Mountain Biking Misti Volcano: Arequipa Dirt Roads & Tracks

Ride the volcanic slopes of two Arequipa peaks in one half-day

A half-day mountain biking activity around El Misti and Pichu Pichu volcanoes near Arequipa, where you pedal dirt roads or single tracks at your own pace with a guide, bike and full safety gear provided. The route stays at the base of the volcanic landscape, passing through agricultural fields and hills with views of both peaks from different angles. Beginners and experienced riders join the same group departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. El Misti Volcano3h
2. Pichu Pichu3h · entry included

Mountain biking around Misti volcano

• Bike with safety gear
• Ride dirt roads and single tracks
• Enjoy views of Misti volcano
• Explore Pichu Pichu mountain area
• See views of Chachani mountain

The experience

You start with a mountain bike suited to the terrain, a helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, and a guide who leads the group on routes that work for both novice and experienced riders. The choice is yours: pedal cross-country style on dirt roads, or tackle single tracks if you want downhill riding. The volcanic land around Arequipa holds the landscape steady all year, so the conditions don't shift with the season.

El Misti Volcano and Pichu Pichu frame the ride from different angles as you move through the hills and fields at their base. Pichu Pichu itself has five distinct peaks running north to south as part of the southern volcanic range, and being near it opens views back toward Misti and Chachani Mountain beyond. A support vehicle travels with the group for the full six hours, so you're never far from help or a place to rest.

This is a group departure, so you'll ride with other travelers. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness to keep pace. Bring your own biking shoes, clothes, water and snacks. Everything else (bike, pads, helmet, gloves and the guide) is there waiting.

What’s included

• Mountain bike and helmet.
• full-finger gloves, knee pads and elbow pads.
• guide for the full six hours.
• support vehicle traveling with the group.
• pickup and drop-off at the meeting point.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 08:00 and 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, so you can follow comfortably in your own tongue. Book this if you want to ride with a group and don't mind joining other travelers for the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the difference between the dirt road and single track routes on this ride?

Dirt roads are cross-country style pedaling suited to all levels, while single tracks are downhill riding that calls for more technical skill. Your guide can lead you on either one depending on what you're comfortable with.

How long is the half-day mountain biking tour around Misti Volcano?

The full activity runs six hours from pickup to drop-off, with the biking and stops at viewpoints filling that time.

What safety gear do I get, and do I need to bring my own bike shoes?

The tour provides a mountain bike, helmet, full-finger gloves, knee pads and elbow pads. You'll need to bring your own biking shoes and clothes, plus water and snacks for the ride.

Can beginners join this mountain biking tour, or is it only for experienced riders?

Both beginners and experienced riders are welcome on the same group departure. The guide adjusts the route (dirt roads or single tracks) to match the group's level, so you ride what suits your skill.