Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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Cusco, Peru

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get to know ancient Incan culture in detail with this half-day horseback tour of Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park. While most tours only spend a short time at this site, seeing only the large walls, this tour allows you to truly encounter the richness of Sacsayhuaman. See, for example, the Devil's Balcony (caves made by the Incas) and the Temple of The Moon, an ancient inca fertility temple.

Hotel pickup included for convenient start
See fascinating Inca sites, including unique caves and temples
See the ‘Inca Face’, a natural formation considered sacred to the Incas
Transportation to and from Sacsayhuaman park included

What's Included

Transportation to and from Sacsayhuaman park
Professional Tour Guide.
Official Horse Riding Helmets
Detailed Visit to the temple of the moon.
Bottled water
Weight Limit 200 pounds or 90 kilos

travel insurance
Gratitudes.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
y, Esquina de la, Ruinas 432, Cusco 08002, Peru
If you do not need a pick up, our meeting point is the main door of JW Marriot hotel in Cusco city at 9am or 13:30 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Horseback Riding in Cusco By Vieja Estancia Ranch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
Two option for departure Time:
09:00 am
13:30 pm
Weight Limit 200 pounds or 90 kilos
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

Claire_F

What a wonderful way to spend the morning, on horseback through the hills of cusco. Our guide was amazing, and shared his love of the history and beauty of the area!! Thank you for such an amazing experience!!

Reviews

5.0

based on 37 reviews

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Knowledgeable guide, calm...

julia_s, Nov 2025

Knowledgeable guide, calm horses, stunningly beautiful. Nice way to see the history and country without having to walk.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review of our Half Day Horseback Riding Tour around Sacsayhuaman Park 🐎 We’re happy you enjoyed riding our calm, well-trained horses while discovering the history and breathtaking landscapes of the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park in Cusco. This half-day horseback riding experience is a perfect way to explore Inca sites, scenic mountain views, and the Andean countryside without strenuous hiking. Your feedback helps travelers looking for a safe, informative, and highly rated horseback riding tour in Cusco. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable ride in Peru!

Highly recommend spending the morning exploring the hills of Cusco, on horseback

Claire_F, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your beautiful review of our Half Day Horseback Riding Tour around Sacsayhuaman Park 🐎 We’re thrilled you enjoyed spending the morning riding through the scenic hills of Cusco while discovering the history and natural beauty of the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. Combining breathtaking Andean mountain views with fascinating Inca sites makes this one of the most unique half-day horseback riding experiences in Cusco. Your kind words help future travelers looking for a top-rated, guided horseback tour in Cusco that blends culture, history, and stunning landscapes. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to ride with you again on your next visit to Peru!

Horse ride through beautiful area

Michele_B, Jun 2025

Beautiful scenic ride on well trained horses to see less visited ruins outside of Sacsayhumuan. You do not enter the park but are on beautiful national park lands. Great knowledgeable guide made it very interesting and enjoyable for all of us.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy you enjoyed our Half Day Horseback Riding Tour around Sacsayhuaman Park. Riding well-trained horses through the beautiful landscapes around Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, visiting hidden Inca ruins and scenic trails, makes this horseback riding experience truly special. We hope to welcome you again for another horseback riding adventure in Cusco!

Wonderful horses and nature around

Sara_C, Dec 2024

This horse ride experience was one of my highlights in Peru. It also felt as a private tour since it was just me and another rider (and the two tour leaders) We rode in nature and we also saw Inca sanctuaries. The horses were looking great, you can tell that they look after those animals very well. Definitely a bucket list activity if you are going to Peru!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy the Half Day Horseback Riding Tour around Sacsayhuaman Park was a highlight of your trip to Peru. Riding through beautiful Andean landscapes and visiting hidden Inca sanctuaries near Sacsayhuaman in Cusco makes this horseback riding experience truly special. Hope to ride with you again in Cusco!

An journey to remember

Nikita_C, Feb 2024

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.

Wonderful

KRISTEN_H, Dec 2023

Fabulous!! The guide was super nice and informative. Highly recommend. If you are not an experienced rider, please let them know. I ride frequently and some of the rocky cliffs are a tad unnerving! But I am experienced so if you are not, they might take you on another trail.

Fantastic horse riding trek

Alison_G, Sep 2023

We had a fabulous morning horse riding in the mountains surrounding Cusco. Murad and Mario, our guides were wonderful and really looked after us. It was so peaceful and the views of. Us o from above quite spectacular. Visiting some non tourist Inca caves was a bonus!

A ride to remember!

Ashleigh_M, Jun 2023

Such a memorable experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the whole day so much more special with his detailed insights on the history, horses, and landscape.

Amazing trip

Jen_Z, May 2023

Highly recommend this experience. The scenery is beautiful, in the mountains overlooking Cusco. The guide was exceptional, kind and knowledgable and fluent in English. This family-owned business has been around for multiple generations and you can tell by the care and professionalism they bring. Everything was perfect.

DON"T MISS OUT ON THIS TOUR!!!!!!!!!

Ciara_G, Nov 2022

Absolutely everything about this tour was AMAZING!!! I rode their stallion Fuego and he was a prince! Holger was a phenomenal horseman and tour guide. The ride was was filled with beautiful scenery and Holger shared so much history about the land. I can't WAIT to come back ! These horses are very well cared for and loved and you can tell Holger and his family care very much about their ranch and their customers. I wish I could rate this as 10 stars but it only allows 5. I own horses so I ride all the time, but this is also totally suitable for beginners.

Magical

Tracy_S, Jul 2022

This was our second ride with Holger during our stay in Cusco. Riding Peruvian Pasos and Criollos in the hills above Cusco is something my kids and I will never forget. But we’ll remember Holger, Morgan, Lucho, and Eva even more fondly. Thank you! And say hi to Fuego, Galan, and the palomino Noah rode whose name I can’t remember. -Tracy, Noah & Sara

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Ines_N, Jun 2021

Awesome experience, really enjoyed my ride. My guide was very knowledgeable of the area and gave me an excellent tour. I have no experience in horse back riding and had no problem. Beautiful sweet horse.