Full-Day Tours in the Sacred Valley
Rides are available for rides of all ages and levels 365 days a year. Rides can be tailored to your requests and with our partner ranches in other regions of Peru as well. We offer lunch, water, and snacks on all our full-day rides.
Hummingbird Sanctuary
Intermediate
9 am to 3.30 pm
from USD 185 /pax
We will ride through the oldest parts of the village of Urubamba, and along the riverside, reaching the Incan village of Yanahuara. Climbing high up the mountain, we will have incredible views over the valley and up to the plains of Maras, arriving at the precious Ensifera hummingbird sanctuary. At the observatory we will have time to observe over 8 species of birds, up close, as they freely enjoy the beautiful gardens. The site is an exquisite place to observe completely wild and free hummingbirds.
On this full-day trip, you will enjoy a picnic lunch with hot drinks and time to explore the precious bird sanctuary. Binoculars and didactic charts will be available to help with bird identification. We will enjoy a picnic lunch and hot drinks at the site before riding back down to the valley and to the ranch.
Pumahuanca Incan Forest Sanctuary
Intermediate
9 am to 4 pm
from USD 185 /pax
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 is through a sheltering forest. At the top, we will enjoy views across the valley and over to the high plains of Maras. We will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the highlands.
This ride takes us way up a valley, along ancient trails that connect the Sacred Valley to the jungle and Machu Picchu. After passing through a rural zone of the town of Urubamba we begin our ascent into the forest alongside the rushing river of Pumahuanca. Our mid journey destination is the Incan refuge high above the valley, a place where Chaski travellers would stop, rest and store their goods along this important Incan trade route. Our high resting spot offers incredible 360 degree views.
On this full day trip we will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and time to explore the well-preserved and little visited stone remains of this travelers station.
Waqrapukara Incan Fortress
Advanced
5.30 am to 8.30 pm
from USD 830/pax
1 rider – 1650 US$/pax • 2-3 riders – 990 US$/pax • 4-6 riders – 830 US$/pax
High above the Apurimac River, the twin rock spires of Waqra Pukara—‘Horn Fortress’—stand guard over sweeping mountain ranges and deep valleys. Once claimed by the Incas after their conquest of the Kanas people, this sacred site was a place of astronomical observation and agricultural ritual, with temples aligned to the sunrise and rare triple-jamb niches found only in the most important architecture. Includes round-trip transport from Cusco or the Sacred Valley, all meals, water, snacks, safety gear, camping equipment, site entrance, and an experienced guide.
5:30am – Leave Sacred Valley or Cusco, breakfast en route
9:00am – Arrive at Huayqui village, prepare gear and horses
9:30am – Start riding along the Apurimac canyon
12:30pm – Picnic lunch and visit the Wakrapukara archaological site
2:30pm – Ride back along the canyon
4:30pm – Reach transport, enjoy a warm snack
5:00pm – Drive back to the SAcred Valley or Cusco
8:30pm – Arrive
Travelers with and without riding experience can join this trip but must be in adequate physical shape to handle the hours of horseback riding and high Andean climate. Travelers must bring waterproof paints and jacket, a very warm coat and extra layers, a scarf, all clothing for the sun, cold and depending on the season, rain. Travelers must wear long pants and appropriate footwear for riding and hiking. Any dietary or other health indications must be provided at least 1 week before the journey. During the journey there are no shops for purchases, all food, snacks and water are provided. Prepayment is required upon reservation, prior to the start of the journey.
Booking Conditions
Payment is required to book any journey. A standard responsibility release waiver provided by the ranch must be signed by each rider. Upon requesting a booking, a detailed list of conditions, inclusions and exclusions will be provided. As requested, personal information must be provided so that we can ensure the best and safest experience during your journey.
No cancellations or refunds will be made after booking.
For any further questions or concerns, please contact us.