The 12 Horse Riding in Peru That Earn Their Price

1.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Our pick

Ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon, with a bilingual guide such as Holger, Alex, Beni, or Jorge. Expect calm horses, city views, archaeological stories, and about two hours in the saddle. Hotel pickup, helmets, saddles, and a muleteer are included.

“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide was amazing and the views were stunning. My favorite activity we have done in Cusco! Highly recommend.”

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2.Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil’s Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Ride from central Cusco to Vieja Estancia Ranch, where guides match you with a calm horse and teach the basics. Follow mountain trails past farms and local animals to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc, with wide views over Cusco. English and Spanish guides, helmets, saddles, muleteer support, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had a fantastic experience with Holger. My partner had never ridden before, but was given a very gentle horse and loved the entire experience. The tour was only for the two of us, and we got to experience both the wonderful scenery of the nature around Cusco and two sets of Inca ruins, entirely to ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone interested in exploring the local area.”

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3.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride from Gabriel’s Ranch through Cusco’s outskirts on calm Peruvian Paso horses. Gabriel or his team guides you along ancient Inca trails to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain viewpoints. The 3.5-hour outing includes hotel transfers, safety gear, snacks, and an English-Spanish guide. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This was a really great ride on Peruvian Paso horses to Inkan ruins. Gabriel was a wonderful host, full of information, and it was clear that he cares a lot about his horses. Safety was also priority here. I would highly recommend for any level of skill rider.”

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4.Horseback Tour in cusco to Temple of the Moon & Hidden temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Leave Cusco by private car, meet your horse at Vieja Estancia Ranch, and ride for about two hours through the countryside near Sacsayhuaman. A guide such as Holger explains the ruins and local history, with time to walk around the Temple of the Moon. Beginners are welcome, and the group has a maximum of 15 people.

“A great experience learning more about native Peruvian history and culture, with an informative and friendly tour guide. The horse-riding is great for people of all abilities and was an experience that I’d highly recommend!”

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5.Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about four hours visiting Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with roughly an hour on horseback at Vieja Estancia Ranch. Guides such as Benny, Jenny, and Hogler have led departures, explaining Inca history in clear English. The ride suits beginners, but bring long pants, sturdy shoes, and money for the separate archaeological-site ticket.

“The tour along with horseback ride was one of the highlights of our Peruvian adventure. Highly recommended!”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about four hours riding calm Peruvian Pasos and Criollo horses through the hills around Sacsayhuaman. Guides such as Holger, Murad, and Mario explain the ruins, caves, forests, and views over Cusco. Transport, helmets, water, snacks, and a visit to the Temple of the Moon are included. Beginners are welcome, with a 200-pound weight limit.

“Riding a horse has been a dream of mine for a long time. And I'm so glad I got the chance to fulfill it in this way. The experience is very relaxing, almost meditative. The guides were very informative and helpful all the way. And the scenery along the course is just mindblowingly marvelous! Also it's newbie friendly - even if you are inexperienced, everything will be explained to you in detail, and your horse will keep following the rest of the group. So you don't really have to be a pro rider.”

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7.Rainbow Mountain Horseback Riding Tour + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Leave Cusco before dawn for Cusipata, where breakfast comes before a horse ride of about 90 minutes toward Rainbow Mountain. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Alex, Eber, or Wilfred, leads the day. You get time for photos, oxygen, and a buffet lunch, but the entrance fee and horse arrangements need checking.

“very well organized with pickup,time allocations and stops. A great experience. The only aspect I had concerns about,was around the arrangement with horses. We prepaid our horses and the other travellers were asked to pay 80soles to our guide,Wilfred, if they wanted a horse and then we got on a horse with a horseman. We rode up to a point and when we got off,we gave a tip to our horsemen...but they were most upset because it wasnt enough as fare. it was really hard to explain in Spanish that our travel guide has to pay them the fare ( not sure they understood ). Our guide had walked up…”

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8.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Leave Cusco before dawn for Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast and lunch in Cusipata, transport, a guide, oxygen, and a community horse for the uphill section. You’ll spend about two hours around the mineral-colored mountain at 5,200 meters, with time for photos and camelid sightings. English and Spanish guiding is available, but horse allocation happens on arrival.

“Very good. We loved every aspect of it. However, there was miscommunication in terms of guide did not know that we have already paid for horses uphill.”

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9.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Leave Cusco before dawn for Rainbow Mountain, riding a community horse uphill before enjoying time at 5,200 meters. English or Spanish guides, breakfast, lunch, transport, oxygen, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Alex, Jonathan, and Wayra have earned strong praise, but horse allocation is first come and the mountain air is thin.

“Everything was amazing! Alex was a great tour guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The breakfast and lunch were good. I loved the horseback riding! was alot of fun! The climb to the top was soooo difficult but I didn't give up and the view was so beautiful!”

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10.Sacsayhuaman Guided Tour and 1-Hour Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Start with guided visits to Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo, where you’ll learn about Inca stonework, huacas, and royal mummification. Then ride for an hour through Sacsayhuaman National Park, passing farms, temples, and mountain scenery. Central Cusco pickup, bilingual guides, helmets, horses, snacks, and water are included.

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11.Horseback Riding at 7 lakes Ausangate Private |Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $139

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, where a local breakfast starts your private Ausangate adventure. Hike or choose the horseback option to reach seven colorful lakes beneath Ausangate Mountain, then finish with lunch and optional hot springs. Guides such as Alexander and Julio have led this demanding, rewarding day.

“Alexander was great. The breakfast and lunch was amazing and the views were second to none. You must do this while in Cusco you will not regret it!”

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12.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $70

Ride partway up Peru’s 5,200-meter Vinicunca, then take in its mineral-colored ridges and Ausangate views. The small-group tour leaves Cusco at 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., includes breakfast, lunch, transport, an English or Spanish guide, and a horse for the ascent. Guides such as Alex and Alfredo have been praised for patient support.

“Really so beautiful. Rainbow mountain is pretty, but the surrounding area like red valley really makes this special. Did have a little confusion with pre booking the horse as well. I recommend booking a tour that doesn’t include the horse, and just pay in person. Alfredo supported us, and even offered someone oxygen when they weren’t feeling well. We added red valley last minute and it was so worth it. Food was good too.”

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