Multi-Day Expeditions
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 meals, water, and snacks on all our multi-day rides.
Sacred Lakes to Huchuy Qosqo
Intermediate
6 days (4 riding)
from USD 1510 /pax
1 rider – 3620US$/pax • 2-4 riders – 3480 US$/pax • 4-10 riders – 2980 US$/pax
A multi-day horseback expedition linking high Andean plateaus, sacred lakes, traditional Quechua communities, and ancient Inca routes. 6 days, 5 nights, 4 full days of riding, cultural activities.
Operating area: Paullo Grande – Qoricocha – Piuray – Huchuy Qosqo – Sacred Valley – Acomayo Canyon – Wakrapukara
Custom dates. Ride to shimmering high Andean lakes, departing from our highland ranch at 3170 meters above sea level. Along the way, we’ll share epic meals, stay in rustic mountain lodges, and meet local families and master weavers who keep ancient traditions alive. This adventure welcomes riders of all levels ready for a true Andean journey. Includes 14 gourmet meals, cultural activities, guided tours, start and return transport, luggage transfers, and four full days on horseback.
Day 1 – Arrival to the Sacred Valley
Arrival in Cusco and private transfer to Pisac. Evening acclimatization and hands-on Andean cooking experience preparing traditional quinoa soup.
Altitude: ~2,970 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Dinner with cooking demo
Day 2: Ride from the Paullo Grande plateau to the sacred lagoon of Qoricocha, then descend to the traditional weaving community of Patabamba.
Riding time: 5–6 hrs
Distance: 16–20 km
Highest altitude: ~4,200 m
Overnight altitude: ~3,700 m
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ride across open high plains and pastoral terrain toward the Piuray lake basin, descending gradually to Cuper Bajo where we will stay in a family run lodge, learn about Andean textiles and enjoy a pachamanca, traditional earthen oven meal.
Riding time: 4.5–5.5 hrs
Distance: 15–18 km
Altitude range: 3,700–3,600 m
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Morning at Lake Piuray with a traditional Pachamanca, then ride ancient paths to the Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo.
Riding time: 4–5 hrs
Distance: 12–14 km
Highest altitude: ~3,900 m
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Descend from Huchuy Qosqo into the Sacred Valley along classic Inca routes and along the rive and valley trail, ending at the Frontierlab Las Arrieras ranch.
Riding time: 5–6 hrs
Distance: 23 km
Altitude range: 3,600–3,170 m
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Morn
Lares Valley
Intermediate
3 days
from USD 1,680/pax
1 rider – 2760 US$/pax • 2 riders – 2180 US$/pax • 3-5 riders – 1980 US$/pax • 6-10 riders – 1680 US$/pax Embark on a fully customized 3 day, 2 night journey deep into the Lares Valley, one of the last strongholds of living Andean tradition. Riding along little-known stretches of the Inka Trail, we’ll pass dramatic landscapes and remote highland villages where men and women still wear their exquisite traditional dress. Each day offers hands-on workshops with local families, from potato farming and llama herding to roof thatching and textile weaving. With routes tailored for every group, this is an unforgettable immersion into Andean culture and wild mountain scenery. Contact us for your custom itinerary and pricing.
3-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: We will begin our journey at 9am (earlier pickup), at our basecamp in Munaypata, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley of the Inkas. Departing, we will ride up to visit the Inkan outpost at Pumamarka, with its incredible lookout. Then we will enjoy lunch in Huilloc Village. Passing through the fields of Pallata and Huilloc villages, we will ride along a prehispanic road to the village of Patacancha, a native Andean community which maintains a lifestyle said to be “as close to that of the Inkas” as still exists in the Sacred Valley. The village has worked in community-based tourism for over 10 years and offers excellent workshops on its local culture. Tonight we will stay in the family-run lodge. The rustic lodge offers extra comforts while maintaining the authenticity of mountain family life. This project has given the Quispe Huaman family in Patacancha the opportunity to create their own hospitality business. The upgraded lodge boasts private bathrooms and down comforters.
Day 2: After breakfast, we will learn about Andean textiles with the women of the Quispe Huaman family, and the brothers will teach us how to weave a thatched straw roof. At 10 am, we will set off riding and we will cross the high pass and ride past snow-capped mountains and tranquil lakes, directing our horses towards the tiny highland communities of Chalwaycocha and Ipsaycocha(4450m) to have lunch overlooking the lake, with the villagers. Following lunch, we will drop down a steep trail to the small town of Huacahuasi, whose main sustenance is potato farming and alpaca husbandry. We will rest at our second comfortable women-run lodge, the home of the Mayo Sullca family.
Day 3: On the final day of riding, we will start our descent at 9 am down to Lares Hot Springs. We will ride through the stone villages and follow the Incan trail along the river. We will have lunch in a family home in the community of Tamboaylla. After lunch, we ride right to the famous, natural baths of Lares Hot Springs. Make sure to bring your bathing suit! We will enjoy lots of time for a relaxing soak. In Lares, we will say farewell to our noble horses. Our driver will pick us up after we enjoy the hot springs, to drive down the spectacular valley to return to your hotel or carry on to Ollantaytambo if you choose to visit Machu Picchu the following day.
Wakrapukara
Intermediate
overnight, 1 day ride
USD 895 /pax (min 2)
Ride and experience authentic Andean culture, spending the night in a panoramic lodge. Visit archaeological sites, cross the high plains and become part of traditional village life high above the Sacred Valley. On this ride, we can accommodate riders of all levels who feel ready to embark on this epic adventure, please ask us. Includes meals, entrance to the Salt Flats, activities and lodging.
Day 1: Enjoy a relaxed morning at your guesthouse. Then at 1:30 pm we will depart by car to the region of the Acomayo Canyon, arriving to a farmstay home to rest.
Driving time: 3-4 hrs
Distance: 135 km
Altitude range: 3,600–2,170 m
Accommodation: Homestay Huascar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Early, after tending the farm animals, we will ride to the iconic site of Wakrapukara, and learn the history with our local quechua guide. The ride is alongside the monumental rock formations of the canyon, one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Southern region of Peru. Following the ride we will enjoy dinner and return by car arriving in Cusco at approx. 8pm to spend the night at your hotel in Cusco.
Wakrapukara & Acomayo Canyon
Intermediate
4 days
from USD 1820 /pax
1 rider – 3460 US$/pax • 2 riders – 2680 US$/pax • 3-5 riders – 2080 US$/pax • 6-10 riders – 1820 US$/pax
Explore one of the deepest canyon regions in the Andes, on horseback. This route enters the little-visited area surrounding the Acomayo Canyon and Waqrapukara, an Inca ceremonial complex built after the incorporation of the Kanas people. Positioned on the canyon edge, Waqrapukara overlooks a sequence of mountain ranges and large rock formations that frame the Apurímac River valley.
The expedition begins at Pomacanchi with the Circuit of the Four Lagoons, then continues into the canyon to visit several Inca archaeological sites.
Day 1: Depart Cusco or the Sacred Valley at 7:30am and enjoy lunch by Pomacanchi before riding through the four southern highland lagoons: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca. At 3,700 m, the route crosses puna, farmland, and quiet Andean communities. Expect birdlife, wetlands, traditional reed boats, and beautiful shifting landscapes across these culturally significant lakes.
Day 2: Our second riding day continues south toward the Acomayo Canyon, following rural tracks that gradually descend from the high-altitude lagoon region into more sheltered terrain. We enter the canyon through a narrow corridor carved by erosion and seasonal river flow, revealing the layered rock formations of the Acomayo basin. Midway, we visit the Inca site of Llanquepata, with terraces, foundations, and lookout points along the canyon walls. The ride then continues along the valley floor to Huascar, where we overnight in a comfortable local guesthouse set among farmland and the lower canyon slopes.
Day 3: From Huascar, after a simple morning of milking the cow at our cozy guesthouse, we ride toward the high mesas and ridgelines leading to Waqrapukara, an Inca ceremonial complex overlooking the Apurímac canyon. The ascent follows traditional herding paths across open puna with views of distinctive eroded rock formations. At Waqrapukara, we explore its carved terraces, retaining walls, platforms, and surrounding stone outcrops shaped by wind and weather. After the visit, we return to Huascar along a local track for a second comfortable overnight in the community.
Day 4:
| Our final riding day follows ancestral paths that traverse the middle and lower sections of the Acomayo Canyon, linking small agricultural zones, irrigation channels, and long-used crossing points along the canyon walls. We continue toward Huayqui, where the ride concludes and our support team meets the horses. From Huayqui, we return to Huascar for a farewell dinner at the local lodge before starting the drive back to Cusco or the Sacred Valley. The journey ends with an overnight at your hotel in Cusco. |
Colombia Trip “La Ruta de la Arriera”
Intermediate
10 days
from USD 4,100/pax (min 4)
4-6 riders – 4,560 US$/pax • 7-10 riders – 4,100 US$/pax
Journey deep into Colombia’s coffee country on a 10-day mule-riding expedition along historic arriero trails through cloud forests, rolling plantations, and remote Andean villages. Travel as coffee traders once did, discovering hidden waterfalls, traditional farms, and vibrant rural culture. Evenings are spent in hand-picked lodges full of charm, with time to soak in thermal springs and explore the rich biodiversity of the páramo. Led by local muleteers, this is slow travel at its finest—an unforgettable blend of tradition, nature, and adventure.
2 to 10 Days Custom Journey
All Levels
2-12 days
from USD 1510 /pax (min 2)
From 2-hour rides to 12-day expeditions, our private journeys explore the Sacred Valley, Maras and Chinchero plains, Lares Valley, and Wakrapukara, with special adventures in Peru’s Colca Canyon and Colombia’s coffee country. Each itinerary is crafted for authentic connection—with the land, our horses and mules, and the Andean culture—while working directly and sustainably with local families. Whether riding through high plains, remote valleys, or along ancient Inca trails, you’ll enjoy impeccable horses, passionate guiding, outstanding food, and true cultural immersion. We welcome riders of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Womens’ Tour
Intermediate
10 days
USD 5,795/pax (min 4)
Join us through our partner Wild Women Expeditions and discover the wonders of Peruvian culture and Andean landscapes.
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.