Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay
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Cusco, Peru
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover four of the most famous Inca ruins near Cusco on one convenient tour during this horseback-riding adventure. Rather than traveling in a standard tour vehicle, check out the Inca sites at Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pucara, and Qenqo via the mountainous countryside near Cusco.
- A small group promises personalized attention
- Go where cars can't as you tackle rugged terrain on horseback
- Enjoy beautiful views of the mountainous landscape near Cusco
- Go beyond the guidebook with info about Inca history from your guide
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- Saddle and safety helmets
- Muleteer (goes to the care of horses)
- Mineral water or natural water
- Transport by private car
- Gratuities
- Cusco Touristic Ticket
- Weight Limit 200 pounds or 90 Kilos
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
1
Sacsayhuaman
2
Puka Pukara
3
Tambomachay
4
Horseback Riding in Cusco By Vieja Estancia Ranch
5
Q'enqo
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
- Suitable for participants with little or no experience
- Minimum age is 6 years
- It is recommended that you wear long pants (preferably jeans), closed shoes (with rubber soles or walking shoes), and bring a rain jacket (if the weather forecast gives any significant chance of rain during the time of the ride)
- Note: Do not wear jewelry or valuables during the ride
- Maximum weight is 200 lbs (90 kg)
- Note: The guide in charge will always carry a first aid kit which will only be used in emergencies. The guide is not authorized to provide any medication that is not covered in the parameters of first aid
- 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
Tour guide was prompt, courteous and very informative. There were multiple historical sites, but the duration of the tours at each site were not overly long. The Horse back riding tour guide goes by to the pace of the least experienced rider but allows experienced riders to stretch their legs. We highly recommend this for a day trip in Cusco.
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The guide, “Benni”, was exceptional! Confident in her knowledge of Inca history, she was extremely adept in her responses to even our poorly worded questions and was professional enough use words and phrases that made understanding her explanations easier. She was very engaging, but personable and courteous. Having traveled extensively worldwide, I can confidently say, this was the most engaging and educational tour I have ever taken. Don’t lose her!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your incredible review of our Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay 🐎
We’re thrilled to hear that Benni made your experience so engaging and educational. Her deep knowledge of Inca history and ability to clearly explain the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay truly enhances this horseback riding tour in Cusco.
Combining scenic horseback riding in the Andean countryside with a guided visit to Cusco’s most important Inca ruins creates a unique cultural and historical experience. Your recommendation helps future travelers looking for a top-rated, informative horse riding tour in Cusco. We greatly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Peru soon!
Tour guide was prompt, courteous and very informative. There were multiple historical sites, but the duration of the tours at each site were not overly long. The Horse back riding tour guide goes by to the pace of the least experienced rider but allows experienced riders to stretch their legs. We highly recommend this for a day trip in Cusco.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay 🐎
We’re delighted you appreciated the balance of history and adventure. This horseback riding tour in Cusco is designed to explore the most important Inca archaeological sites — Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay — with informative yet well-paced guided visits.
Our guides always adapt to the least experienced rider for safety, while allowing more experienced guests to trot or canter when conditions permit. Your recommendation helps travelers looking for a flexible, educational, and top-rated horseback riding day trip in Cusco. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Peru!
Benny made our tour really special. We enjoyed all the sites, but the highlight for us was the riding. Peruvian horses have super comfortable gate; the staff matched horses to the experience of the riders perfectly. The trail has amazing views and just the right level of adventure for our (basic) level of experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay. Riding comfortable Peruvian Paso horses through the scenic trails around Sacsayhuaman in Cusco is a unique way to explore these historic Inca sites. We hope to welcome you again for another horseback riding adventure in Cusco!
Benny was great, the riding was unreal and the information I got at all locations was unbelievable. The wealth of knowledge and graciousness of our guides was perfect. The horseback riding was great for me an experienced rider ( even got to open the horses up a bit and ride faster) and my gf this was her second time felt safe secure and well taken care of. I highly recommend you book this tour !
Riding the horse high in the mountains was fabulous. The views were so beautiful; I almost cried. I felt safe and well taken care of at all times. The ancient ruins were incredible. The tour guide was informative.
What an awesome day out! About an hour horseback riding (my first time!) and then seeing four different parks (70 soles fee for this). Not normally a fan of tours but my guide was fantastic. Highly recommended.
A little bit expensive compared to the other tours that are similar. They should include the cost of the tourist ticket in the tour price. We also didn’t get any snacks as the description stated. The horseback riding is only for about an hour- I thought it would be for majority of the tour. That being said our guide was informative and we did have a good time.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thanks for your review Ms. Jordan.
We really appreciate it, will help us to improve our services.
Unfortunately we can not include the entrances to the archeologycal sites because they are managed by the peruvian goverment, they are around 20 USD that tourists pay directly to preserve the place. (We as a private company can not sell entrances for public places).
Yes, the horseback riding is about an hour (it is described on the itinerary) we can not ride horses into the archeologycal sites because we need to preserve them. (Horses hoobs can damage the soil).
About the price. Unfortunately the expenses to provide a horseback riding tour with: well cared horses, with a professional guide, with a driver an a car for transfers is not cheap. There is a large team involved in the activity.
We have some of the most competitive prices on the country.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the activity.
We will keep improving our services to give our customers the best.
Warm regards.
What’s an amazing experience. The tour guide was absolutely amazing. The views were breathtaking. Highly recommend
We were picked up at the hotel in time and saw the first two sights that were about 20min away. Very knowledgeable and great guide who spoke fluent English. We then went to the ranch to get 4 horses and ride with guide and muleteer through some rather unique landscape to see some more in a ruins. The horse ride was about 1.5h. They matched the horses according to experience and confidence and there was a beautiful horse for everyone. On our way back we stopped at the last and biggest site which was truly breathtaking.
Great tour especially with teens as it mixes cultur with activity very nicely. We then were dropped back at the hotel. X
Wonderful experience. Beautiful horse back ride as well as visits to archeological sites and great lesson on the history. Highly recommend.
We had the best experience! The horseback riding was by far the best part. Felt like we were in a movie with all of the gorgeous scenery. The archeological sites were great and our guide knew sooo much information! 10/10 recommend.
Everything was perfect, they showed up on time, our guide was super cool and had extensive knowledge on every places we visited during the tour. The horse riding part was beautiful and easy for every one (we were both beginners). Highly recommend!
Ride horseback to ruins otherwise not accessible. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, he grew up on the land you ride on. This is a little family owned business and the care and attention to detail put big companies to shame!!! One of my favorite things I’ve done in Cusco. Will definitely take this tour again if I’m lucky enough to visit again!
Guide was Excellent. He was very knowledgeable. He explained Inca history at each site. The horses were good and the scenery was great. The horse riding was only about 1 hrs of the tour the rest we traveled by van to each site.
We were taken to the most beautiful scenic areas on horseback. Our guide’s knowledge about the culture and history was amazing. He was easy to understand and answered all of our questions. He even gave us a great suggestion of where we could experience and see authentic food/dancing.
The guide was really knowledgeable of the architecture and culture behind the sites and answered willingly to all my questions. The horse back riding was also really amazing, such great views and eally nice horses. Everything went super smoothly. I can really warmly recommend to everyone!
Note that the ticket to the archaeological sites not included.
Hogler was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history and archeology of the Incas. Also, the horseback riding was fun. You see some small ruins in the National Park while riding. The horses are well behaved. I would recommend this tour.
The tour along with horseback ride was one of the highlights of our Peruvian adventure. Highly recommended!
My wife and I had an amazing experience in this tour with our tour guide Jenny. One major regret was not wearing sun screen even though it was cloudy all day, so please plan accordingly. The horse back riding is exciting as the horses trot from time-to-time.
excellent trip, horses were well cared for and we rode through sheep fields. The horseback riding was not to the ruins which was a little misleading, but they were 2 separate and fun events.
A experiência foi espetacular. Nosso guia maravilhoso, os cavalos muito bons. Recomendo com certeza!
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