Biking in Cusco
ITINERARY
Tambomachay – Pucapucara-Qenqo – Sacsayhuaman
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Halfday mountain bike tour with visits to archaeological sites
At 9 am we pick you up from your hotel and travel by private transport to the pass of Qorao. From here we will cycle back to Tambomachay, which is the first archeological site around the mountain of Cusco. Then we continue cycling to Pucapucara, temple of the moon, Qenqo and finally we will explore the beautiful Fortaleza of Sacsayhuaman. Along the way we will pass amazing landscape and small villages, where local farmers being very curious seeing the bikers. In the afternoon, we will finish our bike tour in the main square of Cuzco.
Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba valley (Sacred Valley). Cuzco was the capital of the Inca empire. Many believe that the city was planned to be shaped like a Puma. The city had two sectors, the urin and hanan, which were further divided into the four provinces, Chinchaysuyo (NW), Antisuyo (NE), Contisuyo (SW), and Collasuyo (SE). A road led from each of these quarters to the corresponding province of the empire. Each local leader was required to build a house in the city and live part of the year in Cuzco, but only in the quarter of Cuzco that corresponded to the provinces of the empire, where he had territory in. According to Inca legend, the city was built by sapac Inca Pachacuti, the man who transformed the Kingdom of Cuzco from a sleepy city-state into the vast empire of Tahantinsuyu. But archaeological evidence points to a slower, more organic growth of the city beginning before Pachacuti. There was however a city plan and two rivers were channeled around the city.
INCLUDED
INCLUDED:
- English speaking guide for the archaeological sites
- Gloves, helmet, bike
- Lunchpacket
- Transport
NOT INCLUDED:
- Admission prices archaeological sites
Duration: Full- or halfday bike tour
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING:
- Small backpack and tennis shoes
- Rain jacket or poncho (December – April)
- One complete change of dry clothing
- Bottel of water and sunglasses
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent and extra money (soles)
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc.
- Camera and batteries
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
PRICE REDUCTION:
Groups of more than 5 people have a discount, Students with a valid international student card and Children under 17 years old. You must show their identity card or passport at time of booking
NOTE:
The rainy season lasts from December to March. On some days the sky is still blue and allows a nice bike ride.
The after rainy season lasts from April to June. The mountains are completely covered with snow and the landscape presents itself in fresh green for beautiful photos.
From July to November the weather is mostly sunny.
Normal, physical condition and summer clothes. Biker require a minimum acclimatization over 3000 meters. One day before the tour all participants will meet with the mountain bike guide in our office or at the hotel. He will give an introduction to the tour and you can check the quality of the bikes and equipment, that we will use on the tour.