Munaycha :: ONE DAYS / HALF DAYS - Horseback Riding

ONE DAYS / HALF DAYS

Horseback Riding

We offer horseback tours across quechua communities, little known Inca ruins, landscapes teeming with life, birds, hidden forests, waterfalls and snowy peaks. Our horses are strong and noble, Criollo or Paso, carefully selected to complement each rider according to weight, size and experience.

Our tours include horses, muleteers, bilingual guide, first aid kit, transportation, water, snacks and box lunch or picnic according to the route chosen.

HUAYOCCARI - URQUILLO

HORSEBACK RIDING. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE - LOW

We start from Huayoccari, an important hacienda in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We ride across farmlands in fine, strong Paso horses. Once in the Quebrada de Urquillo, the gully is filled with the sound of parrots and the locals tending to their farms and watching their grazing livestock. We cross a couple of bridges before reaching the hacienda again.

Total time from Cusco 4 hours
Total time from the Sacred Valley 3 hours
Riding time 2 hours
Difficulty level Moderate - Low
Altitude range 2,900 to 3,200 masl
Includes Snack, transport and guide

2, 3 OR 4 HOUR RIVERSIDE & TRADITIONAL VILLAGE JOURNEY

HORSEBACK RIDING. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE - LOW

For riders of all levels. Enjoy spectacular panoramas and intimate views through traditional village and along the
mighty Vilcamayu river in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

Total time from the Sacred Valley 3 - 5 hours
Riding time 2 - 4 hours
Difficulty level Moderate - Low
Altitude range 2,870 masl
Includes Snack, transport and guide

FULL DAY EXPEDITION TO PUMAHUANCA INCAN FOREST SANCTUARY

HORSEBACK RIDING. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE - HIGH

For intermediate to advanced riders. We will ride through a deep forest, along a rushing river to reach Pumahuanca Incan Temple and view ‘colca’ ancient storehouses along the way. The rocky mountain trail iis through a shleltering forest. At the top we will enjoy views across the valley and over to the high plains of Maras. We will visit a local trout farm and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch.

Total time from the Sacred Valley 7 hours
Riding time 6 hours
Difficulty level Moderate - High
Altitude range 3,840 masl
Includes Transport, guide and gourmet picnic lunch