4-Day Machu Picchu Biking and Hiking Tour from Cuzco

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Why we love it?

This four-day adventure in Peru combines mountain biking and trekking through the Andes with cultural exploration in Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and the iconic Machu Picchu. Starting from Cusco, you’ll bike downhill from Malaga High Pass to Santa Maria Village, then hike through lush jungle trails to Santa Teresa Village and onward to Aguas Calientes. The journey includes traditional Peruvian meals and scenic mountain views before you explore Machu Picchu via a round-trip tourist bus and train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. This tour suits travelers looking for an active experience that blends adrenaline-filled biking with immersive local culture and ancient ruins.

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
  • Van Cuzco - Malaga High Pass
  • Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
  • Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
  • 2 nights Basic Guesthouse Accommodation (Santa Maria & Santa Teresa)
  • 1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Meals: 3B/3L/3D/3 snacks with typical menus in local restaurants
  • Mountain Biking Equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)
  • First Aid Kit & Emergency oxygen bottle

Exclusions

  • Day 1 breakfast and day 4 lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Optional Rafting Trip and Canopy Zip-Line
  • Optional train transfer from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes (28 USD)
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
  • Cuzco Accommodation Drop-off
  • Accommodation in Cuzco
  • Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.) Guides: 40-60 soles per guide per trekker
  • Note: Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
  • Optional train transfer from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
  • Hot springs Santa Teresa

Itinerary

Day 1

Cuzco to Malaga High Pass, Mountain Biking to Santa Maria Village (L/D)

  • Today we leave Cuzco between 6:20 - 6:30am to journey by road in a van making our first stop after 1.5 hours in Ollantaytambo where we can have a quick breakfast and buy some snacks. Then we continue driving for another 1.5 hours up to the Malaga High Pass (4,350 meters) where our guide will provide us with a safety briefing before we begin our adventurous 2.5 hour bike ride down into the lush and humid jungle. We will see Huamanmarca Archaeological site along the way, cruise through fruit plantations and over rivers before arriving to Santa Maria village (1,400 meters) at around 2:00-2:30pm where you will have the rest of the day at leisure. You may choose to participate in an optional rafting activity or walk around town on your own. Enjoy your night at a basic, rustic guesthouse.

  • Overnight in basic guesthouse

Day 2

Trek to Santa Teresa Village (1,680m) (B/L/D)

  • After an early morning breakfast, we will begin our day of hiking through the jungle mountains to observe beautiful pristine landscapes, abundant flora and fauna and friendly local people. Have lunch halfway during the trek and relax breathing fresh mountain air. In the afternoon we will arrive to Santa Teresa village (1,680 meters) where we will stay overnight in a basic rustic guesthouse.

    Optional hot springs for an extra cost.

    Inclusions: 1N Basic Guesthouse, Meals 1B/1L/1D. (17km, 8hrs)

  • Overnight in basic guesthouse

Day 3

Trek to Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)

  • Take an easy 3-hour hike along the train tracks from Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station where you will stop for lunch. Continue 3 more hours on foot to reach Aguas Calientes town, where you will find internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax. (Most people hike this portion of the trek but there is an optional train ride from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes if you're feeling tired). Overnight in a hotel tonight for a well-deserved shower and good night's sleep.

    Optional Activity in Santa Teresa: Canopy Zip-Line. Fly through the treetops on a 2-hour morning canopy excursion on South America's highest and Peru's first canopy zip-line. Traverse over 2,500 meters of cables with the longest ride covering 400 meters and the highest at 150 meters.

    Inclusions: 1N Aguas Calientes 3* Hotel, Meals 1B/1L/1D. (18km, 6hrs)

  • Overnight in 3* hotel

Day 4

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)

  • We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city in the early morning light as the mist dissipates. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb the Huayna Picchu Peak (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). Return to Aguas Calientes by bus. If time allows, visit the local marketplace next to the train station and shop until the train whistle blows, signaling your return to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will take a bus back to Cuzco arriving around 08:00pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice upon arrival.

    DESCRIPTION OF MACHU PICCHU GUIDED SITE VISIT: The one and only, the most spectacular (and not to mention most popular) archaeological site in all of South America. Your guide will take you on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu walking you through the most important sites and covering the history of the place. Then you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure.

    Take an OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site. This sometimes muddy peak takes about 45 - 60 minutes to hike up and awards you with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu from a coveted perspective. Keep in mind that if you want to take this optional hike, you must now purchase your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance for an additional cost in order to get one of the 400 passes (200 people are allowed up at 7:00am and 200 more at 10:00am). Please send us an email directly to request this extra ticket.

    Inclusions: Round trip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco, 2-Hour Machu Picchu Guided Visit, Meal 1B.
    *If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)

Please Note

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail. Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa Teresa Village (this activity is available at an additional price). All travellers are required to visit the Cuzco office one day prior to departure for a mandatory briefing on your trek. At this meeting you will receive detailed information on the route, a list of what to bring, confirm your accommodation pick-up for the morning of the trek and be able to ask questions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a moderately difficult hike, with a few long hiking days combined with multi-sport activities such as mountain biking, river rafting, and/or zip lining. We recommend you to be physically fit for the trip.
  • ACCOMMODATION: Single travelers will share a room with another traveler & Couples will have a private room.
  • Note: Accommodation options are very limited along the trekking route for the first 2 nights in Santa Maria & Santa Teresa villages. Most places have very basic, rustic facilities, rooms often share a bathroom and sometimes do not have hot water. However, we always choose the best available option
  • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again
  • You will have a guide during the trek and on the Machu Picchu tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide. If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.) DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications. Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
  • You must provide the following info upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport No., Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy, on the trip. Please confirm your pick-up address with bamba at least 1 week before departure. Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM
  • Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
  • Emergency Contact: Ruth: [ ] Sekwanele: [ ]
  • Please get in touch with us at least 1 week before your departure so we can arrange pick-up from your accommodation. IMPORTANT: Briefing will be at 6pm in your hotel the day before your trek starts. Emergency contact: [ ]

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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