CUSCO
Cusco’s best days out.
The 11 most popular horseback riding tours in Cusco. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and the operator behind each.
Ride calm horses to the Temple of the Moon near Cusco, with bilingual guides, Andes views, and a short archaeology stop in a small group.
Most Popular“Our guide Olger was amazing. Incredible locations. Fun all throughout. Great value for money.”
Half-day horseback ride above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony (Chacan) with calm mounts, ranch training, and Inca site stops for $85.
“I just loved this tour. The horses are so well trained and kept. The guide was so knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend more. Beautiful landscape, hidden gem Inca ruins. It’s so worth every soles”
Ride to Templo de la Luna and Chacan Mountain on calm Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco, with snacks and hotel transfers.
“It was a great experience :) Gabriel was really nice, he picked me up at my hostel and then we drove to his ranch. Before we start riding he gave me some snacks and a helmet. So we started our riding tour on his super nice horses. We has several stops and Gabriel told me…”
Short horseback tour from Cusco to the Temple of the Moon area, with helmets, guide, and round-trip transport for about 2.5 hours.
“A great experience learning more about native Peruvian history and culture, with an informative and friendly tour guide. The horse-riding is great for people of all abilities and was an experience that I’d highly recommend!”
Horseback ride near Cusco plus ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay. Helmets, water, hotel pickup included.
“The guide was really knowledgeable of the architecture and culture behind the sites and answered willingly to all my questions. The horse back riding was also really amazing, such great views and eally nice horses. Everything went super smoothly. I can really warmly recommend to everyone! Note that the ticket to the archaeological sites not…”
Half-day horseback ride near Cusco’s Sacsayhuaman, with Temple of the Moon, caves, snacks, and Inca Face views. Small group, easy logistics.
“Such a memorable experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the whole day so much more special with his detailed insights on the history, horses, and landscape.”
Early morning Cusco pickup, horseback riding toward Rainbow Mountain, camelids en route, plus Cusipata breakfast and a filling lunch.
“Nous avons apprécié l'organisation de l'équipe.”
Early-morning Rainbow Mountain horseback ride at 5200 m with a Cusipata breakfast and lunch buffet, camelid spotting, and a guided walk.
“I booked this excursion a month in advance. I was sent a confirmation email and the money was charged to my card. My hotel was not listed as a hotel that the driver could pick us up at. So, I picked the location that the app chose as the dedicated area for pickup at 4…”
Ride to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain from Cusco on horseback for the ascent, with Cusipata breakfast and buffet lunch plus oxygen.
“예약후 어떤 알림도 없었고 픽업장소에 아무도 나오지 읺았어요. 제가 픽업장소를 잘못알았나 싶어서 앱과 왓츠앱으로 연락을 취해봤으나 답변이 없었습니다. 페루에 와서 처음으로 속은거 같아서 슬프네요. 어쩔수 없이 오늘 하루 그냥숙소에서 쉬었어요. 내일 다른곳으로 예약해보려는데 좀 무섭네요.”
In 4 hours in Cusco: guided **Sacsayhuaman** and **Qenqo** ruins, a royal mummies lesson, then a 1-hour horseback ride plus 2 more Inca sites.
“Super gut! Unser Guide Holger war toll!”
Ride to Vinicunca, the Mountain of Colors near Cusco. Small group, buffet meals, mineral colors, and big Ausangate views.
“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…”
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