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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 12 most popular horses tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Ride calm horses from a ranch to the Temple of the Moon near Cusco for big Andes views and Incan-era storytelling with a small group guide.
Most Popular“Amazing transfer, knowledgeable local guide, stunning views, beautiful and well-behaved horses. Couldn't ask for more.”
Half-day horseback riding above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony (Chacan). Trained horses, scenic trails, and Inca sites in about 4 hours.
“Excellent!! Staff so helpfull and professional. Horses are treated well u can see this from the start, Would def do this again if i return”
Ride calm Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco to Templo de la Luna and Chacan Mountain, with snacks, safety gear, and easy transfers.
“I surprised my husband with this horseback-riding tour for his birthday and we had a wonderful time. Our guide, Gabriel was kind and very knowledgeable, the scenery and mountains were spectacular, and the horses were also very beautiful. We also loved stopping the at Temple of the Moon towards the end of the trip and…”
Short horseback ride from Cusco to Temple of the Moon and nearby hidden ruins, with helmets, transport, and admission included.
“Great experience both with the sites we visited and the tour guide.”
Horseback ride near Cusco plus guided visits to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay, with helmets and hotel pickup.
“Wonderful experience. Beautiful horse back ride as well as visits to archeological sites and great lesson on the history. Highly recommend.”
Half-day Cusco horseback ride through Sacsayhuaman park lands, visiting the Temple of the Moon and Inca Face. Transport and snacks included.
“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…”
Early Cusco pickup for a horseback ride to Rainbow Mountain, with camelid spotting, buffet breakfast and lunch, and oxygen included.
“Friendly guide well organised trip”
Early ride to Rainbow Mountain (5,200 m) with Cusipata buffet breakfast and lunch, plus camelid spotting—plus altitude know-how.
“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.”
Horseback to Rainbow Mountain near Cusco for sunrise views, camelid spotting, and a buffet breakfast and lunch in about 6 hours.
“The views are outstanding, organisation very good but the food was poor. Apart from that a good trip.”
Private Ausangate seven-lagoon trip from Cusco with optional horseback riding, Andean meals, hot springs, and big mountain views.
“If you want to do a private tour around Cusco, this is the right address! Julio was the perfect guide for the Asungate trek! Highly recommend for people who don't want to do trips with big groups!”
Horseback trek to Vinicunca near Cusco: Seven Colors views, camelid sightings, buffet meals, and a small-group guided day trip.
“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…”
Guided Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo plus a 1-hour horseback ride near Cusco, ending with Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.
“Super gut! Unser Guide Holger war toll!”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
