The 4 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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