Perú mountain bike & Machu Picchu
Peru Mountain Bike Tour: Machu Picchu Adventure
Our bike tour begins in the capital of Peru, Lima, connecting to the imperial city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and culminating with a visit to the world wonder, Machu Picchu. Read more
Itinerary
In this 4-day MTB package in Peru, we include hotel accommodations, meals, a guide for Machu Picchu, transportation, train tickets, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, an MTB guide, a bike, and all safety equipment.
If you want to learn more about this bike tour in Peru, we recommend that you check out the routes, features, and videos.
Day 1: Lima – Miraflores – Barranco by bike
Lima and its surroundings, such as Miraflores and Barranco, have bike paths for exploring the city and visiting some of the picturesque spots in the capital of Peru.
Most of this tour uses the bike path, which connects plazas, parks, museums, churches, and districts.
Miraflores: Kennedy Park, Miraflores Church, Virgen Milagrosa Parish, Love Park, Larcomar
Barranco: Bridge of Sighs, Holy Cross Church of Barranco
- Path type: Urban
- Difficulty: Basic
- Maximum and minimum altitude: 300m – 200m
- Total distance: 13 km
- Route type: Cross-country
- Duration: 3 hours
Day 2: Cusco – Yuncaypata
Yuncaypata is one of the most popular routes for local cyclists, so we believe it is a must-see.
The tour starts from our office, initially riding through the historic center of Cusco. After 20 minutes, we’ll be outside the city enjoying incredible green landscapes and viewpoints of archaeological sites.
After reaching the picturesque town of Huayllarcocha, we’ll take a break to see various llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, guanacos, guinea pigs, and the largest bird in South America, the condor.
The fun begins here as we descend on a gravel road or singletrack, both of which are beginner/intermediate level, ending in the district of San Sebastián.
- Path type: Gravel/Singletrack
- Difficulty: Basic/Intermediate
- Maximum and minimum altitude: 3,750m – 3,400m
- Total distance: 22 km
- Route type: Cross-country trail
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Day 3: Sacred Valley – Maras – Moray – Aguas Calientes
The Sacred Valley has many Inca paths connecting to Inca ruins. This day offers the best of this mountain bike tour.
The route starts with a spectacular view of Huaypo Lagoon, a captivating place surrounded by agriculture like potatoes, corn, and more.
The best view on this route is from the picturesque town of Misminay to the Inca ruins of Moray, which was an experimental site for growing plants and seeds from other regions brought from the jungle.
After this, you’ll enjoy typical food like lomo saltado, causa limeña, and dessert.
Our bike tour ends by crossing the salt mines; the path here is the most exciting, with smooth sections and an incredible view of the salt flats in Maras.
- Path type: Gravel/Singletrack
- Difficulty: Basic/Intermediate
- Maximum and minimum altitude: 3,750m – 3,400m
- Total distance: 35 km
- Route type: XC trail
- Duration: Full day
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Our final day concludes with a visit to the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu; here we won’t use bikes, as all transfers are by train and bus.
The guided tour of Machu Picchu starts at 7 am and lasts between 2 to 3 hours. We will choose the best tourist route to visit this wonderful place, so we recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance.
Included:
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Tourist transport from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu
Including Luxury Hotels:
- Hotel Casa Andina Select Miraflores in Lima
- Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco
- Hotel Terrazas del Inca in Aguas Caliente
It’s good to know:
- Online reservation required
- Available times: Everyday of the year
- Duration: 4 days
- Rescheduling: Free of charge
- Payment Methods: Cash in local currency or dollars (cash) or deposit via PayPal
- Route type: XC-cross-country
- Distance: Around 70km total (we go according to your physical and technical condition)
- Altitude: 3,750m – 200m
- Technical level: bassic/beginner
- Fitness level: Moderate
- Tour start and end point: Miraflores distrit
Included:
- Bike rental
- Helmet and gloves
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Train from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Train from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Bus to Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Hotel Casa Andina Select Miraflores in Lima
- Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco
- Hotel Terrazas del Inca in Aguas Caliente
- Guided in Machu Picchu
- MTB guides with experience in first aid and mechanics
- 3 Breakfast, 2 Lunch and 2 dinner
- Photos and videos throughout the journey.
- First aid kit and tools.
- Communications Radio
- A great experience!
Not Included:
- Plane flights Lima – Cusco
- Aguas Calientes transportation to Machu Picchu (25 USD)
- 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:
- Lima – Miraflores – Barranco
- Yuncaypata – Cusco
- Sacred Valley – Maras & Moray
- Machu Picchu tour
What to Bring:
- Small backpack
- Some snack
- Extra waterproof gloves
- Comfortable clothing – change of clothes for 4 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
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.
- 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!
- 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.
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.
- Read more about buho tours.
- Before booking, we recommend you read our Policy Terms and Conditions.
- By booking our tour, you are accepting our Terms and Conditions.
PRICE CHART ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF BIKE PER PERSON
| Type of Bicycles | 2 cyclists | 4 cyclists | 8 cyclists |
| Trek Marlin 6 – Front suspension | 999 USD | 949 USD | 899 USD |
| BIKE GIANT TRANCE X 2 Dual suspension | 1,300 USD | 1,250 USD | 1,200 USD |
| EBIKE GIANT TRANCE OR SPECIALIZED Dual suspension | 1,600 USD | 1,500 USD | 1,400 USD |
MTB TOUR CUSCO
AUSANGATE & RAINBOW MOUNTAIN EBIKING
- Duration: 3 days
- Type of the route: Enduro trail
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 67km.
- Location: South Valley
350.00 USD
THE BACKYARD OF CUSCO 3 DAYS
- Duration: 3 days
- Type of the route: Enduro trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Distance: 80km.
- Location: Cusco
559.00 USD
HIKE & BIKE HARD ENDURO MTB 4 DIAS
- Duration: 4 days
- Hotel: Vertical Lodge Domes
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Distance: 106km.
- Location: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
1,079 USD
INCA SACRED VALLEY DOWNHILL 5 DAYS
- Duration: 5 days
- Hotel: Vertical Lodge Domes
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Distance: 165km.
- Location: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
1,289.00 USD
AMAZON JUNGLE TO MACHU PICCHU MTB 5 DAYS
- Duration: 5 days
- Type of the route: Road XC
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 144km.
- Location: Cusco-Quillabamba
699.00 USD
MACHU PICCHU EPIC MTB TOUR
- Duration: 2 to 7 days +
- Type of the route: enduro/downhill-XC
- Difficulty: Easy-intermediate-advanced
- Distance:144km. +
- Location: Cusco - Peru
699.00 USD
HUMANTAY E-BIKE & SKY DOMES CAMP
- Duration: 2 days
- Type of the MTB: Cross-country
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 55km.
- Location: Salkantay
439.00 USD
PATALARES ENDURO TOUR + HOT SPRING
- Duration: 1 day
- Type of the MTB: enduro
- Difficulty: Advanced or Bassic
- Distance: 14km.
- Location: Sacred valley
169.00 USD
PATACANCHA & PUMAMARCA ENDURO
- Duration: 1 day
- Type of the MTB: enduro
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Distance: 28km.
- Location: Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
133.00 USD
Lares & Lamay Downhill
- Duration: 1 day
- Type of the MTB: enduro/singletrack
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Distance: 33k.
- Location: Sacred valley
185.00 USD
CLASSIC TOURS PERU
- Durations: full day & Packages
- Type of the tours: traditional
- Difficulties: moderate
- Locations: Cusco & Machu Picchu
MTB CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU
- Duratión: half days & 1 day
- Type of the routes: all MTB
- Difficulties: moderate & advanced
- Locations: Sacred Valley & South valley
PERU PACKAGES MTB
- Duratión: 2-9 days
- Type of the routes: all MTB
- Difficulties: moderate & advanced
- Locations: Cusco, Lima & Machu Picchu
Maras, Moray & Machu Picchu en bicicleta
- Duración: 2 días
- Tipo de ruta: cross-country
- Dificultad: básico/principiante
- Distancia total: 35k.
- Ubicacion: Valle sagrado
449.00 USD
Amazing Sunrise Biking Tour
- Duration: 2 days
- Type of the route: cross-country/road
- Difficulty: bassic/intermediate
- Distance: 90k.
- Location: Cusco jungle
299.00 USD
Amazon Manu jungle
- Duration: 4 days
- Type of the route: cross-country/road
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Distance: 145k./80k.
- Location: Cusco jungle
599.00 USD
AUSANGATE EBIKING TOUR
- Duration: full day
- Type of the route: enduro trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Distance: 19k./25K.
- Location: south valley
209.00 USD
Rainbow mountain hike & biking
- Duration: full day
- Type of the route: XC trail
- Difficulty: bassic/advanced
- Distance: 24/41k.
- Location: south valley
109.00 USD
Devil's balcony MTB
- Duration: 4 hours
- Type of the route: enduro or XC
- Difficulty: bassic/intermediate
- Distance: 24k./15k.
- Location: Cusco
79.00 USD
Yuncaypata MTB
- Duration: 4 hours
- Type of the MTB: enduro or XC
- Difficulty: Bassic/Intermediate
- Distance: 22k.
- Location: Cusco
65.00 USD
Huayllarcocha MTB
- Duration: 4 hours
- Type of the route: enduro or XC
- Difficulty: bassic/intermediate
- Distance: 17k.
- Location: Cusco
