Cusco Enduro
Downhill, Enduro, Sacred Valley
Our Tours
Cusco Enduro
Activity Level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
9 Days
Vacation Style
Holiday Type
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We are pioneers in Enduro in Peru riding this style 22 years ago and organizing the first Enduro race back in 2013! Enduro means FUN. LONG and MASSIVE descents with short climbs! These are the type of trails we like and what we have most in Cusco and Sacred Valley. The average elevation loss per trail is between 1,000 to 2,000m! This is a world class trip that will take you to a next level of riding!
Downhill, Enduro, Sacred Valley
All about the
Cusco Enduro
Highlights
- Ride on ancient Inca and pre-Inca trails with around 1,000 years old.
- Ride on remote locations where civilization is hours away.
- Two mountain passes above 4,300m (from one valley to the other).
- Impressive and unique landscapes with big valleys, huge glaciers and deep canyons.
- Two experienced mountain bike guides that will take you safe and with a lot of fun.
- Option to visit Machu Picchu in the Jungle of Cusco.
Peru is one of the best places on earth for mountain biking. We have the Andes Mountains that gives us stunning landscapes with big glaciers and deep canyons, and we have also the ancient network of trails with an approximate age of 1,000 years old. Those ancient trails are raw and eroded through the years and you must think fast to choose the right lines! There is nothing manicured there and you have many lines to choose! The people and the culture are also unique with civilizations that have developed thousands of years ago and they still live following their ancient way of living. The people are friendly and warmly, sometimes they offer us fresh potatoes that have been cooked in the ground right next to their farms. We will have time to spend some time with the local people and learn a bit of their way of living.
- May 2nd
- June 6th
- July 11th
- August 15th
- September 12th
- October 3rd
Ask for private departures.
What is included in this tour? Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- 7 nights at 3* hotels or similar.
- 1 night camping on Lares hot springs.
- Private transportation during the whole tour. It includes airport transfers in and out. Note: Transfer out only included on day 9.
- All breakfasts and lunches during the trip. (Lunch on Machu Picchu day is NOT included).
- Dinner on day 6.
- Plenty of water, Gatorade, snacks and fresh fruits during the whole trip.
- Two experienced guides at all time. They will assist you when needed and help you improve your mountain bike skills.
- Beers at the end of each ride.
- Admission fees to all the sites visited on our tour.
- Communication devises (GPS, satellite phone, 2 way radios, etc.).
- Bike Mechanic with tools and kit of spare parts.
- Brushes, rugs and FinishLine oil to keep the bikes shining and in good conditions.
Whats not included in this tour? Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- International and domestic flights.
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Personal insurance. We suggest:
www.worldnomads.com /
www.travelguard.com - Dinners on days not specified.
- Machu Picchu Tour: (USD 320 and includes: transfer to train station, train tickets, bus tickets, admission fee and private guiding for the group).
- Other personal expenses like laundry, extra calls, extra expenses in the hotel, etc.
- Tips. (Your guides will be very appreciated)
1DAY 1:
Reception at Cusco Airport, Transfer to Hotel, Lunch & RIDE
Reception at Cusco Airport, Transfer to Hotel, Lunch & RIDE
We suggest taking an early flight to Cusco, departing from Lima around 9am to reach before noon and have time to make the check-in at the hotel, go for lunch and prepare our bikes for a short but fun ride on the upper part of Cusco. We will enjoy prime trails above Cusco and also reach some important Inca sites along the trail.
2DAY 2:
Sacred Valley Enduro/DH
Sacred Valley Enduro/DH
Early in the morning we leave Cusco and we go towards the Sacred Valley. After approximately one hour drive, we reach the village of Misminay located above the round terraces of Moray. We will start with a nice and mellow descent with spectacular views of the Sacred Valley, the round terraces of Moray and the glaciers on the other side of the valley. This ride is a mix of downhill with some climbs passing by the village of Maras. On the trail we will find different obstacles with a moderate difficulty where we can practice our technique. Then the descent to the Sacred Valley is SUPER FUN passing through the salt mines!
Our bus picks us at the bottom and we shuttle again to the top of the mountains to ride this time Maras 2, a more rugged trail that is the delight of the technical singletracks.
3DAY 3:
Lamay Enduro/DH Trails
Lamay Enduro/DH Trails
Early in the morning, after a nutritious breakfast, we leave the hotel on our bus and we go through the Sacred Valley until we reach the small village of Lamay. There are two amazing ancient trails in this area that starts from the top of the mountains “Cordillera Vilcanota” at an elevation of 4,350m and goes all the way down to the village of Lamay. We will have lots of rock steps as well as smooth and flowy singletrack with some off-the-trail riding to find our way to descend through the mountains!
4DAY 4:
The Other Side + Perolniyoc Enduro
The Other Side + Perolniyoc Enduro
Today is another epic day riding one of the newest trails we have scouted for mountain biking. This is an amazing trail that starts above the round terraces of Moray and after a decent climb, we reach the top of the mountain and then we start descending on the other side of the mountain following ancient trails until we reach the bottom of the valley. This Inca trail is one of our favorite rides with more than 1,000m of vertical descend!
Our bus will be waiting at the bottom of the trail to shuttle again up to the mountains to ride another impressive trail that is crossing an ancient Inca Fortress and then a big waterfall. The stunning views of the steep mountain will leave you totally amazed!
5DAY 5:
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Today we have a day off the bikes and it’s a good time to visit Machu Picchu, one of the new 7 wonders on earth! The visit to this archaeological site is simply amazing. You can’t miss this visit if you are in Peru, it’s like going to Egypt and not visit the pyramids! Early in the morning we will take you to the train station to start this amazing journey to the upper part of the Amazon Jungle and visit Machu Picchu.
Note: The price of this tour is not included on the tour price.
6DAY 6:
Patalares Trail
Patalares Trail
This is one of the most amazing trails in Cusco that we found a few years ago and it goes from the Sacred Valley to the Lares Valley. Yes, today we will make our first pass of the Cordillera Vilcanota from the high lands of Ollantaytambo to the hot springs of Lares! We start riding at an elevation of 4,300m with a short climb to get warm and then we will descend following this ancient trails down to the hotsprings. In the afternoon we will enjoy another Inca trail in that area and then enjoy the hot springs! At the end of the day, we will set up our camp site next to the hot springs and then set up the fire.
Camp: Lares Hot Springs
7DAY 7:
Lares Downhill
Lares Downhill
Early in the morning after breakfast, we leave the hot springs to return to the Sacred Valley riding the famous Inca trail from Lares to Sacred Valley. We start from the top of the mountains at an elevation of 4,450m descending all the way to the Sacred Valley following this amazing ancient Inca trail. We pass though different type of terrains until we reach the town of Calca in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will go for one more descent and discover more Inca trails near Cusco!
8DAY 8:
Top of the World + Cusco Rides
Top of the World + Cusco Rides
Today is our last day of riding and we will have an epic day! First, we will go to the highest mountain around Cusco (Top of the World) to ride a super long descent that takes us to the lower part of Cusco. Then we will choose between many other trails around Cusco or ride them all! We will finish the tour with the Urban DH into Cusco!
9DAY 9:
Transfer Out
Transfer Out
The trip has reach to the end and it’s time to say good bye. An airport transfer will be organized according on your departure time.
See you soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
What you should bring?
You are traveling to Peru and on the areas we are going to be riding our bikes there are no or very little options to buy spare parts for your bike. First, we suggest you make a deep clean and maintenance to your bike and check for worn parts such as chain, brake pads, cables and housings. Make sure everything is working properly, especially your brakes. Bring also new tires. We suggest Maxxis High Rollers 2.30/2.35 width and extra protection on the sides (EXO). Tubeless system is also suggested. If you are using tubeless, check it has liquid inside and it is not dry. We carry some bike parts on our tours but there are some parts that are very specific to each bike so you should consider bringing the following parts with you:
- Extra derailleur hanger.
- 2 sets of brake pads.
- 2 Tubes, patches and pump. (We suggest putting tubeless system).
- Some special tools for your bike and a bike multi-tool.
- Back pack with water container. You will need to take your food,
tools, water and jacket mainly. - Rain Jacket, waterproof, for cold mountain weathers.
- Light thermal jacket. This will keep you warm if the temperature
drops considerable. - 4 sets of riding clothes.
- Helmet, gloves and safety glasses. Full face helmet is optional.
- Knee pads. Elbow pads are optional.
- Two pair of riding shoes.
- Light.
- Sun block. Recommended 50 SPF or more.
- Insect repellent.
How should I transport my bike?
The best way to take your bike on the flight is on a bike box. You can choose either a normal hard cardboard box or those hard plastic boxes. In both cases, you should be very careful packing your bike and prevent scratching or some damage to vulnerable parts like the derailleur hanger, brakes, fork, etc. Use lots of padding and your knee and elbow pads to protect your bike and use also plastic strips to tight all the loose parts together. The way we pack our bikes is the following: we first take out the pedals, wheels and remove the disc rotors from the wheels.
Then we take the air from the shocks leaving only 5 or 10 psi. The next step is to put the seat post all the way into the frame or take it out and then take the handlebar away from the stem. We take also derailleur hanger from the frame to prevent damage. Now the bike is ready to put on the box and put all the protections to prevent scratching.
Make sure the bike fits on the box normally, check the area of the bottom of the fork and the back of the bike (derailleur hanger). You can put some of your riding gear such as shoes, knee and elbow pads, helmet, gloves, back pack, etc.
How is the accommodation managed for this tours?
We have selected for our tours superior three star hotels in which our clients can get a nice quiet room, comfortable and located on the best part of the city. In some cases we select hotels out of the city with a lot of character.
On some of our tours that include camping, we will provide 4-people tents for two person, mattresses and sleeping bags for cold conditions. We also provide all the meals during the camping to ensure a comfortable stay on the outdoors.
Why you should ride with us?
We are locals. There is nothing like riding with local people who knows the trails to perfection and also knows that the riding area is safe for you.
We are professional mountain bikers. We have more than 20 years riding mountain bikes in Peru. We have more than 13 National titles in both XC and DH, one third place in Pan-am Championships and one third place in the Masters World Championships. No one else can beat this record!
We practice a sustainable tourism. Being a responsible adventure and eco tour operator is one of our main objectives and principles. We work very close with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts. Part of Inkas Adventures operating philosophy is to respect the communities, their people and their landscapes in which we make our tours.
We ride the best trails. We are always looking for the best trails to ride and we assure you that we will be riding the best trails in Peru!
Your safety is first. We work with the best equipment and people. Our staff has First-Aid and CPR training. We are one of the few adventure tour companies in Peru that carries a satellite phone to have immediate communication in remote areas that we ride. We are also linked with air rescue and evacuation companies to act fast in case of an emergency. We have modern equipment assuring no failures during our trips.
You get the best bikes to ride in Peru. We carry a fleet of 2017 Pivot Mach 6 bikes in all sizes. These bikes works perfect for all our trips. The terrain is technical and you need the best equipment!
We know where to eat the best food. Peru is one of the best places to eat in the world and we know where to go! Our snacks are also prime quality and you will enjoy them each day of your trip.
Do you rent bikes?
We have the best mountain bike rental fleet in Peru with 11 Pivot Mach 6 bikes that are great for all type of riding from XC to Downhill! The bikes come with FOX suspensions and 160mm of travel, Shimano 1×11 drivetrain and Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes. The cost is USD60 per day.
How do I book this ride?
Just send us a mail using our contact form and we will start organizing your next MTB adventure in Peru!
2 responses to “Cusco Enduro”
This was 3Y in making dream for me. I have now been fortunate enough to do riding on 6 continents over 13 countries. Trips have ranged from self planned to semi-supported to this being my first fully supported trip. Definitely worth the expense for Peru on fully supported. Trails are very remote, organic, and awesome. Wayo and his team have put together great itinerary and just really look after everyone from landing to liftoff. Top notch on all aspects. So don’t hesitate, we aren’t getting younger, and get this trip onto your bucket list!
The Endless Downhill Trip was the most challenging yet rewarding mountain bike trip that I have ever been on. As a 50-year old cyclist who is more of all-mountain rider who has been on numerous mountain bike trips, I was impressed by Wayo’s interest in improving his customers’ mountain biking skills. In addition, the hotels are very nice and located near the town squares. A trip to Machu Picchu is offered as an option. A word of advice: Leave your trail/all-mountain bike at home and rent a downhill bike for this trip. The trails on this trip are very steep, loose, and rocky.