Unforgettable Andes

Mountain biking in Peru has the ingredients for a trip of a lifetime; amazing riding, fascinating culture, spectacular historical sights, excellent guides, great cuisine & accommodation. We start in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire with its Spanish colonial architecture and impressive main square, the Plaza de Armas. Then, we transition to the El Valle Sagrado (The Sacred Valley) for six days of Inca-built singletrack through remote traditional weaving villages, soaring mountains and some of the best riding in the world that reach Inca ruins that see few visitors, like the Huchuy Qosqo temple or the Moray archaeological site. Shuttle-assisted rides are mostly long descents peppered with challenging climbs at altitude, some technical sections and lots of fast sections; the riding in Peru is off the charts. We’ve included a once and a lifetime visit to Machu Picchu that’s accessed by a scenic train and privately guided tour of the site. What more could you ask for in a mountain bike holiday?

Highlights

• Having lunch mid-ride at a remote Inca ruin, high in the Andes, with no one around.
• Realizing every ride in Peru could make it into your top-10 best rides of all time.
• Watching the world go by in the Plaza de Armas square in Cusco, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• Exploring Machu Picchu feeling like you’ve gazed upon a true wonder of the world.
• Sipping a fresh pisco sour with friends after an amazing day of mountain biking.