Mountain biking in Peru, Andes, Amazon & Machu Picchu
| country: | Peru |
| location: | Inca Trail, Peruvian Amazon, Machu Picchu |
| trip type: | Adventurous mountain biking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 9 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct 2009: 9 May, 27 Jun |
| price: | From £1395 (15 days) excluding flights. Optional bike hire £120. We can help arrange flights from the UK (approx £800) |
the amazing things you'll be doing
This spectacular trip appeals to those looking for great biking, amazing culture, stunning scenery, wildlife and one of the wonders of the world.
There is no other country in Latin America that offers the same depth of attractions – both physical and cultural. Mountain biking in the rarefied air of the High Andes around the Inca capital Cusco is a largely downhill affair, making this tour accessible to those with a moderate level of biking experience. A spectacular and diverse itinerary that takes us through Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley to the incredible Amazon rainforest, and finishes with the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu; an ancient Inca citadel in an awesome mountaintop location and a place that needs no introduction!
Whilst not technically challenging there are lots of exhilarating rides on dirt roads and ancient Inca tracks that makes this one of the most exciting biking itineraries in South America. Cycling on dirt roads and single tracks, we make our way through some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes. For those looking for more of a challenge there are a few options to test your skills. For thrill-seekers and mellow peddlers alike this tour is a must.
In the Sacred Valley we cycle past ancient Inca ruins and visit the artisan market of Pisac, before climbing high into the Andes. Here in the Altiplano we witness a spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin before embarking on a fantastic downhill, through pristine cloudforest and on into deep jungle. We stay in a picturesque jungle lodge where we can explore its trails in search of rare wildlife.
Returning to Cusco, we will have a day to relax before embarking on the five-day Inca Trail. We hike along an incredibly well preserved Inca path, through awesome Andean scenery, camping in spectacular locations and arriving on foot at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. It's easy to understand why Machu Picchu is on most people top 10 places in the world to visit.
PLEASE NOTE: New Peruvian regulations, designed to reduce the environmental impact upon the Machu Picchu trail, mean that we are unable to accept bookings which are less than 4 weeks before the published departure dates. So don't leave it too late to book !
There is no other country in Latin America that offers the same depth of attractions – both physical and cultural. Mountain biking in the rarefied air of the High Andes around the Inca capital Cusco is a largely downhill affair, making this tour accessible to those with a moderate level of biking experience. A spectacular and diverse itinerary that takes us through Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley to the incredible Amazon rainforest, and finishes with the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu; an ancient Inca citadel in an awesome mountaintop location and a place that needs no introduction!
Whilst not technically challenging there are lots of exhilarating rides on dirt roads and ancient Inca tracks that makes this one of the most exciting biking itineraries in South America. Cycling on dirt roads and single tracks, we make our way through some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes. For those looking for more of a challenge there are a few options to test your skills. For thrill-seekers and mellow peddlers alike this tour is a must.
In the Sacred Valley we cycle past ancient Inca ruins and visit the artisan market of Pisac, before climbing high into the Andes. Here in the Altiplano we witness a spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin before embarking on a fantastic downhill, through pristine cloudforest and on into deep jungle. We stay in a picturesque jungle lodge where we can explore its trails in search of rare wildlife.
Returning to Cusco, we will have a day to relax before embarking on the five-day Inca Trail. We hike along an incredibly well preserved Inca path, through awesome Andean scenery, camping in spectacular locations and arriving on foot at the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. It's easy to understand why Machu Picchu is on most people top 10 places in the world to visit.
PLEASE NOTE: New Peruvian regulations, designed to reduce the environmental impact upon the Machu Picchu trail, mean that we are unable to accept bookings which are less than 4 weeks before the published departure dates. So don't leave it too late to book !
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