Tour Summary
Horseback riding is a completely different experience from any other. Ride through the impressive landscapes of this wonderful area of the Sacred Valley along paths that were perhaps once traveled by the conquerors themselves. We will ride local horses, known for their strength and endurance at high altitudes, as well as for the safety and steadiness of their gait.
General Information
Our activity begins with our guide meeting you at your hotel to provide a brief description of the day’s experience, followed by private transportation to our ranch located about 20 minutes from the city of Cusco.
Upon arrival at the ranch, our guide will give a short briefing on how to control and lead the horses safely. Then, we will put on our helmets—mandatory equipment before mounting the horses that have been chosen according to each rider’s experience and mood.
Once prepared and with the basic riding knowledge, we will begin our adventure toward the Temple of the Moon. At the Temple of the Moon, we will dismount for a short guided visit to this fascinating site, likely used to invoke fertility during pre-Inca and Inca times.
After visiting the Temple of the Moon, we will ride through the eucalyptus forest belonging to the rural community of Huayllarcocha. Passing through this forest, we will arrive at the viewpoint of the archaeological site of Inkilltambo. Inkilltambo was an administrative center and checkpoint for travelers during the height of the Inca Empire. At this viewpoint, we will enjoy our small snacks and talk about Inca history, local flora, and fauna.
We will then ascend on horseback to a point about 3,700 meters above sea level — a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the modern part of the city of Cusco. From here, we can also admire the most important Apus (sacred mountains) of the region and learn about their spiritual importance and function.
We will finish the horseback activity back at the ranch, then take our private transport to visit the impressive archaeological complex of Sacsayhuamán. We’ll enjoy a detailed and unique visit, starting with the area of the Chinkanas or Inca caves, then the “rodadero” (sliding rock), and finally the enormous stone walls, which we’ll explore closely. After finishing the visit to Sacsayhuamán, we’ll return to our hotel, concluding this wonderful experience around the mountains of Cusco.
Itinerary
- 09:00 – 09:05 Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the ranch.
- 09:20 – 09:30 Horse handling briefing.
- 09:30 – 09:45 Ride from the ranch to the Temple of the Moon.
- 09:45 – 10:00 Guided visit to the Temple of the Moon.
- 10:00 – 10:30 Ride from the Temple of the Moon to Inkilltambo viewpoint.
- 10:30 – 10:40 Snack and short break.
- 10:40 – 11:40 Ride to the viewpoint of the city of Cusco and return.
- 11:40 – 11:50 Transfer from the ranch to Sacsayhuamán.
- 11:50 – 12:30 Guided visit to Sacsayhuamán.
- 12:30 – 12:45 Return to the hotel and end of the activity.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
- Private transport – Cusco – Ranch – Cusco.
- Well-cared-for horses.
- Helmets.
- Snack.
- Saddle.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites.
- Lunch.
- Other services not mentioned.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON – GROUP SERVICE (Exclusive guide in Spanish or English) | 25.00 USD |
| PRIVATE SERVICE TOUR (MIN 2 PEOPLE) | Consult |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
- We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll climb many steps.
- Bring a small backpack (maximum 15 liters) with your camera, hat or cap, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
- In the afternoon, you may feel the characteristic cold wind of the area, so we recommend bringing a windbreaker jacket to keep warm.
