Horse Riding at Chacan Mountain and Temple of the Moon: Experience the Majestic Landscape of Cusco
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Experience the majestic landscape of Cusco through horse riding at Chacan Mountain and the Temple of the Moon. Immerse yourself in the Inca culture and enjoy breathtaking views of the city.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sacsayhuaman - Passengers will ride horses through the Peruvian countryside on the outskirts of Cusco, enjoying the exquisite views of the city and riding among Andean-style villages. They will learn about the Inca civilization in an interesting and active way, approaching archeological sites such as the Temple of the Moon on horseback. This wonderful excursion through nature and wildlife includes protective equipment, top quality horses, professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish), snacks and round trip transportation from your hotel to the ranch where your trip will begin.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • High-quality horses
  • Bilingual professional guide (English - Spanish)
  • Hotel/Ranch/Hotel transfers
  • Protective gear
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The journey commences with us picking you up from your lodging, followed by a brief 15-minute drive to our ranch. Here, we encourage you to unwind and enjoy the captivating atmosphere of the Cusco vicinity while observing our horses freely roam. Prior to setting off, we’ll pair you with a horse best suiting your level of riding ability and provide necessary safety instructions. Thereafter, we visit the enchanting moon temple, a prime location where the Inca celebrated moon-related rituals. Subsequently, we ascend the Chacan Mountain – a perfect spot for relaxation, education about our heritage, and broad panoramic views of our city. Upon reaching its peak, also referred to as ‘Devil’s Balcony,’ we’ll take a breather, consume light refreshment, and soak in vistas of Cusco from an elevated platform. Ultimately, we return to the ranch, bidding adieu and expressing gratitude to our horses for the splendid adventure they facilitated. The transfer will be prepared to take us back to your accommodation.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Julianne_m
May 1, 2024
Absolutely loved it - Had the absolute best time - Gabriel takes great care of the horses and is such a personable guide. We learned lots of history and had the most beautiful trek. One of the highlights of my time in Peru!
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Christine_h
Apr 26, 2024
A beautiful time in Cusco - I had an amazing experience with Gabriel from GABRIEL’S RANCH. The horses were well loved and part of the family. Gabriel was very knowledgeable and showed me a very special view of Cusco. If you are blessed enough to find yourself in Cusco and have a few hours to spare, I highly recommend taking this tour. You won’t regret it!
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659leoniek
Apr 25, 2024
Best day in Peru so far! - One of the best and most authentic experiences I have had in Peru, such a wonderful time! Gabriel's English is very good, and he seems very knowledgeable about the Incas and the old temple ruins around Cusco. I originally went just for the horses, but climbing into the caves associated with the temples was a whole adventure trip on top of the riding. Gabriel and all his team are lovely people, and most importantly very gentle with the horses. The family has had this ranch for almost a hundred years, they breed their own horses and put new shoes on them. I have very little experience riding horses, and others in the group had none at all, but everyone still had a great time! And they also have horses suitable for more seasoned riders and offer lessons. Big recommendation, I wish I had time to stay in Cusco and take some lessons with them.
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Shanemg844rm
Apr 18, 2024
A highlight from our Peru trip! - We had a free day in Cusco and decided to ride horses the night before. When we arrived at the ranch we had booked the wrong ranch. We were supposed to go on a cheaper ride with a different ranch. We decided to make the best of it and go. We are so glad we spent the extra $ . This was a highlight of our peru trip. It was an incredible experience. This is a family run ranch and Gabriel’s family has owned the ranch for generations. The horses were Peruvian Paso breed and they Gabriel the owner takes pride and treats them with love. It was apparent that Gabriel’s passionate nature for his love of the Ranch. This is a must do in Cusco.
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Traveler41290354769
Apr 12, 2024
Top - We went on a wonderful ride with Gabriel this morning. Thank you for the lovely time and the great hospitality, we really enjoyed the morning. Best wishes from Switzerland
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Ana_m
Mar 24, 2024
A wonderful ride in nature - It was amazing! I enjoyed the ride so much. I had no previous riding experience but felt comfortable. Gabriel is knowledgeable and great to connect with. Overall, a wonderful opportunity to be in nature and learn more about Inca history.
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Celina_o
Mar 15, 2024
Must do with Kids or Teens - Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide and shared so much information about the Incan culture and traditions with us. His horses are well cared for and well trained. They were great with my kids and even walked the entire way with my 11 year old to make sure she was safe. My teenage son said this was his favorite part of our week long stay in Peru. This is a definite must do with kids while in Cusco!
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Morgankk5858wo
Mar 11, 2024
So much fun and beautiful views of Cusco - Gabriel was so knowledgeable and a great guide! The snack bag was such a nice touch. He selected horses according to riding experience and they were the best behaved. I will 100% do this again next time when I come back.
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U5476lflydias
Feb 23, 2024
A lovely afternoon - A great afternoon - Gabriel is a great guide and his beautiful horses are very well-trained, calm and happy. A special way to see this area
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Amanda_t
Jan 29, 2024
This is a MUST!!! - Gabriel is such an amazing guide and person. This was a spur of the moment experience on our 2 week trip and it ended up being our favorite part!!
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