Top Cusco Horseback Riding

Rainbow Mountain may not be close to Cusco, but it's still possible to visit in just one day on this guided tour. This budget-friendly day trip option takes you to the spectacular summit of Rainbow Mountain on a full-day tour—a challenging trek enchanted by commentary from your guide.

Most tours take visitors to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca) on foot but on this small-group tour from Cusco you'll save time by driving up in an ATV. That means that you'll arrive earlier than most and beat the crowds—perfect for taking photos. Your tour includes hotel pickup and breakfast and lunch in the town of Japura.

Explore local Andean communities and ancient Inca ruins in the countryside outside Cusco during this horseback riding adventure. Learn about the daily rhythms of local life, observing farming techniques along with alpaca and sheep herding as you pass these tiny districts. You also discover Inca temples, soaking up the ancient energy of these spiritual sites, and visit the ‘Devil’s Balcony,’ a natural cave once used as an Inca shrine. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, snacks and water, and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, join a small group to visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

Discover four of the most famous Inca ruins near Cusco during this 4-hour horseback-riding adventure. Check out the Inca sites at Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pucara and Qenqo during your ride, learning about the history of this ancient civilization and enjoying beautiful views of the mountainous countryside near Cusco along the way. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, muleteer to watch the horses, snacks and water and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch where you’ll start your ride.

Take a break from the city life of Cusco and spend time in the great outdoors on this horseback riding tour. Join a small group and mount your steed for a leisurely ride to the sacred Temple of the Moon. Learn about the celebrated rituals of the Incas and then head to Chacan Mountain, all known as the “Devil’s Balcony, for sweeping views of Cusco.

See attractions from a new perspective and spend some time in the saddle on this horseback riding tour on the outskirts of Cusco. Get paired with your horse and then ride out to the Temple of the Moon to see this archaeological site with Inca ruins. Then head out into the countryside and ride up into the mountains towards the Balcon del Diablo to admire its views.

Located along the popular Salkantay trekking route, Humantay Lake ranks among Peru’s top natural attractions—but its remote location makes access a challenge. On this tour, hike to the lake with entry fees and meals included—with your private guide to lead the way. With the practical logistics covered, delve into Peru’s wilderness landscapes, and admire panoramic views over the beautiful lake and mountain scenery.

Get to know ancient Incan culture in detail with this half-day horseback tour of Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park. While most tours only spend a short time at this site, seeing only the large walls, this tour allows you to truly encounter the richness of Sacsayhuaman. See, for example, the Devil's Balcony (caves made by the Incas) and the Temple of The Moon, an ancient inca fertility temple.

Explore the most famous archaeological sites near Cusco with a group, on horseback, for a perspective that most tourists would never have. You’ll be seamlessly collected from your hotel, then taken to your Peruvian Paso horse. Put on your safety equipment, then follow your guide to four major archaeological sites, including Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara.

Excellent visit to the colorful mountain of Palccoyo, the stone forest and the Inca and colonial bridge of Checacupe, with 1 hour and 15 minutes of walking for people who do not want to walk a lot to appreciate the colorful mountains, going out to the Most comfortable time of 5 am and returning 6 pm, highly recommended

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding tour that makes the journey to the Temple of the Moon and Sacsayhuaman just as exciting as the destination. Riding on a horse lets you go off the beaten path and enjoy the glorious scenery of the Sacred Valley without obstacles, while a small group limited to only 15 travelers ensures you can canter at a pace suited to you all.

With rugged trails winding deep into the open wilderness, the countryside outside Cusco offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. On this morning or afternoon tour, hop into the saddle and head out on horseback with your guide. With helmet, snacks, and round-trip travel from your Cusco accommodation included, discover natural features and Incan relics including Devil's Balcony and the Temple of the Moon.

We will start our excursion by picking you up at your hotel and we will go to our stable in the Fundo Molleray, which is located 15 minutes from the Cusco airport, we will show you our horses and give you a safe talk and explain some details of the route during trip. We will descend to cross some streams and a eucalyptus forest. We will continue along a path that will take us to the top of the hills where we will have a view of the south side of the Cusco Valley, we will continue riding all over the upper part until we reach the highest hill, which is a natural viewpoint. We will get off our horses to rest and enjoy our lunch while we appreciate and contemplate the view of the entire Cusco Valley. After a well-deserved rest we will ride again to return along the zigzag path down to the slopes of the hill, we will ride through the fields and pastures of the Molleray farm. Upon returning to the stable we will transfer you to your lodging where we will end our service.

Discover the astonishing Rainbow Mountain on this small-group tour from Cusco that takes care of all of the logistics. After an early-morning departure and breakfast in the village of Cusipata, your guide will lead you up to the mountain at a steady pace, past lagoons and through valleys, while keeping an eye out for alpacas, llamas, and lots of different birds.

Take a leisurely ride around the ancient Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman during this horseback riding tour from Cusco. Go beyond the main walls of the citadel and discover lesser-visited sections such as the Devil’s Balcony, the Temple of the Moon, and the Inca Face. Learn about the history of the Inca Empire from your tour guide and enjoy a fun day trotting through the outskirts of Cusco.

This is a horseback ride along the Sacred route to the temple of the moon that will take you to know wonderful places located very close to the city, these archaeological sites are: Temple of the Moon (Quillarumiyoc) and Chacan Mountain is a small town full of agriculture, during the walk you can see crops of corn, potatoes, barley, caves and together with our guide we can appreciate and thoroughly know each of these interesting sites. finally, we will return to Cusco by bus.

During this trekking tour you will discover stunning landscapes located on the route to the snowy Salkantay. On the way you can buy snacks and water.

Experiencing Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park on a horseback riding tour lets you go where most people and cars can't, giving you a fuller experience of the Incan ruins. Follow your guide along rugged mountain trails in order to explore the full site in just a few hours, including the Temple of the Moon and the Devil's Balcony.

Sacsayhuaman ranks among the most historically significant Incan ruins outside Cusco, but visiting without a guide means missing out on its hidden secrets. On this morning or afternoon tour, step off the tourist trail and explore Sacsayhuaman as your private guide brings the ruins’ history to life—and see sides of the site many visitors miss. With round-trip travel from your Cusco accommodation included, find out exactly what makes Sacsayhuaman special.

Everything starts with the encounter between our guide and customers at the travel agency or Hotel, once the briefing of the activity  is done, we  take private transportation to the archaeological site of Q'enqo for the respective tour, once finalized the tour we headed to the ranch to take the horses, here will give a speech about safety during the ride.

Choquequirao is the second most important archeological site in Cusco. It has a connection with the last Inca cities of Vilcabamba and with Machu Picchu and is in the middle of different Inca roads that traverse all of the Inca empire. We can see on our journey, various villagers who live in all of the area of Yanama, as well as glaciers, valleys and mines of silver and lead from the past that were being exploiting until just a few years ago. You must join us on this unforgettable adventure.

Discover Peru and join us on their unique horseback riding holiday! Imagine horseback riding in the Andean highlands and inhospitable lands, through the spectacular Incan construction and the outstanding views of the snow-capped Veronica Mountain. See the magnificent red mountains and animals such as llamas, alpacas, condors, and wild horses which surround the areas. Visiting the Inca land you can feel free to gallop across the never-ending pampas (the Qenqo Mayu valley). This Machu Picchu horse riding trek is a trip off the beaten path, allowing an exceptional interaction with the villagers that live in the small communities that cross the route. Enjoy unique horse riding to Machu Picchu!