The 14 Best Cusco Horse Riding Tours

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

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

Ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch through the hills above Cusco to the Temple of the Moon. Guides such as Holger, Olger, Beni, and Mario teach beginners patiently, explain Incan and pre-Incan sites, and keep groups to six. Expect mountain views, calm horses, and weather-ready riding.

“Loved being able to ride a peruvian paso horse to understand the difference in their gaits compared to my horses at homw”

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

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

Ride from central Cusco to a ranch near Sacsayhuaman, where guides such as Holger, Benny, and Ogir match you with a calm horse. Follow farm and mountain trails to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc, with stops for Inca history, river views, and photographs.

“Best day! Holger trains his horses very well and these are probably the most comfortable horses I ever have ridden! If you have experience, do not leave without having tried the Peruvian gait. Beginners can also go with him, as his horses are not scared of anything.”

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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 calm, well-cared-for Peruvian Paso horses from Gabriel’s Ranch to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel and his bilingual guides share Inca culture, provide helmets, snacks, hotel transfers, and adjust the pace for beginners, families, and experienced riders.

“The tour was awesome! Definitely recommend and Aremika was great with communication and helping me when my airline cancelled my flight and I almost did not make the tour. Made my first visit and first day in Cusco, Peru one for the books.”

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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 well-trained horses from Vieja Estancia Ranch to lesser-known Inca ruins near Sacsayhuamán and the Temple of the Moon. Guide Holger helps beginners feel at ease, explains the sites in English, and may allow a short trot or gallop when conditions permit.

“This was a fantastic experience and highly recommended for anyone who is okay with riding horses. From hotel pickup to drop off this was probably only ~3.5hrs. There was a solid 2-2.5 hours for the trek which included two stops at Incan ruins. Considering you are only about 25mins outside Cusco you feel like you’re in the Andean countryside. The horses were very well trained and we alternated between walking and a good gallop which was thrilling and a touch jarring. The scenery was majestic and our guide Holger was fantastic.”

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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

Spend about four hours exploring Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with private transport and roughly one to one and a half hours on horseback at Vieja Estancia Ranch. Guides such as Benni, Benny, Jenny, and Hogler explain Inca history in clear English. The archaeological entrance ticket costs extra.

“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.”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Ride Peruvian Pasos and Criollos through the hills around Sacsayhuaman with a local guide, visiting the Temple of the Moon, Inca caves, sanctuaries, and the sacred Inca Face. Private transport, helmets, water, and snacks are included. Choose a 9:00 am or 1:30 pm departure.

“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, eat breakfast in Cusipata, then ride a horse for about 90 minutes toward Rainbow Mountain. You’ll have time for photos, descend the same route, and enjoy lunch before returning. Guides speak English or Spanish, with oxygen available.

“very well organized with pickup,time allocations and stops. A great experience. The only aspect I had concerns about,was around the arrangement with horses. We prepaid our horses and the other travellers were asked to pay 80soles to our guide,Wilfred, if they wanted a horse and then we got on a horse with a horseman. We rode up to a point and when we got off,we gave a tip to our horsemen...but they were most upset because it wasnt enough as fare. it was really hard to explain in Spanish that our travel guide has to pay them the fare ( not sure they understood ). Our guide had walked up…”

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8.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

You leave Cusco before dawn for Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters. This six-hour listing includes breakfast, lunch, transport, a guide, oxygen, and a community horse for the uphill section. Expect camelids, cold weather, a steep high-altitude visit, and horse availability decided at the trailhead.

“Had a great day! Our tour guide, Alex, was informative and very helpful. The only area that could use a bit of improvement is the communication from the tour company. Apart from that, everything was excellent.”

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9.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast in Cusipata, a two-hour horseback ascent, and time for photos at 5,200 meters. Horses cover only the uphill section and are assigned by the local community on arrival. Guides speak English or Spanish, and groups are limited to 15.

“Everything was amazing! Alex was a great tour guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The breakfast and lunch were good. I loved the horseback riding! was alot of fun! The climb to the top was soooo difficult but I didn't give up and the view was so beautiful!”

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10.Sacsayhuaman Guided Tour and 1-Hour Horseback Ride

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

Visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara with a bilingual guide, then ride for one hour through the Sacsayhuaman National Park. Small groups, hotel pickup, helmets, horses matched to your experience, and guides such as Beny make this a lively half-day outing.

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11.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, Peru’s famous Rainbow Mountain. You’ll ride a horse uphill, walk through high Andean scenery, and have time for photos before lunch in Cusipata. English and Spanish guides, including Alex and Alfredo on some departures, lead groups of up to 15.

“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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12.Devil’s Balcony Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Ride from central Cusco to Saqsayhuaman Ranch for a private, beginner-friendly horseback trip to Devil’s Balcony. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains the site’s Inca meaning as you pass sheep, alpacas, pastureland, and mountain views. Snacks and transport are included.

“I feel such a special connection to this space. We had experienced a shamanic ritual here a few days prior and it was beautiful being able to explore more of the area and continue learning about it's history. If you want to take pictures ask at the places you want, we missed the best view for a picture only because we didn't ask. Our guides were amazing and gave us so much insight into history. I haven't ridden in ten years and this was one of my favorite experiences of our trip. I wish the horseback riding lasted more than two hours, but that's just an invitation for me to…”

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13.Hidden Incan Temples Full-Day Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $195

Ride from a Cusco ranch through Yuncaypata to Inkilltambo, the Moon Temple, Lanlakuyoc, and Balcon del Diablo. A bilingual guide matches your horse to your experience, with helmets, snacks, water, lunch, and central hotel pickup included. The group is limited to 10.

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14.Temple of the Moon Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Ride from a ranch near Saqsayhuaman to the Temple of the Moon and Devil’s Balcony. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide matches you with a horse, teaches basic control, stays nearby, and helps you enjoy wide views over Cusco and the eucalyptus forest.

“Helpful guides in troubleshooting when transport presented a problem due to road closures. Easy matching with horses. Good opportunity to see different ruins sites. Could be improved by having more explanation about the different sites by the guide. Guide stayed with throughout to help with handling of the horses as needed and helped take pictures.”

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