General Info

Horse ride to remote, stunning locations high up in the Andes Mountains to take in snow-capped peaks, meet local Quechua people and visit Inca ruins. Visit the historic city of Cusco, the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and the former capital of the great Inca Empire. Take a once in a lifetime trip to Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca site on the UNESCO World Heritage list. These Peru riding vacations provide an authentic look at Peruvian mountain culture and amazing diversity in terrain. You'll ride gaited horses-- the Peruvian Paso-- known as one of the world's smoothest horses. 

Explore the Sacred Valley, the heartland of the Inca Empire. Discover colorful heritage, culture, ancient lost cities, panoramic vistas, tour remarkable Inca ruins and visit remote Andean villages.

You should be a fit and experienced rider, capable of handling a forward-going horse and able to adjust to the Peruvian style of horse riding. There are some challenging steep areas and high altitudes on this riding vacation. Due to the very high altitude and rough, rocky terrain, this is not a fast-paced ride. The horses are asked to work at altitudes of between 2,800m and 4,350m, and we should remember that with the altitude and reduced oxygen this high up makes their job of carrying us much more difficult!! On this ride you will experiene the fabulous 'paso llano' where the terrain allows, but this is not a fact paced ride by definition.

Packing

Peru’s climate varies widely, so please ask what to pack when you are booking this trip. During these riding vacations, you should expect generally nice weather with day temperatures warm and nights dropping down, so you'll need layers. 

Since you will be riding at elevations between 2, 800 and 4, 350 meters (9,185 and 14,275 ft), lightweight, warm clothing worn in layers is highly recommended. Dinners are casual; there is no need to bring special attire.
- Comfortable riding pants/ trousers (two pairs)
- T- shirts
- Long sleeved cotton shirts. These are without doubt the best things to ride in. Sleeves can be rolled up or down for protection from the sun and the collar helps to protect your neck too.
- Thick socks
- Wind proof fleece or warm jacket for cold evenings, especially at these high altitudes.
- Waterproof gear. Ideally a Gore-Tex or similar wind and rain proof jacket. Waterproof leggings are also a good idea. You will be provided with woolen and waterproof ponchos, but it is often useful to have another waterproof jacket underneath your waterproof poncho for added protection. It may not rain, but it’s better to be prepared.
- Riding boots with rubber sole, also suitable for walking (around Inca ruins etc). The best would be a pair of the dual purpose Ariat All-terrain riding/ hiking boots.
- Protection for the lower leg, either full or half-chaps.
- Hat. We recommend a hard hat for riding and something with a wide brim is advisable as protection against the sun (baseball caps work well). Your hard hat must be secure on your head.
- Riding gloves
- Light pair of shoes for after riding.
- Good sunglasses with a neck cord. Your eyes will become bloodshot if you do not wear sunglasses.
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm are essential because of the altitude and dry air. We suggest at least Factor 30, if not total block.
- Insect repellent (Machu Picchu and the surrounding area can be prone to mosquitos).
- Spanish Phrasebook/dictionary
- Casual clothes - for when you are not riding.
- Small medical kit with antiseptic cream, good supply of ibuprofen, aspirin and plasters, antihistamine tablets, any medication you regularly take.
- Scarf/bandana, useful for protection against the sun.
- Additional passport photos
- Copy of passport/visa and debit cards
- Wash bag. A supply of baby wipes will be invaluable. We also recommend biodegradable personal washing products. Hair-dryers are available at all hotels on the trail.
- Ziploc bags/supply of plastic carrier bags - always useful for wet/dry kit.
- Camera

Leather saddlebags are provided for you. Each person has a set of saddlebags and carries what they need for the day. Jackets and ponchos can be tied behind the saddle so it is easy to put them on and take them off. To keep your saddlebag contents clean, a good idea is to put all your things in a plastic carrier bag/Ziploc bag first and then into the saddlebags. On request we provide each rider with a warm Alpaca poncho and rain poncho during the ride.
 

About the Horses

The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a pleasure saddle horse known for its smooth ride. It's often called the Cadillac or Rolls Royce of horses because of its natural, four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano.

The tack utilized is very traditional and demonstrates refined Peruvian craftsmanship. The hardwood hex stirrup and the guarnicion, or tailpiece, are unique elements of the Peruvian tack. The saddle is a box saddle and has a deep seat.

Activities/Events

In addition to riding in the Andes Mountains, explore colorful Cusco and Machu Picchu on these Peru riding vacations.

Accommodations/Food

Food

While on the Sacred Valley of the Incas Ride, guests are treated to wonderful meals representing tasty regional cuisine. Dishes are made from fresh vegetables, dairy products, and fresh trout. Most meals are included in the trip price, with the exception of lunch and dinner in Cusco on Day 1, dinner in Cusco on day 5, lunch on day 10 (Machu Picchu) and lunch and dinner on Day 6, the free day in the city of Cusco. Vegetarian or other dietary requirements will be accommodated with advanced notice.

Accommodations

The ride combines 10 nights in quaint hotels with private bathrooms. Depending on availability at the time we make our final reservations for our groups, we use the following hotels during our Sacred Valley Ride:

Sacred Valley
Hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca, Plaza Manco II de Yucay 123 Urubamba, Cusco. The hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca in Yucay is only 5 miles from our stable, has comfortable heated rooms with private bathrooms and plenty of 'local colour'. The Sonesta Yucay Posada is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The 69-room hotel is like a little village with plazas, gardens and a small chapel. The rooms, with tile floors, wood ceilings, and hand-carved headboards, have balconies that overlook the gardens or the terraced hillsides.

Cusco
Hotel Costa del Sol, Santa Teresa 344, Cusco. The Hotel Costa del Sol (former Hotel Picoaga, was originally the old mansion of the Spanish noble, the Marquis of Picoaga (century XVII). It has now been converted into a comfortable hotel. The intimate and public areas are beautifully decorated in colonial style, framed by fine stone archways on two levels and the beautiful columns and Spanish patio complete an authentic sample of 17th Century architecture.

The Ideal Traveler

Intermediate to advanced riders who want to experience the diversity of terrain and cultures in "authentic" Peru. Horse riding is a great way to travel in the Andes Mountains, where historic villages and Inca ruins delight!

Peru Sacred Valley Riding Vacation

On this Peru riding vacation, explore the Sacred Valley, the heartland of the Inca Empire, on of the wonderful Peruvian Paso, a gaited horse that is known as one of the smoothest in the world. Visit magical Machu Picchu and Cusco and discover colorful heritage, culture and ancient lost cities. You should be a fit and experienced rider, capable of handling a forward-going horse and able to adjust to the Peruvian style of horse riding. There are some challenging steep areas and high altitudes on this riding vacation. 

Dates & Rates 
The Sacred Valley Ride in 2018
April 15 - April 25, May 10 - May 20, May 27 - June 6, June 10 - June 20, July 15 - July 25, August 5 - August 15, August 19 - August 29, September 6 - September 16, September 23 - October 3, October 7 - October 17

11/days 10 nights 
$4928 USD* pp sharing

Single Supplement $1365 USD*

* Prices shown are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. 
Price includes

Price includes meals as reflected in the itinerary, professional English speaking trail guide, support team including grooms and chef during picnic lunches, 4x4 back up vehicle, all land transfers, train, bus and entrance fee to Machu Picchu and all accommodation (10 overnights in comfortable hotels).

Price does not include

- Price does not include dinner on Day 6, meals in Cusco on Day 7 and lunch at Machu Picchu on Day 4.

- Alcoholic beverages during meals at restaurants, gratuities, optional activities, personal expenditures and travel insurance.

- Single supplement. The price for each ride is based on shared occupancy. If you are traveling solo and wish to share accommodation, we will make every effort to find a roommate (always of the same gender). If you are willing to share and no roommate materializes, then the customary single supplement will apply. A single supplement is always applicable for participants who specifically request single accommodation.

Notes on Altitudes
Due to the very high altitude and rough, rocky mountain terrain, this is not a fast-paced riding holiday. The horses are asked to work at altitudes of between 2,800m and 4,350m, and we should remember that the altitude and reduced oxygen makes their job of carrying us much more difficult!! On this ride you will experience the fabulous 'paso llano' and some short gallops where the terrain allows, but this is not a fast- paced ride by definition.

Sample Peru Sacred Valley Riding Vacation Itinerary 

Day 1

The meeting point of the ride is in Cusco. Our representative will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport on your arrival. He/she will carry a sign with your name and the name of the ranch, Perol Chico, so when you pass customs please look out for it. Our representative will welcome you to Cusco and ensure that you have a safe transfer to your comfortable hotel near the centre of this historical and beautiful city.

Today it is very important that you relax, rest and get acclimatized to the high altitude, before we start our exciting riding expedition high in the Peruvian Andes. We made your reservation at the Hotel Costa del Sol, a 4-star establishment, and only 2 blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Please note that the earliest hotel check-in is at 11h00 so don’t book your flight to Cusco too early.

Please make sure that you rest well, because tomorrow you will meet and ride our Peruvian Paso horses and learn all about the classic Peruvian riding style. Lunch and dinner is for your own account.

Day 2

After a delicious breakfast you will be picked up at 9h15 outside your hotel. From Cusco it is a 1hr15 drive to your accommodation in the Sacred Valley.

For the next four nights you will be staying in comfortable accommodation in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas; just a short drive from the stables. Once you have unpacked and refreshed yourself, you will be collected and transferred to the ranch. Today you will have an opportunity to become familiar with the beautiful Peruvian Paso horses and the traditional Peruvian riding gear.

Enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch at the ranch, some good wine and of course Maria’s famous Pisco Sours. In the afternoon, there will be a demonstration of classic Peruvian equitation, followed by an introductory Peruvian riding lesson, during which your riding ability will be evaluated. We will then match you with a mount in accordance with your riding ability, preference, personality and weight class. All horses are forward going, very well trained and a pleasure to ride.

Dinner will be at the ranch or at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca in the Sacred Valley. (B, L, D).

Day 3

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel you will be taken to the ranch and the ride will set off. Pick up is at 9h15.

Today we will ride along an old and forgotten path, not far behind our ranch that leads to a breathtaking place on top of the Cordillera Vilcanota, and close to heaven. Todays ride will take you along hidden trails, unspoiled landscapes and is absolutely off the beaten track. We don’t want to publish the route because we want to keep the trails secret and ‘exclusive’.

The first part of the ride will be a serious climb following narrow but beautiful mountain trails with lots of vegetation. You can observe the rich flora of the Peruvian Andes, such as the Molle tree or “Pepper tree” (the Incas once used the resin to embalm mummies), the Sauco tree (which produce small and very tasty purplish-black fruits), the Capuli fruit tree (its fruit is almost the size as a cherry and its color, when ripe, is very attractive), the Qeuna tree (the trunk is quite twisted and the reddish bark flakes and peels as paper, leading some of people of Cusco region to call it "the tree of tourists”), the Tamarillo tree (tree tomato), Cantutas (a.k.a. the flower of the Inca), Aguaymanto (Peruvian cherry or cape gooseberry), Muña (A mint-like Peruvian herb) and many other botanical specimens native to the Peruvian Andes.

Once we get to the top of the mountain we let the horses rest for a while and enjoy the spectacular view. There are really no words to describe the panorama. After some snacks and a drink we continue the ride downhill, along lush and secret trails. The land is privately owned. We arrive around 14h00 at a friends place located in a gorgeous valley. Here we meet our back up team and enjoy a delicious lunch (fresh trout). We will be back at the ranch around 16h00/16h30.

Dinner will be at the ranch or at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca in the Sacred Valley. (B, L, D).

Riding time 4-4,5 hours. Altitude 2,800 - 3,600 m / 9,190 - 11,800 ft.

Day 4

Today you will visit Machu Picchu by train. Since its discovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911, Machu Picchu has captivated the hearts and minds of the modern world. The experience of visiting Machu Picchu is not limited to the ruins themselves; the train journey is one of the most spectacular in the world.

Take lots of film, this is every bit as magnificent as you have imagined.

As per July 2017 the Peruvian government has established new regulations to keep intact and preserve the facilities of this Wonder of the World. There are two entrance times: Morning: From 06:00 to 12:00 hrs and Afternoon: 12:00 to 17:30 hrs. The capacity of the Citadel is limited to 2,500 visitors per day, which will be distributed in the 2 shifts mentioned.

As to the increase of tourism in Peru it is essential that we book your visit to Machu Picchu in due advance. We will do our utmost to book you for the afternoon shift and with the most convenient train schedule.

Depending on availability at the time of booking you will be travelling with the  luxurious Vistadome train service leaving from the train station in Ollantaytambo in the morning (a 30 minute drive from your hotel) and return to the same station around 7 or 8 pm where our car will pick you up. On your way to your hotel you will stop at the ranch for dinner.

Overnight at the Hotel Posada del Inca in the Sacred Valley (B,D).

Day 5

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel you will be taken to the ranch and the ride will set off. You cross the Urubamba River via a bridge, pass a tiny village called Pichingote along the river and then riding onto Salinas up a narrow track where you will see the salt pans from Inca times which are still being used by the locals to extract salt from the mountain spring water. The saltpans consist of a series of platforms where the salty water is channeled through an impressive irrigation system and left to evaporate in the sun.

Today you climb nearly 850 m/ 2800 ft. with the horses to reach the Andean altiplano. The climb takes about two hours and will be at an easy pace. Once at 3,550 m (over 11,400 ft.), you will be surrounded by stunning scenery and the snow-capped mountains of Chicon, Veronica and Pitusuray. Continue your ride to Maras, a typical Andean village with a beautiful 400-year-old colonial church, where a picnic lunch will be waiting for you nearby. The church at Maras was built just after the Conquest and is one of the ten oldest churches in South America.

After a delicious picnic lunch you will visit the ruins of Cheqoq. Here the Incas constructed fascinating cold-storage areas (pre-Hispanic refrigerators) to conserve the agricultural produce of the region. Cooling of the products was achieved by using a system of wind tunnels to circulate the air and a network of water channels to circulate the cold water from a nearby mountain spring. Continue riding to the beautiful churchyard of Tiobamba. The horses are left at a nearby village with the grooms and you will be returned to your hotel. After some rest and a hot shower, we will take you out to enjoy dinner at one of Urubamba's local restaurants or at the ranch. Overnight at the Hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca in the Sacred Valley. (B,L,D).


Riding time: approximately 4 hours. Altitude: 2,800 - 3,550 m/9,190 - 11,650 ft.

Day 6

After a sound and restful sleep, you will be picked up at 09h15 and transferred back to the village near Tiobamba where the horses will be waiting for you. Today is a day for following primitive trails across the altiplano, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way with views of snow-capped mountains, farmland,  wildflowers and beautiful mountain lakes. Meet smiling Quechua children with their herds of sheep or cattle and see campesinos ploughing their fields in the traditional way; oxen hitched to a wooden plough. You may even share a chicha (a traditional maize drink) with them. Just before Chinchero a delicious picnic lunch and our back up team awaits you. On a clear day the views from Chinchero are tremendous; to the west and northwest stretches a vista of rolling altiplano, ringed in the distance by the dramatic snow- capped peaks of the Cordilleras Vilcabamba and Urubamba.

After lunch the ride continues to Lake Piuray. From here we ride in the direction of Cusco and pass some small villages. At one of the villages we end today’s ride and leave the horses with our grooms at a farm of a local family. If time allows we will visit Chinchero (if not, we will schedule this visit in the morning of day 8). At Chinchero you have the chance to visit a textiles workshop and see a demonstration of ancient techniques of spinning, dying and weaving wool. The beautiful fabrics are still made in the same way as they would have been made in Inca times. Take some money as you may want to buy some souvenirs (although please do not feel obliged to buy anything).

Transfer to the historic city of Cusco, the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and the former capital of the great Inca Empire. For the next two nights you will stay at the very comfortable Hotel Costa del Sol located near the Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco's archaeological centre. Enjoy dinner in Cusco (to your own account) and let us know if we can recommend a restaurant for you. If you still have the energy you can explore Cusco's legendary nightlife! (B,L).

Riding time: approximately 4-5 hours. Altitude: 3,550 - 3,800 m/11,650 - 12,470 ft.

Day 7

Relax; today is yours to spend as you wish. Visit the numerous ruins, churches, cathedrals and museums of Cusco, enjoy some shopping, or just sit in one of the many coffee shops, restaurants, or bars and watch the world go by.

According to Inca legend, Cusco was founded around 1200 AD by Manco Capac and Mama Occlo. Manco Capac selected the site when the golden staff given to him by his father, the Sun, sank into the earth and disappeared. Each Inca emperor built his own palace and compound during his reign. The Spanish initially tried to raise the Inca buildings to the ground, but soon realised that because of their quality construction, it was easier to reuse the Inca foundations for their own buildings. For this reason, you can still see many of the original Inca walls throughout Cusco.

Cusco is now a vibrant city of some three hundred thousand inhabitants, the vast majority of whom are native Quechua Indians. Despite being a major tourist destination, both for its own treasures and as a base point for the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Cusco has managed to hold onto its own distinct flavour. It is great place to be for a day.

Overnight at the comfortable Hotel Costa del Sol in Cusco. (B).

Day 8

After breakfast, the riding expedition continues. Pick up is at 09:15 am from your hotel in Cusco. Today's ride will pass along old Inca trails and through open country with spectacular views providing another memorable riding day in the Andes. You will be collected from your hotel with your luggage and taken to the horses - waiting where you left them on day 5.  Your luggage will be brought to your hotel in the Sacred Valley while you are riding.  Today is one of the most beautiful riding days. The scenery is breathtaking (quite literally), with impressive views of the many snow- capped mountains and the altiplano. Herds of llamas and alpacas are usually seen grazing. Sometimes we have to ride along non-existing mountain trails which means that we will have to improvise and find the best way to get from one side of the mountain to the other. We are in a very remote area that is not easily accessible. You will be impressed with our horses and how they are able to handle the difficult terrain and steep climbs. At one point we will reach a pass at 4,350 m (14,275 ft.) and see the small, shallow Lake Quellacocha; the highest point of the ride. At the lake you will stop for a simple lunch. After lunch we continue the ride to Lake Qqoricocha while we’ll pass large extensions of potato fields, all ploughed by hand. After a while we start to descend with our horses from the altiplano into the valley of Umaspampa on a zig-zag trail for about two hours. During the descent you have to lead your horse for a short while (15 minutes or so) to cross some rocky terrain. Close to the village of Umasbamba we leave the horses in the caring hands of our grooms and you will be transported to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas by car.

Dinner at a local restaurant or at the ranch. (B,L,D)
. Riding time: approximately 5 to 6 hours. Altitude: 3,300 - 4,350 m/10,820 - 14,275 ft.

Day 9

Today is another stunningly scenic day and you will enjoy plenty of breaks and photo-stops. From the village of Umaspampa we ride to the villages of Cuper Alto and Cuper Bajo, arriving in the afternoon at an abounded church near the village of Chinchero where we have lunch.  To reach this place we have to take a trail that used to be a beautiful paved side road from Inca times. Some parts of this road are still intact and have sub terrain water channels for irrigation and drainage with paved grades to get to higher levels.

Much of the riding today is along trails that are part of the great Inca Empire’s road system, the Qhapaq Ñan. The Inca road network was one the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken in the New World, rivaling the Roman road system in the Old World. The 30,000 km network linked Cusco, the Inca capital, to the empire’s far-flung domains. The road system reached almost all of the Andean territories, including Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile and was formed by four main roads clearly recognisable, plus many secondary roads. The Qhapaq Ñan is part of the ‘World Heritage List’ of Unesco. For more information about the Qhapaq Ñan: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1459.

After another beautiful ride with stunning scenery you arrive to the village of Huaynacolca, high on top of the mountains that surround the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s. Here is where the horses will stay with our grooms for the night. Transfer by car to your hotel in the Sacred Valley where you can fresh up for dinner.

Dinner at a local restaurant or at the ranch. Overnight at a comfortable Hotel Posada del Inca in Yucay. (B,L,D) Riding time: approx. 5-6 hours. Altitude: 3,800 - 3,550 m/12,470 - 11,650 ft.

Day 10

You will be collected after breakfast for your last riding day.  Before we meet the horses at Huaynacolca we stop at the pottery shop of the renowned ceramicist and artist Pablo Seminario. Pablo Seminario is a local legend amongst Cusqueños. He invented a new form of ceramic artwork that integrates abstract modern styles with traditional Incan and pre-Incan ceramic techniques and designs. After our short visit to the pottery shop we drive back to where we left the horses the day before and continue our ride along the old Inca road high above the Sacred Valley. We pass farmland and the small village of Santana before we return to the village of Maras. From Maras we continue inland until we arrive to a beautiful courtyard of an old house, that according locals is bewitched, where we can enjoy our lunch. Maria and our back up team will be waiting for us with drinks and a delicious lunch.

After lunch we mount our horses again and follow a trail with great views of the Urquillos Valley arriving once more at the village of Maras. From Maras you continue the descent into the Sacred Valley, passing the salt mines again, arriving back at the ranch and journey’s end at around 16:00. It is a good time to celebrate your safe return with a traditional Pisco Sour. Tonight you will enjoy your last dinner at the ranch or at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel Posada del Inca in Yucay. (B,L,D)

Riding time: approximately 4-4,5 hours. Altitude: 3,550 - 2,800 m/11,650 - 9,190 ft.

Day 11

Early morning transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima. The driving time is one hour + 15 minutes. The earliest possible departure time for your international flight from Lima is 17:00pm.

** This itinerary is flexible. Changes may occur due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Riding times are approximate and routes, which is beyond the control of the guide. Any changes are made with your best interests in mind.
 

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Thank you very much for organizing the holiday, I had the most amazing time. I really cannot fault the holiday at all, and cannot think of anything I'd change. I would recommend it to anybody who could ride well.
--Nicky, Peru Sacred Valley Riding Vacation

This is a unique ride through the desert. Hot, long days in the saddle and sometimes difficult terrain. I have been to quite a few riding holidays and this one was not like any other. We truly enjoyed the holiday!
-- Hanna, Peru Odyssey Riding Holidays

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