Cusco was, and in many ways still is, the capital of the once great Incan civilization, and the city is riddled with ruins, footpaths and whispers of the Inkan people. In this city lies an energy that is in many ways incomparable to any other place in the world and one can feel that energy the second they step foot into this magical city. So today we begin with a small orientation and one of Cusco’s wonderful cafeterías and then do a brief bike check to assure that everyone is ready to head out on their first day of riding in Peru! 

It is the first day of our trip and we want to give you time to acclimate, adjust to new dirt, and settle in gradually so we are going to go out for a half day on the incredible singletrack mountain bike trails of Cusco. Many of these trails pass along old royal Incan roads, are on incan roads and are full of jumps, drops, berms and other incredibly fun features. The group will then go and have a delicious Cuscueñen lunch before we end the day with a final sun-set lap. 

• Distance: 12.5 km /  7 miles 
• Max Elevation:  3500m  / 11,500 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft 
• Descent 1100 m / 3,500 ft 
• Lodging: Hotel in Cusco
• Location: Cusco

The second day of our Mountain Bike Tour Peru will start with a classic Cusco ride in the magnificent Lares Valley. We will start the day with a wonderful breakfast and then take a drive into the Sacred Valley to the small town of Calca. From there we will head up into the mountains and begin climbing high in the heart of the Andes. This singletrack trail has been around for thousands of years but only ridden by mountain bikes for a little over 20 years. On this trail you are guaranteed to see llamas, alpaca, and locals living their daily life in this truly spectacular area. This day is meant to act as another fantastic warm up so clients can acclimate to the altitude, get accustomed to the type of dirt in Peru and get to know each other. 

After a late lunch we will head to the town of Urubamba! Where we will be settling for the next 4 nights! 

• Distance: 19 km /  12 miles 
• Max Elevation:  4200m  / 14,000 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft 
• Descent 2750 m / 9,000 ft 
• Lodging: Hotel in Urubamba

The Sacred Valley was the agricultural center of the Incan empire and the fertility of this Valley was how the Incans were able to produce enough food to feed hundreds of thousands of people; and this day will be dedicated to understanding the Sacred Valley and riding some of its most original footpaths. 

So on this day we will start the day visiting the Moray ruins, which were theorized to be an agricultural laboratory for the Incas which they used to modernize there, then we will hop on our bikes and do 3-4 laps on the beautiful Maras trail system. Each one of these mtb trails has about 3,000 feet of vertical descent in 4-6 miles and takes us right through the heart of the Sacred Valley’s most significant farming areas. We will then stop for another fantastic, but late lunch before we set off for yet another epic sun-set lap! 

• Distance: 19 km /  12 miles 
• Max Elevation:  3500m  / 11,500 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft 
• Descent 2750 m / 9000 ft 
• Lodging: Hacienda in Urubamba
• Location: Urubamba

For our final day of riding in the Urubamba area, we’ll return to the Chinchero riding zone, where we rode on Day 8. However, today we’ll be exploring new trails, with the possibility of revisiting one that you may have seen the day before. The highlight of the day will be the Chinchero route—an ancient pre-Incan trail that also holds a special place in modern mountain biking history. It was one of the first trails to be ridden by mountain bikers back in the 90s, and it remains a classic.

Clients will head back to their lodging in Urubamba to enjoy some delicious food for one last night in the beautiful Sacred Valley.

• Distance: 19 km / 12 miles
• Max Elevation: 4300m / 14,000 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft
• Descent 2750 m / 8000 ft
• Lodging: Hotel Amaru del Valle
• Location: Urubamba
• Meals Included: B,L Snacks, Apres Beer

This is a great day for clients to sleep in, do some yoga, and recuperate from the endless amounts of fun had on the past couple days of riding. Urubamba is one of the old Inkan cities that existed before the arrival of the Spanish, and this will be the day for clients to go explore a little bit. If clients would like to plan a guided tour of ruins, cooking class or any extra curricular activity we can help plan something for you or simply just steer you in the right direction.

• Lodging: Hotel in Urubamba
• Location: Urubamba
• Meals Included: B,L Snacks, Apres Beer

The Otherside Trail, as the name suggests, is on the other side of Moray! We’ll load up the vehicles and head back to the Moray and Maras region, where you rode on Day 3—but this time, you’ll be dropping into a whole new adventure on "the other side."

These trails, recently developed in the last few years, offer an absolute blast—fast, flowy, and packed with stunning scenery. They’ll give you a fresh perspective on the Sacred Valley, revealing yet another of its many breathtaking faces.

• Distance: 36 km / 22 miles
• Max Elevation: 4300m / 16,000 ft
• Ascent 350 m / 1200 ft
• Descent 2750 m / 9000 ft
• Lodging: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
• Location: Ollantayambo
• Meals Included: B,L, Snacks, apres Beer

You will have just woken up in the ancient city of Ollantaytambo, which still lies on its original foundation, built by the Inkans in the 1400’s; and today you will be tackling the mystical trail of Patacancha. This is yet another ancient trail that is part of an Incan highway that theoretically would take you from the Amazon forest all the way to the city of Cusco, snaking its way up and down the vast valleys of the Vilcanota mountain range. But we will start our ride at a staggering 14,500 feet and descend on three different trails all the way to the town of Ollantaytambo. On this trail we will run into llamas, alpaca, indigenous communities, epic views and mind blowing singletrack.

• Distance: 19 km /  12 miles 
• Max Elevation:  4300m  / 14,000 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft 
• Descent 2750 m / 9000 ft 
• Lodging: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
• Location: Ollantaytambo
• Meals Included: B, L, Snacks and apres beers

Day 9: Machu Picchu 

The Ancient Fortress of Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the world and we highly recommend our guests take the opportunity to visit the site. 

Clients that have chosen to go to Machu Picchu will get up at 7am and drive to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Macchu Picchu, they will arrive at Aguas Calientes and be taken up to Machu Picchu bus (30min). From there you will visit Machu Picchu for 2 hours, have some time in Aguas Calientes to eat lunch, buy some souvenirs, and then board the train back to Ollantaytambo. The whole day takes about 8 hours and can be a little bit tiresome, but we highly recommend you take the opportunity to see the grandeur of this impressive historical site.  

You will then be picked up by 2Wheel staff at the train station and taken back to their accommodations in Ollantaytambo where they will find their bikes and all their personal gear as well. For people that chose to not go to Macchu Picchu will have a quiet and easy morning before we head to the town of Ollantaytambo and have a relaxed and mellow day in the beautiful old Incan town. 

• Lodging: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
• Location: Ollantaytambo
• Meals Included: B, Snacks and apres beers

This will be our final morning waking up in Ollantaytambo. Today, we’ll head back up to where you started the Mega Avalanche, but this time, we’ll veer east toward the PataLares to Lares Epic. The first trail, PataLares, offers a spectacular 1,000-foot traverse before a thrilling 4,000-foot descent into the quaint town of Lares. Once there we will stop and soak in the hotsprings before heading back to Cusco.

• Distance: 36 km / 22 miles
• Max Elevation: 4200m / 15,000 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft
• Descent 2750 m / 9,000 ft
• Lodging: Hotel Cusco
• Location: Cusco
• Meals Included: B,L Snacks, Apres Beer

Today is the grand finale of your epic Peru Mountain Bike Tour, and we're wrapping it up with an incredible ride on some of the raddest trails in the South Valley of Cusco. Known for their massive, exhilarating descents, the Radar 1 and Radar 2 trails are among Peru's most famous and are sure to leave you on a high note. We’ll get started a bit later, with your van arriving at your accommodations at 9 a.m. to whisk you down to the South Valley. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit the oldest church in all of South America, adding a touch of history to the day’s adventure. Our goal is a relaxed, thrill-filled day to cap off your unforgettable journey. We'll ride until the late afternoon, giving you time to pack up your bike and gear before gathering for a final, delicious farewell dinner in the heart of Cusco.

• Distance: 19 km /  12 miles 
• Max Elevation:  3500m  / 11,500 ft
• Ascent 250 m / 800 ft 
• Descent 1700 m / 5500 ft 
• Lodging: Hotel in Cusco
• Location: Cusco
• Meals Included: B,L Snacks, Apres Beer

Day 12: Departure Day:

Today you will say good bye to your new friends and the beautiful country of Peru! Your driver will be at your hotel 2.5 hours prior to your departure time to take you to the airport.

• Meals Included: B