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Horseback Ride: Explore Cusco's Inca Temples
4.8
16 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a horseback journey through Cusco’s sacred temples, exploring Inca heritage and breathtaking landscapes with expert guides. Discover Andean culture intimately.
Embark on a horseback journey through Cusco’s sacred temples, exploring Inca heritage and breathtaking landscapes with expert guides. Discover Andean culture intimately.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Inkilltambo - An Inca agricultural center renowned for its advanced cultivation techniques, embodying ancient wisdom.
- Templo de la Luna - A mystical site that celebrates the sacred duality of female and male energies.
- Kusilluchayoc - El templo de los monos - Features stone-sculpted zoomorphic figures like monkeys, snakes, and toads,…
- Inkilltambo - An Inca agricultural center renowned for its advanced cultivation techniques, embodying ancient wisdom.
- Templo de la Luna - A mystical site that celebrates the sacred duality of female and male energies.
- Kusilluchayoc - El templo de los monos - Features stone-sculpted zoomorphic figures like monkeys, snakes, and toads, symbolizing natural forces and spiritual elements in the Andean worldview. Unlike other temples, the monkey is prominently displayed, representing visible and direct energy.
- Huayllarcocha - Chuspiyoq is a lesser-known yet profoundly spiritual Inca archaeological site. Its name, derived from Quechua, is associated with water, a sacred element in the Andean worldview. It is believed to have been a ceremonial center for purification rituals and connecting with nature, where the Incas honored the life cycle of water as a source of life and energy. Surrounded by tranquility and lush greenery, Chuspiyoq offers a mystical experience for those seeking something beyond traditional tourist spots.
What's Included
- Safety helmets for all participants
- Bottled water
- Specialized guide in each archaeological site visited
- Horses trained and cared for responsibly
- Private transportation
- Expert guide to horse handling throughout the tour
- Safety helmets for all participants
- Bottled water
- Specialized guide in each archaeological site visited
- Horses trained and cared for responsibly
- Private transportation
- Expert guide to horse handling throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Personal purchases of crafts at archaeological sites
- Activities not authorized by the guide or performed without the participation of the responsible team.
- Personal purchases of crafts at archaeological sites
- Activities not authorized by the guide or performed without the participation of the responsible team.
Additional Information
Embarking on a horseback journey through Cusco’s ancient temples unveils the region’s rich Inca heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, participants will explore the Inkilltambo Agricultural Center, Huayraqpunku Viewpoint, and the revered Temples of the Moon and Sun. The adventure concludes on a wooded trail,…
Embarking on a horseback journey through Cusco’s ancient temples unveils the region’s rich Inca heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, participants will explore the Inkilltambo Agricultural Center, Huayraqpunku Viewpoint, and the revered Temples of the Moon and Sun. The adventure concludes on a wooded trail, offering opportunities to jog or gallop while taking in the scenery. The tour wraps up with a brief walk along the Inca Trail, providing a spiritual conclusion to the experience. Suitable for all skill levels, this activity fosters a profound connection with Andean culture.
- The guide offers personalized assistance throughout the tour
- The pace of the route can be adapted according to the comfort of the passenger (step, jog or gallop)
- Not recommended for people with heart, back or pregnant problems
Location
Casa De La Gringa San Pedro Retreat Mountain House
Casa de la Gringa, Tambillo neighborhood, Cusco. We recommend taking a taxi from your accommodation. Our team will transfer you by private vehicle at the start of the tour. Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid delays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(16 Ratings)
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Ninalv1376iy
Mar 20, 2026
Wonderful day with horses in the mountains - Our tour guide was the most lovely guide I ever had. Saturino was a wonderful person and really gave us a lot of information and learned us a lot about the history. We had such a wonderful time, with his humour we couldn’t have wanted our experience to be any better. I would recommend everyone to book this tour!! They took pictures and videos of us and treated us very very nice
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L9596lnmanuelas
Mar 17, 2026
Experience history and nature in the most beautiful way - Most magical experience just outside of cusco. Juan was an incredible guide, who had so much knowledge about the history and nature of the place. We never rode a horse before and juan choose the horses accordingly and explained us everything so we felt safe and even were able to do some galopp in the end. I cannot recommend this tour enough if you are looking for an authentic experience in the middle of stunning nature and history! We felt like riding in paradise and the energy of the place is unmatched. Thank you so much!
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Travel65077593231
Jan 31, 2026
Unique experience to discover the surroundings, culture, and history of Cusco - A wonderful and unique experience to discover the surroundings, culture, and history of Cusco. Santurnino knows a lot and can share a wealth of information on any topic!
He chose a horse that suited my riding experience and we galloped through the beautiful countryside.
He went to great lengths to give me the best possible tour and definitely succeeded. The horses were also well cared for and in good condition.
Thank you very much for the wonderful tour!
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Ricardogo1174an
Jan 30, 2026
Experience in Cusco - Fantastic experience, with amazing landscapes, and well trained and well treated horses. The guide, Saturnino, was very careful, friendly and had an excellent didactic in all the sights we passed!
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Suevacation
Jan 29, 2026
Horseback tour of Temple of the moon Amaru Marka Wasi - This was a great tour on horse back of the ruins above Cusco. The tour guide Saturnino, and his crew were excellent. They assigned the horses due to your ability, which was important. We had a few stops during the tour and the guides would explain the history of the ruins, and the Incas. We saw Temple of Monkeys, Temple of the moon and Temple of Water. Each one was different and very interesting. The guides brought extra water for the group. Make sure to bring snacks and your sunblock as the sun is very strong. I would definitely go again.
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Peters_amsterdam
Jan 17, 2026
Fantastic experience - For my husband and myself it was the first time on a horse and that was no problem. Saturnino and Juan Carlos paid close attention to everyone. Beautiful surroundings and lots of information received. It is about half horseback riding and half visit of various historical sites.
Recommended!
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118debbieb
Jan 4, 2026
Unforgettable experience - I could not recommend this tour more.
Saturnino and his team were wonderful in caring for the horses, and matched each horse with the rider perfectly. I was worried my youngest would get left behind as she is a complete beginner, but they looked after her well, and all horses were exceptionally well behaved, far better than any other riding centre i have been to.
The tour itself was fantastic, a combination of stunning scenery, enjoyable riding and interesting knowledge sharing of local history and culture.
A great way to experience different sights of Cusco, we fully recommend Saturnino and his team to provide an unforgettable service. Thank you!
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E5547ztclaireb
Jan 1, 2026
Absolutely perfect - An absolutely awesome experience!! Satuko is very attentive and shared a lot with us. We have a very good memory
The horses are very well treated and the beautiful scenery
Thank you again.
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Patrick
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing morning discovering Inca sites on horseback - What an amazing day! Saturnino was such an amazing guide. Funny and really caring about how we were on the horses.
He has such a wonderful knowledge of the land and the religion of his people.
The horses are amazing and so well looked after, you can really tell. Only allowing 1 horse to do the tour per day so they never get over worked.
Such a beautiful day and even got to gallop for the first time!
It was our first time on a horse and we were made to feel safe and comfortable
Thank you again!
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Kristelbierings
Dec 2, 2025
Great experience! - Had a fantastic experience. Horses are healthy, well looked after and Saturnino is a great guide with a lot of knowledge!
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