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One of the best MTB expeditions in the Peruvian Andes 6 days

This tour is one of the best mountain bike expeditions in the Peruvian Andes, reaching altitudes of 5,100m and crossing around glaciers, snow-capped peaks, colorful mountains, and Inca fortresses located south of Cusco. Read more

For every day of this mountain biking expedition in the Andes, we include round-trip transfers, meals, MTB guides trained in first aid and mechanics, trail entry tickets, water, fruits, MTB equipment, and high-end full suspension bikes.

Day 1: Cusco – Waqrapukara Fortress Bike tour

One of the most incredible Inca constructions in the Andes, built on a high mountain like Machu Picchu, with terraces and stone-based rooms with windows.

The trail has flowing sections, steps, curves, and some short climbs.

The landscape is amazing, surrounded by rocky mountains like cliffs and a spectacular view of the Apurímac canyon from 4,551m.

Start and end time: 4:30 am – 5 pm
Path type: Singletrack
Difficulty: Intermediate
Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,551m – 3,000m
Total distance: 16km/32km
Route type: Enduro
Tour duration: 1 day

Day 2: Palcoyo – Ananiso Canyon Bike tour

Palcoyo is one of the colorful mountains in the Andes, a less crowded place full of nature, colors, culture, and picturesque towns like Checacupec (three bridges), Uchullucllo, and Pitumarca.

The trail is a mix of trail and gravel with flowing sections, short paths, steps, and rock gardens, with exciting climbs and descents.

While enjoying the biking, the outdoors, and nature, we’ll stop at the colorful Palcoyo mountain, the Ananiso canyon, the Inca ruins of Machu Pitumarca, and finish in the rustic town of Pitumarca.

Start and end time: 7 am – 4 pm
Path type: Singletrack/gravel
Difficulty: Intermediate
Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,895m – 3,660m
Total distance: 39km
Route type: cross-country
Tour duration: 1 day

Day 3: Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Ausangate Bike tour

After Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain is one of the most visited sites. Instead of the traditional way, we’ll enjoy this place on an epic MTB adventure.

The path that connects to the mountain of 7 colors is wide, easy to handle the bicycle, also the path that leads to the red valley, only a small part of technical path that lasts between 6 minutes, which you can walk, the rest of the route is all easy for all cyclists.

The most relaxing part of this tour is ending the day with a night at the Ausangate Pacchanta hot springs to relax your muscles!

Start and end time: 6:30 am – 5 pm
Path type: Singletrack/gravel
Difficulty: Intermediate
Maximum and minimum altitude: 5,003m – 3,100m
Ascent: 700m
Descent: 1,903m
Total distance: 29 km.
Route type: Enduro xc
Tour duration: 1 day

Day 4: Ausangate – 7 Lagoons Bike tour

This penultimate day is surrounded by incredible snow-capped peaks such as Ausangate, Apu Puka Punta, Apu Pajchanta, and Callangate, along with their multicolored lagoons.

We start from the village of Pajchanta, with the first section being an uphill trail crossing several lagoons until reaching the highest point (4,500m).

After a gentle climb, we’ll descend along a different path with more multicolored lagoons and a fun, flowing singletrack trail.

Tonight, we can again enjoy the same hot springs to relax our muscles for the next day of MTB enduro.

Start and end time: 7:30 am – 4 pm
Path type: Singletrack
Difficulty: Advanced
Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,850m – 4,330m
Ascent: 750m
Descent: 850m
Total distance: 17 km
Route type: xc trail
Tour duration: 1 day

Day 5: Radar – Brujo – Huayllarcocha – Cusco Bike tour

Our last MTB trails are on the way back to Cusco. These paths feature fun sections like steps, flowing trails, technical curves, and vertical drops that will amaze everyone.

Both routes can be modified, depending on your technique, so you don’t have to worry, the recommended trails of Cusco, Huayllarcocha, Balcón del Diablo and Occopata.

Radar

Start and end time: 8 am – 5 pm
Path type: Singletrack
Difficulty: Intermediate
Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,161m – 3,200m
Total distance: 16km
Route type: Enduro
Tour duration: 1 day

El Brujo

Path type: Singletrack
Difficulty: Advanced
Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,200m – 3,400m
Total distance: 8km
Route type: Enduro
Tour duration: 1 day

Day 6: Airport Transfer

Depending on your flight schedule, we will coordinate your transfer to the airport.

Don’t miss this incredible and unique 6-day MTB expedition through the Andes of Cusco, Peru! See you soon, rider!!!

We include the best hotels:

River Lodge in Cusipata
Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco
Hotel Turistico in Tinki
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What will be the experience of this tour in the Andes?

Very colorful landscapes of the mountains
We will cross colorful lagoons, colorful mountains, we will see alpacas and llamas in their real habitat
You will enjoy the best Andean experience
Very fun trails

Information

It’s good to know:

Online reservation required
Available times: everyday of the year
Duration: 6 days
Rescheduling: Free of charge
Payment Methods: Cash in local currency or dollars (cash) or deposit via PayPal
Route type: Enduro/XC
Distance: Around 149 km total (we go according to your physical and technical condition)
Altitude: 5,005m – 3,100m
Technical level: Intermediate
Fitness level in regular bike: Demanding
Fitness level in Electric bike: Moderate
Tour start and end point: Hotel

Included:

Bike rental
Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads
MTB guide with experience in first aid and mechanics
Private round-trip transportation
River Lodge in Cusipata
Hotel 7 Ventanas Cusco
Hotel Turistico in Tinki
Heating
Hot shower
Free Wi-Fi
6 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Box lunch and 4 dinner
Photos and videos throughout the journey.
First aid kit and tools.
Communications Radio
A great experience!

Not Included:

Admission ticket to Ausangate (20 soles)
Ticket to Rainbow Mountain (25 soles)
Ticket to Red Valley (20 soles)
Waqrapukara ticket (15 soles)
Palcoyo ticket (20 soles)
Dinner Lunch on the last day
Horses and muleteers
Bicycle insurance and protective equipment
Tips for your guide and driver

Additional Options:

Electric bike (e-bike): available
Clip pedals: available
Clip shoes: not available
Bikes for teenagers: available, from 15 years old
Child seats: not available
GoPro for videos: available
GoPro harness: available

Group Size:

Groups from 1 to 10 participants
Ideal group size: 5 participants
Minimum: 1 participant
For larger groups, we provide an additional guide.

MTB trails:

Waqrapukara
Palcoyo
Vinicunca, Rainbow mountain
Ausangate
Radar y el Brujo

What to Bring:

Small backpack
Some snack
Mountain pass – bandana
Extra waterproof gloves
Thermal socks
Comfortable clothing – change of clothes for 6 days
Rubber-soled shoes
Rain jacket (October to March) rainy season
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
A bottle of water
Waterproof gloves and socks
Tips for the guide

How to book?

To start your reservation procedures, we need the following:

Name and surname:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Birthdate:
Sex:
Phone:
Hotel in Cusco:
bike size:
Weight to optimize the double suspension bicycle for greater comfort

To confirm your reservation, 50% of the advance payment is required and the other 50% can be paid one day before the start at our office.

We have four options for you to make the deposit.

Payment by credit card at VISA, BCP, MasterCard, Scotiabank, and other offices is charged an additional 7%.
Payment via Western Union in the name of our representative: Eliana Tapara Condori, DNI: 47985473, City: Cusco, Peru. You must send us the MTCN code of your deposit.
Payment via deposit to the account of Eliana Tapara Condori.
BCP Soles account 28500103901017, interbank account 00228510010390101755.
BCP Dollars account: 28500103928144; interbank account: 00228510 010392814456.
Payment by Visa or Mastercard credit card, with the PayPal system generating the payment order that we would send to you from buhotours.com e-commerce If you accept this option, there will be a 7% surcharge.

Meeting point

Pick up from your Hotel
Office: We are located in the historic center of Cusco, just two blocks from the main square of Cusco, in front of the Limacpampa Chico square on Calle abracitos 445, Cusco, Peru, Follow this link.
It is necessary to reserve in advance!

Our bikes and teams

We have the best muscle bike and electric bike (e-bike) equipment from brands such as Trek, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Scott, Pivot (see here).
The best cycling guides with all MTB licenses
You can also see the bicycles in our office, Calle abracitos 445, Cusco, Peru. Follow this link.

Sustainable activity

This tour is good for you and the planet:

Bicycle tours are ecological and help promote sustainable tourism.
Taking a bike tour saves an average of 1.5 to 2 kg of CO2 compared to a sightseeing bus tour.
You stimulate the local economy and employment.
You help invest in local green infrastructure.
Cycling is healthy and relaxing.
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Policies and Conditions

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CUADRO DE PRECIOS POR PERSONA

Tour with/without	2 cyclists	4 cyclists	6 cyclists
Tour + BIKE GIANT TRANCE X 2 6 days	1,999 USD	1,899 USD	1,799 USD
Solo Tour (without bike) 6 days	1,849 USD	1,649 USD	1,449 USD
Tour + bike Giant + Machu Picchu 7 days	2,350 USD	2,250 USD	2,150 USD
Tour + ebike + Machu Picchu 7 days	2,700 USD	2,600 USD	2,500 USD