Discover Inca ruins, salt pans, and Andean views on the Sacred Valley Bike Tour from Cusco
Discover Inca ruins and phenomenal Andean views on the unforgettable 10-Day Sacred Valley Bike Tour in Cusco. You’ll wind by a montage of exceptional scenic vistas, highlighting Peru’s storied history and vibrant culture.
You’ll spend seven days biking through Sacred Valley and Cusco, exploring different wonders and stunning landscapes of the area, including the famous Maras salt pans! Day 8 will have you swapping your bike for a hike to the World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu. The journey to Machu Picchu is an incredible scenic preview of the main event: crumbling Inca ruins set against surreal mountain views.
Expect to intertwine mountain and road biking on this Sacred Valley bike tour! But just know that all your adventures lead to views and ruins that will take your breath away. This Cusco Sacred Valley biking tour is best for active people who crave adventure on their vacation.
Highlights of the 10-Day Sacred Valley Bike Tour in Cusco
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Sacred Valley Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Cusco
First thing’s first: meet and greet your guide at the airport before travelling to your hotel. After you drop your bags and freshen up, you’ll embark on a short walking tour of Cusco. It’s time to get acquainted with Peru’s lovely, welcoming culture.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cusco
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Bike to Cusco ruins
Begin your Sacred Valley biking adventure by visiting a collection of Inca ruins scattered around Cusco! Today’s bike trip will help you acclimate to Peru’s higher elevation while you wind to phenomenal ruins and natural attractions, including Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, and Tambomachay.
A support vehicle will follow you on every biking journey in case of emergencies and to carry extra gear.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cusco
Distance: 16.8 km, 295m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Scenic ride to Pisac
Take a bus out of Cusco to escape traffic before hopping on your bike and following a road-less-travelled to Pisac. Bask in the rolling scenery as you ride!
Enjoy a lovely picnic lunch by a soothing river partway through your journey. After arriving in Pisac, you’ll ditch your bike and walk around the town’s artisan market. Get some souvenirs here!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pisac
Distance: 50.1km, 719m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Head to Urubamba
Travel deep into the Sacred Valley of the Incas on today’s ride! Before you hop on your bike, you’ll take a short drive above Pisac, where some stunning ruins await.
After crossing the river of Taray, you’ll get on your bikes and ride along a dirt track. Catch glimpses of rural life in the Sacred Valley while Inca ruins and glaciated mountains stand tall in the background.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Urubamba
Distance: 50km, 751m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Enjoy Lake Huaypo
Your Peruvian biking adventure begins with a short car ride to Lake Piuray, where you’ll unload your bikes and start riding. Cycle along the gentle trail bordering the lake until you join the road that leads to Chinchero. You may be able to witness traditional weavings take place while you’re here!
Continue riding to Lake Huaypo and enjoy an authentic Pachamanca (a local way of making food in the Andes) lunch here. Bike downhill to Urubamba for a laid-back evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Urubamba
Distance: 34,6km, 165m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Bike to Huarocondo
Enjoy a lovely morning of riding along the shores of Lake Huaypo before making your way to Huarocondo. Spend some time exploring the town! You may want to try their local cuisine chicharonnes de Chancho (deep-fried pork). Follow a new road to Pacchar, and eventually, head back to Urubamba during the afternoon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Urubamba
Distance: 40km, 107m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7 Explore Maras salt pans
Prepare for one of the most memorable sightseeing days on the Biking Adventures in Cusco’s Sacred Valley! First, you’ll drive to the postcard-worthy Maras salt pans, which are still mined by hand. Don’t put your cameras away after admiring the terraced salt fields.
Next, you’ll bike through the Chinchero Plateau, where farmers’ fields contrast with snow-capped mountains. But that’s not all! Eventually, you’ll reach another highlight: Moray Inca ruins. Enjoy your ride through the Sacred Valley back to your hotel, where you can think back on the memories captured today.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
Distance: 19,4km, 447m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Discover Machu Picchu
Ditch your bikes and get ready for a day you’ll never forget! Begin your journey with a train ride to km104, where you’ll shake your legs out and start winding to the renowned World Heritage Site, passing by impressive ruins and scenery en route.
Stop for a picnic lunch at Wiñay Wayna, adorned with orchids and swallows. Soon the main event will emerge into view: Machu Picchu! Embark on a walking tour with your guide around these phenomenal Inca ruins before heading to the bus for your ride back. Please note that the Inca Trail is closed in February for repairs, but you can still visit Machu Picchu by taking the train to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
Distance: 12.4 km, 1,100m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 9 Bike Lares Valley
Today marks your last day of biking! Go off the beaten track and explore Lares Valley. Ride to the hot springs and take a quick, medicinal dip here and refuel with lunch before continuing. Take a short bus ride to Abra Lares before flying on an exhilarating downhill path!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cusco
Distance: 24km, 78m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 10 Say goodbye!
Pack up your bags and say goodbye before transferring to the airport for your trip home.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Sacred Valley Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided Cusco Sacred Valley tour in Peru is run as a custom tour for your group only and the price depends on the number of people in your group.
Prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room.
- Guided Groups of 4: $3,485 USD per person
Please note that the prices depend on the size of your group.
This tour is subject to non-standard cancellation terms.
- 65 days or more prior to departure: 100% of tour costs returned
- Between 36 and 64 days prior to departure: 70% of tour costs returned, less whatever is already paid out in full for non-refundable train tickets and hotel nights. Any non-refundable amounts will be listed on the invoice.
- 35 days or less prior to departure: Work proactively to return as much of customer fees as possible, though in some cases this may be a minor amount due to fixed costs incurred as part of the tour.
- Once tour starts: No refunds will be provided for any unused portion of a tour once the tour begins, including if a guest leaves a tour for any reason or has to be removed from a tour.
Accommodation on the Sacred Valley Bike Tour
This biking adventure tour will have you staying in four hotels for 9 nights. The hotels have modern necessities that will keep you comfy and relaxed. Keep in mind that rooms are double occupancy, but you can 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 Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. It’s also possible to match single travellers up.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Quinta San Blas by Ananay in Cusco ★★★
Located in the San Blas neighbourhood, this boutique hotel is only four blocks away from the main square of Cusco, making it perfect for those who want to explore the city.
Pisac Inn in Pisac ★★
Located in the Sacred Valley, this charming hotel boasts WiFi, a restaurant, and relaxing massage services.
Hotel La Casona De Yucay in Urubamba ★★★
Experience remarkable service and amenities tailored to keep things fun, such as WiFi, restaurant, and happy hour, at this hotel.
Hotel Pakaritampu in Ollantaytambo ★★★
Located in the town of Ollantaytambo, this lovely hotel is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Hotel Quinta San Blas by Ananay in Cusco ★★★
Located in the San Blas neighbourhood, this boutique hotel is only four blocks away from the main square of Cusco, making it perfect for those who want to explore the city.
What’s Included in the Sacred Valley Bike Tour?
Meals
9 breakfasts and 8 lunches are included on this tour. You will also receive water every day. Snacks are included on Day 8. You are responsible for buying your own dinners.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 9 are included. Accommodations before or after the tour in Cusco are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Ground transportation for yourself and your luggage is included as required throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Guides
- Trekking porter for Machu Picchu
- Permits and entrance fees
- Bike (Rockhopper full suspension)
- Gear (helmet, gloves)
Not included
- Flights to and from Cusco
- Personal expenses
- Tour guide gratuities
- Snacks (except on Day 8)
- Dinners
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Extra night before or after the tour
- Upgrade to E-bike
Frequently Asked Questions about 10-Day Sacred Valley Bike Tour in Cusco
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.
British owned and Peruvian operated, Amazonas Explorer adheres to the highest European standards using the finest equipment available.
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.