Best of Mountain Biking Peru Tour

Overview

Go on rugged, adrenaline-inducing excursions on the 9-day Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Tour, Peru. Expect to traverse epic single track trails amid the Andes and crumbling Inca remnants. This adventure in Sacred Valley unveils glimpses of Peruvian culture and its storied past right from the seat of your mountain bike. It’s truly a unique, unforgettable experience, but unreal mountain biking isn’t all this tour offers! On Day 7, you’ll ditch your bike and head up to Machu Picchu by bus and train. Upon arrival at the World Heritage Site, a guide will take you around the famous Inca ruins. Be sure to charge your camera and prepare to say the word “wow” over and over as you explore this world-renowned wonder. The Mountain Biking Adventure in Sacred Valley is a fantastic fusion of adventure, jaw-dropping sights, and culture. If you’re a history buff and an adventure seeker, this tour is your jam. Over the week, you’ll stay in three different hotels, where you can kick back, let your sore muscles chill, and reflect on the incredible adventure you just had. The Sacred Valley Mountain Biking Tour is not one to miss! Day 1: Go to Sacred Valley. Meet your guide at the international airport in Cusco, and let the fact that you’re about to embark on a wild, exciting adventure in Peru’s Sacred Valley sink in. You’ll then travel 70 minutes to your hotel in Sacred Valley. Take a moment to admire the views whizzing by and quiz your guide on Peru’s culture. Upon arrival, enjoy a free afternoon. You can ask your guide to take you around Urubamba town if you feel like getting to know the area from a local perspective. At some point today, your guide will go over your upcoming adventure with you. Day 2: Bike to Maras salt pans. Catch a glimpse of the Sacred Valley’s fascinating local culture as you ride today! You’ll begin your Cusco mountain biking adventure after a short ride to Chinchero plateau, a lovely agricultural area. Admire the snow-topped Urubamba range as you bike. Eventually, you’ll reach the ruins of Moray. Feel free to get off your bike and explore them (you will need to pay a “Boleto Touristico” to get in). After a delicious lunch, you’ll ride to the salt pans in Maras! You’ll be shocked to know that they mine this salt by hand. Day 3: Admire Inca ruins. Not only will today’s Sacred Valley mountain biking journey take you on epic single tracks, but you’ll also wind by several Inca ruins, including stairways and tombs! First, you’ll travel by small villages (and alpacas, potentially) to Amparaes, where you’ll enjoy lunch. The trail after lunch takes you to the Inca ruins and a stunning canyon. You’ll also stop at Calca Plaza de Armas for a refreshing beer or ice-cream before letting your sore muscles relax for the night. Day 4: Discover ruins of Huchuy Q'osqo. Hopefully, you have a good sleep in preparation for today’s adrenaline-pumping bike ride! You’ll kick things off with a crazy car ride that’s almost as exhilarating as the actual bike ride before parking the car somewhere high in the Andes (4000m), hopping out, and getting on your bicycle. Grab your snacks, spares, and begin your exciting ride along an Inca trail to an Inca ceremonial platform at around 4200m. From here, you’ll get to fly down the track, speeding by a reel of scenery: Andean hamlets, Inca wonders, Inca hanging bridge. At one point, you’ll have to get off and portage through a remarkable canyon. Come out to a magical viewpoint before continuing along Inca terraces and the ruins at Huchuy Q'osqo. Afterwards, enjoy descending for 800m. At some point, you’ll get to enjoy a delicious lunch! In the evening, you’ll transfer to Ollantaytambo, where you can meander through the plaza. Day 5: Epic downhill rides. If you thought yesterday was thrilling, just wait for what’s in store today! You’ll get the amazing opportunity to bike down two of Peru’s best single track downhills. Both will be crazy, crazy rides! The journey starts out gently in Chinchero, along a wide path. Soon, you’ll bike down (or walk) steps that go through a eucalyptus forest and an incredible vista. Eventually, you’ll arrive in Huayllabamba. Drive back to Chinchero for a tasty lunch and a fantastic view of Chicon massif and its surrounding glaciers. But that’s not all today! The afternoon brings another biking adventure. Your guide will choose between two trails; their choice depends on the current conditions. After your ride, you’ll head back to your hotel before going out to a bar and chatting with your group over a rewarding, cold beer. Day 6: Bike the Mega-Avalanche racecourse. You’re in for more scenic, exhilarating adventures today! Hop on your bike and ride the epic Mega-Avalanche course, which drops from 4,400m to 2,800m in 20km. Talk about a thrill! This unreal descent is actually the location for an international race, The Inca Avalanche Course. That’s right. You get to bike on a world-class track today. Go back to your hotel in the late afternoon and let it sink in that you just biked an internationally famous track. Day 7: Machu Picchu. Give your biking muscles a rest, ditch your bikes, and hop in a train, take a short bus ride, and wind to Machu Picchu, a World Heritage Site steeped in history. Ever heard of it? Shake your legs out upon arrival and follow your guide as they navigate through these legendary Inca ruins. Marvel at the stories etched into these ruins and take lots of pictures. Then, travel back to Cusco via train and watch the enchanting scenery rush by you. Let the excitement of viewing Machu Picchu continue into the evening, where a fun night of dancing, pubs, and fine dining in Cusco awaits. Day 8: Ride in Cusco Hills. Are your legs ready for another day of exploring after resting? They’ll have to be! Cusco Hills is a playground for avid mountain bikers, granting “three downhills in three hours.” Encounter more Inca ruins as you navigate your way down steps, through a eucalyptus forest and a jungle. The evening will give you a chance to tap into your second wind! Eat local dishes and salsa dance until the sun rises. You can sleep tomorrow, right? Day 9: Explore Cusco and depart. Get to know Cusco by checking out museums, try a chocolate-making class, or just chill at one of the cafes and watch locals and tourists meander by. You’ve just biked a crazy amount and deserve a relaxing day before you head to the airport for your onward flight. This guided cycling tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. 8 breakfasts and 5 lunches are included on this tour. You will also receive snacks and water on days 2-6 and 8. You are responsible for buying your own snacks and water on days 1, 7, 9, as well as dinners. Accommodation for 8 nights is included. Personal and luggage transportation is included for the duration of the tour. Guides, Trekking porter for Machu Picchu, Permits and entrance fees, Bike (Specialized Stumpjumper), Gear (helmet, gloves) are also included. This biking adventure tour will have you staying in three cozy hotels for 8 nights. The hotel has modern necessities that will keep you comfy and relaxed. Keep in mind that rooms are double occupancy, but you can upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement. This tour is rated as a 4 / 5. It has six days of biking on exhilarating single track trails, so you should be a confident biker before joining. Yes, you will need to acquire travel insurance that covers biking. You can fly into Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), where you will be met by your guide. Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour. The tour ends in Cusco, where you will be transferred to the international airport (CUZ). Yes, bikes are included. Please bring any additional equipment desired. This tour is available all year, but the best time to travel to Peru for this tour is between the end of April and mid-November. Experience a private trip led by a highly-vetted local guide taking you to places most travellers never see. Accommodations, luggage transfers, gear rentals, and more - all taken care of so you can focus on making memories. Have peace of mind for when travel plans change with our hassle-free booking process and unbeatable support.

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