The 15 Best Horse Riding in Peru

1.Horseback Riding Mystic Tour Temple of the Moon & Chacan Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Ride horses from Cusco to Templo de la Luna and Chacan Mountain, with hotel pickup, bilingual guides, and small-group care for beginners.

“My partner and I had a really great time. Not only were the horses extremely well trained so it was a great experience for beginners, but Gabriel also took the time to share with us the history of the site that we visited. Spectacular views, and they even gave us a little snack to enjoy at the top of the mountain. They clearly love their horses very much and they are very well cared for. I would take this tour again if I had more time in Cusco.”

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2.Horseback Riding Tour to the Devil’s Balcony from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride horses just outside Cusco, then visit Balcon del Diablo for Inca-era views, short walks, and a memorable chasm lookout.

“The tour was amazing!! We had Jorge as a guide and he was so intelligent and kind! I would recommend this tour to everyone!! We rode the horses and got off of them to tour around! The horses were well trained. All people on the ranch were kind!”

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3.Horseback Riding & Ancestral Secrets: Moon Temple & Inka Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Half-day horseback ride from Cusco to the Moon Temple and Inka ruins, guided by Arnold in a tiny group with flexible pace.

“I did this tour with my girlfriend and we both loved the experience. Neither of us had experience riding horses but we felt felt very comfortable! Our tour guide Arnold was the best, extremely knowledgeable and overall a great person. I’ve already recommended this tour to friends we’ve met in town. 10/10!!!!”

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

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

Ride calm horses from a Cusco ranch to the Temple of the Moon, with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and big Andes-city views.

“Amazing experience! Lovely family business, great people! 10/10! It is a must do!”

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

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

Half-day horseback ride from Cusco to Devil’s Balcony, with well-trained horses, panoramic views, and Inca sites. About 4 hours, $85.

“Loved it so much, the perfect activity and the guide was great! Highly recommend”

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6.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride Cusco outskirts on Peruvian Paso horses, with Inca ruins and the Temple of the Moon, plus a Chacan Mountain viewpoint from horseback.

“I had a great time. It is very beautiful up in the mountains and horse riding is the perfect way to experience Peru.”

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7.Horseback Tour in cusco to Temple of the Moon & Hidden temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Small-group horseback ride near Cusco, with guided stops at Inca ruins and a walk to the Temple of the Moon, plus round-trip pickup.

“Well organised experience with two hours of horse riding as well as guided tour of the less well known Incan ruins behind Sacsayhuaman. Spectacular scenery and very multilingual professional staff. Catered well to our family of five including children. Highly recommend !”

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8.Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Horseback through the hills near Cusco and visit Inca sites Sacsayhuaman, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay and Q'enqo with hotel pickup.

“My wife and I had an amazing experience in this tour with our tour guide Jenny. One major regret was not wearing sun screen even though it was cloudy all day, so please plan accordingly. The horse back riding is exciting as the horses trot from time-to-time.”

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9.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Half-day horseback ride around Cusco’s Sacsayhuaman park with Inca temples, sacred caves, and private transport. $75.

“We had a fabulous morning horse riding in the mountains surrounding Cusco. Murad and Mario, our guides were wonderful and really looked after us. It was so peaceful and the views of. Us o from above quite spectacular. Visiting some non tourist Inca caves was a bonus!”

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10.Rainbow Mountain Horseback Riding Tour + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $75

Pre-dawn pickup from Cusco, one-way horseback riding to Rainbow Mountain, camelid spotting, and a warm Cusipata breakfast and lunch for $75.

“Good value for money. Definitely cold at the top but really enjoyed it.”

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11.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Ride horses up Rainbow Mountain near Cusco, then hike the rainbow bands at 5,200 m with camelids, plus breakfast and buffet lunch.

“Great, well organized, caring and funny guide. Unique and surreal landscape. Just get ready to face the cold depending on the time of the year and mountain sickness, but it’s worth it. You feel proud after achieved this hike”

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12.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Ride up toward Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at high altitude with a small-group guide, oxygen, and a Cusipata buffet breakfast and lunch.

“The views are outstanding, organisation very good but the food was poor. Apart from that a good trip.”

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13.Sacsayhuaman Guided Tour and 1-Hour Horseback Ride

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

4-hour Cusco mix of Sacsayhuaman ruins, Qenqo’s huaca and royal mummies, plus a 1-hour horseback ride with pickup.

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14.Horseback Riding at 7 lakes Ausangate Private |Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $139

Private horseback or hike to the seven Ausangate lagoons, with an early Pacchanta breakfast, hot springs stop, and Cusco return.

“If you want to do a private tour around Cusco, this is the right address! Julio was the perfect guide for the Asungate trek! Highly recommend for people who don't want to do trips with big groups!”

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15.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

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

Horseback to Rainbow Mountain near Cusco. Seven-colors views, camel sightings, Ausangate backdrop, plus breakfast and lunch for $70.

“Really so beautiful. Rainbow mountain is pretty, but the surrounding area like red valley really makes this special. Did have a little confusion with pre booking the horse as well. I recommend booking a tour that doesn’t include the horse, and just pay in person. Alfredo supported us, and even offered someone oxygen when they weren’t feeling well. We added red valley last minute and it was so worth it. Food was good too.”

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