Is this trip for me?

Fitness LevelGood physical conditions required.
Max Altitude4200M.
Best SeasonMay - Nov.

Downhill From The Highlands To The Rainforest In 3 Days - 2 Nights

From Cuzco to Manu jungle biking tour is one of the best experienced for mountain bike lovers, this downhill combine spectacular scenery of the high Andes, Inter-Andean valley as Pisac, Soncco, Colquepata, Puacartambo, Tres Cruces Jungle viewpoint and Pilcopata jungle village.

The bike tour from Cuzco to Manu Jungle (cultural zone) includes downhill style ride on dirt road during the dry season and muddy road during the wet season between Dec-April.

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organize this challenge bike tour from the Andes to the jungle on the best available MT bikes for beginners and experienced rider wanted to get amazing experience biking down passing the cloud forest, remote and picturesque villages, agricultural ancient terraces along the road. Enormous snow-mountain can be seeing on the both site of the road.

The bike tour from Cuzco to Manu jangle basin is supported by private vehicles, experienced tour guides, local jungle lodges in the middle of the way down, all diets are available for the most exigent bikers.

This tour also combine opportunity to watch the Andean and jungle flora and fauna, local welcoming people accompanied with their daily farming activities. For exigent travelers this adventure can be extended to visit the reserve zone of Manu National Park.

Adventure bike tours to Manu park, by www.peruadventurestours.com

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1: CUZCO - PISAC - ABRA PISAC - SONCCO - PAUCARTAMBO

Max. Elevation: 4200M (Abra Pisac)

Min. Elevation: 2900M (Paucartambo)

Biking difficulty level: 3 (90% downhill and cross country style ride)

Terrain: Dirt road between May to November - Muddy road between December to April

Average riding distance: 45KM

Estimated riding time: 5HRS

Highlights: Mountain Range, Andean Villages, Canyons, Rivers,Agriculture Terraces, etc.

**Accommodation: **Family jungle lodge with toilet and shower facilities.

Mountain bike to Amazon rainforest in Peru, by PAT.

DAY 2: PAUCARTAMBO - TRESS CRUCES - CLOUD FOREST - PILCOPATA

Max. Elevation: 3650M (Tres Cruces)

Min. Elevation: 500M (Pilcopata)

Biking difficulty level: 3 -2 (80% of downhill and cross country style ride)

Terrain: Dirt and muddy road (whole year)

Average riding distance: 85KM

Estimated riding time: 7HRS

Highlights: 3 Cruces Viewpoint, Mountain range, Canopies, Cloud forest, Canyons, Rivers, Fruit plantations, etc.

Accommodation: Family jungle lodge with toilet and shower facilities.

Amazon lodges on the way down to Manu park.

DAY 3: PILCOPATA - TRES CRUCES - PAUCARTAMBO - ABRA PISAC - CUSCO

Max. Elevation: 4200M (Abra Pisac)

Min. Elevation: 2980M (Paucartambo)

Biking difficulty level: 3 - 2 (Downhill)

Terrain: Dirt road between May to November - Muddy road between December to April

Average riding distance: 29KM

Estimated riding time: 2.5HRS

Highlights: Mountain Range, Andean Villages, Canyons, Rivers, Agriculture Terraces, etc.

**Accommodation: **Excluded.

Peru jungle trips by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS.

Pricing

Private Service.

1 Participant.
$1600 USD.
2 Participants.
$1850 USD. ($925 USD/person)
3 Participants.
$2100 USD. ($700 USD/person)
4 Participants.
$2300 USD. ($575 USD/person)
5 Participants.
$2500 USD. ($500 USD/person)
6 or more participants.
Price under request.

Group Service prices are per person. Private Service shows total group price — per-person rate is indicated. Contact us for group discounts and custom itineraries.

What's Included & Not Included

Included

  • Pick-up from hotel in Cusco downtown.
  • Local adventure tour guide.
  • Supporting vehicle for whole bike adventure.
  • Hardtail mountain bikes (aluminum frame, full disk brake, shimano gear and front suspension).
  • Ventilated helmet and wind proof gloves.
  • 2 nights at local jungle lodge with private bathroom.
  • All meals on the trail (2 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 2 dinners).
  • Entrance fees to see the cock of the rock (Rupicula Peruviana).
  • First aid kit and oxygen bottle available.
  • Food and lodging for our field staff.
  • Drop-off at customer hotel in Cusco.

Not Included

  • Travel and accident insurance outside of the transport.
  • Personal riding gear (sunglass, shoes, camel bag, etc.).
  • Soft and alcoholics drinks.
  • Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
  • Hotel in Cusco.
  • Boat trip to the reserve zone of Manu Park in case you would like to extend your trip to visit the national reserve of Manu biosphere.
  • Tipping and gratuities for our field staff.

How to Reserve

Contact us to book this tour or ask any questions:

What to Bring

Small backpack to personal items.
Rain gear, appropriate shoes for riding and one change of clothing.
Bottle of drinking water, every day you get extra water in each little during this adventure.
Flashlight and batteries, just in case.
Hat, sunblock, sunglass to protect you from intense sun.
Insect repellent to avoid flies and the jungle zone.
Toiletries and hand sanitizer.
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
Swimsuit in case you like to swim in the river.
Extra soles cash for personal expenses.

Recommendations

IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR BIKERS

Bikers requires physical conditions and good acclimatization over 3000 meters of altitude. This bike adventure is available trip for beginners and people of all age, the road is in good conditions and not technical level needs, will be mostly nice downhill and cross-country riding style on the last part of the trip. The tour includes supporting vehicle for whole adventure, for better performance for people feeling tired on the last part of the trip. Also, you can store all your luggage in the transport during your biking time which is more comfortable for your biking trip without backpack in your back. Is recommendable to have yellow fiber vaccination (malaria) because you will be 3 days in the high and low jungle. We never hear news about problems with malaria in this zone but is better to prevent and feel safer.

Schedule

Every day between May - Nov.