Explore backroads carved in the Peruvian Andes by mountain bike
Swap a typical beach holiday for an intense, epic mountain biking adventure along the backroads of the intoxicating Peruvian Andes! Adventurous bikers will ride to some of the most incredible trail-accessible views in Peru on the Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour. You’ll ride between 42 and 115 kilometres a day, making the staggering vistas and cultural staples even more magical.
On the 12-day Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour, you’ll switch between camping in scenic, rugged spots, homestays, and cozy hotels, savouring locally-sourced meals prepared right onsite after your rides. Amid the quintessential Peruvian views, you’ll learn about Alpaca breeding and get up close and personal with these fascinating animals.
But that’s not all! Machu Picchu awaits. The UNESCO World Heritage site is a beloved attraction, and despite all of the photos you’ve likely seen of these Inca ruins, you won’t be able to stop your jaw from dropping as they emerge into view.
Book this unforgettable mountain biking tour in the Andes for a ride you won’t soon forget.
Highlights of the Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour
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Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Juliaca
Meet and greet your guide at the airport in Juliaca before transferring to your hotel in Puno. You’ll get the day to get acclimated to the high elevation.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and meandering Puno, and feel free to check out some museums or the cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Puno (3,827m / 12,556’)
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Floating Islands and Llachon
Enjoy a lovely, exciting day exploring the floating islands where the Uru peoples live. To get here, you’ll hop on a motorboat- enjoy the ride and the unique landscape.
After, you’ll boat to Llachon, where your accommodation for the night awaits. While preparing for your biking adventure, you’ll get the chance to catch a glimpse of local life. You’ll stay with local families as a part of a community-based project.
Overnight Location: Homestay in Llachon (3,875m / 12,713’)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Ride to Lampa
Today’s bike ride will help you ease into exercising in high elevation. Begin your journey from Lake Titicaca and ride until you reach Juliaca.
From here, you’ll travel along tarmac roads towards Lampa, where you’ll set up your tent and camp under the trees. Enjoy the incredible canopy of stars overhead!
Overnight Location: Camping near Lampa (3,892m / 12,769’)
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Ride to Trapiche
Start on tarmac road until you reach Lampa, where you can explore the town and visit any local points of interest you’d like.
After admiring the church in the Plaza de Armas, you’ll get back on your bike and head towards the backroads. The gentle ascent winds to a quaint Andean community, Trapiche de Palca. You’ll spend the night camping near here.
Overnight Location: Camping at Trapiche (3,860m / 12,664’)
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Explore the Cañon de Tinajani
Today’s ride may be the shortest, but it’s definitely not the easiest! Get ready for a montage of outstanding Peruvian views and natural wonders along the trail.
After you pass by the lake of Vila Vila, you’ll begin your ascent to the highest point of this biking adventure (4500m). Once you catch your breath, enjoy your descent to Cañon de Tinajani.
En route, you’ll travel by one of the largest forests of puya raimondii (a cactus that soars to 13 metres high). Get off your bike and admire the plants! To top it off, the Cañon de Tinajani will have you snapping endless photos—it’s stunning. Bask in the surrounding scenery as you camp nearby overnight.
Overnight Location: Camping at Tinajani (3,860m / 12,664’)
Distance: 42 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Alpacas at Pacomarca
Catch a reel of rural views on today’s relatively flat ride! You’ll pass by a couple of small villages—Humachiri and Llalli—before reaching Grupo Inca’s Alpaca breeding at Pacomarca. In the afternoon, you’ll learn about alpaca breeding and meet some furry friends!
Spend the evening relaxing in the hacienda.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Pacomarca Ranch (4,060m / 13,320’)
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Cycle to Langui Lake
Enjoy breakfast before starting your incredible day of Andean riding.
Expect a relatively flat ride with some small steep sections. Marvel at the scenery and local culture rolling by—rock formations, farm or two, local cyclists—until you reach Langui Lake.
Here, you’ll set up camp and enjoy the blissful scenery while you eat dinner.
Overnight Location: Camping at Langui Lake (3,955m / 13,106’)
Distance: 85 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Head to Sacred Valley
Begin your day of adventure by cycling along the ever-so stunning Lake Langui, where the scenic shore will keep you entertained for around 35 kilometres.
Soon, the chilled-out morning ride will morph into a steep, challenging climb until you veer off to San Pedro. You’ll then cycle on a less-travelled dirt path downhill to Urubamba Valley, near the town of Rachi.
If time allows, you may even get a chance to visit some Inca ruins. Enjoy lunch here before continuing towards Sacred Valley for your overnight campsite!
Overnight Location: Camping in Sacred Valley (3,000m / 9,842’)
Distance: 90 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Bike the Rio Urubamba to Pisac
Get ready for your longest day of cycling yet! Today, you’ll inch closer to one of the main highlights of this tour, Machu Picchu.
You’ll follow the Rio Urubamba, which will take you in the direction of the renowned World Heritage Site. En route, enjoy views that act as a precursor to Machu Picchu, such as Lake Huarcarpay, lunch next to an Inca gate, and, of course, Pisac—the goal of today’s journey!
You’ll get the chance to stay in a hotel tonight rather than a tent. Enjoy the amenities!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pisac (2,972m / 9,750’)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 115 km, 100m ascent, 200m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 10 Finish Riding in Ollantaytambo
Congratulations, you’ve made it to your last day of cycling! Today, you’ll travel along a lesser-travelled path to the heart of the Incas along dirt roads before joining up with a tarmac road.
In the afternoon, you’ll catch a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, where you’ll get to chill, reminisce, and relax for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Machu Picchu (2,040m / 6,692’)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 65 km, 0m ascent, 50m descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 11 Explore Machu Picchu
Discover the world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu today. A tour guide will lead you around this incredible, historical attraction for two hours, giving you the freedom to explore on your own for a few hours, too. If you want a little exercise, you can walk the 1-hour trail to Sun Gate.
After taking as many photos as you can, you’ll hop on the bus that winds to the train station, which will take you to Cusco.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cusco (3,399m / 11,151’)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Departure
Enjoy a relaxing morning exploring Cusco before transferring to the airport in Cusco. Safe travels!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided mountain biking tour of the Peruvian Andes is run as a custom tour for your group and the price depends on the number of people in your group.
Please note, that standard rooms are double/twin and groups of odd numbers can opt out to stay in a triple room or add a single supplement of $191 USD to use one single room instead. Please note that the prices below are per person and solo traveller price already includes the single supplement.
- Guided solo travellers: $8,975 USD
- Guided groups of 2: $5,395 USD per person
- Guided groups of 3: $4,195 USD per person
- Guided groups of 4: $3,525 USD per person
- Guided groups of 5: $3,125 USD per person
- Guided groups of 6: $3,175 USD per person
- Guided groups of 7-8: $3,075 USD per person
- Guided groups of 9: $2,875 USD per person
- Guided groups of 10+: $2,795 USD per person
Accommodation on the Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour
This biking adventure tour will have you staying in a combination of cozy hotels and epic camping spots over 11 nights. The hotels have modern necessities that will keep you comfy and relaxed. Keep in mind that rooms are double occupancy, but you can always upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of $191 USD to have a private room in a hotel while travelling with your group.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Qelqatani Hotel in Puno ★★★
Enjoy a cozy night at this relaxing hotel situated in the thick of Puno. Take advantage of the WiFi, flatscreen TV, and more.
Llachon Homestay in Llachon
Catch a glimpse of local life at a comfortable, quaint homestay in Llachon.
Camping in the Peruvian Andes
Spend five nights camping under the stars amid surreal Peruvian scenery.
Pacomarca Alpaca Research Centre
Learn about alpacas, learn a little about Peru’s culture, and stay in a hacienda here.
Camping in the Peruvian Andes
Spend five nights camping under the stars amid surreal Peruvian scenery.
Royal Inka Hotel Pisac in Pisac ★★★
Built in the 16th century, this charming hotel boasts rich character, history, and a pool, restaurant and sauna!
Hotel Hatun Inti Classic in Machu Picchu Pueblo ★★★
This hotel is simple, cozy, and fun—just check out the rooftop restaurant! Its central location makes it a great place to stay.
Tupac Yupanqui Hotel in Cusco ★★★
Located just two minutes from the Main Square, this cozy hotel in Cusco is an ideal option.
What’s Included in the Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour?
Meals
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 7 dinners are included on this tour. You are responsible for buying your own snacks and drinks.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 11 nights are included on this tour. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included but can be added for an additional fee.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation is included throughout the tour, including airport transfers. Support van services during the biking days are included too.
Also Included
- Guide
- Camping gear (except sleeping bag)
- Permits and entrance fees
- Mountain bike
- Gear (helmet, gloves)
- Support van
Not included
- Flights to Juliaca and from Cusco
- Personal expenses
- Tour guide gratuities
- Snacks and beverages
- Dinners and lunches on days not mentioned
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Titicaca to Machu Picchu Mountain Bike Tour
Amazonas Explorer has been running high-end adventure travel tours in Peru for over 30 years. They offer both customizable and pre-set tours so your group can choose the perfect adventure.
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Amazonas Explorer knows you may only visit Peru once, so they aim to make that experience exceptional.
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Andrea has been designing tours with Amazonas Explorer since 2015. She moved to Cusco to take advantage of the fantastic hiking and be immersed in nature. Helping clients explore Peru is her dream job, and seeing new travellers fall in love with the country inspires her to create the best itineraries possible. While she’s an avid hiker and adventurer herself, she also loves sharing the culture and cuisine of Peru through her tours.
- Q: What is your favourite trip that you offer?
- A: The Sacred Valley of the Incas Hiking Adventure is a once in a lifetime experience I encourage all of my clients to have. The combination of day hikes really showcases the best of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and of course Machu Picchu. Every day you hike to beautiful places, see incredible ruins, and meet lovely locals. You also get to stay in a beautiful private villa with your own private guide, driver, and even chef!
- Q: What is an unforgettable local experience you’ve had?
- A: Part of my job is to test services and visit our suppliers to later be able to sell it to the right clients. One of the tours that I tried recently and I really enjoyed was visiting a local community and working the land with them. It made me really appreciate the food that I have on my table every day. The sacrifices the locals make when working their farms. Without them, we wouldn’t have anything healthy to eat.
- Q: What is one experience anyone visiting Peru should have?
- A: For me, travelling is not only visiting archaeological sites. It is meeting the local people, learning about their customers, and expanding our knowledge of how people live in another part of the world. This will give us another perspective on the world and life.
- Q: What do your guests say they like best about the trips you create?
- A: They say that they felt that the entire trip was exactly what they were looking for and exceeded their expectations. I always go the extra mile to make sure my clients get the right trip and make the most of their precious holiday. I look forward to working with you all to create these unforgettable memories.