Experience the varied of ecosystems of Peru on these 3, 4 or more days of Mountain Biking trip, you need to be fit and able to handle a bike, but don’t need expert biking skills, the rewards are exceptional, from the Inca capital of Cusco through picturesque high Andean towns and descend to the Rainforest, the most diverse place on Earth. This is a spectacular adventure.

Degree of difficulty (MODERATE)

<< DAY 1 CUSCO/PAUCARTAMBO (3450m/11320ft-3000m/9850ft)

Our jungle adventure will start in Cusco city at 6:00 am, in our private vehicle to Pisaq town in the sacred valley of the Incas, once there we will get kitted out with our front suspension mountain bikes and the rest of the biking equipment and thus start our cycling adventure climbing the mountain by an unpaved road to Pisaq pass (4100m-13450ft) through typical villages that still preserve their traditions, culture and language (Quechua), as this time will be the first experience for all of us at this elevation, definitely we will feel lack of oxygen in our respiratory system, so, we have to take it easy, soft cycling and drinking a lot of water, before the pass we will stop for photos, snack and water refill, to then continue our cycling adventure down the mountain putting our whole technique into practice on dirt roads and stones, and at the same time enjoy the landscape with typical llamas, alpacas and scary sheep when they see us pass, and so, we will arrive at the point on the route destined for lunch, then, we will continue cycling by a flat and down hill terrain having of course the experience of different sensations and skills that probably you are not yet accustomed, that's why we will always have our support vehicle close at hand we can focus on taking in the great scenery, we then arrive to the location to set up our campsite to enjoy a delicious dinner, hot drinks and a well deserved rest in the mountains. (Hostal or Tents) B,L,D 17km/11mil Up hill
51km/32mil Down hill and flat
68km/43mil Total distance of cycling

<< DAY 2 PAUCARTAMBO/CLOUD FOREST (3000m/9850ft-1450m/4760ft)

Breakfast at 6:00am, then, we will get kitted out with our bikes and start cycling up the hill to the Acjanaco pass (3465m/11370ft) where the Manu national park begins, surrounded by a beautiful grassland forest, which is an impressive ecosystem at high altitude in part of the Peruvian Andes that concentrates unique fauna, such as (Spectacled bears, Deers, Foxes and many rodents), definitely a good place to take photos and then start enjoying a great descent for the rest of the day through wonderful different ecosystems such as the Elfin forest and the High jungle, perceiving the changes of the vegetation very fast becoming increasingly dense, and thus housing much more biodiversity of flora, fauna and colorful birds, such as (Orchids, Begonias, Passion fruits, Jaguarundis, Tayras, Toucans, Quetzals, Trogons, Jays, Tyrants etc), and so, we will arrive to our lodge located in the mystical Cloud forest to enjoy the place having a cold beer, delicious dinner and a well deserved rest. (Paradise or Cock of the Rock lodge) 24 hrs hot water for shower, bedroom with private bathroom, bar, power 6-10 pm. only to recharge batteries B,L,D 24km/15mil. Up hill
42km/26mil down hill and flat terrain
66km/41mil Total distance of cycling

<< DAY 3 CLOUD FOREST/LOWER ELEVATION/CLOUD FOREST.

Wake up early to take advantage and enjoy this magical natural place to the fullest, observing many species of colorful birds such as (Tanagers, Flycatchers, Woodpeckers, Hummingbirds and much more including the beautiful Cock of the rock (Peruvian national bird), then, we will return to our lodge for a delicious breakfast for later continue our bike trip; this day will be full of many challenges, narrow roads and winding, rock garden, cross rivers and streams but full of adrenaline and fun, also passing through small villages dedicated to agriculture (bananas, pineapples, coca plants, yuca etc), lunch on the route, and thus we will reach the village of Salvacion where the cycling trip ends, then, while our crew load the bikes to our vehicle, we will visit a small lake where we will use a typical raft made of balsa wood to explore it and to be able to observe another type of wildlife which focuses on this habitat, such as (Hoatzins, Horned screamers, Oropendolas, Herons, Macaws),and much more; we then return by car to our lodge in the cloud forest where a delicious dinner, a glass of wine, a well deserved rest awaits us as well as spend our last night in this natural ecosystem (Paradise or Cock of the Rock lodge) B,L,D. 52km/32mil Total distance of cycling

Downhill/flat

<< DAY 4 CLOUD FOREST/CUSCO/>

Breakfast at 7:00am, we then start our return to Cusco, driving for a couple of hrs to Acjanaco pass, where we will start our first descent to Paucartambo town, picnic lunch on the route, then drive for 2 more hours until the second pass and start our second and final descent to Pisaq town, where we will end our mountain bike adventure by the Peruvian Andes, High jungle and Rainforest ecosystems, we then drive one more hour back to Cusco city. B,L 41km/25mil. Total distance of cycling (down hill)

 
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Trip Includes:

-Private ground transportation
-Accommodations (double/triple)
-All meals (B,L,D) drinkable water, good snacks, vegetarian and vegan options
-Front suspension mountain bikes -Biking equipment (helmet, gloves) -Spare parts, tools and mechanical assistance -Bilingual guide
Departures: Every day - March to December
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