Full-Day Horseback Riding Sacsayhuaman

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From $137

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Every day

Schedule

9AM

Languages offered

English & Spanish

Duration

7 hrs

Transportation

Available

Mobile ticket

Included

See the ruins that surround Cusco on this full-day horseback riding tour. Your tour begins with a visit to Qenqo Ranch, which is where you’ll meet your horse.

Sacsayhuamán was a fortress where the Inca had a legendary showdown with the Spanish. This site showcases the Inca’s famous stone masonry, with gigantic stones that fit tightly together.

Next, you’ll visit the community of Yuncaypata. While you’re here you can visit with Quechua Indians. They still wear colorful, traditional textiles.

Follow the trail from there to Pumamarca, an Inca ruin between the Patacancha and Yuracmayo rivers. These ruins make a striking site on the hillside, and used to control access to the nearby town of Ollantaytambo.

You can explore the ruins by foot while the mule driver watches over your horses. On breaks, your guide will provide you with snacks.

What to Bring

Long pants, water, insect repellent, hat, and sunscreen.

What's included

Transportation, guide, horses, helmet, snacks, and entrance tickets.

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