Horseback Riding Mystic Tour Temple of the Moon & Chacan Mountain
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Cusco, Peru
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a break from the city life of Cusco and spend time in the great outdoors on this horseback riding tour. Join a small group and mount your steed for a leisurely ride to the sacred Temple of the Moon. Learn about the celebrated rituals of the Incas and then head to Chacan Mountain, all known as the “Devil’s Balcony, for sweeping views of Cusco.
- Learn about the history of Cusco and Inca culture
- Choose from a morning or afternoon horseback ride
- Round-trip transfers from your Cusco hotel are included
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Transfer Hotel /Ranch /Hotel
- Protective equipment
- Horses of first quality
- Bilingual professional tour guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick them up from the passengers of the hotel where they are staying , passengers must send us the name of their hotel by mail or whatsapp to pick them up the day of the tour
What To Expect
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Templo de la Luna
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This is my favourite excursion I did in Peru. We got to see the moon temple and learn about its history. We also rode the horses to a beautiful look out point. Gabriel was an amazing guide and all the horses looked very well taken care of. My friends and I had an amazing time! Would highly recommend this tour!
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This was an incredible experience for my whole family. I was with my wife and three kids (9, 7, and 5) and with 69 year old in-laws and their 22 year old son with Down Syndrome. Everyone had an excellent time riding beautiful horses and enjoying the incan ruins along the way.
The kids all rode by themselves on their own horses and they absolutely loved it. I am a lover of riding horses and have done horse riding tours in many places. This one was very very good. The ride was nice and long with slightly technical terrain (for kids and first time riders) and it made the ride feel adventurous for the kids and novices.
The stop at the Temple of the Moon was also a great and unique experience. It was such a fun way to see more of Peru in a different way.
If you have kids, this is an excellent adventure for them that they will remember forever.
Gabriel and his team of horseman did an amazing job. The sites visited were awesome. I would recommend this excursion.
Wonderful way to spend the morning in Cusco. Gabriel was an excellent guide and the views and horses were beautiful!
I've never had to stay in one straight line with my horse on a tour. We couldn't really talk to each other. The information from the tour guide was good, the snack was nice.
If you are reading this review and thinking about booking this activity just do it, you will have no regrets. We had an amazing here, I’ve never rode a horse before but it was very easy with these well trained horses and with Gabriel’s guidance. The views up in the mountains are breathtaking. Well worth the money spent and I enjoyed this activity just as much as any other I did in Peru.
An unforgettable trip out with Gabriel and his beautiful horses.
I cannot recommend this tour enough- you get to explore the mountains and terrain that you wouldn’t able to see by foot and Gabriel was full of knowledge and passion for his culture.
It’s a great way to see the Temple of the Moon in a truly unique and Andean way!
The horses were so well behaved and the tour felt well organised with Gabriel taking the time to understand everyone’s experience and pairing them with the right horse for them. I have a lot of experience with horses but I took my husband who had zero and we both had the best time. He was genuinely concerned about doing this with me but after 5 minutes was totally at ease. Thank you so much Gabriel and team!
The guide was knowledgeable about the ruins and the area. He asked us about our riding experience and introduced us to each other. He was attentive to our riding and to our horse's behavior and to our comfort. We first got off the horses at the Moon Temple and a second time for a rest and tour-provided snack. It was very convenient being picked up by the tour company and returned after the outing. I would do it again!
Gabriel was an amazing guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The whole experience was amazing. Highly recommend if in Cusco.
This was a great activity! We had a lot of fun and it was both adventurous and educational. We could tell Gabriel and his family and employees care a lot about their business and their customers. The horses were better trained than most horse riding tours I’ve done in the United States!
A really beautiful way to spend the morning. The scenery was stunning. The horses were beautiful, healthy and well behaved. Relaxed pace ,informative and very enjoyable.
Great for anyone who has some riding experience. Guide very knowledgeable and a beautiful adventure.
Well organised, beautiful ride, amazing horses, would highly recommend! Snacks provided, and the guide was very attentive
Beautiful ride, very gentle horses, amazing staff.
We really enjoyed it in a small group of 6 people
It was such a lovely ride with great views and awesome guides to help along the way! They were friendly, accomodating, and even gave us snacks ! Was well worth the money and definitely worth checking out!
Our family of five enjoyed this experience immensely! None of us had much experience riding horses, and Gabriel’s horses were gentle and well-trained. Even our six-year-old was able to ride on his own, although there was an additional guide who walked alongside just in case. Gabriel was knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Well organised, pick ups on time, professional and safe
Agent on phone was great as I only booked last minute.
Gabriel was an amazing guide and made sure our entire group had a great time. I was riding for the first time, and he helped me feel comfortable with easy-to-follow instructions.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We are truly happy to hear that Gabriel made your experience so special and ensured your group felt well taken care of throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to know that, even as a first-time rider, you felt comfortable thanks to his clear and easy-to-follow instructions.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Cusco.
Amazing horseback riding experience at Gabriel’s ranch! The views were beautiful, the horses were well trained, and Gabriel and his team were friendly and professional. Everything felt safe, relaxed, and well organized. Highly recommend this as a fun and memorable activity near Cusco.
It was such an amazing experience! Gabriel is an incredible person and explained everything to me. He made sure everything was safe, double checked everything, gave me instructions for riding the horse and gave me snacks! Totally recommend this to everyone who wants to see beautiful sights and have a great guide!!!
This tour was a great experience and the view from the top was amazing. It started to rain at the start of thetour, but then the weather cleared up and was enjoyable.
What a wonderful day! The horses were easy and gentle. The views were amazing. Our wonderful guide was patient and full of knowledge. They were so prepared and provided is with ponchos when there was a possibility of rain and snacks and water. I highly recommend this tour. The whole group enjoyed it.
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Gabriel and his team have beautiful well taken care of horses that were delightful for my group. His knowledge of the ruins were very insightful and he was so kind! Very much recommended Gabriel and his ranch for anyone coming to Cusco!
We had a great time! The horses are beautiful and easy to ride. Gabriel even provided a little snack and a water bottle. The views are beautiful and he tells the history of the places you that you visit.
The whole experience was so smooth and so great! Everything from the hotel pickup/ drop off, to the little snacks they give you! Our guide was Gabriel who owns the ranch and grew up living there and working on it! He was very wonderful, funny and super friendly. Me and my friend had a great time and will be recommending this to fellow travelers !
Amazing tour! Even though it rained they did their best to make us comfortable and enjoy the trip. would reccomend to anyone wanting to spend some time and have a cool experience
Gabriel and his crew were great. They picked us up at our place in Cusco and got us set up with beautiful horses. Our family of 7 of all different skill levels all had a blast. Beautiful scenery. Fascinating sites. Highly recommend as a family activity!
Absolutely amazing time. It's private land, so only a few people within sight. Lots of history and the views are magnificent.
Riding through the landscape and watching and learning about the Temple of the moon was definitely a special experience. Coincidentally, my partner and I were the only ones participating, so Gabriel could answer all of our questions. They also prepared a little snack for us.
One of the most memorable experiences of our trip! Riding horseback through the beautiful hills overlooking Cusco was absolutely breathtaking. The views of the city and surrounding mountains were incredible, and it was such a peaceful and adventurous way to experience the landscape. The guides were fantastic and made the entire experience enjoyable and comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Cusco!
We had a great time! The horses and guides were wonderful! Gabriel was so nice and the scenery was beautiful.
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