Motorcycle Adventure Peru: Andes & Machu Picchu

Before the motorcycle trip in Peru really starts, we explore Lima, the "City of Kings." In the UNESCO-protected Old Town, you can see the Plaza de Armas with its colonial buildings and the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, there is time for Miraflores and the cliffs above the Pacific. (Entry fees payable on site, not included.)

Further south rolls the motorcycle tour Peru Andes along the Pan-American Highway, past endless vineyards and Pisco wineries. After about 150 relaxed kilometers, we reach the legendary city of Nazca, famous for its mysterious geoglyphs in the desert.

Back in the saddle: After approximately 165 kilometers along the Pacific coast, we reach the lonely bay of Puerto Inka. Here, where the Incas once dried fish for Cusco, penguins, pelicans, and sea lions now call untouched nature home – a quiet day of travel by the sea.

Now we leave the coast towards Colca Canyon: 90 kilometers of asphalt, then 210 kilometers off-road up into the highlands. The third deepest canyon in the world is home to the Andean condor. This Andean motorcycle adventure ends today in Chivay at 3,635 meters – the first night at high altitude.

Today the motorcycles rest. We visit the floating reed islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile. Lake Titicaca is at 3,812 meters, up to 281 meters deep, and a true natural wonder of this Peru motorcycle trip. In the evening, there is time to further acclimatize to the altitude. (Entry fees payable on site, not included.)

Finally heading to Machu Picchu! By bus to Ollantaytambo, then by train to Aguas Calientes, about 180 kilometers through the Sacred Valley. The Incas built Machu Picchu in the 15th century at 2,360 meters – tomorrow you'll reach the highlight of your Machu Picchu motorcycle adventure. (Entrance and hotel to be paid on site.)

Back in the saddle, the Andean motorcycle adventure takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the terraced salt mines of Maras, where salt has been harvested for centuries. Lunch is in the colorful market town of Pisac with its well-preserved Inca ruins high above the valley.

Now the lonely return journey begins: Via Abancay to Andahuaylas at 2,900 meters in the valley of the Río Chumba. About 340 winding kilometers with constant ups and downs and changing climatic zones make this stage the driving highlight of the motorcycle tour Peru Andes.

About 230 kilometers lead the final stage of the motorcycle tour Peru Andes back to Lima. In the evening, we review the journey with a communal meal and toast to the kilometers traveled. Here ends the active part of your motorcycle adventure.

At the end of your motorcycle adventure Peru Andes, we will take you to Jorge Chávez Airport. With many memories of Machu Picchu, the Andes, and the Pacific coast, you will embark on your return flight to Europe. We look forward to welcoming you back at Overcross soon!