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Horseback Riding Tour to the Devil's Balcony from Cusco: Ancient Inca Temples and Local Life
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217 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
- Weight Limit 200 pounds
- Saddle and safety helmets
- Muleteer (goes to the care of horses)
- Professional tour guide
- Mineral water or natural water
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
- Weight Limit 200 pounds or 90 kilos
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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Wwimer
Aug 23, 2024
Great experience! - An amazing ride through an area many tourists don't see. Spectacular views and our guide was one of the most knowledgeable we have encountered in Cusco!
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Monasabz93
Aug 19, 2024
Favourite experience! - I go on a lot of horseback riding tours when I travel and this was one of my favourites. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the sites very clearly. My horse was lovely and we got to trot and even canter a bit. Highly recommend this tour.
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Elizabethwintermd
Aug 10, 2024
Unique, informative way to see parts of Sacsayhuaman - This was a terrific way to wrap up our week in Cusco. Holger tells great stories about the area, and answers questions with patience and more in depth information. His horses are clearly well-loved and cared for, and know their jobs extremely well! There is a lot of climbing up and down hills, and some tight spaces in the caverns, but it never felt overly strenuous.
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Amy_p
Jul 23, 2024
A highlight of my trip! - This tour was awesome! They provide transportation to and from the ranch where there are, alongside the horses, friendly farm dogs and sweet children. The horses look well-cared for. It's not absolutely necessary, but I would recommend long pants because the trails go through dense, thorny shrubs at times that can brush up against your legs. Sunglasses would also be nice because sometimes the dust on the trail gets kicked up.
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Sydney_h
Jul 18, 2024
Best Peru experience - Best experience in Peru. Very wonderful people who take good care of their animals and have a wonderful experience, even for a very advanced rider.
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Caitlin_d
Jul 2, 2024
Great experience for a family - We were a family of 4, with 2 children under 12. The ride was a lot of fun for our different skill levels. The guides took great care in making sure we were all comfortable on the horses. The scenery was amazing. The guides were informative and patient. Out of all of the Cusco tours we did, this was our favorite.
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Bob_h
Jun 28, 2024
A perfect end to an amazing vacation! - This tour was fantastic! They picked me up from my AirBNB, which other tours do t do. They showed up early and took us straight there. Holger and staff were awesome and the tour exceeded our expectations. It was a great mix of riding and walking through caverns and sites. They had horses available for all abilities and we even got to go at a trot and gallop a couple of times. It was a highlight of our 2-week trip. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Jaiden_v
Jun 10, 2024
Jorge was our tour guide... - Jorge was our tour guide and he is the best! He is super nice and helpful, he showed us so many cool things. My friends and I loved him and the tour was awesome. The horses are really nice and friendly. Overall, this was a great experience and I totally recommend to anyone wanting to do this tour!
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Lily_s
Jun 10, 2024
Awesome - Four of my friends and I took a tour with Jorge. He was super nice and spoke really good English. It was the best day we had on our trip thanks to this tour. We had so much fun and the horses were all very calm. Would 100% recommend!
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Jessica_d
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing Experience 10/10! - This trip was amazing! Jorge was very knowledgeable about the area and the Inca ruins! He had answers for all of our questions and was very good with the horses! It was my first time riding a horse and I felt very comfortable and had so much fun! 10/10 experience! His english was also very good for those unfamiliar with spanish!
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