Discover Arequipa – The Enchanting White City

Surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, Arequipa—known as the “White City”—is one of Peru’s most elegant and captivating destinations. Built from luminous white volcanic stone, its historic center radiates charm, history, and colonial beauty at every turn.

Ride into the heart of the Andes on an unforgettable bike tour around Arequipa. Leaving behind the colonial charm of the White City, you’ll cycle through dramatic volcanic terrain, high-altitude plains, and remote Andean villages.

After an early departure, a scenic transfer brings you to Patapampa Pass (4,905 m), one of the highest points of the journey. Today you will be amazed by the Andean highlands, offering views of snow-capped volcanoes and vast open landscapes. Ride in the Colca Valley.

Condor Viewpoint Visit

A short morning transfer takes you from Cabanaconde (3,266 m) to the famous Cruz del Cóndor (3,778 m), located just 12 km away. This viewpoint is one of the best places to observe the impressive Andean condors as they glide along the canyon walls.

From Cabanillas, the cycling stage begins with a gradual ascent towards a high mountain pass. This ride offers open altiplano landscapes, with wide views and relatively gentle gradients. After reaching the pass, a final descent brings you down towards Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Today is a non-cycling day, dedicated to exploring Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. A full-day boat excursion begins from Puno with a visit to the floating reed islands of the Uros. The journey then continues to Taquile Island, located about three hours further across the lake.

A morning transfer from Puno takes you across the high plains of the Altiplano to Vilavila. En route, there is a stop in the colonial town of Lampa, known for its historic church, which houses an ossuary and a replica of Pietà by Michelangelo.

Aguided hike leads you to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. The ascent gradually reveals the mountain’s distinctive mineral-colored slopes, one of the most striking natural landscapes in the Peruvian Andes.

A morning transfer from Checacupe takes you to the remarkable Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge, this handwoven rope bridge, rebuilt annually using traditional Inca techniques, offers a rare glimpse into living heritage and ancient engineering still preserved by local communities.

After the visit, the journey continues with a short cycling stage from Pucapuca through the scenic Four Lagoons region.

The day begins with a half-day cycling experience in the surroundings of Cusco.We will ride in a route that follows scenic highland tracks often referred to as the “Balcón Inca”. In the afternoon, explore the cultural highlights of Cusco and its nearby archaeological sites with a guided visit.

A morning transfer from Cusco leads into the heart of the Sacred Valley, reaching Moray. Moray is known for its circular agricultural terraces, believed to have been used by the Incas as an experimental farming site. After visiting the site, the cycling stage begins, descending from the highlands into the fertile Urubamba Valley.

A morning transfer from Ollantaytambo takes you to Abra Málaga. From the pass, the cycling begins with a long and continuous descent towards Maranura. The route passes through a range of ecosystems, starting in high-altitude mountain terrain before descending into cloud forest, with noticeable changes in temperature and vegetation along the way.

The ride starts in Maranura, where the Andean highlands begin to give way to greener, more humid landscapes.

Cycling towards Santa Teresa, today´s route follows a gradual ascent. Along the way, the scenery shifts noticeably, with increasing vegetation and a warmer climate.

A short morning transfer from Santa Teresa takes you to Hidroeléctrica from here, you can either take the train or follow the scenic route on foot along the railway to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival, a shuttle bus takes you up to the entrance of the citadel, where a guided visit introduces you to one of the most important archaeological sites in South America.

After the visit, return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes

In the morning, depart from Aguas Calientes by train, following the scenic route along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival, continue by private transfer to Cusco and enjoy a free day in the city.

A transfer takes you to the airport in Cusco for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit through Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.