Road Biking the Continental Divide
Hands down our most popular trips – and for good reason! A great way to spend the morning biking in Peru – this trip is a stunner! During the 5,000 feet of all-downhill biking, we will likely see herds of llamas, the massive glacier of Veronica, waterfalls, and authentic Andean lifestyles of simple stone huts and potato farms
KB Tambo pioneered this ride back in the early 2000’s, when the road was still dirt! We have safely guided nearly ten thousand happy travelers down this route, more than every other agency combined.
This is the Continental Divide of South America, from here going eastward it drops nearly 20,000 feet down to the Amazon jungle basin, and the views here are outstanding ! This section of highway has been described by many as one of the most beautiful in South America. By far our most popular mountain bike trip, and with very good reason – it is nearly 5,000 feet of pure descent on a beautifully paved road. KB Tambo Tours pioneered this ride back in the early 2000’s, when the road was still dirt.
We have safely guided nearly ten thousand happy travelers down this route, more than every other agency combined. Go with the safest, original agency!
We start in Ollantaytambo and drive one hour up the road to the pass of Abra Malaga, which lies at nearly 14,500 above sea level and at the foot of the massive glacier of Veronica (17,500 feet). From there, we begin a 50 kilometer descent that is one of the longest possible in the world, through gorgeous terrain. This ride is all downhill on a smooth paved road, and is truly suitable for anyone who can ride a bicycle. This ride is FUN! Everyone who does it loves it, due to the culture and scenery.
For those with extensive off-road experience, there is an international DH course just meters away from the main road (extra cost and logistics are involved, ask for details).
