Horseback Riding to
Machu Picchu 4D/3N Tour
Overview
Explore the Andes and Sacred Valley on horseback, experience local culture, and end your journey at the magical Machu Picchu. A unique 4-day adventure full of breathtaking landscapes, history, and excitement.
Tour Duration: 4 days, starting in the morning on Day 1 from your hotel in Cusco.
What You Will See:
- Andean landscapes & local villages – ride through highland plains, rivers and farmland while enjoying spectacular views.
- Moray Agricultural Terraces – ancient Inca farming circles used for crop experimentation.
- Maras Salt Mines – iconic salt terraces carved into the mountainside.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas – lush valleys and classic Andean scenery.
- Machu Picchu – the world‑famous Inca citadel with a guided visit.
PRICE
- 2 participants $2700 USD per person
- 3-5 participants $2250 USD per person
- 6 to more participants $2000 USD per person
- Private Tour on Request
Itinerary
Brief Description
Day 1 – Cusco → Sacsayhuamán → Piuray Lake → Senqa
Pick-up at 7:00 am from your hotel. Meet your horses and guides, safety briefing and riding instructions. Ride approximately 4 hours through highland landscapes, arriving at the camp near Senqa and Piuray Lake.
Day 2 – Senqa → Chinchero → Huaypo Lake → Tiobamba
Longer ride (5-6 hrs), passing local farmland and scenic plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, then continue through Chinchero and Huaypo Lake to reach Tiobamba village camp, gateway to the Sacred Valley.
Day 3 – Tiobamba → Moray → Maras → Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, ride to the Inca agricultural site of Moray and then downhill to Maras salt mines. Continue along the Urubamba River to Yanahuara where riding ends. Transfer to Ollantaytambo for lunch and take the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in a comfortable hotel.
Day 4 – Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Cusco
Early breakfast at 5:00 am and take the first shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the citadel through its main sectors. Option to hike Huayna Picchu (additional fee, if available). Return by bus to town, lunch, train to Ollantaytambo, and private transfer back to Cusco.
The service includes:
- Bilingual official guide (English-Spanish)
- Entrance to all archaeological sites mentioned(Sacsayhuamán, Moray, Maras, etc.)
- 3 days of horseback riding (approximately 5-6 hrs per day) through the Andes from Cusco to the Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes
- Horses and saddles
- 2 nights camping in the Andes or basic hotel accommodation
- Camping gear (3-person tent shared by 2) and private dining tent service
- Train tickets: Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (3★)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket to go up and down between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
What’s Not Included:
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Hotel in Cusco before and after the tour
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- International or domestic flights
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and staff
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g. Huayna Picchu hike, subject to availability)
What You Need to Bring / Carry
- Original passport (required for Machu Picchu entry)
- Comfortable riding clothes (long pants recommended)
- Warm layers for cold mornings and nights
- Rain jacket or poncho (weather can change quickly)
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Personal toiletries
- Reusable water bottle
- Small backpack for daily essentials
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Personal medication (if needed)
- Cash for extra expenses, tips, or souvenirs
Optional:
- Sleeping bag (-10 °C recommended) – available for rent
- Trekking poles
- Camera or phone with extra batteries
WEIGHT LIMIT: 200 Pounds or 90 Kilograms