The 12 Best Horse Riding in Peru

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 on calm Peruvian horses, with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and city views.

“Best experience ever!!! After Machu Picchu this was the best tour we did in Cusco! Absolutely lovely people (family business), so friendly and helpful, sweet and patient. Their horses are stunning, so beautiful and so disciplined, simply impressive! The ride went so comfortable ( was my second time and In mountains), all my worries were for nothing. Breathtaking views, stops for pictures, they even had snacks and water for us. They do all type of tours around Cusco and more. Unfortunately we met them on our last day, otherwise would use their services for all our trips. When some agents were trying to upsell, these people were the sweetest ever.…”

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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, with trained horses, Inca sites, mountain views, hotel pickup, and a four-hour off-road outing.

“Excellent!! Staff so helpfull and professional. Horses are treated well u can see this from the start, Would def do this again if i return”

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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 Chacan Mountain and the Temple of the Moon with transfers, safety gear, snacks, and a bilingual guide.

“This is my second review don’t know what happen to the first one. But anyway, had an amazing ride, very unforgettable! I was given an energetic horse which was compatible to my riding skill level,;was absolutely enjoyable! I only wish I had extra day or so to do more riding but unfortunately not! I rode solo with the owner and you could really tell he loves horses! I highly recommend Gabriel Horse Riding Ranch, have self confidence and enjoy the beauty of Cuzco Mountains and its history! Have fun!”

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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 through Cusco’s Andean countryside to the Temple of the Moon and lesser-known Inca ruins on a beginner-friendly 2.5-hour tour.

“I was told about the Moon Temple by Atipaq, the freedom of speech advocate who can be found near San Pedro Market. He urged me to visit there and I found this tour. It was serene, magical and such a great change from the intensity of standard tourist tours. Olger was so deeply connected to this land and he shared the importance of these more recent excavations with reverence. Riding horses high on the ridge overlooking Cusco and feeling the energy of the land was magical and an experience I will not forget.”

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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 highland scenery and visit four Inca sites with a guide, transport, helmets, water, and practical booking tips.

“Hogler was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history and archeology of the Incas. Also, the horseback riding was fun. You see some small ruins in the National Park while riding. The horses are well behaved. I would recommend this tour.”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Ride Peruvian horses through Sacsayhuaman’s hills, Inca caves, forests, and city views with transport, helmets, guide, and snacks included.

“Riding a horse has been a dream of mine for a long time. And I'm so glad I got the chance to fulfill it in this way. The experience is very relaxing, almost meditative. The guides were very informative and helpful all the way. And the scenery along the course is just mindblowingly marvelous! Also it's newbie friendly - even if you are inexperienced, everything will be explained to you in detail, and your horse will keep following the rest of the group. So you don't really have to be a pro rider.”

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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 from Cusco, watch camelids, eat buffet meals, and get practical advice on horses, cold, costs, and timing.

“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

Ride toward Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at 5200 meters, with breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, a guide, and horses for the ascent.

“Very good. We loved every aspect of it. However, there was miscommunication in terms of guide did not know that we have already paid for horses uphill.”

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9.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Ride to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters, enjoy camelids, breakfast, lunch, and English or Spanish guiding from Cusco.

“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, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara, then ride horses through Cusco’s highland scenery on this four-hour tour.

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

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

Ride or hike to Ausangate’s seven colorful lakes, share Andean meals, meet local families, and soak in Pacchanta hot springs near Cusco.

“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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12.FULL DAY| MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON HORSEBACK

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

Ride to Peru’s 5,200-meter Rainbow Mountain with breakfast, lunch, English-speaking guides, and small-group transport from Cusco.

“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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