English and Spanish-speaking guide
Group tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Check the Dates
Experience the adrenaline rush of downhill cycling on this popular bike tour in Cusco, featuring a descent through the stunning Andean landscape. You will pause to admire Inca engineering at the agricultural site of Kallachaka and observe local life in Yuncaypata. Round-trip transportation, mountain bikes, safety gear, and a picnic lunch are included.
Highlights:
- Begin with on-foot guided visits to Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
- Enjoy an exhilarating bike descent toward the community of Yuncaypata.
- Explore the Inca channels and terraces at the Kallachaka archaeological complex.
- Cycle through a serene eucalyptus forest on the final stretch back toward Cusco city.
- This full-day bike tour in Cusco includes all necessary equipment, a specialized guide, and a picnic lunch.
About this tour:
This exhilarating, full-day Cusco bike tour offers a thrilling combination of adrenaline-pumping downhill cycling and rich archaeological exploration around the city’s outskirts. This 8-hour adventure is led by a specialized cycling guide who will take you to famous Inca ruins and through beautiful Andean scenery.
Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup around 8:00 AM. You will first be driven to the mountains above Cusco, where the first portion of the tour is a guided visit on foot to the famous archaeological complexes of Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
After the guided cultural segment, your bike adventure begins with a descent towards the community of Yuncaypata. This downhill ride provides incredible views of agricultural fields and the opportunity to observe the daily activities of the Andean inhabitants. You’ll continue the ride with a stop at the archaeological complex of Kallachaka (or Rumi Wasi), a site famous for its Inca channels and circular terraces used for rainwater containment and agriculture. Throughout this part of the bike tour in Cusco, you can admire the local flora and fauna.
The final stretch of the ride takes you through a serene eucalyptus forest back towards the city. The vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco, concluding your full day of cycling and exploration. The tour includes round-trip transportation, mountain bikes, safety gear, a box lunch/picnic, and the services of your specialized bilingual guide.
Included:
- Round-trip transportation
- Mountain bikes
- First aid kit
- Box lunch or picnic
- Professional cycling guide
Essential Information:
- Exclusions: Entrance fees are NOT included for the archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay). Tips/Gratuities are also excluded.
- Not Suitable For: Pregnant women, people with back problems, people with heart problems, and wheelchair users.
- What to Bring: Passport or ID card, Cash (for entrance fees), Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water, and comfortable clothing.
- Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs.
Activity provider: Journey Peru SAC
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Cusco bike tour include?
This full-day, 8-hour Cusco bike tour includes all major equipment and logistics. You will receive round-trip hotel transportation, a mountain bike and helmet rental, the services of a specialized bilingual cycling guide (English/Spanish), a box lunch or picnic, and a first-aid kit.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The tour price specifically excludes the entrance fees for the archaeological sites visited: Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. These fees must be paid in cash on arrival. Tips and gratuities for the guide and staff are also not included.
Who is this Cusco bike tour not suitable for?
Due to the nature of the physical activity and the use of bicycles, this tour is not recommended and is not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users, or individuals with pre-existing back or heart problems.
What should I know before joining this tour?
You should know that this is a full-day, 8-hour activity that begins around 8:00 AM (exact time provided by the operator via WhatsApp 1-2 days before). The tour involves a combination of on-foot archaeological visits and thrilling downhill cycling segments. It is a group tour, and while it is not a technical mountain biking route, it is physically active.
What should I bring for this tour?
You must bring your passport or ID card, and cash (Peruvian soles) to cover the entrance fees for the archaeological sites. You should also bring comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen, and water.
What will I experience during this 8-hour bike tour in Cusco?
Your full day of exploration begins with a transfer to the mountains, where you will first take a guided walk through the Inca complexes of Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
The main adventure is the exhilarating bike segment. You will ride downhill toward the community of Yuncaypata, enjoying sweeping views of the agricultural fields and observing local Andean life. You will pause to explore the Inca channels and terraces at the Kallachaka site before enjoying a scenic ride through a eucalyptus forest back toward the city center.