9 days · Cusco · Peru
A 9-day, 8-night mountain bike circuit linking a Cusco city ride, the descent to Quillabamba, Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountain and the Ausangate lagoons, sold on fixed group departures rather than a daily tour.
The circuit opens with a city bike tour of Cusco’s three main archaeological sites, then rides down through the Abra Yanamayo toward Ocobamba and Quillabamba, a transition from Andean highlands to the edge of the jungle.
From Quillabamba, the route continues to Santa Teresa for a soak in the Cocalmayo hot springs, then a walk along the hydroelectric trail to Machu Picchu, with a free day in Cusco before closing with two high-altitude rides: the Rainbow Mountain and the seven lagoons of Ausangate.
- Length
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Guide
- English / Spanish
- Departs
- Fixed group departures only: 14-22 November 2026 and 26 December 2026-3 January 2027
Itinerary
Day by day
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Day 1
Cusco welcome
- Airport pickup and hotel check-in in Cusco.
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Day 2
City tour on bike
- A ride through Cusco’s three main archaeological sites, Sacsayhuamán, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, finishing at the Plaza de Armas and continuing to the Sacred Valley. Hotel in Urubamba.
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Day 3
Abra Yanamayo, Ocobamba and Quillabamba
- A descent from the 4,300m Abra Yanamayo through changing terrain, from Andean highlands to the edge of the jungle, with lunch in Ocobamba. Hotel in Quillabamba.
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Day 4
Abra Yanay to Santa Teresa
- A ride to Santa Teresa, ending with a soak in the Cocalmayo hot springs.
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Day 5
Hydroelectric walk to Machu Picchu
- A roughly 2.5-hour walk from the hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes, then a 2-hour guided visit to Machu Picchu, with return by train. Hotel in Cusco.
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Day 6
Free day in Cusco
- A rest day to explore the city at your own pace.
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Day 7
Rainbow Mountain
- A 3.5-hour drive to Cusipata for breakfast, then a roughly 1h45 walk to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), a bike descent to Pitumarca and transfer to Pacchanta with a buffet lunch en route.
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Day 8
Ausangate 7 lagoons
- A roughly 5-hour ride or walk past the seven turquoise lagoons of Ausangate, reaching 4,700m, with a descent to Pacchanta for lunch and rest.
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Day 9
Airport transfer
- Transfer to the airport according to departure time.
What's included
- Airport-to-hotel transfer in Cusco
- Transfer from the hotel to each day’s starting point
- Return train, Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
- Round-trip bus, Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- A specialized cycling guide for every 5 travelers
- Assistant guide
- Accident insurance up to US$2,000
- 8 nights in hotels in Urubamba, Quillabamba, Santa Teresa and Cusco
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch included every day
- Meals during the mountain and Ausangate-lagoon activities
- Machu Picchu entrance
- Rainbow Mountain entrance
- Ausangate 7-lagoons entrance
- Entrance to the Ocalmayo and Pacchanta hot springs
- Trek Marlin 7 (or similar) mountain bike
- Helmet, knee pads and gloves
- First aid kit
Not included
- Dinner
- Other services not listed
Know before you go
- This package sells on fixed group departures, not every day: 14-22 November 2026 and 26 December 2026-3 January 2027, both confirmed with a minimum group of 8.
- All nights are booked in a shared double room; a single room adds US$471 to the total price.
- Any of the included bikes can be upgraded to an electric bike for US$235 more.
- Machu Picchu’s entry circuit is assigned by availability at the time of booking, not chosen in advance.
- To book, Explorinka asks for an email to info@explorinka.com (cc operaciones@cuscoperu.com) naming the service, number of travelers, each traveler’s name, passport number, date of birth and height, and the tour date.
- 40% deposit to confirm; the balance is due 25 days before departure. Cancelling 25+ days out refunds 50% of the cost; inside 25 days there is no refund, and the Machu Picchu entrance and any train or hotel portion already booked are never refundable.
- Children are welcome from age 6, always with a parent or guardian riding along, who signs a waiver taking responsibility for them.
Meeting point
Cusco airport pickup
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$1,941 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
9 days.
What's included?
Airport-to-hotel transfer in Cusco, Transfer from the hotel to each day’s starting point, Return train, Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo, Round-trip bus, Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, A specialized cycling guide for every 5 travelers, Assistant guide, and more.
What's not included?
Dinner, Other services not listed.
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