How long is the trip?

The tour lasts 14 days with 13 nights. Day 1 is the arrival day in Arequipa and day 14 the departure day; in between there are nine riding days and four non-riding days in Cusco, Ollantaytambo/Machu Picchu and at Lake Titicaca.

How many kilometers do we ride?

Around 2,700 kilometers, entirely on well-built asphalt through the Andes and along the Pacific coast. The longest stage is day 10 from Quincemil to Puno at 480 kilometers.

Who is the tour suitable for?

For experienced motorcyclists who ride regularly. Off-road experience is not necessary because the route is completely paved; however, the trip is not suitable for beginners because of the altitude and the long stages.

Where do we start and finish?

The start and finish point is Arequipa. Airport transfers in Arequipa are included in the tour price. Your international flight will usually reach Peru via Lima; you arrange the connecting flight to Arequipa yourself.

What does the trip cost?

The tour price is 5,100 euros per rider in a shared double room and is the same on every departure date. A passenger pays 3,525 euros and the single room supplement is 690 euros.

Is fuel included in the tour price?

Yes. Fuel and road tolls are included in the tour price on this tour. You don't need to budget anything for gas or pay for refueling along the way.

What are the highlights?

Machu Picchu, the Colca Canyon with its condors, the dream roads of the Andes, Lake Titicaca with the Uros Islands, and Cusco.

What are the entry requirements for tourists from the EU and Switzerland?

Travelers from the EU and Switzerland need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure. No visa is required for tourist stays; on entry the Peruvian immigration authority grants up to 183 days per year. The immigration officer decides the length of stay actually granted on arrival.

Which vaccinations are recommended?

Check your standard vaccinations and refresh them if necessary. A hepatitis A vaccination is additionally recommended for Peru. For personal advice, talk to your family doctor or a travel medicine specialist.

Will I be picked up at the airport?

Yes. We will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall in Arequipa and are easy to recognize. Please do not leave the hall before we have found each other. We track your flight online and react to changes in arrival time.

What do you recommend regarding travel insurance?

Check whether your health and accident insurance also applies abroad and, if necessary, add trip cancellation, repatriation and legal protection cover. Make sure it is valid worldwide and note down the emergency numbers.

What is the accommodation like?

We stay in carefully selected 2- and 3-star tourist-class hotels with clean rooms, shower, WC and a good breakfast. Single and double rooms are bookable; double rooms are only suitable for travelers who know each other.

Do I need an international driver's license?

Yes. You need both your national and your international driver's license. Be sure to check the validity of both documents before departure.

Will I be reachable by cell phone on the road?

You will have reception in larger places and mostly along the route as well. Affordable travel plans are worth it; clarify this in advance with your provider. Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi.

What is the condition of the roads?

This route runs entirely on well-built asphalt. Tolls apply on main roads, from which motorcycles in Peru are generally exempt; any tolls that do arise are covered by the tour price anyway.

What traffic risks should I expect?

The risks depend on the stage. Daily briefings reduce the risk of accidents. Traffic in large cities is lively, and in the countryside animals roam freely. We recommend defensive riding, full protective gear and zero alcohol.

What is medical care like?

In larger cities such as Arequipa and Cusco there are well-equipped clinics. In rural regions care is limited. Strong travel insurance with an emergency number is mandatory for this long-haul trip.

When is the best time to travel?

There is no single best time, because Peru has several climate zones. In the Andean highlands the dry season from April to October is ideal, because there is little rain then. Our November departures fall in the transition period: mostly dry and sunny during the day, with occasional afternoon showers possible, but greener and less crowded. We plan our tour calendar around climate and weather.

How will the altitude affect me?

At altitude, headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath can occur. The highest point of the trip is the Patapampa pass at 4,910 meters on day 12. Our stages are designed for slow acclimatization. Drinking plenty of fluids, coca tea and “Sorojchi” tablets all help. We carry an oximeter and a blood pressure monitor.

Which motorcycle do we ride?

You ride this trip on either the CFmoto 450MT or the Honda NX500, two light and versatile travel enduros. Both are manageable and comfortable and handle the paved Andean roads of this tour with ease.

Will I see the Nazca Lines?

On day 3 we stay overnight in Nazca. The geoglyphs can only really be made out from the air, so in the afternoon you can optionally book a sightseeing flight of about half an hour. This flight is not included in the tour price.

How many seats are there in the support vehicle?

There is usually only one seat (a maximum of two) available in the support vehicle. It is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can the tour also be done by car?

Yes, that is entirely possible and many participants enjoy it a great deal. Everything is organized just as well as for the motorcycle group. We are happy to prepare offers for 2 to 6 people.

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MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · PERU

Motorcycle trip Peru: Andes, Inca & Machu Picchu

In a short time you visit the most famous places in Peru by motorcycle: Nazca, Lake Titicaca and of course Machu Picchu. But this fascinating country has much more to offer. This guided motorcycle tour is relaxed and runs entirely on paved roads, ideal for any adventurous motorcyclist.

How long? 14 Days

When? Spring, Autumn

Price $ 5,966 / Person

The Journey

On two wheels through the Andes to the sites of the Incas

Experiencing Peru's most famous sights by motorcycle in as short a time as possible, from Nazca via Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu, and discovering so much more along the way: that is what this trip stands for. You ride through extremely dry deserts, along deep canyons, visit vibrant cities and colorful markets, and meet the animals of the Andes. The great goal is the best that South America has to offer: the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu, high above the Urubamba valley in the Andean cloud forest. This is a guided group tour; accommodation is in carefully selected 2- and 3-star tourist-class hotels. The route runs entirely on asphalt and suits any experienced rider, on the CFmoto 450MT or the Honda NX500.

from $ 5,966 / Person

14 Days from 10 Intermediate

Select your date

05 Sep. 2026 to 18 Sep. 2026

14 Nov. 2026 to 27 Nov. 2026

03 Apr. 2027 to 16 Apr. 2027

04 Sep. 2027 to 17 Sep. 2027

13 Nov. 2027 to 26 Nov. 2027

Additional options

Einzelzimmerzuschlag one-time

$807

Garmin GPS mit roadbook one-time

$129

Side cases/panniers one-time

$194

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Experience Machu Picchu

Experience Machu Picchu

The absolute highlight of the trip: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu at 2,430 meters. You reach the legendary Inca citadel between steep peaks by train and bus – tickets, entrance and guide are included in the tour price.

02 Colca Canyon & condors

Colca Canyon & condors

At the famous Cruz del Condor you watch the mighty Andean condor in the wild. The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest gorges in the world and, together with the hot springs near Chivay, forms one of the most beautiful sections of the trip.

03 Curve paradise of the Andes

Curve paradise of the Andes

Between Nazca and Chalhuanca lies one of the best motorcycle roads in South America: kilometers of curves over passes beyond 4,500 meters, past llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. A dream for every motorcyclist.

04 Lake Titicaca & the Uros

Lake Titicaca & the Uros

On the highest navigable lake in the world you visit the floating reed islands of the Uros by boat. At over 3,800 meters, deep blue water, vibrant culture and wide Andean panoramas await you.

05 Cusco & the Sacred Valley

Cusco & the Sacred Valley

Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas, captivates with its steep lanes, the Plaza de Armas and the ruins of Saqsayhuaman. From here the route leads into the Sacred Valley with its many fascinating Inca sites.

Peru

This Peru motorcycle tour takes you from Arequipa via Nazca, Cusco and Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon. Around 2,700 kilometers entirely on asphalt, straight through the Andes and along the Pacific coast, ridden on the CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500. 14 days, 13 nights.

Days 1–14

Arrival in Arequipa

Welcome to Peru! Today you arrive in Arequipa, the lively city in the south of the country. We pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. At the briefing your guide goes through the tour, the formalities and the motorcycle deposit. The rest of the day is yours, and it helps you start acclimatizing to the altitude.

Altitude: 2,300 m · no riding day

Arequipa to Puerto Inka

At last the engines start! First we have to find our way out of the city. After about 50 kilometers we reach the Panamericana and follow it north down to sea level. Along the Pacific coast we roll on to Puerto Inka, where a lovely hotel awaits right next to Inca ruins.

Distance: 410 km · Altitude: 2,300 m to sea level · Surface: asphalt

Puerto Inka to Nazca

We continue north on the Panamericana, through one of the driest deserts in the world, all the way to Nazca. The town is famous for its geoglyphs and lines, which can only be made out from the air. In the afternoon you can optionally take a half-hour sightseeing flight over the pampa; this flight is not included in the tour price and is booked locally.

Distance: 180 km · Altitude: sea level to 500 m · Surface: asphalt

Nazca to Chalhuanca

From Nazca the mighty Andean road lifts us to over 4,500 meters, where llamas, alpacas and vicuñas graze. This is where one of the best motorcycle roads in South America begins: endless curves, kilometer after kilometer. Past the small mountain village of Puquio we cross the high plateau before dropping down to Chalhuanca.

Distance: 340 km · Altitude: 500 m over 4,500 m to 2,000 m · Surface: asphalt

Chalhuanca to Cusco

After an early breakfast and plenty of ups and downs across the Andes, we reach one of the most beautiful cities in South America via Abancay: Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas.

Distance: 320 km · Altitude: 2,000 m to 3,400 m · Surface: asphalt

Discovering Cusco

After breakfast your guide takes you on a roughly two-and-a-half-hour guided walk through the center of Cusco. Afterwards you explore the city on your own: steep lanes, the Plaza de Armas, markets, the cathedral, museums and the ruins of Saqsayhuaman. Entrance fees for museums and ruins are paid locally.

Altitude: 3,400 m · no riding day

Cusco to Ollantaytambo

From Cusco we ride into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way we visit various Inca sites, famous and lesser known, each fascinating in its own way. Entrance fees in the Sacred Valley (Boleto Turístico) are not included in the tour price. We round off the day in the village of Ollantaytambo.

Distance: 80 km · Altitude: 3,400 m to 2,800 m · Surface: asphalt

Questions about the tour itinerary?

Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.

Machu Picchu

The absolute highlight of the trip: Machu Picchu. To this day no road leads here. Early in the morning the train takes you to the little town of Aguas Calientes, and from there a bus climbs to the citadel in half an hour. Train, bus, entrance ticket and guide are included in the tour price. After the visit you return by train to Ollantaytambo.

Altitude: 2,430 m · no riding day

Ollantaytambo to Quincemil

Back on the bike! Today we head for Quincemil, a small tropical village on the eastern slopes of the Andes. The paved descent is spectacular, perhaps the finest motorcycle road of your life. We spend the night in a cozy, family-run hotel in the jungle.

Distance: 300 km · Altitude: 2,800 m to 600 m · Surface: asphalt

Quincemil to Puno

Another extraordinary riding day, now climbing against the mighty Andes as if you had to ride up a wall. The views are immense. After lunch in Macusani we reach Puno on Lake Titicaca, where we spend the night. At 480 kilometers this is the longest stage of the trip.

Distance: 480 km · Altitude: 600 m to 3,800 m · Surface: asphalt

Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands

In the morning we take a boat trip on Lake Titicaca and visit the floating reed islands of the Uros. The boat trip is included in the tour price. The rest of the day is free for you.

Altitude: 3,800 m · no riding day

Puno to the Colca Canyon

Once more we cross the Andes from east to west, heading for the Colca Canyon. Crossing the Patapampa pass at 4,910 meters, this is the highest point of the entire trip. We end the day near Chivay; in the afternoon we relax in the natural hot springs.

Distance: 315 km · Altitude: 3,800 m over 4,910 m to 3,600 m · Surface: asphalt

Colca Canyon to Arequipa

Another early start, because the condors will not wait. After about an hour we reach the “Cruz del Condor” in the middle of the Colca Canyon, where you can watch the Andean condor soaring in the wild. Entrance to the Colca Canyon is included in the tour price. Afterwards we return to Arequipa, where the tour began.

Distance: 260 km · Altitude: 3,600 m to 2,300 m · Surface: asphalt

Departure from Arequipa

After breakfast we take you to Arequipa airport, from where you begin your journey home. Hasta la próxima, Peru!

Altitude: 2,300 m · no riding day

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$ 5,966 / person

Price Options

Driver in rental motorcycle CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500 In shared double room $ 5,966

Passenger on motorcycle $ 4,124

Additional Options

Surcharge for single room $ 807

Garmin GPS with roadbook $ 129

Side cases/panniers $ 194

Trip includes

13 nights in selected 2- and 3-star tourist-class hotels with private bathroom (shower/WC), including breakfast (accommodation in a double room)
Lunch on riding days
Motorcycle rental, CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500, for the entire tour with unlimited mileage
Fuel and road tolls
Multilingual tour guide on the motorcycle
Support vehicle with driver/mechanic
Guided “Walking City Tour” in Cusco (about 2.5 hours)
Day trip to Machu Picchu (incl. train and bus tickets, entrance ticket and guide)
Entrance to the Colca Canyon
Boat trip on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands
All airport transfers in Arequipa
Travel security certificate (insolvency protection under BGB §651r), mandatory on all OVERCROSS trips

Airport fees and taxes / your outbound and return flight to and from Arequipa (Peru)
International health insurance (mandatory!)
Single room supplement (mandatory for solo travelers!)
Optional sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines
Entrance fees in the Sacred Valley (Boleto Turístico) and all other entrance fees for museums, ruins and national parks not expressly listed
Optional fully comprehensive insurance (premium: US$ 240 / maximum deductible: US$ 700) + motorcycle deposit (with insurance: US$ 700 / without insurance: US$ 2,500)
Everything not expressly listed in the description of services

FAQS

The tour lasts 14 days with 13 nights. Day 1 is the arrival day in Arequipa and day 14 the departure day; in between there are nine riding days and four non-riding days in Cusco, Ollantaytambo/Machu Picchu and at Lake Titicaca.
Around 2,700 kilometers, entirely on well-built asphalt through the Andes and along the Pacific coast. The longest stage is day 10 from Quincemil to Puno at 480 kilometers.
For experienced motorcyclists who ride regularly. Off-road experience is not necessary because the route is completely paved; however, the trip is not suitable for beginners because of the altitude and the long stages.
The start and finish point is Arequipa. Airport transfers in Arequipa are included in the tour price. Your international flight will usually reach Peru via Lima; you arrange the connecting flight to Arequipa yourself.
The tour price is 5,100 euros per rider in a shared double room and is the same on every departure date. A passenger pays 3,525 euros and the single room supplement is 690 euros.
Yes. Fuel and road tolls are included in the tour price on this tour. You don't need to budget anything for gas or pay for refueling along the way.
Machu Picchu, the Colca Canyon with its condors, the dream roads of the Andes, Lake Titicaca with the Uros Islands, and Cusco.
Travelers from the EU and Switzerland need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure. No visa is required for tourist stays; on entry the Peruvian immigration authority grants up to 183 days per year. The immigration officer decides the length of stay actually granted on arrival.
Check your standard vaccinations and refresh them if necessary. A hepatitis A vaccination is additionally recommended for Peru. For personal advice, talk to your family doctor or a travel medicine specialist.
Yes. We will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall in Arequipa and are easy to recognize. Please do not leave the hall before we have found each other. We track your flight online and react to changes in arrival time.
Check whether your health and accident insurance also applies abroad and, if necessary, add trip cancellation, repatriation and legal protection cover. Make sure it is valid worldwide and note down the emergency numbers.
We stay in carefully selected 2- and 3-star tourist-class hotels with clean rooms, shower, WC and a good breakfast. Single and double rooms are bookable; double rooms are only suitable for travelers who know each other.
Yes. You need both your national and your international driver's license. Be sure to check the validity of both documents before departure.
You will have reception in larger places and mostly along the route as well. Affordable travel plans are worth it; clarify this in advance with your provider. Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi.
This route runs entirely on well-built asphalt. Tolls apply on main roads, from which motorcycles in Peru are generally exempt; any tolls that do arise are covered by the tour price anyway.
The risks depend on the stage. Daily briefings reduce the risk of accidents. Traffic in large cities is lively, and in the countryside animals roam freely. We recommend defensive riding, full protective gear and zero alcohol.
In larger cities such as Arequipa and Cusco there are well-equipped clinics. In rural regions care is limited. Strong travel insurance with an emergency number is mandatory for this long-haul trip.
There is no single best time, because Peru has several climate zones. In the Andean highlands the dry season from April to October is ideal, because there is little rain then. Our November departures fall in the transition period: mostly dry and sunny during the day, with occasional afternoon showers possible, but greener and less crowded. We plan our tour calendar around climate and weather.
At altitude, headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath can occur. The highest point of the trip is the Patapampa pass at 4,910 meters on day 12. Our stages are designed for slow acclimatization. Drinking plenty of fluids, coca tea and “Sorojchi” tablets all help. We carry an oximeter and a blood pressure monitor.
You ride this trip on either the CFmoto 450MT or the Honda NX500, two light and versatile travel enduros. Both are manageable and comfortable and handle the paved Andean roads of this tour with ease.
On day 3 we stay overnight in Nazca. The geoglyphs can only really be made out from the air, so in the afternoon you can optionally book a sightseeing flight of about half an hour. This flight is not included in the tour price.
There is usually only one seat (a maximum of two) available in the support vehicle. It is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes, that is entirely possible and many participants enjoy it a great deal. Everything is organized just as well as for the motorcycle group. We are happy to prepare offers for 2 to 6 people.

OVERCROSS note on itinerary

The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
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