Cusco Day Tour: Horse Riding and Exploration of Inca's Moon Temple

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Experience the thrill of horse riding in Cusco while exploring the mystical Moon Temple of the Incas. Discover the rich culture and breathtaking views of Chacan Mountain on this unforgettable day tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Temple of the Moon - The tour includes a visit to the renowned Inca ceremonial site, the “Temple of the Moon.” This enchanting sanctuary was where the Incas conducted rituals to honor the moon. A small opening above the cave allows the temple to be fully illuminated during the full moon nights nearest to the winter solstice. Following this, the…

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Snacks
Use of helmet

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Pick up at your hotel at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
Meet our noble horses at the ranch.
An informative briefing before your trip.
Exploration of the enigmatic Temple of the Moon, with a special explanation.
A break in the impressive Chacan Mountain with panoramic views of Cusco.
Return to the ranch and transportation back to your hotel.
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Cathy_n

Oct 14, 2025

Highly recommend - Highly recommend! I was originally booked with another company that cancelled on me. I booked this last minute and turned out better than expected. They picked me up at my hotel and included a snack and water. He had cancellations and I was the only person on the tour. We went to the Temple of the Moon where I got to learn some history along with Chacan mountain. This tour was fabulous and would totally go again. The horses look well cared for.

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Leona_g

Jun 8, 2025

An Unforgettable Experience on Horseback - If I could give this tour 10 stars, I would. Gabriel, the owner of the ranch will take you through a magical experience on horseback. He will tell you stories about the Incas and the temple of the moon that you will never forget. His professionalism as a tour guide combined with his lovely horses that will take you through winding pathways in the forest with breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys makes this tour a truly one of a kind experience. Of all of the tours near Cuzco, I recommend you putting this one on the top of your list. I will never forget this experience. Thank you to Gabriel, your lovely wife and your amazing ranch hands!

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Alex_w4545

May 14, 2025

Beautiful ride! - I am a horse lover and it was wonderful to get a dose of riding, culture, and history while in Cusco. This was a highlight of our trip and the landscape was truly breathtaking. Thank you Gabriel!

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Kuanyew_t

Nov 28, 2024

Trailriding experience with Grimaldo and Sameer - Gabriel, Grimaldo and Sameer were lovely hosts. I really enjoyed the trail ride across their ranch and the tour of Incan temples. It was great to hear the Incan practices from knowledgable guides. We crossed several terrains. Horses were well behaved and a pleasure to ride on. It's clear they are well treated. On the whole, I recommend this to anyone considering this experience.

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Wj783

Oct 13, 2024

Amazingly serene morning ride - So I booked a group tour and it actually ended up being private 1:1 with Gabriel as the others initially supposed to join were unwell! Had a lovely few hours soaking in the beautiful landscape around us and history from Gabriel. The horses were very well cared for and it was clear that Gabriel had an immense passion for his job and the ranch. Little snack bag was delicious too, I even had leftovers to bring back :)

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Kkhabaz

Jul 21, 2024

Excellent horseback riding tour - Amazing tour, very scenic ride on the horse with great stops and views. Very helpful guide and owner. Very accommodating towards kids and people who are not as comfortable with horseback riding

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Jeremy

Feb 14, 2024

Solo Tour - Gabriel was absolutely fantastic. He picked me up from my hotel personally, and gave me a tour over all kinds of terrain. He was full of knowledge about different Inca sites and even took me cave exploring upon request. 5/5.

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D5491rwlaurap

Jan 17, 2024

Best thing to do in Cusco! - I have taken the Mystic Tour 3x with Gabriel since 2019. I can’t say enough positive things about the trip! Door to door ground transportation service in a nice van with excellent driver, beautiful well-cared for horses, absolutely breath taking scenery, and in-depth knowledge and education about Incan culture and the local environment.

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Alexge8209wi

Sep 20, 2023

Beautiful Tour - Guide provided rich explanations of the ruins we visited. Horses were awesome and applicable to our experience level. Beautiful area with eucalyptus everywhere.

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636skie

Apr 10, 2023

A gentle way to embrace the land in Peru - We had the most beautiful experience with Gabrielle. His horses are all free roaming on his 100acre land . So once we got the hoses in and saddled up , we then walked off through breathtaking countryside and then appeared at the temple of the moon . Here we rested the horses and walked around while Gabriel delighted us with his knowledge and passion of his homeland . Then back on the horses and again up we went further through the landscape, through ancient villages and fields . It was such a wonderful day to share with my 12 friends . We was looked after at all times and stopped again to enjoy some snacks provided for us by Gabriel . Then we visited a cave and then back on the horses along winding paths and through an eucalyptus forest. Some of my friends had never ridden a horse and everyone was looked after and cared for . We had lots of helpers , including Sergio was a delight to be around . His knowledge of plants and trees along the way was both educational and fascinating . Gabriel is a kind man with a deep passion for this land and his horses and this is greatly complimented by Sergio and his deep Andean Roots. Thank you for a wonderful half day of riding and fun . I highly recommend

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From $65

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult