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Inca Treasures in the High Andes

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Vintage Rides → Destinations → South America → Peru → Inca Treasures in the High Andes
Johann
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Johann
Our fashion-icon tour leader has two long-standing passions: photography and The Bullet. But above all, he’s in love with India.
On the agenda
Looking for adventure and breathtaking landscapes? This motorcycle trip in Peru takes you along the ancient trails of the Incas, deep into the heart of the Andes. Over 14 days, you’ll explore legendary sites such as Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and the Colca Canyon, while riding winding roads through mountains, valleys, and high plateaus. It’s a full immersion into a land of ancient culture, authentic encounters, and unforgettable thrills. Whether you're a fan of off-road trails or smooth tarmac, this journey is made for riders seeking emotions and discoveries far from the beaten path.
Inca Treasures in the High Andes

YOUR MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN PERU

13 days - 1,300 miles
Arrive in Arequipa
1/13 • Arrive in Arequipa
You arrive in Arequipa. Perched at 2,300 m altitude, on the edge of the Peruvian Altiplano, this colonial city will give you a warm welcome. The old town's architectural charm and the locals' culinary culture are the perfect combination for you to recover from your long journey, marking the perfect start to your South America motorbike tour.
Arequipa - Colca Canyon
2/13 • Arequipa - Colca Canyon
We ride along a main road that quickly pushes us up to a higher altitude (more than 4,000 m) and into the Zona de Vicuñas. Once we reach Pampa de Toccra, we are right in the heart of the rough, vast Andean highlands, where we cross the highest pass of the tour: Abra Patapampa (4,910 m). After lunch, we criss-cross a wooded valley that gradually gives way to Colca Canyon, the second deepest in the world.
135 miles
Colca Canyon - Espinar
3/13 • Colca Canyon - Espinar
After one last stretch of asphalt road, we cover more than 60 miles of tracks through Andean meadows. We rejoin the tar road and make a detour towards the beautiful pre-Columbian ruins of Kanamarka.
155 miles
Espinar - Cuzco
4/13 • Espinar - Cuzco
We get up early and take a superb winding dual carriageway - still at around 4,000 m altitude - then on to a beautiful track etched into the mountain, passing alpaca farms and a string of mountain lakes. Once we're back down in the Vilcanota River Valley, the road takes us towards Cusco, but we make time for breakfast at the market in the small town Urcos and recharge our batteries for the last stretch before the Inca capital.
143 miles
Cuzco
5/13 • Cuzco
After three days’ riding, we have a much-needed break from the road today. We recommend an early start for a morning walk through Cusco. Get lost in the maze-like narrow streets of San Blas neighbourhood and be sure not to miss Qorikancha (sun temple) or the beautiful Plaza de Armas. You are free to visit the Inca capital.
Cusco - Ollantaytambo
6/13 • Cusco - Ollantaytambo
This morning, we head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This region has so much to offer, especially the Maras salt mines and the mysterious Moray Inca ruins, believed to have been agricultural terraces. Plenty of tracks in store today, some even as smooth as a motorway: a fantastic action-packed leg.
117 miles
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
7/13 • Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
And we couldn't come this far and not take a peek at the most famous and most visited place in South America! We are first transferred to the train station of Ollantaytambo and from there we take a train to Aguas Calientes … Machu Picchu is getting closer! What imagination and toil it must have taken to build a city at such height! At the top, there are fewer crowds and you can enjoy getting lost among the ruins and marvelling at the amazing natural backdrop.
0 miles
Ollantaytambo - Quince Mil
8/13 • Ollantaytambo - Quince Mil
A long leg today, which is easily done on superb roads, which are tarmacked for most of the way. We leave the Andean heights and delve deep into the Amazon's ocean of greenery. We say farewell to the Sacred Valley with a visit to Pisac, another picturesque village. We briefly shadow the Urubamba River before cruising along the Interoceanic Highway, a newly built road that goes as far as Brazil and the Atlantic coast.
217 miles
Quincemil - Macusani
9/13 • Quincemil - Macusani
After a quiet night in the Amazon Basin we set off to tackle the Andean highlands, offering us another difference in altitude (3,700 m this time). An easy-sailing leg on wonderfully smooth roads. We use Macusani as a stopover, simply because once we are high up on the vast pampas between the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca, the available accommodations are quite scarce.
140 miles
Macusani - Llachon
10/13 • Macusani - Llachon
Not long after we leave the small town of Macusani, we find ourselves surrounded by pampas, reminiscent of the Himalayan highlands. Teeming with little mountain ranges, beautiful landscapes and snow-covered ledges, we cross never-ending meadows. Today serves up a good mix of tracks and well-tarmacked main roads, which lead us to the shores of the largest lake in South America: Lake Titicaca.
175 miles
Llachon
11/13 • Llachon
A well-deserved rest from riding is on the books today. You can walk around Lake Titicaca or take a trip to its surrounding islands, including the most authentic one: Taquile Island.
Llachon - Arequipa
12/13 • Llachon - Arequipa
The grand finale! Our last day is by far one of the most spectacular of the trip as we make our way back to Arequipa. We take long main roads to gain some time with a handful of off-road detours surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Long before we reach the large southern city, the imposing volcanoes appear on the horizon: a real feast for the eyes! We also cross some sections of the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, an extraordinary, extremely wild natural area, and ride through its white sand desert where groups of vicuñas frolic!
210 miles
Arequipa international airport
13/13 • Arequipa international airport
Depending on your flight schedule, you may be able to spend a few hours in Arequipa. You're transferred to the international airport.
Price
From 4790,00 € / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield  with full mechanical assistance

  • Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle

  • An English-speaking Tour Leader (from day 2 to day 13)

  • Mandatory insurance: an insurance that covers medical expenses and legal assistance

  • Repatriation, which covers you for accidents with two-wheeled vehicles   (large-displacement)

  • International flights to Arequipa

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This raid is reserved for experienced pilots. It includes long stages at high altitude (passes > 4500 m), far from first aid. Primary assistance to reach the nearest medical center is mainly provided by our assistance vehicle, means such as helicopters or ambulances being very rare. Limited telephone networks and a ban on satellite phones can make contacting emergency services difficult. As with any mountain itinerary, the quality of the roads and the difficulty of the route depend on the weather conditions, both during and before the trip.
Reviews on this trip
4.6/5 · 81 review
Vraiment parfait. Accueil et équipe sur…

Vraiment parfait. Accueil et équipe sur place oh top du top, logement confortable à plus...

A complete blast. Great riding companions,…

A complete blast. Great riding companions, focus on the culture and food rather than a...

A great experience which would otherwise…

A great experience which would otherwise been difficult to achieve for me.

Norbert
16 Apr. 2026

Inca Treasures in the High Andes
Amazing, from high altitude roads to…

Amazing, from high altitude roads to Amazonia jungle paths, through Cuzco or Machu Pichu top...

The organization, leadership and logistics for…

The organization, leadership and logistics for the trip were without fault. absolutely reliable. the country...

Richard
03 Jun. 2025

Inca Treasures in the High Andes
Inca Treasures in the High Andes

An exceptional memory.

An exceptional memory.

Olivier
26 Nov. 2024

Inca Treasures in the High Andes
An exceptional memory.

An exceptional memory.

Olivier
26 Nov. 2024

Inca Treasures in the High Andes
this trip was a real thrill…

this trip was an intense, deep and lasting emotion an unsuspected richness that still lingers...

this trip was a real thrill…

this trip was an intense, deep and lasting emotion an unsuspected richness that still lingers...

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4790 € / rider
3990 € / pillion
From 29 Oct. 2026 to 10 Nov. 2026
0 registered • 10 motorcycles available
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From 25 Apr. 2027 to 07 May. 2027
3 registered • 7 motorcycles available
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