BikeAsalt by Gravity Peru

Tour Itinerary

Use this amazing ride as part of your journey to Machu Picchu - we can combine this ride as a 2 day / 1 night package as a more exciting way to get to Machu Picchu.

Initially, the ride starts on a dirt road with sections of llama track and then progresses to pure llama track. This gives plenty of opportunities for those who wish to play on the more technical parts, while others can cruise through the easier lines.

During the ride we have phenomenal views of the Urubamba mountain range including the Chicon glacier and the snow-capped peak of Mount Veronica (5682m). We have lunch near the other-worldy Moray ruins with the option of visiting (entrance not included). After our sumptuous buffet lunch, we ride to the town of Maras, famous in Incan times for the quality of its spies!!

From here we have an awesome downhill to the pre-Incan Salineras (salt mines) and then to the valley floor. We finish the ride in a bar on the banks of the Urubamba river, where we have time to review the incredible photos from the day whilst we sip some cold ones (first one on us).

We then have the option of returning to Cusco or continuing on to the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo.

Remember, those who book BOTH the BikeAsalt AND the Backdoor Machu Picchu rides with us at the same time get a FREE NIGHT'S STAY in Ollantaytambo!!

THE DAY IN MORE DETAIL:

• Pick up at 8 am from our sales office in the centre of Cusco.

• We drive to the start of the ride near Chinchero (3727m) with beautiful views of the famous Laguna Huaypo.

• At 9 am, we unload the bikes and get kitted up.

• We set off at about 9:30 am after our fully qualified guides have given an extensive briefing on safety and riding techniques to ensure we all enjoy the ride to the utmost.

• As we descend, we will have frequent stops to enjoy the spectacular views and the included snacks & water.

• Riding down dirt tracks, we get the opportunity to practise the riding techniques our guides have explained. They'll be close on hand to keep advising and helping us.

• After a pleasant morning of mainly downhill biking (but with the odd section of uphill to ensure our lungs are still working) we stop for lunch near the other-worldy Inca ruins of Moray. Those who wish can cycle over and explore these space ship style ruins (entrance not included).

• Once we´ve finished the delicious buffet lunch, we continue to explore the surrounding countryside and its historic places, still enjoying what can only be described as the most stunning scenery.

• As we enter the last third of the ride, there is the opportunity to play on the more technical parts whilst the others can cruise through the easy lines.

• Before long we spot the pre-Inca Salineras salt mines (BikeAsalt - get it?!). Once we've descended down to the entrance, we have a guided tour of this spectacular site (entrance included)

• We then ride down the last small technical section of the path to the famous Urubamba River where cold beers and hot showers are awaiting us.

• Whilst the guides load the bikes, you get the opportunity to have a couple of cold ones (the first one is on us!) and check out the photos the guides took during the day.

Then, take advantage of our free transfer to Ollantaytambo, meaning you can:

• Continue on to Machu Picchu with us by train - our all-inclusive 2 day / 1 night trip includes a night's accommodation in Ollantaytambo, return backpacker train to Aguas Calientes, entrance and guide for Machu Picchu, bus up and down then transfer back to Cusco.

• Hook up with a Gravity Peru Backdoor Machu Picchu ride on any subsequent day - book this incredible ride at the same time as booking the BikeAsalt ride and receive a FREE NIGHT'S accommodation in Ollantaytambo. (You can choose to go any day after your BikeAsalt ride, so you can plan a rest day and a chance to see the ruins in Ollanta before doing the Backdoor Machu Picchu ride if you want - don't forget, we only pay for the first night!)

• Just hang out in Ollantaytambo making your own arrangements.

Or come back to Cusco with us (approx 1½ hour drive) and arrive back in time to get cleaned up for a night on the town! We'll be playing plenty of pumping tunes to get you in the mood!