The 11 Best Horseback Riding Tours from Cusco

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

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

Ride from Cusco’s Vieja Estancia Ranch to the Temple of the Moon with a bilingual guide such as Holger, Mario, Jorge, or Beni. You’ll learn basic horse control, follow Andean trails, enjoy wide views over Cusco, and hear about Inca and pre-Inca culture in a group limited to six.

“Amazing transfer, knowledgeable local guide, stunning views, beautiful and well-behaved horses. Couldn't ask for more.”

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

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

You’ll ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch near Sacsayhuaman to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Well-trained horses suit beginners, while guides such as Holger, Ogir, and Benny add riding tips and Inca history to the mountain views.

“Everything was wonderful. The booking, transportation, guide (I really don’t know how to spell his name) to the horses… It’s an experience beyond satisfaction. Highly recommended. I don’t mind to do it again before leaving.”

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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 family ranch through Cusco’s hills to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel and his team match you with a calm Peruvian Paso horse, provide a helmet and snacks, and explain Inca history in English or Spanish. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Gabriel came to my rescue after another tour company cancelled my booking the day of the tour itself and left me without any activities and basically stranded in Cusco. He was incredibly kind with me and was SO flexible and accommodating, which was such a nice surprise. I booked the tour that morning at 10AM and by 1PM, Gabriel was at my airbnb waiting to take me on a tour. He was nice enough to wait for me for a few extra minutes as my airbnb was hard to find and i had to climb down a bunch of stairs to get to him on the street. I had the…”

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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

Ride from Cusco’s Vieja Estancia Ranch across Andean countryside to lesser-known Inca sites near Sacsayhuaman. You’ll spend about two hours on horseback, then walk around the Temple of the Moon with a guide such as Holger. Beginners and children age eight and up are welcome.

“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

Ride for about an hour through the hills near Cusco, then explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by private car. Guides such as Benni, Benny, Hogler, and Jenny explain Inca history and customs. The ride suits beginners, but archaeological entrance fees are extra.

“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.”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Ride from Cusco into the hills around Sacsayhuaman with a local guide, visiting the Temple of the Moon, Inca caves, sanctuaries, and the sacred Inca Face. Calm, well-cared-for horses suit beginners, though rocky trails may feel steep. Transport, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“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.”

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7.Rainbow Mountain Horseback Riding Tour + lunch

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for a buffet breakfast in Cusipata, then ride a horse for about 90 minutes toward Rainbow Mountain. Guides such as Alex, Eber, and Wilfred lead the day in English or Spanish. Enjoy mountain views, camelids, photo time, and lunch before returning around 5 pm.

“Great guide by EberForever and delicious food. I highly recommend this trip provider”

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8.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

You’ll leave Cusco before dawn, eat breakfast in Cusipata, then ride a community horse partway toward Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters. A guide speaks English or Spanish, and the tour includes transport, oxygen, breakfast, lunch, and a two-hour mountain visit. Horses are assigned on arrival.

“Great, well organized, caring and funny guide. Unique and surreal landscape. Just get ready to face the cold depending on the time of the year and mountain sickness, but it’s worth it. You feel proud after achieved this hike”

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9.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for breakfast in Cusipata, then ride a community horse uphill toward Rainbow Mountain. You’ll walk the final section, take in mineral-colored peaks at 5,200 meters, and return for a buffet lunch. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 15.

“The views are outstanding, organisation very good but the food was poor. Apart from that a good trip.”

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10.Sacsayhuaman Guided Tour and 1-Hour Horseback Ride

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

Visit four Inca sites around Cusco, learn about Sacsayhuaman’s stonework and Qenqo’s royal mummification rites, then ride for one hour through the Sacsayhuaman National Park. Central hotel pickup, horses, helmets, snacks, and water are included. Guides may include Beny or Holger.

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11.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

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

Travel from Cusco to Vinicunca with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, breakfast and lunch included, and a horse for the uphill section. Expect a small group of up to 15, a two-hour trail, thin air at 5,200 meters, and striking views of Ausangate.

“Alex was an amazing guide. He was very attentive to everyone’s needs, despite there being various levels. He checked in throughout the trip and was very positive and encouraging. The driver was also very.l friendly and an excellent driver. I hope to return to Cusco next year, and intend to seek out another tour with them.”

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