Biking Peru From The Andes To The Amazon

Arrive in Cusco and 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 walk through its vibrant artisan market.

We transfer to the soaring heights of the Altiplano and cycle downhill into the Amazon Basin accompanied by spectacular views of the Andes and the rainforest. This is a truly remarkable visual shift, dropping off the edge of the Andes and into the cloud forest of the Amazon.

We continue to venture deeper into the Amazon rainforest. The road today is downhill, passing many small villages along dirt trails that dissect the dense jungle canopy. We arrive at Atalaya, gateway to Manu National Park, and take a boat to the remote Amazonia Jungle Lodge.

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 Incan 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 climb up to the fascinating Incan ruins at Moray before enjoying lunch along 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.

We transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. Or, stay longer in Cuzco if you wish.