Mountain Biking from Cusco to Manu Biosphere
Reserve
This exhilarating adventure combines the heights of the Andes in Cusco with the famous Manu Biosphere Reserve in the jungle. It’s an ideal trip for the active traveler who would like to have a jungle experience, but also enjoy the freedom and speed of traveling by bicycle. The ascents and descents are fairly easy and non-technical. You do not need much biking experience, but we do recommend that you are at least familiar with the sport.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will be met at your hotel by your private vehicle and travel for about 2 hours, to the heights of Pisac. The cycling trip goes along a downhill dirt road with a few up hills, leading you to the town of Paucartambo. On the way you may observe ancient cave paintings. Have a rest in Paucartambo and enjoy a light energizing lunch. Afterwards, continue by vehicle to Ajanaco mountain pass (3600 meters) Depending on how you feel at this point, you have the chance to ride your bikes again and pedal the last 14km of flat terrain to your camping site at Tres Cruces (3580 meters).
All meals included. Overnight Camping.
Max. Elevation: 4000m / Min. Elevation: 2980m
Difficulty level: 3
Average riding distance: 50km
Estimated riding time: 4 hours
Day 2
Today you get up before dawn to see the fabulous sunrise, which comes up between the clouds of the forest. After a restorative hot breakfast, you’ll take your bikes and start to pedal on what will be a day of down hill on dirt road. Notice the extreme change in scenery as it gradually changes into the dense vegetation of the jungle. At about noon you arrive at your lodge in the cloud forest, where you will enjoy a much-deserved shower and a great lunch. This afternoon, you can walk around the surrounding area and observe some of the many species of animals and plants living in the area.
All meals included. Cock of the Rock lodge or equivalent.
Max. Elevation: 3580m / Min. Elevation: 1500m
Difficulty level: 3
Average riding distance: 60km
Estimated riding time: 5hours
Day 3
You begin the day very early with a short walk. If you are lucky you may see the cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. After breakfast, mount your bicycle and head down the dirt road, which through a combination of descents and flat ground takes you to Atalaya. At this point you’ll take a short boat ride to the lodge, where you can take a refreshing shower. This afternoon relax at the lodge or walk along the jungle paths and observe some of its incredible flora and fauna.
All meals included. Overnight Rainforest Lodge.
Max. Elevation: 1500m / Min. Elevation: 300m
Difficulty level: 3
Average riding distance: 45km
Estimated riding time: 5hours
Day 4
This morning you will transfer back to Cusco with your biking guides or opt for a rainforest excursion in Manu Biosphere Reserve.
Please contact us to check availability and prices, or to inquire about customizing an itinerary for you.
Sample Itineraries
- Tambopata National Reserve
- Manu Biosphere Reserve
- Mountain Biking from Cusco to Manu Biosphere Reserve
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