English and Spanish-speaking guide
Group tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Pickup included
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Explore the stunning mountains surrounding the Imperial City on this exhilarating Cusco bike tour, led by a professional guide. All necessary logistics are handled, including hotel transfers, bike, helmet, and water. This active experience offers a unique perspective on local architecture and natural Andean life.
Highlights:
- Your Cusco bike tour starts with a transfer to a small Andean village for the cycling start point.
- Enjoy an exhilarating half-day ride through the beautiful local Andean environment.
- Gain a unique perspective of the massive Sacsayhuaman Inca fortress from a high viewpoint.
- Explore the ancient and mysterious Inca temple in Chacan.
- The route finishes with an exciting downhill ride back into Cusco city.
About this tour:
This is a unique half-day bike tour from Cusco designed for those who want to experience the stunning Andean mountain landscape and history surrounding the city without a full-day commitment. This 4-hour activity blends an exciting bike ride with cultural exploration, all led by a professional guide.
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco, where you will meet your professional guide and driver. You will then be transferred approximately 25 minutes outside of the city to a small Andean village, which will serve as your starting point. Here, you will be fitted with your mountain bike and helmet.
The Cusco bike tour starts with a ride from the village towards a site called Chacan, an ancient Inca temple. Along the scenic route, you will pass through the local Andean environment, observing local architecture, houses made with traditional materials, native vegetation, and local bird species. Once you arrive at the Chacan area, you will take a short break to explore the ancient temple on foot.
After some rest, you will cycle again towards a key viewpoint overlooking the massive Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Site. This stop provides a fantastic opportunity for a global, panoramic view of the Inca fortress and the surrounding area. The final segment of the bike ride takes you downhill and back into Cusco city, concluding on Saphy Street. From there, you will be transferred back to your hotel, completing your exhilarating half-day bike tour from Cusco. The tour includes all necessary equipment and transfers.
Included:
- Professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with transfer to the starting point of the tour
- Bike and helmet rental
- Water
Essential Information:
- Exclusions: Tips/Gratuities for the guide and staff.
- What to Bring: Camera, cash, daypack, cycling clothing, and closed-toe shoes.
- Route Note: The tour includes a transfer 25 minutes outside of Cusco, a bike ride through the mountains, a stop at the Chacan Inca temple, a viewpoint stop for Sacsayhuaman, and a final downhill segment back into the city.
Activity provider: Andina Expeditions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this bike tour from Cusco include?
The tour is an all-inclusive half-day activity covering all necessary logistics and equipment. It includes the services of a professional tour guide (English and Spanish-speaking), hotel pickup and drop-off, all necessary transfers to and from the starting point, the mountain bike and helmet rental, and complimentary water.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The tour price is inclusive; the only items explicitly not covered are tips or gratuities for the guide and staff, which are optional. You should bring cash for any personal purchases.
What should I bring for this Cusco bike tour?
Since this is an active tour, you should wear cycling clothing and closed-toe shoes. Additionally, you should bring a daypack, a camera to capture the views, and cash for any extras or tips.
What will I experience during this half-day bike tour from Cusco?
Your experience begins with a transfer 25 minutes outside of Cusco to a small Andean village. From there, you will enjoy an exhilarating half-day bike ride through the beautiful local environment, observing local architecture, native vegetation, and local bird species.
The route includes a ride to Chacan, an ancient Inca temple where you will stop to explore on foot. You will then cycle toward a key viewpoint offering a fantastic, panoramic view of the massive Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Site. The tour concludes with an exciting final downhill segment, cycling back into Cusco city.