Departures 2008:
From 30. March
Daily (min. 4 participants)
Price per Person: US$ 470

Day 01: Cusco - Moray - Salt mines - Sacred Valley of the Incas (35 km/ 22 mi)
Our bus will take you to the Laguna Huaypo near the village of Chinchero. This is the starting point of your mountain bike tour. On old Inca trails you will cross the altiplano of Chinchero until reaching the ruins of Moray (3450 m/ 11.319 ft). The circular terraces of Moray had been an agricultural "research laboratory" of the Inca. The Inca took advantage of the difference in temperature from one terrace to the other one (approx. 1.5 degrees Celsius) and created an irrigation system by water channels for the cultivation of different crop strains. On the other side of the Urubamba Valley you will see dramatic snowcaps of the cordilleras Vilcabamba and Urubamba. After visiting the terraces of Moray nearly 20 km/ 12 mi Andean downhill are waiting for you! In the afternoon you will reach the Salineras of Pichingote, which have been used since pre-Hispanic times. Enjoy this extraordinary sight as well as the single trails leading you down to the Sacred Valley of the Inca. First camp near Pisac at 3000 m/ 9.843 ft.


Day 02: Sacred Valley of the Incas - Tres Cruces de Oro (65 km/ 40 mi)
This day will lead you through the Andean Highlands and interandean valleys. After climbing the highest pass (4170 m/ 13.681 ft) of this mountain bike tour you will enjoy the next downhill, passing wide landscapes and small Andean villages until reaching the colonial village of Paucartambo (2900 m/ 9.514 ft). After climbing up to the Acjanaco-pass (3550 m/ 11.647 ft), the last pass and entrance to the Manu National Park, you will reach the viewpoint Tres Cruces de Oro (3700 m/ 12.139 ft).This place offers a great view over the eastern slopes of the Andes and the green canopy of the Amazon Jungle. Camp at the viewpoint.

Day 03: Tres Cruces de Oro - TAMBO PAITITI (65 km/ 40 mi)
Early risers will be able to observe a spectacular sunrise, being surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota and Cordillera Urubamba. You will look over the Andes to the Amazon Rainforest that extends to the horizon. After breakfast you can enjoy a 65 km/ 40 mi downhill, leaving about 2000 m/ 6.562 ft of difference in elevation behind you! You will observe the fascinating change from the altiplano to the Cloud Forest of the Manu National Park with its rich fauna and flora. In the early afternoon you will reach the San Pedro River. A short jungle walk will take you to the Manu Eco Lodge TAMBO PAITITI (1500 m/ 4.921 ft).

Day 04: TAMBO PAITITI - Cusco (40 km / 25 mi)
The early morning is the best time for bird watching and observation of other animals of the Cloud Forest. You may see the Andean Cock of the Rock (the national bird of Peru), Toucan, Quetzal, Tanager and Motmot as well as Woolly Monkeys, Brown Capuchin Monkeys or Night Monkeys. The Manu Cloud Forest is also habitat of the rare Spectacled Baer, the Jaguarondi, Ocelot, Puma, Weasel, Otter, squirrels and a big family of rodents and bats. In TAMBO PAITITI you will be served a rich breakfast before taking the bus back to the Acjanaco-pass. From there you can take chance of the long and soft downhill by mountain bike to Paucartambo. After lunch the bus will take you to the Huachuqasa Pass (4170 m/ 13.681 ft) where you will climb once more the mountain bike until reaching the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You have successfully terminated your mountain bike trip! Arrival in Cusco by bus in the afternoon.

Service includes:
Private bus, mountain bike + helmet, camping equipment, two nights in camp, one night in TAMBO PAITITI, food, guide.

Recommended equipment:
- Binoculars
- Camera + extra batteries
- Flash-light + extra batteries
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF at least 30)
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Long pants
- Hiking boots
- Sneakers/ sandals
- Rain suit
- Swimsuit
- Sleeping bag