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 from a family-run ranch near Cusco to the Temple of the Moon with a bilingual guide such as Holger, Olger, or Beni. You get horse and helmet instruction, about two hours in the hills, a guided temple visit, hotel transfers, and a small group capped at six.

“Absolutely recommended trip with horses! The family that took us for a trip was very kind, caring and enjoyable!!! Very beautiful surroundings, nature on the way to the Moon Temple. Our guide was very informative, told us many interesting stories about local culture and overall was very friendly! Horses are beautiful, very well cared, good behavior and trained for people even without horseback riding experience!! We just loved our day with them and it made our trip!! The best experience ever! They also do other excursions around the Cusco town and to Machu Picchu and the rainbow mountains 🏔️ Go ahead you won’t regret!! Thank you 😊Read more”

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

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

You’ll ride from central Cusco to a ranch near Sacsayhuaman, then follow quiet Andean trails to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc. Guides such as Holger, Benny, and Ogir provide riding help and local history. Well-trained horses make this suitable for many beginners, though the pace depends on your riding ability.

“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 well-trained Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco’s outskirts to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel and his bilingual team provide hotel transfers, helmets, snacks, and historical insight. Morning and afternoon departures suit most schedules, including first-time riders.

“Gabriel came to my rescue after another tour company cancelled my booking the day of the tour itself and left me without any activities and basically stranded in Cusco. He was incredibly kind with me and was SO flexible and accommodating, which was such a nice surprise. I booked the tour that morning at 10AM and by 1PM, Gabriel was at my airbnb waiting to take me on a tour. He was nice enough to wait for me for a few extra minutes as my airbnb was hard to find and i had to climb down a bunch of stairs to get to him on the street. I had the…”

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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 Vieja Estancia Ranch through the hills above Cusco, stopping at lesser-known Inca ruins and the mystical Temple of the Moon. Expect about two hours in the saddle, hotel transport, helmets, and a guide such as Holger, who explains the sites in clear English.

“Most incredible horseback ride with the most incredible instructor. He spoke excellent English and taught us the history of the land. I enjoyed our conversations. The scenery was absolutely beautiful too. I'll be reccomending to all my friends who visit Cusco.”

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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

Spend about four hours visiting Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, with roughly one hour on horseback through the hills near Cusco. Guides such as Benni, Jenny, and Hogler explain Inca history while a muleteer cares for the horses. Hotel pickup, transport, helmets, and water are included.

“The tour along with horseback ride was one of the highlights of our Peruvian adventure. Highly recommended!”

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6.Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman park

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

Ride Peruvian Pasos and Criollos through the hills around Sacsayhuaman with a professional guide. You’ll visit the Temple of the Moon, see Inca sanctuaries and caves, and look across Cusco from the trail. Private transport, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“Beautiful scenic ride on well trained horses to see less visited ruins outside of Sacsayhumuan. You do not enter the park but are on beautiful national park lands. Great knowledgeable guide made it very interesting and enjoyable for all of us.”

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7.Rainbow Mountain Horseback Riding Tour + lunch

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

Start with a 4:00 to 5:00 am Cusco pickup, eat breakfast in Cusipata, then ride a horse for about 90 minutes toward Rainbow Mountain. Guides such as Alex, Eber, and Wilfred have led this trip. Lunch, transport, oxygen, and a one-way horse ride are included.

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

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8.Rainbow mountain horseback riding tour + Buffet Lunch

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

Ride a horse up toward Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters, spot llamas and alpacas, and enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets in Cusipata. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, though horse availability and guide communication can vary.

“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

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast in Cusipata, a horse ride for the ascent, and time at 5,200 meters for photos. English or Spanish guides lead groups of up to 15. Guides such as Jonathan, Alex, and Wayra have earned especially warm praise.

“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

Visit four Inca sites with a bilingual guide, learn about sacred huacas and royal mummification, then ride for one hour through Sacsayhuaman National Park. Central Cusco pickup, horses matched to your experience, helmets, saddles, snacks, and water are included.

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

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

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, where a bilingual guide such as Julio or Alexander leads you toward seven high-altitude lakes beneath Ausangate Mountain. Choose hiking or horseback riding, enjoy a home-cooked Andean breakfast and lunch, then soak in Pacchanta’s thermal waters.

“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 partway up Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain, on a small-group day trip from Cusco. English-speaking guides such as Alex and Alfredo help manage the altitude, while breakfast, lunch, transport, and a one-way horse ride are included. Expect an early start and a demanding walk at 5,200 meters.

“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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