Horseback Riding Tour to the Devil's Balcony from Cusco: Ancient Inca Temples and Local Life
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205 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on an exhilarating horseback riding tour from Cusco to the Devil's Balcony. Explore Andean communities, ancient Inca temples, and experience local life. Gear, guide, and transport included.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Horseback Riding in Cusco By Vieja Estancia Ranch - Our ranch located only 15 minutes away from Cusco city, here we have our horses that will give you a great experience exploring the hiden places of Cusco city.
- Balcon del Diablo - On the backside of the Saqsayhuaman archaeological center is the Balcony of the Devil, an archaeological attraction and natural architectural heritage left by our ancestors. Today it is part of a beautiful park where you can go to enjoy hiking, camping, walks and excursions.
The Balcony of the Devil is known for being a large rock with a spectacular view of a chasm in the middle. There is a window, a balcony overlooking the river that runs underneath rock. Below the balcony, the river goes through a huge cave towards the other end of the rock. Some people dare cross through, making a chilling experience.
What's Included
- Round trip transportation from Cusco hotel to ranch
- Snacks for the ride
- Saddle and safety helmets
- Muleteer services for horse care
- Expert tour guidance
- Refreshments including mineral or natural water
- Assorted snack pack with cookies and fruit
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience an exhilarating expedition to the ‘Devil’s Balcony’ starting from Cusco. Traverse through the Andean villages, observing their traditional agricultural practices, communal cooperation, and livestock care for sheep, llamas, or alpacas. Witness the historic Inca shrines and absorb the timeless vitality that emanates from these sites. The tour provides equipment, an expert guide, and transportation.
- Suitable for participants with little or no experience
- Minimum age is 8 years
- It is recommended that you wear long pants (preferably jeans), closed shoes (with rubber soles or walking shoes), and bring a rain jacket (if the weather forecast gives any significant chance of rain during the time of the ride)
- Note: Do not wear jewelry or valuables during the ride
- Maximum weight is 200 lbs (90 kg)
Location
Horseback Riding in Cusco By Vieja Estancia Ranch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(205 Ratings)
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John_g
Mar 22, 2024
Relaxing positive experience - Very kind people, the trip was a short distance from the city with excellent views of Cusco. The horses were also very well trained and well taken care of. A great experience.
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Jackson_g
Mar 10, 2024
Great little horseback riding tour with Inca history - Excellent tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, the horses were well taken care of and the scenery was beautiful.
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Shelleycondon
Feb 24, 2024
SKIP RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - If you enjoy riding at all, this day of scenic beauty and historic sights is for you! The horses are calm but responsive and you get to trot or canter a bit if you like amongst the green mountains of Peru
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Evangelinao2024
Jan 10, 2024
Best horse riding experience. Highly recommend - The entire experience was amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Incas. The horses are very well taken care of, easy to handle, and are very well trained. Highly recommend.
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P6431bzchristinar
Jan 2, 2024
Awesome horseback riding tour - Holger was amazing! His horses are very well taken care of and very well trained! I had a ton of fun and will definitely be back
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Stephen_m
Dec 29, 2023
Horseback Riding Review - The horseback riding excursion was excellent. The driver, Freddy, was friendly and easy to find. Our horseback guide, Holger, was excellent too. He took us on a very fun ride through the mountains, which included walking, trotting and cantering on the horses. It also included some walking aspects which were very fun and interesting, led by Holger. The horses were also well mannered and a joy to ride.
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794elaher
Dec 28, 2023
Horseback riding - An amazing experience with a knowledgeable and very friendly tour guide. Highly recommended. I had wonderful time.
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Maliha_k
Dec 25, 2023
Incredible experience! - My experience horseback riding with Holger to the Devil’s Balcony was incredible. It was easily one of the best things I have ever done. I got lucky because it ended up being just me and Holger and it felt like a private tour. Holger was wonderful - very friendly, informative, and helpful with photos. He shared a lot of interesting information about the region and the ride was so peaceful and fun. The horses were lovely and calm. The views are unreal, breathtaking. We stopped along the way for some meditation, snacks, and to visit an old Incan temple. I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you’re visiting the area, don’t hesitate to do this! I would definitely do it again if I get to visit again.
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Dangelo_g
Dec 25, 2023
Great experience. This... - Great experience. This trip was well worth the money. I really enjoyed how attentive and informative the guide was, showing us the ruins and their significance . Horse very fun
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G8196ptal
Dec 13, 2023
Cusco Horse Riding - This ride was great fun and really interesting! Olger looked after us well and had lots of information about the area too. The horses and equipment were well kept and the horses well behaved.
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