Horseback Riding Tour: Explore Hidden Inca Temples and Experience Andean Culture
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112 Ratings
Cusco

Embark on a horseback riding tour to explore hidden Inca temples, immerse yourself in Andean culture, and experience the mysticism of the Andes. Discover ancient archaeological sites and learn about the rich traditions of the Incas. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • F2RH+GX Cusco - Having previous experience riding horses is not a requirement, you just need to love these noble and beautiful animals

“Spiritual experience”, Small groups (Max. 05 People).
PM me if you have a larger group.

After picking you up from your accommodation, the first step is to get to know our horses and especially connect with them. Finally learn the basic instructions in order to feel comfortable and safe to guide them along the way.

We will take you on a horseback ride through the mystical and hidden areas of the city that belong to the Sacsayhuaman National Park (not Sacsayhuaman archaeological site). Inkilltambo, Temple of the Moon (fertility temple), Amaru Wasi (where formerly rituals are performed to be healed) and Chuspiyoq (Inka’s face).

We will try to get to know about the Andean worldview, the nature-human relationship and the principles of Andean culture.

You will be surrounded by nature, beautiful views and if we are lucky wild animals that live freely in the area.

Please, Keep in mind that we will take short walks so you can know the Inca temples and the mysticism that surrounds them.
After finishing our experience I will take you to your accommodation.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Love for nature, mountains, horses, culture, and Andean mysticism are the words that best describe this experience.

Our tour will take place in part of the Sacsayhuaman National Park (not the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site), with the main visit to Inkilltambo, huacas or religious-ceremonial centers from the time of the Incas such as Chuspiyoq, Amaru Wasi, and the Temple of the Moon. Part of the Inca Trail to Antisuyo will also be visited on the route.

Here I will show you many of the basic concepts of our culture, such as reciprocity, respect, and syncretism with nature, for which I will teach you the use of ritual elements of local use.

Feel free to send me a message if you have doubts or questions about the experience, we are always here to help.

  • Not recommended for traveler over 100 Kg. or 220 Lbs.
Location
Plaza Kusipata
You can send me your Accommodation address in order to coordinate your pick up time one day before the experience.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dani_n
Sep 25, 2024
Worth it! Loved the tour! - We loved our guide! He was punctual and super easy to get along with. Very knowledgeable about the area, and good with the horses. We have ridden before but it has been awhile so he did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable with their horse and had fun. My husband and I both work in the tourism industry and were super impressed with the quality of the tour. We extended our stay in Cusco to see more of the area and this was one of the things we chose to do, and it made it so worth the extra time we spent there!
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Liam
Sep 21, 2024
Lifelong memory - Arnold was incredible. Made memories that will last a lifetime. Knowledgeable, caring and a blast to be around! I hope to see you again one day !
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Megane47
Sep 15, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Amazing mountain views and lots of information about Inca culture and spirituality. Andrea was a great guide. The horses were gentle and even as beginners, my dad and I had no problems with the ride. This tour was one of my favorite parts of a two week trip around Peru.
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Hayde_b
Sep 14, 2024
Arnold started off by... - Arnold started off by teaching us about the horses and how to ride them. I’ve never ridden a horse and felt safe and had a blast the whole time. Arnold is super educated and passionate about his cultural history. It was such a fun and relaxing experience.
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Kandace_p
Sep 14, 2024
You must do this - Excellent experience, guide was great in helping us get comfortable with the horses and choosing which one fit our experience. Tons of information on culture and history of locations we visited.
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Shawns2993
Sep 13, 2024
Off the beatin path. - Arnold, his right hand man, and his horses were all fantastic. The scenery was amazing. What a great way to spend time in Cusco! You couldn’t spend your money any better!
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Hannah_o
Sep 10, 2024
Great trip! - Communication and experience were fantastic!! This trip was literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air. Would absolutely do this again.
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Polina_v
Sep 2, 2024
Wonderful experience for the whole family - We had a wonderful experience on this horseback riding tour. Arnold was very knowledge and shared a lot of historical and cultural context for the places we visited. And was able to accommodate our larger group with both kids and adults. Horses were wonderful and we could take that Arnold cares a lot about his clients finding the right connection with the horse even for the short duration of the trip - as we learned a lot about the different horses character traits before selecting the ones we want to ride.
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Cloudrest
Sep 1, 2024
Excellent guide, beautiful landscape, gentle horses - Riding on horseback was one of our favorite ways to explore the Sacred Valley, and this half day tour with Andrea was just magical. My family of four (with two boys ages 13 and 10) were first time equestrians (except our 10 year old who had a week-long equestrian summer camp experience). We had no problem with the horses, they were very gentle. The landscape seen on horseback was just beautiful, and this allowed us to explore some of the more remote Inka ruins where we had it all to ourselves. Andrea spoke very good experience and is an exceptional guide. She shared with us her knowledge of the culture, especially its spiritual elements which helped us understand the significance of the temples we visited. She was also full of energy and her enthusiasm for the place and culture shined through. This was our favorite experience in the Sacred Valley. Thank you for making it special! In our ride, we met upon a lost little lamb that was separated from its flock. We brought the lamb with us and met the herder down the road. It was very touching to see the lamb bleat, and the herd bleat back when they were finally united.
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Francesca_c
Aug 31, 2024
1000% reccomended! Very interesting! - This was the best experience in Cusco! Arnold was very attentive and knowledgeable. He started out with a brief class on horseback riding and how to connect to your horse and get the best out of the experience. While visiting the different sites he explained a lot about the inca civilization, their rituals and also about the native plants and their use. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
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