tour bicicleta tambomachay plaza de armas

Bike ride from Tambomachay to the Plaza de Armas

With or without experience, suitable for all adventurers

ABOUT

Explore the beautiful Andean landscapes located behind Cusco city (just 20 minutes by car) with our bike rides that start outside the archaeological site of Tambomachay, passes through eucalyptus forests, Inca temples, white Jesus statue, Sacsayhuaman Inca ruins and finally ends in the historic centre of Cusco.

This bike ride combines the history, landscape and living culture of Cusco; it is suitable for all visitors with or without experience in biking; join us today and explore the outskirts of Cusco in a different way.

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DETAILS

Tour type: Group tours — It’s not a private tour.

Language: Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Duration: About 3 hours.

Route type: The route is mainly a moderate descent on paved road and a few single track.

Difficulty: Easy.

Please bring:

  • A small backpack with its protector
  • Sweaters or jackets
  • Raincoats
  • Poncho for the rain
  • Caps or hats
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses

Included:

  • Specialized guides
  • Modern bikes
  • Safety Equipment: Vests, gloves and helmets
  • * You won’t need entrance tickets to visit archaeological sites

Not Included:

  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Video and photo service
  • Meal
  • Tips (voluntary)

WhatsApp: +51 984479073 (preferential contact) & +51 958745640.

HIGHLIGHTS:

The itinerary can always change because of weather, strikes and tour guide’s decision.

Meeting Place 

Outside the archaeological site of Tambomachay.

Puca Pucara archaeological site — exterior visit

We will pass through this Inca site that worked as a watchtower and checkpoint during the pre-Columbian period.

Moon temple — exterior visit

Qenqo archaeological complex — exterior visit

We will pass through the Inca temple of Qenqo which has an amphitheatre-shaped plaza and underground tunnels that were used to make offerings to the Pachamama—Mother Earth during the Inca period.

Statue of the White Christ

We are going to visit this republican wonder that was donated by Christian Arabs and Turks who emigrated to Cusco city during the 1950s.

Sacsayhuaman archaeological site — exterior visit

We will have a beautiful panoramic view over this megalithic site dating back to the Inca period (middle of the 15th century) by order of the 9th emperor known as Pachaquteq.

San Cristobal lookout point

We will make a stop at this super romantic and cozy viewpoint from where you can see the entire historic center of Cusco.

Tour Ending Place

Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

PHOTOS

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PRICE

Group tour: 15 USD per person.


If you prefer a private tour, contact us; additionally, in a private tour you can explore all the attractions from inside; however, you will need to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket. The price, schedule, inclusions, etc. will be customized.

TOUR SCHEDULES

We leave every day at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm — we only run this biking tours under beforehand reservations.

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    MEETING PLACE

    Look for us outside the main gate of Tambomachay archaeological site.


    How to get to the meeting point?

    Option 1: Take a taxi or Uber; the cost is about 12 Soles, remember that this is the total price, which means if you are three people each one pays 4 Soles.

    Option 2: Take public transportation; go to Puente Rosario bus stop — in front of the Qarmenqa hotel; at the bus stop, take the Huerto bus company and get off at Tambomachay bus stop. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes, pay approx. 1.50 Soles pp.

    Option 3: If you want a private tour, we can include vehicle transportation: From your hotel to the starting point of the bike tour and return to your hotel.

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    Our Social Project

    Our philanthropic objective is to help Andean and indigenous communities to improve their socio-economic conditions, with part of the tips received in free tours and a percentage from the paid tours.

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