DAY 1: Cuzco
After breakfast, we will ride the best downhill route
of city, away from the typical touristic paths allowing us to get to know
the "must see" places of the area.
DAY 2: Huaypo / Moray / Maras
After a transfer, we start at Chinchero plateau and
cycle to Huaypo Lagoon and then start an exciting mountain bike descent by
mule track to Las Salineras (pre- Inka Salt Mines). The route ends in the
Valley of the Inkas where we shall transfer to our hotel.
DAY 3: Calca / Lares
From the Valley we will drive hours to Huayracpunku
pass (4000m), and cycle down to the Lares valley through remote andean
communities and thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of peaceful llamas
and alpacas.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a relaxing bath at the
best open-air Hot Springs . Set up camp.
DAY 4: Lares / Calca
We return by private bus to Huayracpunku pass for a
downhill route through an old Inka trail section and dirt road surrounded by
scenic views of the Vilcanota mountain range. After 4 hours of riding, we
transfer to our hotel.
DAY 5: Calca / Abra Malaga / Santa Maria
We change the direction and west part of Cusco ,
towards Machupicchu 'The Lost city of the Inkas', starting with a two hours
ride to Abra Malaga pass (4315m). Once on the top we will ride by dirt road
for around five hours to the village of Santa Maria , crossing several
different microclimates. We will spend the night at the small village of
Santa Maria in a hostel.
DAY 6: Santa Maria / Aguas Calientes
We take a short road trip to Cochaqasa pass, and
continue our mountain bike adventure to Santa Teresa Village . After
crossing the Urubamba River , we ride towards the Hydro electric power
plant, from where a 45 minute train trip take us to the village of Aguas
Calientes Hotel accommodation for the night. Note: From the Hydro electric
power plant to Aguas Calientes there is a difficult technical section over
the railway line which is only available for those who wants to achieve the
challenge of arriving to Aguas Calientes by bike. (Upon Request)
DAY 7 : Machu Picchu
We will enjoy the entire day visiting Machupicchu with
a guided tour of this marvellous citadel. Accommodation at a hotel.
DAY 8: Cuzco / Paucartambo / Tres Cruces de Oro
Today we change the direction again but this time to
the east of Cusco towards the Amazon jungle, driving our support vehicle to
cross the high Andean mountains. We will first arrive to Wachoqkunka pass
(4010m), from where we take our bikes for a short downhill ride towards
Paucartambo, a Spanish colonial village . Later, we drive towards the Tres
Cruces point, a natural balcony located at 3700m, just at the boundary of
the Andes and the Amazon Jungle. Camp for the
night.
DAY 9: Tres Cruces de Oro / San Pedro
Today is one of the most beautiful and amazing days of
the tour, as we have to wake-up at 04:00 am to see the fabulous sunrise
over the Amazon jungle.
After breakfast, we will take the deepest downhill ride
to the Amazon Jungle with a 3100m vertical drop in two days. From the
inhospitable Andean highlands we head through cloud forest and on to the
diverse Amazon jungle. Accommodation in a lodge.
DAY 10: San Pedro / Pilcopata
Early in the morning we will visit a lek to witness the
Cock of the Rocks, (Rupicola Peruviana) in a ritual mating dance. After
breakfast we will continue riding downhill towards the Amazon lowlands
Accommodation at a hostel.
DAY 11: Pilcopata / Huacaria / Cuzco
Today our biking trip will take us to the remote
community of Huacaria, where we will learn about the daily life and customs
of the natives. In the afternoon our support vehicle will take us back to
Cusco and the end of your incredible Andean experience.
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