5 Day Ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Horseback Riding Trek: An Immersive Peruvian Adventure
Embark on a 5-day horseback riding trek along the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Explore the Andean highlands, witness Incan constructions, and encounter llamas, alpacas, condors, and wild horses. Experience a unique adventure and interact with local villagers on this off-the-beaten-path journey.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Sacred Valley - We’ll pick you up from your accommodation in the Sacred Valley in our private transportation for a 30-minute journey to the Inca site of
Naupa Iglesia (Quechua for Ancient Church). This mysterious site boasts a an Inca cross known as a chacana perfectly carved into an enormous rock. From here, we will continue to the village of Llama Pintayoq , and is named after the enigmatic pre-Inca paintings on a rock near the village which we’re going to visit. After this, we’ll quickly reach the starting point of our trek where we’ll set off on a wide path northward on the west bank of the river called Huaracondo. We’ll cross beautiful valleys, mountains, archaeological ruins to reach impressive Inca village of Watta, an important pre-Inca fortress that dominates the a peak of 3,855 meters (12,650 feet). After exploring the site, we’ll descend on our horses for 30 minutes to the lunch spot before going to the community of Chillipahua.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bus travel to and from Machu Picchu
  • Three meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Horseback riding with professional guides and equipment
  • Four-night accommodation: 3 nights camping, 1 night hotel
  • Tea and coffee available
  • Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
  • High-quality camping gear including tents, air mattresses, and portable toilet
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks
  • Inclusive of all fees, taxes, and Machu Picchu entrance
What's Not Included
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Experience Peru on a one-of-a-kind horseback adventure! Visualize riding through the striking Incan architecture, amidst the panoramic vistas of the snow-dusted Veronica Mountain, across the breathtaking Andean highlands and untamed terrains. Behold the splendid red mountains and observe animals like llamas, alpacas, condors, and wild horses that populate the region. In Inca heartland, feel liberated to gallop across the seemingly infinite pampas of the Qenqo Mayu valley. This horse trek to Machu Picchu deviates from the regular paths, creating extraordinary opportunities to connect with local villagers in the small communities encountered along the journey. Relish the matchless experience of horseback riding to Machu Picchu!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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