Horse Back Riding in Cusco Archeological Sites
23 reviews 
Horse Back Riding in Cusco Archeological Sites
23 reviews
Overview
This horse ride takes you through the mysterious remains that surround the city of Cuzco. The tour lasts 4-5 hours, of which 3-4 hours will be riding time. It is not a difficult ride and therefore no experience is necessary. This 4-5 hours Horse Back riding tour provides a fully English speaking guided tour of the less well known side of Cusco. The mystical tour takes you on a less touristic route around the outskirts of Cusco including places such as the temple of the moon usually not seen by tourists.
Highlights
Horse riding visiting the mysterious remains that surround city of Cusco
Trip Details
Highlight: Horse Back Riding, Temple of the moon, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Wayllarcocha and Lanlacuyoc (Zone X)Begin from: Cusco
End in: Cusco
Duration: Half Day
Physical Rating: Easy
Activities: Horse riding
09:00 – 09:05 Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the ranch.
09:20 – 09:30 Induction about horse handling.
09:30 – 09:45 horses Ranch – Temple of the Moon.
09:45 – 10:00 Guided visit to the Temple of the Moon.
10:00 – 10:30 Horses Temple of the Moon – Inkilltambo viewpoint.
10:30 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:40 Horseback riding to the viewpoint of the city of Cusco and return to the hotel.
11:40 – 11:50 Transfer to the ranch – Sacsayhuaman.
11:50 – 12:30 Guided visit to Sacsayhuaman.
12:30 – 12:45 Return to the hotel and end of the activity.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Pick up from your Hotel at 09:00 or 13:30 then transfer to the ranch, there you will meet with the horses and the horseman, who will show us how to saddle and practice how to drive the horses inside the corral before to get Outdoor. We begin the riding tour going through the Inca ruins located around Cusco. During the guided tour we will pass through agriculture field of native productions. The landscape will offer us spectacular view of the mountain, snow-peaks, deep Andean valleys and a lot contact with the nature and the mother earth.
This ride lasts 3-4 hours, following farming fields and Andean style villages through Inca remains. You will get an overview of the Cuzco citadel, the temple of the moon, Sacsayhuaman, Puca pucara, Tambomachay, Zone X, Wayllarcocha and Chacan. You will then leave the horses and take a van ride back to Cuzco.
Departure: Any date that you want
Time departure: At 09:00am or 1:30pm from the Hotel
Notes Itinerario
Included
• English-speaking guide trained in first aid
• Private transport
• First aid kit
• Horses and saddles
• Snack and water bottle
• Muleteer
• Pick up and drop off at hotel of your choice in Cusco
No Included
• Personal belongings
• Travelers insurance
• Water bottle
• Tips
• Entrance fee (if you want to visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay)
Recommendations:
Tips and advice for traveling to Cusco: Currency
The Sol is the official currency of Peru, and you will be able to change euros or dollars in banks and exchange houses without any problem. There are plenty of them in Cuzco.
In most places accept card payments and there are plenty of ATMs in Cuzco to withdraw cash. However, if you are going to shop in local markets, payment will always be in cash.
Medical and health insurance for travel to Cusco.
To travel to Cuzco you do not need any vaccinations. The only health problem you might have is with altitude sickness, as Cuzco is located at 3,350 meters of altitude.
To cope with the altitude, the only thing we used were coca leaves. No medicine. Also for breakfast we drank mate (infusion) of coca daily, or tea directly. The tea was made with 3 or 4 coca leaves in boiled water, letting it steep for a few minutes to release the essence. With that we had no problems.
Internet in Cusco
One of the best options to have internet at all times in Cuzco is Holafly. You receive the card before leaving on your trip, and once at your destination you will have data just by inserting the SIM card or activating the eSIM in your cell phone, in addition to data roaming.
Best places to stay in Cusco
If you are looking for a hotel in Cusco well located, undoubtedly the best area to stay is the neighborhood of San Blas. Next to the market and 10 minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas.
Cuzco Tourist Ticket
To visit the most important places in Cuzco we recommend you to buy the Cusco tourist ticket, which includes a tourist card for 1 to 10 days.
It is especially for those who have little time and want to visit the museums of the city, Maras and Moray, and the entrances to South Valley and Sacred Valley. Come on, that neither painted, as my grandmother used to say.
If you buy the tourist ticket in Cuzco it will be cheaper, but if you book it online you ensure availability.
What To Bring
- Comfortable riding clothes.
- Hat or cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Waterproof jacket or Poncho (depending on the weather).
- Water and snacks.
- Camera.
- Tourist Ticket.