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Horseback Ride: Explore Cusco's Inca Temples
4.6
8 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a horseback journey through Cusco’s sacred temples, exploring Inca heritage and breathtaking landscapes with expert guides. Discover Andean culture intimately.
Embark on a horseback journey through Cusco’s sacred temples, exploring Inca heritage and breathtaking landscapes with expert guides. Discover Andean culture intimately.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Inkilltambo - An Inca agricultural center renowned for its advanced cultivation techniques, embodying ancient wisdom.
- Templo de la Luna - A mystical site that celebrates the sacred duality of female and male energies.
- Kusilluchayoc - El templo de los monos - Features stone-sculpted zoomorphic figures like monkeys, snakes, and toads,…
- Inkilltambo - An Inca agricultural center renowned for its advanced cultivation techniques, embodying ancient wisdom.
- Templo de la Luna - A mystical site that celebrates the sacred duality of female and male energies.
- Kusilluchayoc - El templo de los monos - Features stone-sculpted zoomorphic figures like monkeys, snakes, and toads, symbolizing natural forces and spiritual elements in the Andean worldview. Unlike other temples, the monkey is prominently displayed, representing visible and direct energy.
- Huayllarcocha - Chuspiyoq is a lesser-known yet profoundly spiritual Inca archaeological site. Its name, derived from Quechua, is associated with water, a sacred element in the Andean worldview. It is believed to have been a ceremonial center for purification rituals and connecting with nature, where the Incas honored the life cycle of water as a source of life and energy. Surrounded by tranquility and lush greenery, Chuspiyoq offers a mystical experience for those seeking something beyond traditional tourist spots.
What's Included
- Safety helmets for all participants
- Bottled water
- Specialized guide in each archaeological site visited
- Horses trained and cared for responsibly
- Private transportation
- Expert guide to horse handling throughout the tour
- Safety helmets for all participants
- Bottled water
- Specialized guide in each archaeological site visited
- Horses trained and cared for responsibly
- Private transportation
- Expert guide to horse handling throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Personal purchases of crafts at archaeological sites
- Activities not authorized by the guide or performed without the participation of the responsible team.
- Personal purchases of crafts at archaeological sites
- Activities not authorized by the guide or performed without the participation of the responsible team.
Additional Information
Embarking on a horseback journey through Cusco’s ancient temples unveils the region’s rich Inca heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, participants will explore the Inkilltambo Agricultural Center, Huayraqpunku Viewpoint, and the revered Temples of the Moon and Sun. The adventure concludes on a wooded trail,…
Embarking on a horseback journey through Cusco’s ancient temples unveils the region’s rich Inca heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, participants will explore the Inkilltambo Agricultural Center, Huayraqpunku Viewpoint, and the revered Temples of the Moon and Sun. The adventure concludes on a wooded trail, offering opportunities to jog or gallop while taking in the scenery. The tour wraps up with a brief walk along the Inca Trail, providing a spiritual conclusion to the experience. Suitable for all skill levels, this activity fosters a profound connection with Andean culture.
- The guide offers personalized assistance throughout the tour
- The pace of the route can be adapted according to the comfort of the passenger (step, jog or gallop)
- Not recommended for people with heart, back or pregnant problems
Location
Casa De La Gringa San Pedro Retreat Mountain House
Casa de la Gringa, Tambillo neighborhood, Cusco. We recommend taking a taxi from your accommodation. Our team will transfer you by private vehicle at the start of the tour. Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid delays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(8 Ratings)
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118debbieb
Jan 4, 2026
Unforgettable experience - I could not recommend this tour more.
Saturnino and his team were wonderful in caring for the horses, and matched each horse with the rider perfectly. I was worried my youngest would get left behind as she is a complete beginner, but they looked after her well, and all horses were exceptionally well behaved, far better than any other riding centre i have been to.
The tour itself was fantastic, a combination of stunning scenery, enjoyable riding and interesting knowledge sharing of local history and culture.
A great way to experience different sights of Cusco, we fully recommend Saturnino and his team to provide an unforgettable service. Thank you!
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E5547ztclaireb
Jan 1, 2026
Absolutely perfect - An absolutely awesome experience!! Satuko is very attentive and shared a lot with us. We have a very good memory
The horses are very well treated and the beautiful scenery
Thank you again.
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Patrick
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing morning discovering Inca sites on horseback - What an amazing day! Saturnino was such an amazing guide. Funny and really caring about how we were on the horses.
He has such a wonderful knowledge of the land and the religion of his people.
The horses are amazing and so well looked after, you can really tell. Only allowing 1 horse to do the tour per day so they never get over worked.
Such a beautiful day and even got to gallop for the first time!
It was our first time on a horse and we were made to feel safe and comfortable
Thank you again!
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Kristelbierings
Dec 2, 2025
Great experience! - Had a fantastic experience. Horses are healthy, well looked after and Saturnino is a great guide with a lot of knowledge!
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Jotr5466fy
Nov 28, 2025
Unique fun experience - It was an amazing experience. You to see places/things you would let get to see by car !!! The guides are so nice and helpful. Even if you aren’t an experienced rider, you can still do this. 10/10 recommend.
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Kjgrub
Nov 27, 2025
Best tour in Cusco! - An unbelievable tour, a highlight of a trip full of highlights. A combination of incredible scenery, history, and botany lessons courtesy of our fabulous guide Saturnino
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O2123uplaurac
Nov 24, 2025
Recommended! - A fun and informative tour, where the horses are treated super well. For example, there are two groups of horses that are alternated every other day to go on an excursion. You can see that they get a lot of love from the guides, which we thought was super important. The information was also very interesting about the sun and moon temple and we were even allowed to do our own ritual. Highly recommended!
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G3473uonicolasv
Nov 24, 2025
Good experience - Everything is nice, the horses are well trained and the views are interesting. The reason for no 5 stars is because he doesn’t speak in english most of the time, even when I asked for, so my girlfriend couldn’t understand most of the trip.
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