This outdoor activity is not only by bike, it also has a walk to the Humantay Lagoon on your first day, in order to acclimatize to the altitude; and we will also have a night of lodging in the community of Soraypampa, which is at the foot of the snowy peak of Salkantay.

The Humantay Lagoon is one of the natural tourist attractions most visited by tourists, which is why it is included in our 4-day biking expedition to Machu Picchu.

On this route, we will cross valleys of the mountains, valleys of the jungle, with a lot of biodiversity.

ITINERARY

Day 1, Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon

To reach our first point of trek to the Humantay lagoon, we will travel from Cusco to the town of Mollepata, which is 3 hours away by car, Here in the town, we will have breakfast and then continue our trip to the town of Soraypampa, where our tour to the Humantay lagoon begins.

The Humantay Lagoon is located at 4,265 m, 3.35 km  from Soraypampa, a 2-hour walk.

Important note, if you are one of the people who likes horseback riding, you can also rent a horse from the locals. which is in 90 soles.

After seeing the charming lagoon, we will return to the town of Soraypampa, where our lunch, dinner, and bed to rest await us.

Details

• Soraypampa town: 9 a.m.
• Start of the tour to Humantay: 1:30 p.m. approx.
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Walking time: 2 hrs.
• Travel Distance: 6 km.
• Visit to the Natural Site: Turquoise Lagoon
  Lodging: Soraypampa
• Food: 1 breakfast + 1 lunch, + 1 dinner

Day 2, Soraypampa – Abra de Salkantay – Chaullay – Collcapampa

Our second day is one of the hardest and strongest because we will go up to the same Salkantay Pass, which is at 4,631 m. To get here, we will rent a horse to carry the bicycles, the road to the top has a lot of stones.

Already at the top of the mountain next to the snowy Salkantay, we will take our equipment and our double suspension bicycle to start our full singletrack adventure.

On this bike tour to Machu Picchu, crossing the snowy Salkantay, we will have incredible climate changes from 4,631 m until reaching the jungle at a level of 2,917 m.

Take into account this mountain bike expedition is of an advanced level, which requires a lot of energy, downhill technique, and experience on stone roads, gravel roads, curves, and more difficulty.

The distance covered by walking and biking on the second day is 23.82 km, which accumulated until we arrived at our second Challway camp.

 Details

• Lodging: in Challway
• Start of the tour: 6 a.m.
• Tour time: 10 hours
• Travel Distance: 23.82 km.
• Difficulty: Advanced and Expert
• Maximum elevation: 4,631 m.
• Travel Distance: 23.82 km.
• Food: 1 breakfast, 1 box lunch, + 1 dinner

Day 3, Chaullay – Santa Teresa – Cocalmayo Thermal Baths

To start our cycling adventure, we will review the bike and the equipment and continue with our mountain biking tour.

The distance of this third route is the longest at 35.98 km. We had a great time on trails with curves and stones, as well as crossing rivers and streams.

This time we will have very warm weather, because we will be in the same jungle at 2,917 m, from where we will continue descending, through wide paths and trails up to 1,420 m, passing through incredible jungle areas until reaching the thermal baths of Cocalmayo.

The Cocalmayo hot springs, located in the District of Santa Teresa and in the Province of the Convention, are an ideal place to unwind after three days of biking and hiking.

Details

• Campsite: Santa Teresa
• Start of the tour: 9 a.m.
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Tour time: 7 hours
• Maximum Altitude: 2,917 m.
• Travel Distance: 35.98 km.
• Thermal Baths: Cocalmayo
• Food: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, + 1 dinner

Day 4, Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric – Aguas calientes town

We start very early to travel in our private vehicle towards the hydroelectric train station, from this point we will begin with the 3-hour walk crossing through the middle of the jungle observing plantations such as coffee, fruits, bananas, among others.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will have all the time to rest and relax in our hotel.

Details

• Tour start: 7 am.
• Tour Time: 5hrs approx.
• Difficulty: easy
• Walking distance: 13km.
• Maximum Altitude: 2,000 m.
• Food: + 1 breakfast + 1 dinner

5th Day, Machu Picchu – Cusco

To get to the citadel of Machu Picchu we will board the tourist bus, after 30 minutes of travel we will begin with the guided tour of the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

The approximate duration of the tour is half a day, then we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to have lunch and board the train and bus back to the city of Cusco.

This last day tour ends at 9pm. at your hotel in Cusco.

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Details

• Tour start: 6am.
• Tour Time: 9hrs approx.
• Difficulty: easy
• Maximum altitude: 2,244m.s.n.m.
• Visit: Machu Picchu Sanctuary
• Food: 1 breakfast