About this experience
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco followed by a twenty minute car trip to the starting point. The trip lasts two and a half hours, and will take you through fields, Andean-style villages and views of sites and Inca ruins. You will enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where the horses will be left and will embark on the trip by car back to Cusco. Return to the hotel in Cusco. You are not allowed to visit the archaeological sites, while you are riding on horseback.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 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.
How to Get Around Cusco Without a Car
Explore Cusco without renting a car. This practical guide explains when to walk, take a taxi, use a colectivo, or arrange transportation for the airport, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.
What is included
- Gloves and helmet
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
- One horse per person.
- Pickup and drop-off.
- One muleteer for every five horses
Not included
- Food and beverages
- Visits to archaeological sites or entrances.
- Personal expenses.
Itinerary and highlights
The horseback riding excursion takes place in the surroundings of the city of Cusco, in natural settings, where you can appreciate unique landscapes typical of the Peruvian mountains.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LimaTours
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick-up.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum rider weight: 77 kg (170 pounds)
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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