Salkantay MTB adventure:

 

The GREAT SALKANTAY MTB ADVENTURE runs in one of the most famous treks in Cusco and it is undoubtedly the best alternative route to experience the original Incan paths.

This BIKEPAKING ADVENTURE takes you through many different types of landscapes, ecosystems, regions and above all a great and gnarly MTB trail.

You will have the best opportunity to ride through the typical Andean MTB trails around the snowcapped mountains, down to the tropical forests, finish in the hot springs into the dense jungle, to then visit the wonderful citadel of MACHUPICCHU. This is the best BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE IN CUSCO; hike and ride close to the Andean communities, arrive to incredible places and appreciate the beautiful and diverse nature of Peru on two wheels.

Highlights:

  • Experience the most spectacular MTB trails guided by the best team of MTB guides
  • Start your MTB adventure over 4600 m 15180 ft in the high Andean mountains
  • Enjoy outstanding views and landscapes while riding your bike
  • Stand at the edge of the world, over a huge rock next to the Apurimac canyon
  • Face the great SALKANTAY glacier and shred down to the jungle (Ceja de selva)
  • Ride a short DH section, which start point is the HUMANTAY lake (optional)
  • Visit very sacred Incan areas and very cool local places
  • Enjoy a chill time at the hot springs in Santa Teresa
  • Enjoy delicious typical meals every day with a spectacular view
  • Enjoy a guided tour all around the sacred citadel of MACHUPICCHU

 

Day 1: Arrive and taste Cusco’s MTB trails

Our adventure begins early at the airport of Cusco, where your MTB guide is going to welcome you and help you put your bike and luggage in the car. Then we drive to the hotel where you can get comfortable while we build your bike up and get ready to start this great BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE. Once everyone is ready, we will go to a nice restaurant to enjoy a delicious welcome lunch and talk in depth about our MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR. After lunch, we will go to the outskirts of the city to ride and taste some cool trails such as BROGGI DH, YUNCAYPATA and HUAYLLARCITO. These are some of the best trails where all riders from Cusco ride very often. These trails are very flowy and technical, have ramps, drops, thigh curves, forests and much more. On our way back to the city, we will ride a very cool urban section going through the streets of San Blas until we reach the main plaza of Cusco.

  • Duration: 4 hours – shuttle time 1.5 hours – riding time 2.5 hrs
  • Difficulty:   intermediate
  • Maximum altitude: 3775m – 12457 ft
  • Minimum altitude: 3400 m – 11220 ft
  • Up: 20 m (66 ft) – Down 375 m (1237 ft)
  • Distance: 18 km – 11.25ml

Day 2: Apurimac Canyon ride

Today we will drive to the Apurimac region in order to ride the coolest MTB trails in this beautiful part of the Andes, getting to high mountains with amazing landscapes, passing by small communities, green farming lands, beautiful canyons as the APURIMAC CANYON 3700 m deep, and great MTB trails during the day.

After a hearty breakfast and once everything is ready, we drive to Limatambo where we ride our first flowy and funny MTB trail which finishes at a cool Incan site. We continue with our adventure and drive to Curahuasi or Curahouse, a hot area for MOUNTAIN BIKING. Here, we will ride the CAPITAN RUMI DH, the local favorite trail which begins at the amazing view point of the Apurimac canyon, the edge of the world¡ this is a very nice single track with ramps, drops, berms and much more for a good ride.

In the afternoon we will ride the epic UNUKASA and SAYWITE single tracks, these are longer and challenging MTB trails with lots of loose terrain, rock gardens, tight curves, thin lines and few steep sections, on our way down we will also ride through a dry river wich is not that usual in this part of the Andes. Finishing our day, we will drive to SORAYPAMPA where we will spend the night in such an cool location.

  • Duration: 8 hours – shuttle time 4 hours – riding time 4 hrs.
  • Difficulty:   intermediate
  • Maximum altitude: 3976m – 13121 ft
  • Minimum altitude: 2519 m – 8313 ft
  • Up: 30 m (99 ft) – Down 1457 m (4808 ft)
  • Distance: 25 km – 15.6ml

Day 3:  The Great Salkantay MTB ride

Today is the day we have to conquer the SALKANTAY PASS 4650 m, and ride the most incredible MTB trail that goes through different types of terrain and ecosystems, this ride takes more than 5 hours down in a very flowy trail that finish in a very cool hot spring.

We will wake up very early at Soraypampama 3850 m, where we start our adventure. Once we load the bikes on the horses and enjoy a hearty breakfast, we start with our 3 to 4 hour hike near the great SALKANTAY glacier 6271 m which has great views of the Andes. Upon arriving to the pass, we have time to relax and recover energies before we ride this endless single track on the other side of these huge mountains.

Time to shred on, the first section is very technical with lots of rocky areas and tight curves, then it turns into a very nice and flowy dirt trail which goes from the cold Puna highlands down to the warm and dense jungle of Chaullay to then ride and old road down until Santa Teresa, which has the coolest hot spring and of course we will go to soak and enjoy there.

  • Duration: 8 hours – hiking time 3 hrs – riding time 5 hrs
  • Difficulty:   intermediate – difficult
  • Maximum altitude: 4650 m – 15345 ft
  • Minimum altitude: 1550 m – 5115 ft
  • Up: 740 m (24425ft) – Down 3100 m (10230 ft)
  • Distance: 43 km – 26,875ml

Day 4: Machupicchu

The most awaited day of our BIKEPACKING 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 Hidroelectrica train station to board the train that will take us through a magical place in the high jungle as the train passes through changing ecosystems and varied landscapes. After 30 minutes of travel we will reach Aguas Calientes town, where we will take the bus towards MACHUPICCHU, a journey of approximately 30 min. Once in MACHUPICHU 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 sacred citadel has to offer. After an amazing tour from corner to corner it is time to say goodbye to this wonderful place and return to the town of Aguas Calientes to catch the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo, where we will spend the night. This place is the most charming town in the sacred Valley of the Incas.

 

Day 5:  Inca Avalanche – Cusco

Waking up in this part of the SACRED VALLEY is something unique and indescribable, especially since we will be MOUNTAIN BIKING on amazing and gnarly trails located around this great place. Today we will ride the renowned INCA AVALANCHE, which is the home of the most awaited DH race by hundreds of local and international riders who come together every year to be part of this epic MOUNTAIN BIKE festival. The INCA AVALANCHE begins above 4,400 m 14,520 ft, near the top of the Veronica snowcapped mountain and flows until it reaches the vicinity of  MACHUPICCHU, riding down a MOUNTAIN BIKE trail that has small ramps, natural wallrides, passing around shepherd communities, Incan archeological sites, and especially a lot of adrenaline. We will ride this trail twice and then return to Ollantaytambo to enjoy a hearty lunch and some local drinks.

In the afternoon we will go to another point to ride another outstanding MTB trail that begins in the archaeological site of PUMA MARKA. This trail is a mix of green terrain with rocks and flows through an ancient Incan road that takes us through unique places passing slopes full of Incan platforms, small streams and some Andean communities until we reach OLLANTAYTAMBO riding through its beautiful and narrow streets with water channels running next to the walls all the way down to the plaza where we can enjoy a few beers watching a beautiful sunset, to then go back to Cusco.

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

  • Duration: 7 hours – shuttle time 3 hours – riding time 4 hrs
  • Difficulty:   intermediate – advance
  • Maximum altitude: 4316m – 15243 ft
  • Minimum altitude: 2792 m – 9214 ft
  • Up: 15 m (49.5 ft) – Down 1524 m (5029 ft)
  • Distance: 36.4 km – 22.72 ml

Day 6: Departure Day

We know that travel is often more than just MOUNTAIN BIKIKNG 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.

INCLUDED:

  • Private transport and professional driver
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete airport
  • Professional and expert MTB guide
  • Assistant MTB guide (4 o +)
  • Water, rehydration drinks, snack and fruits
  • Trail fees
  • Admission to the salkantay area
  • Admission to the hot springs
  • Train ride from Santa Teresa to Aguas calientes
  • Train ride from aguas calientes to ollantaytambo
  • Round trip bus ride to Machupicchu
  • Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
  • 5 breakfast (at the hotel)
  • 3 lunches (picnic lunch trailside)
  • 1 dinner (typical rest)
  • 5 nights of lodging (Cusco, soraypampa, santa teresa, ollantaytambo)
  • Access to first-aid kit
  • Access to repair tools
  • Complementary Kinti Biking gift
  • Great times

1 RIDER

$ 1900 USD

2 RIDERS

$ 1600 USD

3 RIDERS

$ 1200 USD

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    Salkantay MTB adventure

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    Advanced, Intermediate

    MIN. AGE

    10 Years

    Salkantay MTB adventure:

     

    The GREAT SALKANTAY MTB ADVENTURE runs in one of the most famous treks in Cusco and it is undoubtedly the best alternative route to experience the original Incan paths.

    This BIKEPAKING ADVENTURE takes you through many different types of landscapes, ecosystems, regions and above all a great and gnarly MTB trail.

    You will have the best opportunity to ride through the typical Andean MTB trails around the snowcapped mountains, down to the tropical forests, finish in the hot springs into the dense jungle, to then visit the wonderful citadel of MACHUPICCHU. This is the best BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE IN CUSCO; hike and ride close to the Andean communities, arrive to incredible places and appreciate the beautiful and diverse nature of Peru on two wheels.

    Highlights:

    • Experience the most spectacular MTB trails guided by the best team of MTB guides
    • Start your MTB adventure over 4600 m 15180 ft in the high Andean mountains
    • Enjoy outstanding views and landscapes while riding your bike
    • Stand at the edge of the world, over a huge rock next to the Apurimac canyon
    • Face the great SALKANTAY glacier and shred down to the jungle (Ceja de selva)
    • Ride a short DH section, which start point is the HUMANTAY lake (optional)
    • Visit very sacred Incan areas and very cool local places
    • Enjoy a chill time at the hot springs in Santa Teresa
    • Enjoy delicious typical meals every day with a spectacular view
    • Enjoy a guided tour all around the sacred citadel of MACHUPICCHU

     

    Day 1: Arrive and taste Cusco's MTB trails

    Our adventure begins early at the airport of Cusco, where your MTB guide is going to welcome you and help you put your bike and luggage in the car. Then we drive to the hotel where you can get comfortable while we build your bike up and get ready to start this great BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE. Once everyone is ready, we will go to a nice restaurant to enjoy a delicious welcome lunch and talk in depth about our MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR. After lunch, we will go to the outskirts of the city to ride and taste some cool trails such as BROGGI DH, YUNCAYPATA and HUAYLLARCITO. These are some of the best trails where all riders from Cusco ride very often. These trails are very flowy and technical, have ramps, drops, thigh curves, forests and much more. On our way back to the city, we will ride a very cool urban section going through the streets of San Blas until we reach the main plaza of Cusco.

    • Duration: 4 hours – shuttle time 1.5 hours – riding time 2.5 hrs
    • Difficulty:   intermediate
    • Maximum altitude: 3775m – 12457 ft
    • Minimum altitude: 3400 m – 11220 ft
    • Up: 20 m (66 ft) – Down 375 m (1237 ft)
    • Distance: 18 km – 11.25ml

    Day 2: Apurimac Canyon ride

    Today we will drive to the Apurimac region in order to ride the coolest MTB trails in this beautiful part of the Andes, getting to high mountains with amazing landscapes, passing by small communities, green farming lands, beautiful canyons as the APURIMAC CANYON 3700 m deep, and great MTB trails during the day.

    After a hearty breakfast and once everything is ready, we drive to Limatambo where we ride our first flowy and funny MTB trail which finishes at a cool Incan site. We continue with our adventure and drive to Curahuasi or Curahouse, a hot area for MOUNTAIN BIKING. Here, we will ride the CAPITAN RUMI DH, the local favorite trail which begins at the amazing view point of the Apurimac canyon, the edge of the world¡ this is a very nice single track with ramps, drops, berms and much more for a good ride.

    In the afternoon we will ride the epic UNUKASA and SAYWITE single tracks, these are longer and challenging MTB trails with lots of loose terrain, rock gardens, tight curves, thin lines and few steep sections, on our way down we will also ride through a dry river wich is not that usual in this part of the Andes. Finishing our day, we will drive to SORAYPAMPA where we will spend the night in such an cool location.

    • Duration: 8 hours – shuttle time 4 hours – riding time 4 hrs.
    • Difficulty:   intermediate
    • Maximum altitude: 3976m – 13121 ft
    • Minimum altitude: 2519 m – 8313 ft
    • Up: 30 m (99 ft) – Down 1457 m (4808 ft)
    • Distance: 25 km – 15.6ml

    Day 3:  The Great Salkantay MTB ride

    Today is the day we have to conquer the SALKANTAY PASS 4650 m, and ride the most incredible MTB trail that goes through different types of terrain and ecosystems, this ride takes more than 5 hours down in a very flowy trail that finish in a very cool hot spring.

    We will wake up very early at Soraypampama 3850 m, where we start our adventure. Once we load the bikes on the horses and enjoy a hearty breakfast, we start with our 3 to 4 hour hike near the great SALKANTAY glacier 6271 m which has great views of the Andes. Upon arriving to the pass, we have time to relax and recover energies before we ride this endless single track on the other side of these huge mountains.

    Time to shred on, the first section is very technical with lots of rocky areas and tight curves, then it turns into a very nice and flowy dirt trail which goes from the cold Puna highlands down to the warm and dense jungle of Chaullay to then ride and old road down until Santa Teresa, which has the coolest hot spring and of course we will go to soak and enjoy there.

    • Duration: 8 hours – hiking time 3 hrs – riding time 5 hrs
    • Difficulty:   intermediate - difficult
    • Maximum altitude: 4650 m – 15345 ft
    • Minimum altitude: 1550 m – 5115 ft
    • Up: 740 m (24425ft) – Down 3100 m (10230 ft)
    • Distance: 43 km – 26,875ml

    Day 4: Machupicchu

    The most awaited day of our BIKEPACKING 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 Hidroelectrica train station to board the train that will take us through a magical place in the high jungle as the train passes through changing ecosystems and varied landscapes. After 30 minutes of travel we will reach Aguas Calientes town, where we will take the bus towards MACHUPICCHU, a journey of approximately 30 min. Once in MACHUPICHU 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 sacred citadel has to offer. After an amazing tour from corner to corner it is time to say goodbye to this wonderful place and return to the town of Aguas Calientes to catch the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo, where we will spend the night. This place is the most charming town in the sacred Valley of the Incas.

     

    Day 5:  Inca Avalanche - Cusco

    Waking up in this part of the SACRED VALLEY is something unique and indescribable, especially since we will be MOUNTAIN BIKING on amazing and gnarly trails located around this great place. Today we will ride the renowned INCA AVALANCHE, which is the home of the most awaited DH race by hundreds of local and international riders who come together every year to be part of this epic MOUNTAIN BIKE festival. The INCA AVALANCHE begins above 4,400 m 14,520 ft, near the top of the Veronica snowcapped mountain and flows until it reaches the vicinity of  MACHUPICCHU, riding down a MOUNTAIN BIKE trail that has small ramps, natural wallrides, passing around shepherd communities, Incan archeological sites, and especially a lot of adrenaline. We will ride this trail twice and then return to Ollantaytambo to enjoy a hearty lunch and some local drinks.

    In the afternoon we will go to another point to ride another outstanding MTB trail that begins in the archaeological site of PUMA MARKA. This trail is a mix of green terrain with rocks and flows through an ancient Incan road that takes us through unique places passing slopes full of Incan platforms, small streams and some Andean communities until we reach OLLANTAYTAMBO riding through its beautiful and narrow streets with water channels running next to the walls all the way down to the plaza where we can enjoy a few beers watching a beautiful sunset, to then go back to Cusco.

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

    • Duration: 7 hours – shuttle time 3 hours – riding time 4 hrs
    • Difficulty:   intermediate - advance
    • Maximum altitude: 4316m – 15243 ft
    • Minimum altitude: 2792 m – 9214 ft
    • Up: 15 m (49.5 ft) – Down 1524 m (5029 ft)
    • Distance: 36.4 km – 22.72 ml

    Day 6: Departure Day

    We know that travel is often more than just MOUNTAIN BIKIKNG 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.

    INCLUDED:

    • Private transport and professional driver
    • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete airport
    • Professional and expert MTB guide
    • Assistant MTB guide (4 o +)
    • Water, rehydration drinks, snack and fruits
    • Trail fees
    • Admission to the salkantay area
    • Admission to the hot springs
    • Train ride from Santa Teresa to Aguas calientes
    • Train ride from aguas calientes to ollantaytambo
    • Round trip bus ride to Machupicchu
    • Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
    • 5 breakfast (at the hotel)
    • 3 lunches (picnic lunch trailside)
    • 1 dinner (typical rest)
    • 5 nights of lodging (Cusco, soraypampa, santa teresa, ollantaytambo)
    • Access to first-aid kit
    • Access to repair tools
    • Complementary Kinti Biking gift
    • Great times

    1 RIDER

    $ 1900 USD

    2 RIDERS

    $ 1600 USD

    3 RIDERS

    $ 1200 USD

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      Email :


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