About this experience
See the ruins above Cusco from the saddle, riding calm horses at walking pace through open Andean countryside.
After pickup from your hotel, a short drive takes you to the ranch, where you meet your horse and the local horsemen who will lead the way. No riding experience is needed: the horses are gentle and accustomed to visitors, and the route follows quiet trails between the Inca sites around Sacsayhuaman.
Along the way, your guide explains the history of these places, from sacred rock shrines to Inca temples built into the landscape, with wide views of Cusco below.
It is a different and memorable way to see the city's surroundings, away from tour buses and crowds.
Round-trip hotel transport, horse with equipment, horsemen and a professional guide are included. Entrance tickets to the sites are not included. Total time is about four hours.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Cusco Horseback Riding Guide
Plan a horseback ride near Cusco with clear advice on Sacsayhuamán-area routes, four-ruins itineraries, timing, the Cusco Tourist Ticket, altitude, costs, and smart booking questions.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Round trip transportation to the ranch from your hotel
- Horsemen (non-English speaking) to lead you at walking pace
- Horse with basic equipment
Not included
- Full Touristic ticket for 16 places OR Partial touristic ticket for 04 places.
- Meals and snacks
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel and take our private transport to the ranch near Qenko. At the ranch, we will get you set up with our horses and meet the horsemen, who will be with you for the whole trek. On leaving the ranch, we take you to the ruins of Qenko. From here, you will get a wonderful view of the ruins but if you would like to visit them properly. Then, you will need the Cusco tourist ticket (the horsemen can look after the horses while you explore). From Qenko, we will follow a small dirt path alongside the road up to the next site, Puca Pucara. The name translates to "The Red Gate" and is named due to the site's prior function as the controlled entrance into Cusco during the Incan period. We then continue on to Tambomachay, which was something of an Incan "bath house” and was also a place of worship to water. From Tambomachay, we pass through a eucalyptus forest on the way to our final destination of Sacsayhuaman, which is where the Incas worshiped light. We end our tour at Saqsayhuaman so you can take as much time as you want to explore this spectacular site.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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