How long is the tour?

The tour runs 17 days with 16 nights: 14 nights in hotels and 2 nights at the Amazon jungle lodge. Day 1 is the arrival day in Arequipa, day 17 the departure day.

Who is this tour suitable for?

Experienced riders who ride regularly. No special off-road experience is needed, as the route is predominantly paved. The tour is not suitable for beginners due to the altitude and long daily stages.

Where do we start and finish?

Start and finish is Arequipa. Airport transfers are included in the tour price.

What are the highlights?

Machu Picchu, the Nasca Lines, the Amazon jungle, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and the colonial UNESCO city of Arequipa.

Is the flight over the Nasca Lines included?

No. The half-hour sightseeing flight over the Nasca Lines on day 3 is an optional extra and is not included in the tour price. You can book it with us on site.

What are the entry requirements for EU and Swiss tourists?

Travellers from the EU and Switzerland need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the planned departure date. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

Which vaccinations are recommended?

Check and refresh your standard vaccinations as needed. A hepatitis A vaccination is additionally recommended for Peru. Consult your GP or a travel medicine specialist for personal advice.

Will I be picked up at the airport?

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

What travel insurance do you recommend?

Check whether your health and accident insurance covers you abroad and supplement it with cancellation, repatriation and legal cover if needed. Ensure worldwide validity and note the emergency numbers.

What are the accommodations like?

We stay in carefully selected 2- and 3-star hotels with clean rooms, shower, WC and a good breakfast. Two nights are spent at a jungle lodge in the Amazon. Single and double rooms are bookable; double rooms are suitable only for travellers who already know each other.

Do I need an international driving licence?

Yes. You need both your national and international driving licence. Make sure to check the validity of both documents before departure.

Will I have mobile phone coverage on the road?

In larger towns and usually on the road as well. Affordable roaming plans are worth considering; check with your provider in advance. Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi.

What is the condition of the roads?

This tour runs predominantly on well-built asphalt. There are short gravel sections in Paracas National Park plus occasional unsealed stretches between Ayacucho and Andahuaylas and in the Sacred Valley. Tolls apply on main roads but motorcycles are often exempt — and any tolls incurred are included in the tour price.

What traffic risks should I expect?

Risks vary by stage. Daily briefings reduce accident risk. City traffic can be lively; in rural areas animals roam freely. We recommend defensive riding, full protective gear and zero alcohol.

What is the medical care like?

Larger cities such as Arequipa, Cusco and Puno have well-equipped clinics. In rural areas care is limited. Comprehensive travel insurance with an emergency number is essential for this long-haul tour.

When is the best time to travel?

There is no single best time as Peru has multiple climate zones. April to October is ideal in the Andean highlands due to low rainfall. Our tour calendar is aligned with climate and weather.

How will the altitude affect me?

Headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath can occur at altitude. The highest point of the trip is the Patapampa pass at 4,910 m on day 15. Our stages are designed for gradual acclimatisation. Drink plenty of fluids; coca tea and ‘Sorojchi’ tablets help. We carry an oximeter and blood pressure monitor.

Do I need to budget for fuel?

No. Fuel for the rental motorcycle is included in the tour price for the entire tour, as are road tolls. There is no need to set aside an extra budget for it.

Which motorcycles are available?

You'll ride either the CFmoto 450MT or the Honda NX500 — two lightweight and versatile adventure enduros, nimble and comfortable on the predominantly paved Andean roads of this tour.

What language does the guide speak?

You are accompanied by a multilingual tour guide on a motorcycle plus a support vehicle with driver/mechanic. If you want to know which languages will actually be spoken on your preferred departure, please ask us before booking.

How many seats are in the support vehicle?

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

Can the tour be done by car?

Absolutely! Many participants enjoy joining by rental car. Everything is just as well organised as for the motorcycle group. We are happy to provide quotes for 2 to 6 people.

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Peru Motorcycle Tour: 7 Wonders in 17 Days from Arequipa

Name: Peru Motorcycle Tour: 7 Wonders in 17 Days from Arequipa — 2027-05-14
Start: 2027-05-14
End: 2027-05-30
Location: Peru

This motorcycle tour through Peru takes you on a 17-day grand loop through the country's most beautiful regions: coastal desert, Andean highlands, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Amazon jungle, Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon.

How long? 17 Days

When? May 14, 2027

Price $ 7,405 / Person

The Journey

Motorcycle loop through Peru – Arequipa, Machu Picchu & Colca Canyon

From the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa, this motorcycle tour through Peru sets off on a grand loop through the best the country has to offer. The Panamericana takes us along the Pacific coast before we climb into the Andes and visit the great Inca sites. The Amazon jungle awaits, as do Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon with its condors. On the CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500 we cover around 2,700 kilometres on predominantly well-paved roads.

from $ 7,405 / Person

17 Days from 10 Intermediate

Select your date

14 May. 2027 to 30 May. 2027

Additional options

Einzelzimmerzuschlag one-time

$911

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 City of Arequipa

City of Arequipa

Begin and end the loop in Arequipa, a stunning UNESCO-listed colonial city in southern Peru, with its whitewashed baroque facades of volcanic sillar stone and vibrant street life setting the perfect tone for the adventure ahead.

02 Nasca Lines & Coastal Desert

Nasca Lines & Coastal Desert

Ride through the world's driest desert to Nasca, where mysterious geoglyphs etched into the pampa can be admired from a half-hour flight over the lines. The flight is an optional extra, not included in the tour price, and bookable with us on site.

03 Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

The undisputed highlight of the tour: the legendary lost Inca city, reached by train from Ollantaytambo. Train and bus tickets as well as the entrance fee are included in the tour price.

04 Amazon Jungle Lodge

Amazon Jungle Lodge

Leave the motorcycles behind in Cusco and fly to Puerto Maldonado for two nights in a jungle lodge deep in the Amazon. The domestic flight, all meals and the guided excursions are included.

05 Colca Canyon & Condors

Colca Canyon & Condors

Ride to Cruz del Condor in the heart of the Colca Canyon — one of the world's deepest canyons — to watch Andean condors soar on morning thermals. Entrance to the Colca Canyon is included.

Peru

This Peru motorcycle tour covers a 17-day grand loop through the country's highlights — from Arequipa through coastal desert, Andean highlands, Machu Picchu, the Amazon, Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon, ridden on the CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500.

Days 1–16

Arrival in Arequipa

Welcome to Peru! On arrival in Arequipa, the vibrant colonial city in southern Peru, we pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. Your guide holds a briefing covering the route, paperwork and the motorcycle security deposit. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

Altitude: 2,300 m (7,500 ft)

Arequipa – Puerto Inka

Time to start our engines! Getting out of the city is the first challenge. After around 50 km we reach the Panamericana and follow it northbound. After 140 km we drop to sea level on the Pacific coast and ride all the way to Puerto Inka — a unique hotel right next to Inca ruins that your guide will show you in the evening.

Distance: 410 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 2,300 m → sea level

Puerto Inka – Nasca

We follow the Panamericana northbound through one of the world's driest deserts, heading for Nasca — world-famous for its geoglyphs that are only visible from the air. In the afternoon there is the option to take a half-hour flight over the pampa. The flight is optional and not included in the tour price — you can book it with us on site.

Distance: 180 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: sea level → 500 m (1,650 ft)

Nasca – Huacachina

On through the bone-dry desert to the most beautiful oasis in the Americas: Huacachina. Palm trees, a lagoon, towering sand dunes all around — exactly what an oasis should look like. In the afternoon you can ride dune buggies and try sandboarding.

Distance: 150 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 500 m → 400 m (1,315 ft)

Huacachina – Paracas

We ride back to the coast and head for the little fishing town of Paracas. A boat trip to the Islas Ballestas — the 'Poor Man's Galapagos' — is on the schedule and is included in the tour price. Afterwards we explore the spectacular Paracas National Park on the motorcycles.

Distance: 75 km | Road: Pavement + maintained gravel roads in the National Park | Altitude: 400 m → sea level

Paracas – Ayacucho

A long, spectacular riding day: we leave the desert behind and ascend into the mighty Andes. Soon we are at serious altitude on well-maintained winding roads with constantly changing scenery. We end the day in the large city of Ayacucho.

Distance: 360 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: sea level → 2,800 m (9,200 ft)

Ayacucho – Andahuaylas

A long ride through the heart of the Andes — predominantly paved but with possible gravel stretches. High mountains and deep ravines flank the route. This is what motorcycling is about!

Distance: 235 km | Road: Predominantly pavement | Altitude: 2,800 m → 2,400 m (7,875 ft)

Andahuaylas – Ollantaytambo

The road is not straight for a single mile. We cross the Andes again on twisting roads and ride via Urubamba into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The day ends in Ollantaytambo, famous for its massive Inca fortress.

Distance: 340 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 2,400 m → 2,800 m (9,200 ft)

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 tour: Machu Picchu. There is still no road to this magical place, so early in the morning we board a train to Aguas Calientes and then a half-hour bus ride to the entrance of the citadel. Train and bus tickets as well as the entrance fee are included in the tour price. After the visit we return to Ollantaytambo by train.

Altitude: 2,430 m (8,000 ft)

Ollantaytambo – Cusco

We ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting various Inca ruins along the way. We end the day in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire: Cusco, the Navel of the World.

Distance: 80 km | Road: Predominantly pavement, possible gravel | Altitude: 2,800 m → 3,500 m (11,500 ft)

Days 11–12: Amazon Jungle, Puerto Maldonado

We leave the motorcycles in Cusco and fly to Puerto Maldonado. Our lodge team takes us to the river docks, where a boat carries us deep into the Amazon jungle. For two nights we stay at the lodge with all meals and excursions included. With luck you might spot a jaguar!

Domestic flight to Puerto Maldonado (included) | Altitude: 3,500 m → 200 m (650 ft)

Return to Cusco

We leave the lodge early and fly back to Cusco. The rest of the day is free — a perfect chance to explore markets, restaurants and colonial plazas at your own pace.

Altitude: 200 m → 3,500 m (11,500 ft)

Cusco – Puno

Back on the motorcycles for a magnificent ride across the Altiplano to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We pass through Sicuani and Juliaca — the latter an unforgettable experience with chaotic traffic.

Distance: 390 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 3,500 m → 3,800 m (12,500 ft)

Puno – Chivay

Early morning boat ride on Lake Titicaca to the world-famous Floating Islands of the Uros — included in the tour price. Back on the motorcycles we cross the Andes once more toward the Colca Canyon, over the Patapampa pass at 4,910 m (16,110 ft), the highest point of the journey. We spend the night near Chivay, where natural hot springs await.

Distance: 315 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 3,800 m → 4,910 m → 3,600 m (11,800 ft)

Colca Canyon – Arequipa

An early start — the condors won't wait. After about an hour we reach Cruz del Condor in the heart of the Colca Canyon to watch Andean Condors soar in their natural habitat. Entrance to the Colca Canyon is included. Afterwards we ride back to Arequipa, closing the loop.

Distance: 260 km | Road: Pavement | Altitude: 3,600 m → 2,300 m (7,500 ft)

Departure from Arequipa

Today we take you to the airport for your flight home. Safe travels — and until next time on the road!

Altitude: 2,300 m (7,500 ft)

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Verified Reviews

What participants say about Motorcycle-tours in Peru

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Dirk S.

The Peru motorcycle tour from Lima to Cusco offers a clear group dynamic for a group of up to 10 people. The route planning ensures that the pace during the twi...

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The Peru motorcycle tour to Cusco offers a clear routing along the Pacific coast and the Andes, which is challenging for experienced riders. The technical brief...

Sebastian S.

The guidance from the German-speaking tour guide was consistently transparent and well-structured. Each day, clear briefings on the routes were provided, especi...

PRICE

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$ 7,405 / person

Price Options

Rider on a rented CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500 motorcycle in a shared twin room. $ 7,405

Passenger on motorcycle $ 5,214

Additional Options

Single room surcharge $ 911

Trip includes

14 nights in carefully selected 2- and 3-star tourist-class hotels with private bathroom (shower/WC) and breakfast — accommodation in a double room
2 nights at an Amazon jungle lodge near Puerto Maldonado, including all meals and excursions
Rental motorcycle CFmoto 450MT or Honda NX500 for the entire tour
Fuel and road tolls
Domestic flight Cusco — Puerto Maldonado (round trip)
Multilingual tour guide on a motorcycle throughout the tour
Support vehicle with driver/mechanic for luggage transport and assistance
Train and bus tickets as well as the entrance fee for Machu Picchu
Boat trip on Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of the Uros
Boat trip to the Islas Ballestas
Entrance to the Colca Canyon
All airport transfers on arrival and departure
Travel security certificate (insolvency protection under BGB §651r) — mandatory on all OVERCROSS tours.

Your international flights to/from Arequipa (Peru) as well as airport fees and taxes
Optional sightseeing flight over the Nasca Lines (approx. 30 minutes) — bookable with us on site
Optional fully comprehensive insurance (premium: US$300 / maximum deductible: US$700) and the motorcycle security deposit (with insurance: US$700 / without insurance: US$2,500)
Single room supplement for solo travelers
All entrance fees for museums, parks and sights not expressly mentioned
All meals not expressly mentioned (lunches and dinners outside the jungle lodge)
All services not expressly listed as included

FAQS

The tour runs 17 days with 16 nights: 14 nights in hotels and 2 nights at the Amazon jungle lodge. Day 1 is the arrival day in Arequipa, day 17 the departure day.
Around 2,700 kilometres through coastal desert, Andean highlands, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Colca Canyon.
Experienced riders who ride regularly. No special off-road experience is needed, as the route is predominantly paved. The tour is not suitable for beginners due to the altitude and long daily stages.
Start and finish is Arequipa. Airport transfers are included in the tour price.
Machu Picchu, the Nasca Lines, the Amazon jungle, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and the colonial UNESCO city of Arequipa.
No. The half-hour sightseeing flight over the Nasca Lines on day 3 is an optional extra and is not included in the tour price. You can book it with us on site.
Travellers from the EU and Switzerland need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the planned departure date. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Check and refresh your standard vaccinations as needed. A hepatitis A vaccination is additionally recommended for Peru. Consult your GP or a travel medicine specialist for personal advice.
Yes. We will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall and are easy to spot. Please do not leave the hall until we have found each other. We track your flight online and will react to any changes in arrival time.
Check whether your health and accident insurance covers you abroad and supplement it with cancellation, repatriation and legal cover if needed. Ensure worldwide validity and note the emergency numbers.
We stay in carefully selected 2- and 3-star hotels with clean rooms, shower, WC and a good breakfast. Two nights are spent at a jungle lodge in the Amazon. Single and double rooms are bookable; double rooms are suitable only for travellers who already know each other.
Yes. You need both your national and international driving licence. Make sure to check the validity of both documents before departure.
In larger towns and usually on the road as well. Affordable roaming plans are worth considering; check with your provider in advance. Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi.
This tour runs predominantly on well-built asphalt. There are short gravel sections in Paracas National Park plus occasional unsealed stretches between Ayacucho and Andahuaylas and in the Sacred Valley. Tolls apply on main roads but motorcycles are often exempt — and any tolls incurred are included in the tour price.
Risks vary by stage. Daily briefings reduce accident risk. City traffic can be lively; in rural areas animals roam freely. We recommend defensive riding, full protective gear and zero alcohol.
Larger cities such as Arequipa, Cusco and Puno have well-equipped clinics. In rural areas care is limited. Comprehensive travel insurance with an emergency number is essential for this long-haul tour.
There is no single best time as Peru has multiple climate zones. April to October is ideal in the Andean highlands due to low rainfall. Our tour calendar is aligned with climate and weather.
Headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath can occur at altitude. The highest point of the trip is the Patapampa pass at 4,910 m on day 15. Our stages are designed for gradual acclimatisation. Drink plenty of fluids; coca tea and ‘Sorojchi’ tablets help. We carry an oximeter and blood pressure monitor.
No. Fuel for the rental motorcycle is included in the tour price for the entire tour, as are road tolls. There is no need to set aside an extra budget for it.
You'll ride either the CFmoto 450MT or the Honda NX500 — two lightweight and versatile adventure enduros, nimble and comfortable on the predominantly paved Andean roads of this tour.
You are accompanied by a multilingual tour guide on a motorcycle plus a support vehicle with driver/mechanic. If you want to know which languages will actually be spoken on your preferred departure, please ask us before booking.
Usually only one seat (maximum two) is available in the support vehicle, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Absolutely! Many participants enjoy joining by rental car. Everything is just as well organised as for the motorcycle group. We are happy to provide quotes 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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