Biking Peru From The Andes To The Amazon

We meet in Cusco to get oriented and acclimated. We will stroll along the cobble-stoned streets to discover the city’s historical wonders and in the evening we’ll have a group briefing and dinner.

We leave Cusco, riding downhill to Huambutio where we’ll diverge from the main road and take a less-traveled path along the Urubamba River. We are surrounded by towering peaks, lush valleys, and time-honored Incan terraces. We arrive in Pisac in time to stroll through its vibrant artisan market.

We transfer to the soaring heights of the Altiplano and descend into the cloud forest at the edge of Manu National Park. Here we set out on a guided hike to explore this unique ecosystem and spend the night at an environmental research station.

We descend into Manu National Park, dropping nearly 3,000 metres into the Amazon Basin. Cycling winding roads through increasingly lush rainforest, we pass small villages before reaching a cosy ecolodge focused on conservation and sustainability. Nestled in nature, it offers an immersive stay in Peru’s largest protected region.

Take a day off the bikes to explore Manu National Park, one of the world’s most incredible, diverse and fragile ecosystems. There are options for jungle walks and birdwatching which you can choose from on the spot.

We take the boat back to Atalaya and then return to Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Incas via vehicle transfer. While the drive is mostly uphill, we will be tempted by two spectacular downhill sections where you have the option of getting on the bikes.

Today we explore lovely back roads and dirt tracks along the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will be passing through a series of colorful villages and towns set against the beautiful backdrop of glaciated mountains and Inca ruins. Our destination is the charming village of Ollantaytambo.

Based out of Ollantaytambo we embark on a great ride along the fringes of the Sacred Valley. We first transfer to the fascinating Inca ruins at Moray before riding to the shores of Lake Huaypo. We then ride on dirt tracks to the scenic Maras Salt Pans.

Today is off the saddle as we set out to visit the most splendid Incan mountaintop ruins of all: Machu Picchu. We will get there and back via scenic train rides along the Sacred Valley and enjoy an extensive walking tour of the sanctuary.

On our final ride we will descend into the remote Lares Valley, known for its medicinal hot springs, before concluding with a “downhill of a lifetime" as we roll from the heights of the Andes into the historic main square of Calca. Our final night is spent back in Cusco.

Feel free to extend your stay in Cusco or head to the airport to get to your next destination.