4 Days / 3 Nights
Machu Picchu Bike Tour
The Machu Picchu Bicycle Tour is a multi-day adventure starting in Cusco with a bike ride from Yanamayo Pass to Ocobamba, followed by a transfer to Quillabamba for an overnight stay. The next day, the descent continues from Abra Santa Rosa to Santa Teresa, where visitors can enjoy the Cocalmayo hot springs. On the third day, there’s a hike from the hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes, with a stop at the Mandor Waterfalls. The tour concludes with a guided visit to Machu Picchu, before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and then back to Cusco.
ITINERARY
Cusco — Biking Yanamayo — Ocobamba — Quillabamba
The tour begins with a 5:00 AM pickup from your hotel, followed by a drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll enjoy a 45-minute breakfast. The journey continues to the Yanamayo Pass, passing through traditional communities like Patacancha and Willoq. At 10:00 AM, after a safety briefing and putting on protective gear, you’ll start a 30 km descent from the Andes to the jungle, passing waterfalls and coffee plantations. Lunch is served in Ocobamba at 2:00 PM, and then you’ll travel by car to Quillabamba for dinner and an overnight stay.
INCLUDES:
- Pre-tour assistance.
- Transfer in tourist transport.
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
- Complete cycling equipment (mountain bike, helmet, gloves, elbow, and knee pads).
- Marlin 7 Trek bike.
- Snacks and water.
- Lunch in Ocobamba.
- Dinner in Quillabamba.
- Hotel in Quillabamba.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Food not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
Quillabamba — Biking Abra Santa Rosa – Santa Teresa — Thermal Baths Of Cocalmayo
On day 2, the tour begins at 8:30 AM with a 45-minute drive to the top of the Santa Rosa Pass near Quillabamba. After gearing up and checking the bikes, we will descend through fruit crops such as bananas, cocoa, papaya, mangoes, and coffee, covering 15 kilometers. Along the way, there will be stops to taste local fruits depending on the season. The ride continues through warm temperatures, arriving in Santa Teresa by 2:00 PM for lunch. After dinner at 6:00 PM, we will visit the Cocalmayo hot springs to relax in the warm waters.
INCLUDES:
- Transfer in tourist transport.
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
- Complete cycling equipment (mountain bike, helmet, gloves, elbow, and knee pads).
- Marlin 7 Trek bike.
- Snacks and water.
- Lunch in Santa Teresa.
- Dinner in Santa Teresa.
- Hotel in Santa Teresa.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance fees to the Cocalmayo baths.
- Food not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
Aguas Calientes — Hydroelectric Hike
At 8:30 AM, after breakfast, we will drive for 45 minutes to the hydroelectric plant, where our hike to Aguas Calientes begins. The trail is flat, making it an easy walk along the railway line, surrounded by jungle and the Vilcanota River. The hike takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and with luck, we may spot wildlife like the Cock of the Rock. We will pass by the Mandor Waterfalls, where we can stop to take pictures and videos. Afterward, we will continue to Aguas Calientes, arriving in time for lunch, with the afternoon free to explore or relax.
INCLUDES:
- Transfer in tourist transport.
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
- Snacks and water.
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance to Mandor Waterfalls (10 soles).
- Food not mentioned.
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
Visit Machu Picchu
On the final day, we will visit Machu Picchu. The guide will pick you up at 6:00 AM from your hotel, and we’ll head to the Aguas Calientes bus station for a 45-minute ride to Machu Picchu. Once inside, the guide will lead a 2-hour tour of the citadel, explaining the history and culture of the Incas, with opportunities to take photos at various spots. After the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch at 1:00 PM, then take the 2:45 PM train back to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will take us to Cusco, marking the end of our journey.
INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip bus ticket (Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu).
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Group guide service (English and Spanish).
- Train ticket (Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo).
- Transfers in tourist transportation.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Food not mentioned.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain (subject to availability).
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
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Included
- Pre-tour assistance.
- All transfers in tourist transportation included.
- Professional cycling guided tour, English — Spanish.
- All entrance tickets to archaeological sites and tourist attractions mentioned in the tour.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 (subject to availability).
- Train ticket, Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo.
- 02 Bus ticket, Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu, round trip.
- 01 night hotel in Quillabamba.
- 01 night hostel in Santa Teresa.
- 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Complete cycling equipment (professional mountain bike, helmet, gloves, elbow, and knee pads).
- 03 lunchs.
- 02 dinners.
- Snacks and water.
Not Included
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Tips.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Other services not mentioned.