Overview
This tour is an excellent and peculiar option to explore the archaeological centers located in the surroundings of Cusco on horseback. It is a journey full of magic and Andean mysticism.
- Sacsayhuaman: Famous for its gigantic stones and zigzag walls.
- Qenqo: An ancient ceremonial center with a huge monolith.
- Tambomachay: Known as the “Inca Baths” dedicated to water worship.
- Puca Pucara: A complex with platforms, towers, and underground passages.
Price: $25.00
Full Itinerary
Our tour allows you to appreciate different architectonical centers embedded with the greatness of the Ancient Inca Civilization:
Sacsayhuaman: Characterized by its huge walls made of gigantic stones. The bigger stones are up to 9 meters high and 5 meters wide. The walls are set in the shape of a zigzag in three different platforms and are on average 360 meters long.
Tambomachay: Also known as the Inca Baths. Through its stairs we can appreciate crystalline water falls. It is believed that this place purpose was to worship water.
Puca Pucara: It has platforms, stairs, underground passages, towers, niches and terraces.
Qenqo: Located one kilometer away from Sacsayhuaman. It was a ceremonial center, we can see a huge monolith surrounded by niches.
Note: We will start the tour picking you up from your hotels and taking you to the ranch located near to Sacsayhuaman. From this place we will start our tour and spend approximately 5 hours on the relaxing back of a horse. We will return to the city on a private bus.
Inclusions & Exclusions
The tour includes:
- Transfer from your hotel.
- Saddle horse.
- Official tour guide.
- Safety Horseman.
- Transfer to your hotel.
It does not include:
- Entrance tickets (Boleto Turístico).
- Additional Expenses.
- Lunch.
Recommendations
- Small bag with necessary objects.
- Sunscreen.
- Camera.
- Mineral Water.
General Info
Duration: Approximately 5 hours of horseback riding.
Transport: Private bus for the return to the city.
Location: Ranch near Sacsayhuaman and surrounding archaeological sites.
Experience: A relaxing ride showing the greatness of the Inca Civilization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long is the horseback riding tour?
The tour lasts approximately 5 hours on the back of a horse.
Are the entrance tickets to the ruins included?
No, entrance tickets (Boleto Turístico) are not included in the tour price.
How do we return to the city?
After the 5-hour ride, we will return to the city of Cusco on a private bus.