The best expeditions Peru MTB to Machu Picchu Epic

The best expeditions Peru MTB to Machu Picchu Epic

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One of the best mountain bike expeditions Perú to Machu Picchu 7 days

Starting in the surroundings of Cusco, this mountain bike expedition connects you to the Sacred Valley, Salkantay, and Machu Picchu. Below, you’ll find all the details of this MTB tour to Machu Picchu Perú. Read more

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

Day 1: El Brujo – El Pastor – Huayllarcocha

These are some of the best enduro trails, located just an hour away by car. The paths feature vertical sections, steps, curves, rock gardens, and end at the classic Huayllarcocha bike park with small to large ramps.

  • Start and end time: 9 am – 5 pm
  • Path type: Singletrack
  • Difficulty: Advanced/Intermediate
  • Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,200m – 3,100m
  • Total distance: 23 km
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Tour duration: 6 hours
  • Watch Video: El brujo

Start time: 9 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel
Includes: MTB guide, transportation, professional bicycle, Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco, helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, breakfast, lunch, mechanical assistance, first aid, water and cold fruit.
Does not include: Dinner, other items not mentioned.

Day 2: Huchuy Qosqo – Lamay Sapacto – Lamay Huallafara

These incredible mountain bike routes are located in the Sacred Valley. To reach our first trail, we travel from Cusco to the village of Cuper-Chinchero for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

All these trails start at 4,200m and end at 2,900m. The paths have flowing sections, vertical sections and steps considered to be Inca paths.

  • Start and end time: 7 am – 5 pm
  • Path type: Singletrack
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,200m – 2,900m
  • Total distance: 45 km
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Tour duration: 6 hours
  • Watch Video: Huchuy qosqo

Start time: 8 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel
Includes: MTB guide, transportation, professional bicycle, Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco, helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, breakfast, lunch, mechanical assistance, first aid, water and cold fruit.
Does not include: Dinner, other items not mentioned.

Day 3: Expedition – Salkantay – Ollantaytambo – Terrazas del Inca

This is the best MTB expedition along the slopes of Salkantay, connecting to the Sacred Valley of Ollantaytambo and passing through some Inca ruins such as Paucarcancha, Patallacta and Llactapata.

The car journey takes 3 hours to the village of Soraypampa. From there, we’ll load the bikes onto horses and hike to the Salkantay Pass.

The route is 40% technical and 60% flowing, with views of lagoons, rivers, and the stunning Salkantay peak.

  • Start and end time: 4:30 am – 5 pm
  • Path type: Singletrack
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,830m – 2,900m
  • Ascent: 1,086m
  • Descent: 1,930m
  • Total distance: 39 km
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Tour duration: 7 hours
  • Watch Video: Salkantay

Start time: 7 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel
Includes: MTB guide, transportation, Train from ollantaytambo to Aguas calientes, professional bicycle, Hotel Terrazas del Inca, helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, breakfast, box lunch, mechanical assistance, first aid, water and cold fruit.
Does not include: Dinner, other items not mentioned.

Day 4: Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Vertical Lodge

Today is a rest day to visit the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.

The guided tour may begin between 8:00 and 9:00 am., depending on the available itinerary.

After completing the Machu Picchu tour, you will take the tourist bus and train back to Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred to the Vertical Sky Suite Hotel.

Start time: 6 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Entrance gate to Machu Picchu
Includes: Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, Train to Ollantaytambo, transportation to Hotel Vertical lodge in Ollantaytambo, breakfast.

Does not include: Dinner, Lunch, Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, other items not mentioned.

Day 5: Inka Avalanche – Patacancha – Pumamarca

On this day, you’ll experience the famous “Mega Avalanche” or “Inka Avalanche” route, popular with local and international riders.

The trails are technical, starting at 4,350m and ending at 2,900m in the Sacred Valley.

Reaching the starting points for mountain biking takes about an hour, followed by a full day of downhill adventure in the Sacred Valley.

  • Start and end time: 8 am – 5 pm
  • Path type: Singletrack
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,350m – 2,900m
  • Total distance: 48 km
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Tour duration: 7 hours
  • Watch Video: Patacancha

Start time: 8 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel
Includes: MTB guide, transportation, professional bicycle, Hotel Andean Wings – sacred valley, helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, breakfast, lunch, mechanical assistance, first aid, water and cold fruit.
Does not include: Dinner, other items not mentioned.

Day 6: Lares – Moray – Salineras – Cusco

To finish our MTB expedition through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Salkantay, we conclude with these three popular trails: Lares, Moray (Misminay), and Salineras (Maras).

These paths feature steps, vertical sections, and flowing sections, making for a fun final day.

On this MTB tour, you’ll also enjoy the best panoramic views of the Inca ruins of Moray and the salt mines.

  • Start and end time: 8 am – 5 pm
  • Path type: Singletrack
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Maximum and minimum altitude: 4,200m – 2,900m
  • Total distance: 27 km
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Tour duration: 7 hours
  • Watch Video: Lares

Start time: 8 am to 5 pm.
Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel
Includes: MTB guide, transportation, professional bicycle, Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco, helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, breakfast, lunch, mechanical assistance, first aid, water and cold fruit.
Does not include: Dinner, other items not mentioned.

Day 7: Airport Transfer

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

Meeting point: Pick-up from your hotel
Includes: Transportation and breakfast

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

Hotels in Cusco, Sacred Valley and ticket to Machu Picchu:

  • Hotel Andean Wings Valley  in Urubamba
  • Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco
  • Hotel Vertical Lodge in Ollantaytambo
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Salkantay the best epic trail
  • In this private service we make trail modifications.

It’s good to know:

  • Online reservation required
  • Available times: everyday of the year
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Rescheduling: Free of charge
  • Payment methods: Cash in local currency, dollars (cash) or deposit via PayPal
  • Route type: Enduro
  • Distance: Around 182km total (we go according to your physical and technical condition)
  • Altitude: 4,622m – 2,927m
  • Technical level: advanced
  • Fitness level: demanding
  • Tour start and end point: Hotel

Included:

  • Bike rental
  • Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Train from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • Hotel Andean Wings Valley  in Urubamba
  • Hotel 7 Ventanas in Cusco
  • Hotel Vertical Lodge in Ollantaytambo
  • Guided in Machu Picchu
  • Heating
  • Hot shower
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • MTB guide with experience in first aid and mechanics
  • 6 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, one box lunch
  • Photos and videos throughout the journey.
  • First aid kit and tools.
  • Communications Radio
  • A great experience!

Not Included: 

  • Maras ticket (20 soles)
  • Huchuy qosqo ticket (10 soles)
  • Lamay ticket (10 soles)
  • Salkantay ticket (20 soles)
  • Pumamarca ticket (10 soles)
  • Transportation to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (round trip)
  • Dinner
  • 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:

  • El brujo, el pastor, huayllarcocha
  • Huchuy qosqo, Lamay clásico, lamay huallafara
  • Salkantay
  • Machu Picchu
  • Inka avalanche, Patacancha, Pumamarca
  • Lares, Moray y salt mine

What to Bring:

  • Small backpack
  • Some snack
  • Mountain pass – bandana
  • Extra waterproof gloves
  • Thermal socks
  • Comfortable clothing – change of clothes for 7 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!
  • 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!

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.

PRICE CHART PER PERSON

Type of Bicycles2 cyclists4 cyclists6 cyclists
Trek Marlin 6 – Front suspension–  –  –  –  –  ––  –  –  –  –  ––  –  –  –  –  –
BIKE GIANT TRANCE X 2
Dual suspension
2,200 USD2,000 USD1,800 USD
EBIKE GIANT TRANCE OR SPECIALIZED
Dual suspension
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PERU MTB TOURS

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Before stopping by our office, send us a message or call us at +51 932 394 164 – Office Buho Tours: Calle zetas 400 – indoor 23 Cusco – Peru

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