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MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS

This new and exciting way to explore the Andes is increasingly popular among active, adventure-minded travelers. We offer routes that allow you to appreciate both the history and natural beauty of our region. All of our mountain bikes are in the excellent condition necessary to afford you a safe and comfortable journey.

1. Cusco Ruins

This half-day tour begins at 8:00 a.m. and returns to Cusco in the early afternoon. We will pick you up at your hotel and transport you by bus to the Corao Pass where we will start our ride. We will visit the principle archeological sites of Cusco; Saqsayhuaman, Q’enko, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara.
  • Saqsayhuaman: This Inca archeological complex of gargantuan dimensions is located 2 kilometers from Cusco. There are three levels of ruins which are joined by stone staircases and arches, one of which is nine meters high and 5 meters across.
  • Q’enko: This site, 5 kilometers from Cusco includes a 5.90 meter high statue of a puma and an underground chamber used by the Incas for sacrifices.
  • Pukapukara: This site at a distance of 6 kilometers from Cusco is believed to have been a military complex
  • Tambomachay: This site with its numerous fountains was probably dedicated to Unu, the Incan god of water. It is 7 kilometers from Cusco.

2. Maras - Moray

This all-day excursion begins at 9:00 a.m. We will travel by bus from Cusco to Chequereq, where we will begin our ride along the Chinchero highway. From Chequereq we will travel to the archeological site of Moray to view the impressive terraces used by the Incas to develop and test new crops. Next, we will travel on to Maras where we will see the salt mines and enjoy a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley. Our trip ends in Urubamba where we will have lunch. After a well-deserved rest, we will return to Cusco by bus.

3. Tres Cruces - Shintuya (Manu National Park)

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Manu National Park, recognized world-wide for its incredible bio-diversity, also offers opportunities for adventure travel. This trip allows you to be in constant contact with the natural world as you travel through this amazing area.

Please note: You need not have had any previous experience with long-range mountain biking to undertake this trip. A support bus will follow the tour and if, at any time, you need to take a break you can board the bus and rest until you are ready to continue riding.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

We will leave Cusco at 10:00 p.m. and reach Tres Cruces at approximately 3:00 a.m... We’ll begin our ride at sunrise.

Day 2:

After a good rest, we’ll begin traveling through the jungle toward the Manu Cloud Forest. Along the way we will be able to sight a tremendous variety of birds among which will surely be the famous cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. We may also be able to glimpse the spectacled bear and the yellow-tailed woolly monkey. We will camp in the village of Salvación.

Day 3:

We will continue our trip, traveling through the jungle from Salvación to Shintuya. We’ll return to Cusco by private bus in the afternoon.

Included:

  • Professional guide
  • Mountain bike, helmet, all necessary mechanical equipment
  • Meals including 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks
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Perú Travel Expeditions S.R.L.
Phone: (51-84) 260145 fax: (51-84) 248432
Addres: Calle Plateros 314 - Addres2 : Tambo de Montero 117
EMAIL: info@perutravelexpeditions.com