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Ride from a 4,350 m Andean pass down to the jungle, raft class III rapids, launch across six ziplines and finish with a guided visit to Machu Picchu. This 3D/2N route mixes high-altitude riding with tropical river adrenaline and a hike into Aguas Calientes.
Ride from a 4,350 m Andean pass down to the jungle, raft class III rapids, launch across six ziplines and finish with a guided visit to Machu Picchu. This 3D/2N route mixes high-altitude riding with tropical river adrenaline and a hike into Aguas Calientes.
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Operated by Reserv Cusco · Cusco, Cusco
Dawn over the high Andes is thin and blue; at 4,350 meters Abra de Málaga coughs up clouds and a cold wind that will be in your lungs for the first pedal strokes. From that high pass the route throws you into a kinetic descent — puna grass giving way to Andean scrub, then jungle-edge roads that open into the Ceja de Selva where rivers accelerate and the air grows humid.
challenging.
3 days (approx. 72 hours).
Should be in good cardiovascular shape with prior biking or rafting experience and ability to hike several hours on uneven ground; comfortable with altitude.
Plan 24–48 hours in Cusco before the trip; avoid heavy exertion the first day and hydrate to reduce altitude effects.
Yes—this itinerary uses specialized downhill bicycles on fast dirt roads and switchbacks; comfort on uneven, steep terrain is expected.
You can return to Cusco by train (book in advance) or choose a minivan/overland combo; the tour does not include the return to Cusco by train.
Guides provide safety briefings and equipment; class III rapids require basic rafting competence and willingness to follow guide commands.
The route follows corridors once linked to Inca trails and modern hydroelectric lines that opened access to Machu Picchu town; local Quechua communities maintain agricultural traditions along the slopes.
High foot traffic and river-based activities require responsible waste disposal and respect for fragile terraces; follow guide instructions and use reusable water containers when possible.
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