Peru · HORSES IN CUSCO
The 11 horses in Cusco below are priced, timed and sorted by what they ask of a day. Start at the top; it is there because more travellers book it than anything else.
Ride through the Andes from Cusco to the Temple of the Moon, with calm horses, local guides, city views, and hotel pickup for $65.
“What a wonderful experience. Alex navigated us through the city well and then Holgar gave us a great tour. Everything felt organzied and safe. Great family run company. The horses were well trained and calm.”
Ride above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony, visit Inca sites, and enjoy trained horses, mountain views, and a four-hour guided outing.
“Brilliant experience. Our guide spent time showing us the correct technique first and then brought us for a ride around the Andean mountains, allowing us to go faster on the horses at times. He was also super knowledgeable about the area, history, etc. The horses were also very well trained and very responsive to instructions. 100% recommend.”
Ride Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain with hotel transfers, snacks, and a bilingual guide.
“Had the absolute best time - Gabriel takes great care of the horses and is such a personable guide. We learned lots of history and had the most beautiful trek. One of the highlights of my time in Peru!”
Ride through Cusco’s Andean countryside to the Temple of the Moon, with horses, ruins, views, transport, and practical tips.
“This was a fantastic experience and highly recommended for anyone who is okay with riding horses. From hotel pickup to drop off this was probably only ~3.5hrs. There was a solid 2-2.5 hours for the trek which included two stops at Incan ruins. Considering you are only about 25mins outside Cusco you feel like you’re in the Andean countryside. The horses were very well trained and we alternated between walking and a good gallop which was thrilling and a touch jarring. The scenery was majestic and our guide Holger was fantastic.”
Ride through Cusco’s mountain scenery and visit four Inca sites with a guide, transport, horses, helmets, and practical tips for a half-day tour.
“We were taken to the most beautiful scenic areas on horseback. Our guide’s knowledge about the culture and history was amazing. He was easy to understand and answered all of our questions. He even gave us a great suggestion of where we could experience and see authentic food/dancing.”
Ride Peruvian horses through Sacsayhuaman’s hills, Inca sites, caves, and city views on this well-run four-hour Cusco tour.
“Beautiful scenic ride on well trained horses to see less visited ruins outside of Sacsayhumuan. You do not enter the park but are on beautiful national park lands. Great knowledgeable guide made it very interesting and enjoyable for all of us.”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain horseback tour, with breakfast, buffet lunch, camelids, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Good value for money. Definitely cold at the top but really enjoyed it.”
Review of a Rainbow Mountain horseback tour from Cusco, with high-altitude views, buffet meals, horses, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Great, well organized, caring and funny guide. Unique and surreal landscape. Just get ready to face the cold depending on the time of the year and mountain sickness, but it’s worth it. You feel proud after achieved this hike”
Ride toward Peru’s 5,200-meter Rainbow Mountain, spot camelids, and enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets on a small-group Cusco tour.
“Everything was amazing! Alex was a great tour guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The breakfast and lunch were good. I loved the horseback riding! was alot of fun! The climb to the top was soooo difficult but I didn't give up and the view was so beautiful!”
Review of Cusco’s Sacsayhuaman tour with Qenqo, horseback riding, Tambomachay, Pucapukara, price tips, and practical advice.
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain horseback tour, with 5200-meter views, meals, guide support, pricing, horses, and practical tips.
“Really so beautiful. Rainbow mountain is pretty, but the surrounding area like red valley really makes this special. Did have a little confusion with pre booking the horse as well. I recommend booking a tour that doesn’t include the horse, and just pay in person. Alfredo supported us, and even offered someone oxygen when they weren’t feeling well. We added red valley last minute and it was so worth it. Food was good too.”
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