7-Day Enduro MTB
Adventure in Peru.

Our Andean adventure begins with your arrival at Cusco Airport, a magical city and the departure point for the best mountain-bike tours in Peru. Our team will welcome you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in the historic center.

This first day is dedicated entirely to acclimatization. Spend the afternoon resting or take a light stroll through town, explore the traditional San Pedro Market, wander the cobblestone streets of San Blas, and absorb the local energy that makes Cusco unique.

You’ll also have time to assemble your bike with help from our mechanics and join a technical briefing with your MTB guide, where we’ll review the full itinerary, safety tips, and advice for riding above 3,000 m.

• Maximum altitude: 3,400 m (11,155 ft)
• Activities: Acclimatization, bike setup, technical briefing
• Accommodation in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar.

After an energizing breakfast, at 8 a.m. we head to Huayllarcocha, a perfect spot to kick off this MTB adventure in Cusco. This warm-up route combines some of the city’s most iconic trails, with spectacular panoramic views of the Andes and the entire valley.

We start the descent with natural flow—smooth curves, roots, small jumps, and rock gardens—so you can loosen up with confidence from day one. A brief stop at the enigmatic Temple of the Moon, a stone-carved Inca ceremonial center, lets you soak up mystical energy and history.

We continue with a more technical section of natural berms and fast segments before transferring to the Abra de Corao. From there we drop into the legendary Yuncaypata trail, a favorite among local and visiting riders. Expect Inca staircases, challenging singletrack, technical turns, fast zones, rock gardens, and eucalyptus forest for a varied, classic Cusco enduro experience.

We end the ride with a traditional Peruvian lunch— the perfect close to this intense first MTB day.

• Cumulative descent: ≈1,100 m (-3,608 ft)
• Distance: ≈15 km (9.3 mi)
• Style: Flow / technical enduro
• Terrain: Inca staircases, rock gardens, natural berms
• Accommodation in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar.

↗

We leave early for Lares along a scenic road through the majestic Sacred Valley. En route we stop at Calca Market to buy fresh fruit, which we’ll donate to children in high-Andean communities—a beautiful way to start the day and connect with local culture.

We begin riding at 4,200 m (13,779 ft) on one of the most authentic enduro descents in the Peruvian Andes. The Lares Inca Trail is an ancestral singletrack blending technique, history, and scenery. Expect Inca staircases, river crossings, tight turns, loose sections, and smooth “Inca Flow” segments.

We’ll pass llama herds, adobe houses, pre-Inca walls, and centuries-old paths—challenging yet deeply enriching.

After lunch, take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to prepare for tomorrow’s Machu Picchu visit.

• Descent: ≈1,300 m (-4,265 ft)
• Distance: 18 km (11.2 mi)
• Maximum altitude: 4,200 m (13,779 ft)
• Style: Technical & cultural enduro
• Terrain: Inca staircases, river crossings, ancestral paths
• Accommodation (final allocation to confirm): Golden Sunrise*** or similar.

After an early breakfast, we take the bus up to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft). The 25-minute ride winds through lush cloud forest with dramatic views of the Urubamba Canyon. Your guide will accompany you, providing orientation for this wonder of the world.

At the top, we spend about two hours on a guided tour, uncovering secrets of architecture, agricultural terraces, ceremonial temples, and panoramic viewpoints. Learn about Andean cosmology, Inca engineering, and the mysteries that still surround this sacred city.

Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time. In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo for rest before the next MTB stages.

• Altitude at Machu Picchu: 2,430 m (7,972 ft)
• Visit duration: 2-hour guided tour + free time
• Transport: Bus from Aguas Calientes (2,040 m / 6,693 ft)
• Activity: Guided cultural tour
• Accommodation (final allocation to confirm): Casa Blanca Hotel*** or similar.

After breakfast we drive to Misminay, a natural viewpoint over the Sacred Valley and the start of today’s first descent: The Other Side, a fast, technical trail mixing tight bends, pre-Inca steps, agricultural terraces, and stunning vistas.

Next, a 30-minute transfer takes us to the Perolniyoc waterfall lookout and the Raqaypata ruins. After photos, we drop into an even more technical descent featuring original Inca staircases, narrow loose-stone paths, and aggressive turns—combining adrenaline with cultural immersion.

Finish with lunch and a craft-beer toast by the Urubamba River, then transfer to the hotel. Confirm the final overnight location with the team.

• Combined descent: ≈1,500 m (-4,921 ft)
• Total distance: ≈17 km (10.6 mi)
• Style: Technical enduro with cultural value
• Terrain: Inca staircases, narrow paths, agricultural terraces
• Accommodation (final allocation to confirm): Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar.

↗

We start at the Aywayro viewpoint (3,500 m / 11,482 ft) and descend natural trails with berms and curves around the millennial Maras salt pans (3,200 m / 10,499 ft).

After a break, we tackle a second, more technical descent through Inca terraces, stone paths, and water crossings with open canyon views. Perfect for intermediate riders seeking adventure.

• Total descent: ≈1,780 m (-5,840 ft)
• Distance: ≈20.5 km (12.7 mi)
• Style: Downhill / gravity
• Terrain: Berms, Inca terraces, stone paths
• Accommodation in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar.

After breakfast, according to your flight schedule, we take you by private transport to Cusco Airport (3,400 m / 11,155 ft).

End of an unforgettable 7-Day Enduro MTB Tour in Cusco and Machu Picchu exploring the finest enduro and downhill trails in the heart of the Andes.

• Activity: Airport transfer
• Transport: Private
• Schedule: According to departure flight