The 11 Best Horse Riding in Cusco

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

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

Ride through the Andes to Cusco’s Temple of the Moon with a bilingual guide, calm horses, city views, and a small group of six.

“I was so happy to experience such surreal beauty riding through Peru’s stunning and refreshing nature trails! Our tour guide, Bennei , was incredible! We arrived at The Temple Of The Moon with Spirit lead timing! I was able to have a ceremony in the temple and when we came out there was a rainbow shining. I’m very grateful for this experience that provided healing, presentness, connection to nature and the ranch animals! I highly recommend signing up for this tour!!”

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

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

Ride from Cusco to Devil’s Balcony, passing farms, Inca sites, and mountain viewpoints on a beginner-friendly four-hour horseback tour.

“An absolutely fantastic activity. We actually booked it the night before but they were very kind and accommodating. We had an incredible time. We have been horseback riding multiple times before however, this one may take the cake. Holger was a phenomenal guide. He took us through some amazing trails with insightful commentary on the geography and historical sites. The horses were great and looked very well cared for. The ride itself is worth double the fee but the fact that we got two brief excursions to explore the caverns and Devils balcony was a super added bonus! Would recommend to anyone and everyone!”

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3.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

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

Ride Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain with hotel transfers, snacks, safety gear, and a bilingual guide.

“Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide and shared so much information about the Incan culture and traditions with us. His horses are well cared for and well trained. They were great with my kids and even walked the entire way with my 11 year old to make sure she was safe. My teenage son said this was his favorite part of our week long stay in Peru. This is a definite must do with kids while in Cusco!”

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

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

Ride from Cusco to the Temple of the Moon and lesser-known Inca sites with a guide, horses, transport, and easy small-group pacing.

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

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

Ride through Cusco’s mountain country and visit four Inca sites with a guide, transport, horses, helmets, water, and practical tips.

“What’s an amazing experience. The tour guide was absolutely amazing. The views were breathtaking. Highly recommend”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Ride through the hills above Cusco to Inca caves, temples, the Inca Face, and fine city views on a four-hour horseback tour.

“Such a memorable experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the whole day so much more special with his detailed insights on the history, horses, and landscape.”

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7.Rainbow Mountain Horseback Riding Tour + lunch

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

Ride toward Peru’s Rainbow Mountain, spot camelids, enjoy buffet meals, and return to Cusco with a guide, transport, and horse included.

“Great guide by EberForever and delicious food. I highly recommend this trip provider”

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8.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain horseback tour, with high-altitude advice, buffet meals, transport details, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Had a great day! Our tour guide, Alex, was informative and very helpful. The only area that could use a bit of improvement is the communication from the tour company. Apart from that, everything was excellent.”

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9.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Ride toward Peru’s 5200-meter Rainbow Mountain, spot camelids, and enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets on a small-group Cusco tour.

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

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10.Sacsayhuaman Guided Tour and 1-Hour Horseback Ride

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

Explore Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo, then ride horseback through Cusco’s high country with a guide, muleteer, snacks, and hotel transfers.

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11.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

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

Ride toward Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters with breakfast, lunch, guide, transport, and striking Ausangate views.

“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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