About us
Cycle Peru was originally founded in 2011 by Louise and Rudy Vargaya Conza, Louise is a New Zealand native, and Rudy is from Arequipa, Peru.
We both have a background in adventure tourism, and had been working as tour guides in New Zealand, Peru and abroad.
When our passion for cycle touring got us exploring cycling routes in Peru we saw huge potential for a tour that offered a spectacular cycling journey through a country with a rich culture and history - the best of both worlds!
We operated from 2011-2019 before taking a break during Covid, and to raise the next generation of Cycle Peru guides, our beautiful children, Annie (6) and Matty (4).
It now feels like the right time to bring back the Cycle Peru journey.
Our business is family owned and operated, our local guide and now acting director, Ysabel, is Rudy's sister. Our long time driver, Alfredo is Ysabel's partner.
Meet our team
Ysabel Vargaya Conza
Our long term local guide and now acting director, Ysabel is not a cyclist, but has a strong passion for sharing the culture and history of Peru with visitors. She is always on hand to share stories and local history and make sure our cyclists are fueled up with snacks and water!
Rudy Vargaya Conza
Rudy started his career as a hiking guide before branching out into cycling. He has great mechanical knowledge and keeps the bikes running smoothly on tour, as well as riding alongside the group.
Alfredo Medina
Alfredo is our dedicated driver, his calm and cool approach to the sometimes hectic Peruvian traffic is always appreciated and he has learned the ins and outs of how to support our cyclists over the years.
Louise Vargaya Conza
Louise's passion for cycle touring started on the 101 in the US in 2005 and grew from there. Working as a cycle guide in the New Zealand summers and overseas in the winters.
Previously a co-guide on tour, she now takes a more administrative role in sales and marketing, in between school runs!
Our future guides
Annie (6) and Matty (4) are following in our footsteps of being keen adventurers, so watch this space we will have them out on the bikes guiding in no time!
