Welcome to the heart of the Andes

Arrival in Cusco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire and starting point of the trip. Our team will take care of transfers from the airport to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will assemble the bicycles and check the equipment at our leisure. The rest of the day is free to rest and begin the acclimatisation process.

We recommend arriving in advance if you wish to adapt to the altitude even more gradually.

Acclimatisation, culture and welcome dinner

We spend the day exploring the city on foot, which is the best way to adapt to the altitude. We visit some of the main historical and cultural sites, combining Inca heritage and local life.

In the evening, we share a welcome dinner where we present the trip, the team and the route that awaits us.

First contact with Andean gravel

We avoid urban traffic by travelling to Laguna Huacarpay, an ideal natural setting to start cycling.

We cycle through farmland and small communities, following the course of the Vilcanota River until we enter the Sacred Valley of the Incas. A gentle stage to get a feel for the terrain and find our rhythm.

Cycling between history and mountains

We follow the cycle path that connects the villages of the Sacred Valley, cycling alongside the Urubamba River and visiting ancient Inca agricultural terraces that are still in use today.

The views of the Urubamba Mountain Range accompany us throughout the day. We finish early to rest and prepare for the biggest challenge of the trip.

Crossing the Andes

We face the most demanding climb of the journey: crossing the Abra Lares pass. High mountains, wide open spaces and snow-capped peaks define the day.

After reaching the top of the pass, we descend into the Lares Valley. The day ends at the hot springs, a key moment of recovery after the effort.

From the Andes to the jungle edge

The landscape changes completely as we descend towards the jungle edge, a humid and vibrant region located on the edge of one of the most biodiverse areas in the country.

En route, we visit a local coffee farm, learning about the entire process and its importance in the region. We arrive at Quebrada Honda at sunset, with sweeping views over the valley.

Cocoa, rivers and tropical climate

A day of constant ups and downs between cocoa farms and tropical orchards. We visit local producers and sample local products.

From the lowest point of the trip, we begin the final climb to our accommodation, ending the day with a relaxed dinner by the pool.

The coffee capital

We drove along winding roads to Quillabamba, the epicentre of the coffee region. After lunch in the city, we continued on to Maranura.

We spent the night in a lodge surrounded by vegetation, enjoying the warm weather before returning to the mountains.

A day without bikes, a historic day

We left our bikes behind to reach Machu Picchu via a less travelled alternative route.

After the transfer and the train ride, we took a guided tour of the Inca citadel. In the afternoon, we travelled to Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca villages.

Closing the circle

Last stage by bicycle. We ascend to the Maras plateau and ride between lagoons and Andean fields with views of Salkantay.

We return to Cusco, completing the circuit. In the evening, we celebrate the trip with a farewell dinner with the team of guides.

Day off

A free day to rest, explore the city, buy crafts or simply enjoy yourself at your own pace. A peaceful end to an intense trip.

Until the next adventure

Airport transfers throughout the day. The team assists with bicycle packing and logistics for those continuing their journey through Peru.

• ABRA will organise your hotel and airport transfer.
• ABRA services conclude here.