Horse Back Riding in Cusco Area |
code: THBRCAF- Duration: Half Day
- Activity: Horse riding, Cultural Tour
- Transport: Begin from: Cusco / End in: Cusco
- Accommodation:
- Treking Grades: Easy/Moderate ?
- Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 10
- Type Service: Shared Group Service ?
Highlights:
Horse Back riding, Temple of the moon, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Wayllarcocha and Lanlacuyoc (Zone X)
Horse Riding visiting the mysterious remains that surround city of Cusco
This horse ride takes you through the mysterious remains that surround the city of Cuzco. The tour lasts 4-5 hours, of which 3-4 hours will be riding time. It is not a difficult ride and therefore no experience is necessary. This 4-5 hours Horse Back riding tour provides a fully English speaking guided tour of the less well known side of Cusco. The mystical tour takes you on a less touristic route around the outskirts of Cusco including places such as the temple of the moon usually not seen by tourists.
- Additional Services ?
- Pick up from your Hotel at 09:00 or 13:30 then transfer to the ranch, there you will meet with the horses and the horseman, who will show us how to saddle and practice how to drive the horses inside the corral before to get Outdoor. We begin the riding tour going through the Inca ruins located around Cusco. During the guided tour we will pass through agriculture field of native productions. The landscape will offer us spectacular view of the mountain, snow-peaks, deep Andean valleys and a lot contact with the nature and the mother earth.This ride lasts 3-4 hours, following farming fields and Andean style villages through Inca remains. You will get an overview of the Cuzco citadel, the temple of the moon, Sacsayhuaman, Puca pucara, Tambomachay, Zone X, Wayllarcocha and Chacan. You will then leave the horses and take a van ride back to Cuzco.
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What is included?
- English-speaking guide trained in first aid
- Private transport
- First aid kit
- Horses and saddles
- Snack and water bottle
- Muleteer
- Pick up and drop off at hotel of your choice in Cusco
- Personal belongings
- Travelers insurance
- Water bottle
- Tips
- Entrance fee (if you want to visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay)
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Equipment List / Check List:
- Travel documents: original passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, vouchers
- Health requirements arranged
- Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold, Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Handkerchiefs and Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water -sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
- Small towel
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)
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Book now with Sun Gate Tours
Step 1
Before make any booking, you must read carefully our Booking Terms & ConditionsStep 2: Check your personal information
The following client information is requested for any Trip booking:- Complete names and surnames
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Student with ISIC card: Yes/No
Details should be filled in for each group member. Please do not make a reservation until you have all the details below. We cannot accept a booking without all the names, nationalities, passport numbers, ages, etc
Also you have to check if you need any additional service like:
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C)
- Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek
Step 3: Check the availability on the calendar
As soon you have all the information above, please check the availability and click on Check Availability CalendarStep 4: Deposit to secure the trip
To secure a booking with Sun Gate Tours, the client must deposit minimum US$ 200 per person. The deposit is non-refundable.