Name: Riding Tour in Cusco half day - Explore Chacan Ruins by Horse
Brand: CuscoPeru.com
Price: 155 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1600 reviews)

HORSEBACK RIDE THROUGH CHACAN AND CUSILLUCHAYOC

CuscoPeru.com invites you to enjoy a horseback riding Cusco experience that brings together the countryside, outdoor activity and local history in a tour of approximately six hours. The route heads toward Chacan, a farming area outside the city where you can ride past fields of corn, potatoes and barley along Andean paths.

During this horse riding Cusco tour, your guide will lead you toward a waterfall where a rainbow may appear when the sunlight and water conditions are right. The route continues through caves and the Cusilluchayoc area, also known as the Temple of the Monkeys. Its carved walls, niches, channels and feline figure are connected with the ceremonial use of the site.

The program includes transportation from your hotel to the ranch, a safety briefing, one horse per participant, a helmet, gloves, a professional guide and lunch. At the end of the Chacan horseback riding route, you will return to the ranch, leave the horses with the team and board the vehicle back to your hotel in Cusco.

Highlights

Horseback ride through Chacan and farming areas outside Cusco.
Stop at a waterfall where a rainbow may appear when conditions allow.
Passage through caves and a visit to the Cusilluchayoc archaeological area.
Guided explanation of carved walls, channels, niches and ceremonial spaces.
Safety briefing and horse assignment based on the participant's experience.
Hotel transportation, professional guide, helmet, gloves and lunch.

Itinerary

Day 1

Horseback ride through Chacan and Cusilluchayoc

Approx. 6 hours · Transfer to the ranch · Safety briefing · Horseback ride through Chacan and its waterfall · Caves and Cusilluchayoc

The excursion begins early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We then travel for approximately twenty minutes to the stable where the ride begins. During the drive, your guide will outline the route and share recommendations for the horseback ride.

Along the way, you can see mountains, rural homes and fields growing crops such as potatoes, corn and barley.

Arrival at the ranch and safety briefing

At the starting point, you will meet the horses that will accompany the group. A horse will be assigned according to each participant's experience, and you will receive the helmet and gloves included in the service. Before mounting, the guide will give a brief safety talk.

Horseback ride through the fields of Chacan

The route continues through the fields of Chacan and along rural paths outside Cusco. During this section, you can see the countryside, rural homes and fields of potatoes, corn and barley. The complete program lasts approximately six hours and includes around four hours on horseback.

Chacan waterfall and nearby caves

The ride reaches a small waterfall where sunlight can create a rainbow over the water. After this visit, the route continues through the caves and follows the path toward Cusilluchayoc.

Route to Cusilluchayoc

The ride continues for approximately two hours toward Cusilluchayoc, also known as the Temple of the Monkeys.

At the archaeological area, you can see caves, galleries, passageways, carved walls, niches, Inca channels and a feline figure carved into the rock. Entrance tickets to archaeological sites are not included in the tour.

Lunch and rest break

The program sets aside approximately one hour for the included lunch before the visit continues and the group begins the return journey.

Return to the ranch and hotel

After the visit, we ride back across the farming area toward the ranch. There, we leave the horses and board the vehicle for the transfer to your hotel in Cusco, completing the approximately six-hour tour.

What's included?

Included

Pre-departure briefing.
Hotel pickup and return in Cusco.
Transportation to the horse ranch.
Professional guide in English and Spanish.
One horse per participant.
Helmet and gloves.

Not included

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites.
Tips.
IGV tax, according to the published conditions.
Services not mentioned in the program.

Recommendations

Comfortable clothing.
Shoes or sneakers.
A light jacket for rain, wind or cold weather.
Hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Water.
Insect repellent.
Cash in Peruvian soles for expenses not included.
A backpack for personal belongings.

What's included?

Included

Pre-departure briefing.
Hotel pickup and return in Cusco.
Transportation to the horse ranch.
Professional guide in English and Spanish.
One horse per participant.
Helmet and gloves.

Not included

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites.
Tips.
IGV tax, according to the published conditions.
Services not mentioned in the program.

Recommendations

Comfortable clothing.
Shoes or sneakers.
A light jacket for rain, wind or cold weather.
Hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Water
Insect repellent.
Cash in Peruvian soles for expenses not included.
A backpack for personal belongings.

Mapa de ruta

La ruta es referencial puede contar con pequeñas variaciones

Cusco horseback riding tour prices

Choose the travel option that best suits you. Prices are listed per person and may vary depending on the service.

Horse riding tour in Chacan

Per person - Up to 08 passengers - Minimum 2 people

US$ 155

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A traveler's day in Chacan

Discover the horseback riding tour in Chacán and the Temple of the Moon with Erick

My wife and I took the horseback riding tour through Chacán and the Temple of the Moon, and it was a different experience from the very beginning. Before starting, the team at CuscoPeru.com looked after us and gave us all the necessary instructions so we could enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Riding through Chacán and admiring the scenery from a different perspective made us enjoy every part of the journey.

During the tour, we also visited the Temple of the Moon, where our guide explained the importance of the site and shared some details about its history. Everything was well organized, and we felt supported throughout the experience. We took home wonderful memories of this adventure and recommend it to anyone looking to discover the surroundings of Cusco in a different way.

Erick

Sep. 2019 • Couples

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Chacán Horseback Riding Tour Gallery

Discover some of the landscapes, attractions, and experiences that are part of this horseback riding tour.

Tourists enjoying a horse riding tour in Cusco through Andean landscapes.

Tourist enjoying a Chacan horseback riding experience with a local guide.

Horseback riding through the countryside and mountains of Cusco.

Frequently asked questions about horseback riding in Chacan

How are the horses assigned before the ride?

Horses are assigned according to each participant's experience. Before setting off, the guide gives a safety briefing and provides the helmet and gloves included in the service.

Are all six hours spent on horseback?

No. The complete program lasts approximately six hours and includes pickup, transfers, the pre-ride briefing, visits, lunch and the return to the hotel. The ride itself lasts around four hours.

Is the entrance ticket to Cusilluchayoc included?

No. Entrance tickets to archaeological sites are not included in the tour price.

Which places are visited during the horseback ride?

The route crosses the farming fields of Chacan, stops at a small waterfall and continues through caves to Cusilluchayoc, also known as the Temple of the Monkeys. After the visit and lunch, the group returns to the ranch and travels back to the hotel in Cusco.

What riding equipment is included?

The tour includes one horse per participant, a helmet and gloves. It also includes a pre-departure briefing and a professional guide in English and Spanish.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and return?

Yes. The itinerary begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and an approximately twenty-minute transfer to the stable. After the ride, transportation takes the group back to the hotel.