River Ride

This is an away-from-the-crowds adventure where you’ll ride through an ancient village between cornfields, farmlands, and a long river that was very special to the Incas.

The ride starts at Salineras Ranch, located between the Vilcanota river and the Salineras mountain. Upon arrival, your guide will brief you on safety and horseback riding instructions, and then introduce you to your horse.

We’ll cross a hanging bridge and take the right to continue on a trail where we see picturesque local houses enclosed by beautiful scenery. We pass by the renowned hotel Río Sagrado and return on the same path. Now we take the left where we'll see cavern-like dwellings with striking facades built into the sides of the mountain - such dwellings were once home to ancient inhabitants. We also will pass by an old church and finally reach a beautiful open grassland with crops and natural pastures where we’ll also spot farm animals wandering free surrounded by small swamps. Here, we’ll take a break for spectacular photos of the Sacred Valley, enjoying the splendour of the surrounding mountains. Finally, we start our return to the ranch where we’ll enjoy a dried-fruit snack and local seasonal fruit juice.


Our guides: bilingual, highly experienced, local riders who are extremely knowledgeable about the area. Our support team will carry your gear; and assist you at every turn, from door-to-door.

Our horses: well-trained and cared for specimens of the Peruvian Paso breed or Creole Horses.

Start time: This ride can start anytime during the day. We recommend starting the ride in the morning (10am) or after lunch (2pm).

​Time spent riding: approximately 2 hours depending on the rider skill level and desired pace.
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Price per person: 2 or 3 people US $65; for groups of 4 or more US $59