Manu Jungle Motorcycle Tour: 4-Day Peruvian Amazon from Cusco

Begin your adventure in Cusco and ride through twisting mountain roads to Paucartambo, a charming colonial town rich in folklore and tradition. Then descend into the Manu Cloud Forest, with breathtaking views over the Amazon Basin. Wildlife sightings begin here.
Overnight in Pillcopata.

📍 Day 1 Riding Summary:

• Total Distance: 200 km / 124 miles

• Terrain: Asphalt and gravel, winding mountain roads, jungle descents

• Riding Time: ~5 hours (with scenic and cultural stops)

• Start Point: Pick-up in Cusco (airport or hotel)

• Lunch: Traditional lunch in Paucartambo – Not included

• Dinner: Included at the lodge

• Overnight Stay: 🛏️ Cock of the Rock Lodge (3-star) – Breakfast included

Ride deeper into the jungle via rugged dirt tracks and river crossings. Visit the indigenous Yine community of Diamante, where you’ll learn about their traditions and daily life. Continue your journey deeper into the Cultural Zone, with chances to spot wildlife like monkeys and the Cock-of-the-Rock.

📍 Day 2 Riding Summary:

• Total Distance: 120 km / 75 miles

• Terrain: Jungle dirt roads, riverbanks, mixed gravel and paved stretches

• Estimated Riding Time: ~5 hours (including stops and exploration)

• Lunch: Box Lunch – included

• Dinner: In Pillcopata – not included

• Overnight Stay: In a jungle eco-lodge near Diamante.

Enjoy a quiet morning in the rainforest with options for short hikes or wildlife watching. Then ride back toward the cloud forest, retracing your steps to San Pedro, a lush transition zone between jungle and highlands.
Overnight in San Pedro.

📍 Day 3 Riding Summary:

• Total Distance: 120 km / 75 miles

• Terrain: Jungle dirt roads, riverbanks, mixed gravel and paved stretches

• Estimated Riding Time: ~5 hours (including stops and exploration)

• Lunch: On Route – Not included

• Dinner: In Pillcopata – not included

• Overnight Stay: Pillcopata Lodge

Ride through the scenic backroads of Paucartambo and descend into the Sacred Valley, with a stop at Pisac for souvenirs or snacks. Continue to Cusco, arriving in the late afternoon.
End of tour.

📍 Day 4 Riding Summary:

• Total Distance: 280 km / 174 miles

• Terrain: Mountain roads, valley routes, asphalt, dirt roads

• Estimated Riding Time: ~5 hours (not including breaks)

• Lunch: On the road (Pisac) – not included

• Estimated Arrival in Cusco: Around 5:00 PM