before we return to Ollantaytambo.

• Duration: 8 hours – shuttle time 3 hrs – riding time 4 hrs – exploring time 1 hour
• Difficulty:  easy
• Maximum altitude: 3745m – 12358 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2840 m – 9372 ft
• Up: 50 m (165ft) – Down: 905 m (2987ft)
• Distance: 38.6km – 24.125ml

Day 5: Machupicchu

The most awaited day of our SCENIC MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP TO CUSCO! Today is one of those once-in-a-lifetime days because we will explore the sacred citadel of MACHUPICCHU. Early in the morning, we head to the train station to board the train that will take us through a magical place that connects the mountains with the high jungle, the train passes through changing ecosystems and varied landscapes. After almost 2 hours of travel, we will reach Aguas Calientes town, where we will take the bus towards MACHUPICCHU with a journey of approximately 30 min. Once in MACHUPICCHU, we will have a guided tour by an expert and thus learn more about this ancient culture. We will explore the entire citadel for approximately 3 to 4 hours in which we can take a short hike that will take us to the Inca bridge along a spectacular path. We leave the Inca bridge and return to make a complete tour visiting sacred temples, royal houses, main squares and all the important places that this sacred citadel has. After an amazing tour from corner to corner, it is time to say goodbye to this wonderful place and return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo, and then a bus back to Cusco.

At night we will gather to celebrate the incredible days we spent riding a bike in the Peruvian Andes.

• Maximum altitude: 2400 m – 7920 ft
• Minimum altitude: 2000 m – 6600 ft

NOTE:

if you wish to take the optional hike to the WAYNAPICCHU mountain, please let us know months in advance to find you a ticket for this great hike which is a challenge as it requires great physical effort and no fear of heights to conquer the top.

Day 6: Departure Day
We know that travel is often more than just MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES and that many travelers want to extend their trip within Peru. In order to know the cultural, historical and gastronomic wealth that we have to offer, we are happy to assist you in your future plans. Just let us know what works best for you. However, if your plan is to go directly to the airport, don’t worry we will take care of it.

Good vibes shredders.