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A place that is steeped in ancient history and still retains some of the traditions and beliefs of the past 500 years. A city and region that exists almost in two worlds simultaneously, the past and present of today’s modern world. This is the Cusco region of Peru. Join us to discover this historical centre of the Incan Empire and the Sacred Valley of the Incas while riding through some of the most beautiful, stunning and challenging roads in the Peruvian Andes including the Legendary Abra Lares, Amazing Abra Amparaes and the Majestic Abra Malaga. This is a life changing trip starting in the World Heritage City of Cusco (3399m), blended with amazing sight seeing side trips that will amaze and enlighten you, eventually leading to an unbelievable finish at one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.
Inca Roads – Tour of the Sacred Valley:
– Days: 17 Days/16 Nights
– Starts/Ends: Cusco/Cusco
– Fitness Level: Intermediate (you currently ride or can ride 200k a week with ease)
– Total Cycling: 12 Days – 740k – 62k per day average
– Group Size: 4 to 6* rider minimum, 12 rider maximum.
– Rider Price: $4250 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) $250 Per Day – $3482 (GBP) $204 GBP Per Day (everything included)
– NON Rider Price: $3500 (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD) Per Person (everything included)
Different Currency Prices explained: Resident Currency Pricing (RCP)
Pay for this tour in the country currency and economy you live and work within. We think its fair that way. We have 6 currencies (USD/EUR/NZD/AUD/CAD/GBP). If you live in North America (USA or Canada) Great Britain, Europe or the South Pacific (New Zealand or Australia) you will pay in the currency where you live. All other residents of other countries will pay the USD price. *The Tour minimum is 4 riders if bookings paid in (USD/EUR/GBP) currency and 6 riders minimum if bookings paid in (NZD/AUD/CAD) currency. If we get a mix of both that’s ok the tour will be confirmed.
2024 Dates:
June 6th – 22nd TBC
Sept TBC
Close off Date April 11th: Sign up for this tour with a $500 NZD deposit
Gravel Bikes Recommended or Road Bike with Wide Tyres:
This tour started as a road bike only tour, but there were always some dirt road sections. With the popularity of Gravel Bikes and all the reasons they are so good for transitions from road to offroad (and comfortable too) it just makes sense to bring your Gravel bike. If you dont have a Gravel bike thats fine, bring your roadie but with 28mm tyres or the widest you can fit. If you want to skip the gravel sections on your road bike,no problem We transfer you or take a road only option in the Sacred Valley. This tour is in total 740k with 105k gravel included.
Private Tour Dates options:
Get a group of 6 or more riders together and we will organize a private tour with custom dates you choose, for you and your friends. To start the conversation contact us
Tour Highlights:
- Sight seeing the World Heritage City of Cusco the historic center of the Inca Empire (including 2 walking tours).
- Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market)
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Staying a night in a Tropical Andes Cloud Forest Bird watching Sanctuary Lodge.
- Soaking in incredible mountain and valley hot springs.
- A night in Aquas Caliente (Machupicchu pueblo)
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Feel Good Factor. Making a difference. A percentage of all Tour proceeds goes back to the local communities we visit. We invite you to change other peoples lives while experiencing a trip of a lifetime
Note:
All Guided Tours are private personalized tours for just our group.
Tour Description and Itinerary:
This is a high altitude cycling trip and its very important to spend some days to acclimate. So we have 4 days in and around Cusco to do this. The first few days are sight seeing with Guided tours of Cusco city, then we begin to move a bit more and have 2 short riding days outside of the city so you ease into more activity.
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Rider Price Includes:
- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Technical support available: Unpacking/packing bike plus bike assembly/disassembly
- Professional Local Peruvian guides (Bilingual Spanish/English)
- 10 riders to 1 Support vehicle ratio
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners) Lunch is a light picnic style on the rides (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
- Healthy snacks and hydration during the rides
- Cycling training program and advice by ex Professional rider and Cycling Coach ($600 USD value)
- Body/Bike fit check and Climbing/Descending/Cornering instruction on Tour ($200 USD value)
- Advanced Oxygen Enhancing Nutritional Supplements and Drinks ($100 USD value)
- Daily after ride Yoga/Stretching classes
- Beyond Andes Cycling Jersey
- 16 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $480 USD)
- Farewell Dinner Party
Other activities included: - Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market)
- Staying a night in a Tropical Andes Cloud Forest Bird watching Sanctuary Lodge.
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Entrance Tickets to an incredible mountain valley hot springs
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Museo Inkariy entrance tickets ($15USD)
- Cusco and Sacred Valley Ancient Ruins Tickets ($60USD)
- Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets and Train Tickets ($60USD + $80USD)
- All Transportation and Airport transfers
- Meals (All Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners) Lunch is a light picnic style (sometimes we stop at restaurants also)
- Daily Yoga/Stretching classes
- 16 nights accommodations at Hotels, Eco lodges and Luxury B+B’s. Accommodations are Twin shared – (Single Room Supplement add $480 USD)
- Farewell Dinner Party
Other activities included: - Guided Tours of Cusco City ancient sites (including Qorikancha, Qinqo, Saqsayhuaman and the San Pedro Market)
- Guided Tours of the Sacred Valley ancient sites (including Ollantaytambo and the Pisaq ruins and traditional market)
- Staying a night in a Tropical Andes Cloud Forest Bird watching Sanctuary Lodge..
- Guided Tours of Moray ancient site and Mara’s Salt mines.
- Entrance Tickets to an incredible mountain valley hot springs
- A night in Aquas Caliente (Machupicchu pueblo)
- Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, the incredible ancient Inca Citadel.
- Museo Inkariy entrance tickets ($15USD)
- Cusco and Sacred Valley Ancient Ruins Tickets ($60USD)
- Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets and Train Tickets ($60USD + $80USD)
Not included:
- Flights (International and domestic)
- Insurance – Travel, Personal and Equipment
- Hotel charges such as mini bar and phone
- Tips in restaurants and hotels
- Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not listed as included
Booking and other important Info:
- The close off date to book this Tour is TBC.
- Bookings are open. To book this Tour please click through to fill out the Booking Form and submit.
- Once you have submitted the form you will be redirected to pay your $500 NZD tour deposit (+ $30.25 active processing fee) by Credit Card with our secure payment system using Active Network Endurance.
- Your reservation of a place in your chosen Tour will be confirmed by email along with other detailed information once we have received your deposit.
- The Deposit is Fully Refundable (less any Transaction fees) if the Tour minimum bookings are not reached by the Close Off Date or the Tour is canceled or postponed due to issues related to travel restrictions. We will refund your deposit within 3 weeks following the close off date.
- We have a minimum of 4 to 6 riders to Guarantee this tour. Please Do Not Book your Plane Tickets until you have received notification from us that we have Guaranteed this tour.
- If You Cancel your booking the Tour deposit is not refundable. It is however transferable and maybe applied to other later date tours (with the payment of a $300 NZD re – booking fee).
- This tour is for Intermediate and advanced fitness riders only, NOT for recreational cyclists. You have a road bike and you ride it regularly. All riders are requested and expected to follow the training program to prepare for this tour. We want you to come on this tour prepared so you will enjoy it more. You must be able to easily ride multiple back to back 200k weeks before you get to Peru.
- Insurance. You are required as a condition of booking to be insured against medical and personal accident risks. We recommend that you take out a policy once you have received confirmation that the tour is Guaranteed, which covers trip cancellation, your bike, baggage and equipment.
- Flight Information. We will email you flight information and recommended bike and equipment set up details.
- Full tour payment is due 1 Month before the tour starts.
Photo and video credits: Antonio ‘alitas’ Juan.