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This 5 day cycle trip is designed to get the most out of your holiday and your bicycle. Beginning in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and descending into the jungle we cycle 211kms from altitudes of 4470m to 800m. Single track or road? The choice is yours as we pass through small towns from the high Andes down to the high jungle and back up through cloud forest. The ever present water falls and mountain gorges. From tarmac roads to pot hole ridden pathways. Class 2-5 cycling. Departures twice a month. Prices from $650US per person minimum 4 passengers. Check fixed departures for exact dates. Please contact us for any further information.

Day 1. Using the Sacred Valley of the Incas as our base we prepare our bikes and equipment and head to the starting point of our 5 day mountain biking trip. We make our way upwards 45km (around 1 ½ hours) to the Abra de Lares (4470m). At our starting point we have the beautiful view of mountain peaks and alpaca herds grazing and time to choose our descent.

Here we have two descents to decide between, the first and easier is by the road that descends 24km to the town of Lares (3200m) and the thermal baths.

The second option if for the experienced mountain biker that wants the thrill of some serious single track. This route is on old trails that run parallel to the road with various exits and entrances. Leaving the single track at the town of Lares and doing the last kilometre on the road.

Tonight we eat and camp at the side of the thermal baths making it a very short walk to our beds.

Day 2. Beginning our day early we have breakfast in preparation for the 38km, 1600m descent to the beautiful mountain stream where we can bathe, and our lunch point. Today’s descent takes us through the different bio-spheres and shows us some of the mega diversity of Peru. The beautiful waterfalls and the change in wildlife, the coca fields, coffee and pineapple farms.
After lunch we continue a further 25km on our mountain bikes descending some 500m to our campsite for the night at 1190m.
A recommendation for the nights entertainment, a tin of mosquito repellent in the hand and a paddle (or a swim) in the river.

Day 3. Today we cycle a total of 56km and reach the lowest point of our journey the town of Chahuares. Today our cycling is in the high jungle, yet another change of atmosphere. The tropical climate and the beautiful flowers make a perfect background for this trip.
We also have the opportunity to see and experience the problems that people have in getting their A-Grade quality products moved from this remote area to the market.
Having biked 150kms we set up camp beside the river under a parrot feeding area where we can watch them go about their daily routine.
Dinner will be served under the stars on the banks of the river.

Day 4. We have a fun but short day today. Cycling to the town of Quillabamba (1020m) some 45km away. About half way we stop for lunch at the waterfalls of Siete Tinajas (7 Small Baths) and a quick invigorating shower.
After drying off we continue to the town of Quillambamba (The City of Eternal Summer) and a bed for the night. This once prosperous market town still shows the pride that the people have in their home and has some of the most beautiful squares of the whole of Peru.

Day 5.We have our last transfer today to the Malaga Pass (4200m), and what could be the most radical single track of your life. The choice of 2 roads a class 4/5 single track, or class 2/3 road. Guides are available to cover both options.
Both options take us down 1400m for a distance of around 20km, to the town of Ollantytambo and our transfer to Cusco.