Price
$280
Duration
4 hours
Description
Spend a special hour on horseback, away from the crowds. Our bilingual guides are locals extremely knowledgeable about the area and dedicated to enhanching your experience in this special place. Our horses are also well-trained and cared-for specimens of the Peruvian Paso breed.
The adventure begins on our ranch located just outside the town of Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley, where you’ll receive a warm welcome and get to meet the team of our guides and horses. This is where we’ll go over a few basic riding and safety instructions and you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your horse.
We’ll then show you our neighborhood, a beautiful section of the Sacred Valley that few get to see. There are no famous or popular tourist attractions on this route, which is why this is an unforgettable and peaceful way to experience rural life in the Sacred Valley.
We’ll also ride along the single dirt track that goes through the ancient village of Pichingoto to see the homes built into the side of the mountain like caverns, many of which are still occupied by Quechua people, descendants of the Incas, who are our neighbours and friends.
After riding, we’ll have exotic, local fruits and refreshing beverages waiting for you at the ranch.
Options
For a better experience, we recommend adding lunch or dinner.
- Daily Menu: lunch OR dinner – add $15 per person (special promotion)
- 4-Course Meal: lunch OR dinner – add $50 per person (special promotion - regular price $70)
Sweet Break: Chocolate or banana cake served with ice cream, Peruvian fruit, and coffee or tea – add $8 per person (special promotion).
Sandwich: Cheese, avocado, or chicken sandwich on sourdough bread, with side salad from our organic garden – add $15 per person (special promotion).
This ride can also be combined with any of the workshops we offer at the Ranch for a full-day experience: Chocolate Workshop, Coffee Workshop, Chicha Workshop and/or Adobe Workshop.
Start time
This ride can start anytime during the day. We recommend starting the ride in the morning (10am) or after lunch (2pm).
Altitude
2,720 m.a.s.l. / 8,924 feet
This ride is mostly flat, there is little to no elevation gain or loss.
Distance
4.5 kilometers - 2.8 miles
Level
Beginner
Type of horse
Peruvian Paso
Included
A bilingual guide and guide’s assistant(s)
Snack (dried fruit and corn) and passionfruit juice
Safety helmet
Not included
Transport (The Ranch is located close to the city of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley. This is approximately 1 hour drive from Cusco or Pisac, and 15-30 minutes from Sacred Valley hotels. We offer a private transportation service to and from our Ranch and recommend this option for the most comfortable and efficient journey. See more about transportation and prices.
Gratuities for guides
What to bring
Sunblock and Sunglasses
Long-sleeved shirt, preferably in light color (for sun protection)
Wide-brimmed hat or sun shield ball cap
Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
Rain jacket and a mid-layer fleece
Long comfortable pants or jeans
Weight-limit
82 kgs / 180 pounds
