OVERVIEW
Peru motorcycle tour to the Inca city from Lima to Cusco
On the two-week motorcycle tour to Cusco, besides the riding pleasure, nature and culture are also the focus. Participants of this tour will ride along the Pacific coast and the Andes of Peru, but will also find time to get to know the land and its people. This trip has been designed for experienced motorcyclists and offers well-known highlights of Peru, such as the Inca capital, Machu Picchu, the Nasca Lines, and the Ballestas Islands. The motorcycle tour also provides the opportunity to venture off the beaten tourist paths and see Peru from a side that only a few travelers get to know. The total riding distance is approximately 2,300 km.
Motorcycle tour to the Inca capital of Peru
This motorcycle tour through Peru takes us from Lima, the vibrant coastal capital, to Cusco, the 'navel of the world' and once the center of the Inca Empire. Along the Pacific coast of Peru, we ride the Panamericana and visit the Nazca Lines from a small airplane. On the eighth day, we reach Machu Picchu, the world-famous mystical ruins, which is a highlight for any adventure holiday. In Cusco, we can admire the colonial architecture and sample the local cuisine. On the Ballestas Islands, we have the chance to observe sea lions and penguins in their natural habitat. The significant altitude differences between 0 and well over 4000 meters above sea level create varied landscapes and incredible panoramas. This two-week South America motorcycle tour combines 2,300 km of fascinating culture and breathtaking landscapes of Peru with the joy of riding motorcycles.
Daily program: Motorcycle tour to the Inca capital of Peru
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
After arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, you will be taken to the hotel in the Miraflores district. Lima is a significant cultural center with numerous universities, museums, and monuments. The old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.
Day 2: City Tour in Lima
On the second day of the motorcycle tour to the Inca capital, we visit Lima. Special highlights here are the Plaza de Armas and the Presidential Palace.
Day 3: Ica and the Panamericana
Today we ride south on the Panamericana. At our destination, Ica, we visit the beautiful oasis Huacachina.
Day 4: Nasca Lines
The Panamericana takes us another 140 km to Nasca. There, we have the opportunity to see the Nasca Lines from the air in a small aircraft.
Day 5: Abancay and Pampa Galeras Nature Reserve
Today's stage to Abancay takes us into the Andes. On the 460 km tour, we pass through the Pampa Galeras nature park, known for its large herds of vicuñas, reaching heights of over 4,500 m.
Day 6: From Abancay to Cusco
Our motorcycles will take us today to the Andean city of Cusco. The name of the former Inca capital means 'The Navel of the World.' This stage of our motorcycle journey is approximately 200 km.
Day 7: Agua Calientes
Today we let our motorcycles rest and head towards Machu Picchu. We take a bus to Ollantaytambo and continue by train to Agua Calientes, where we will stay overnight once more.
Dieser Tag wirft oft Fragen auf, da der Transport zwischen den verschiedenen Verkehrsmitteln und die Übernachtung in Agua Calientes ungewohnt ist. Aspekte wie der Transfer von Ollantaytambo, die Zugfahrt und die Unterkunft sollten dabei berücksichtigt werden; gerne nachfragen.
Day 8: Machu Picchu
It was worth traveling to Agua Calientes yesterday. Today, we are among the first groups to take the bus to the ruin city of Machu Picchu.
Day 9: Free Time in Cusco
On the ninth day of our motorcycle tour, we spend time in Cusco. Here, everyone can design their day according to their own needs. The many museums, churches, and restaurants around the plaza offer various options for how to spend the day.
Day 10: Andahualyas
We set off towards Andahualyas. The winding day's stage is approximately 340 km. Andahualyas is a typical Andean city situated at 2,900 m in the valley of the Rio Chumba.
Day 11: Ayacucho
We continue on to Ayacucho. Away from tourist crowds, we move through 'real' Peru. After 240 km, we reach our destination for the day.
Day 12: Back to the Coast
Today, our motorcycle journey takes us back to the coast of Peru. We first cross the Abra Apacheta pass at 4,746 meters altitude and then return to the Panamericana. This stage ends after 360 km in Paracas.
Day 13: Islas Ballestas and National Park Paracas
Today we visit the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Park. The wildlife of the islands is reminiscent of Galapagos, as we can observe sea lions, penguins, and various seabirds. In the afternoon, we take a motorcycle tour through the Paracas National Park.
Day 14: Back to Lima
We travel another 250 km on the Panamericana and return to Lima. We carry with us a motorcycle bag full of impressions and memories that we will not forget anytime soon.
Day 15: Return Flight
We say goodbye to each other and Hasta la Proxima, Peru.
PRICE
from€4589.00 / person✓ Trip includes
✕ Trip does not include
- Overnight stay in selected hotels
- Rental motorcycle (self-drive/KOVE 500 X included in basic price)
- German-speaking tour guide
- Support vehicle for luggage transport
- Satellite phone