We had a wonderful time visiting the Devil’s Balcony on horseback, and our guide, Holger, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience enjoyable and comfortable for us. We don’t have much experience riding horses, but Holger paired us with two lovely horses that were perfect for us, which made us feel much more at ease. We also really appreciated that his mum and dad rode with us—they were both so lovely and made the experience even more special. Thank you, Holger, for such a memorable experience! We would definitely recommend this tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Round trip transportation from Cusco hotel to ranch
- Weight Limit 200 pounds
- Saddle and safety helmets
- Muleteer (goes to the care of horses)
- Professional tour guide
- Mineral water or natural water
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Our ranch located only 15 minutes away from Cusco city, here we have our horses that will give you a great experience exploring the hiden places of Cusco city.
On the backside of the Saqsayhuaman archaeological center is the Balcony of the Devil, an archaeological attraction and natural architectural heritage left by our ancestors. Today it is part of a beautiful park where you can go to enjoy hiking, camping, walks and excursions. The Balcony of the Devil is known for being a large rock with a spectacular view of a chasm in the middle. There is a window, a balcony overlooking the river that runs underneath rock. Below the balcony, the river goes through a huge cave towards the other end of the rock. Some people dare cross through, making a chilling experience.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Excellent tour! My wife and I are not riders for over 50 years. We found this tour and decided we would give it a try. We requested a private tour with gentle horses and that’s what was delivered to us.
This was a great way to end our 10-day trip to Peru. Pick up was easy and on time from our hotel near the Cusco city center. The drive to the ranch was short and pretty. Our hosts were gracious, the horses were well training trail horses, the scenery was beautiful. All in all, this was a worthwhile event and investment.
Great guide, well informed and a master of horses. Very safety conscious and friendly.
Beautiful well behaved horses, stunning scenery and great informative historical information. Felt safe and well organised. I’d highly recommend it.
The experience was really good. The horses behaved really well and the trail is impressive. Sometimes the horses trotted so you may want to consider that if you're a true beginner.
It was a really impressive route. The landscape is wonderful and the horses are well trained and gentle. The guide told us very interesting things about the culture and the place. It was an awesome experience.
Amazing tour They took us to the devils balcony My horse Sultan was amazing Our guide took us to the caverns 3 1/2 to 4 hours of riding through the valley and Meadows Amazing experience
This was a really beautiful ride into the mountains in Sacsayhuaman - Holger made us feel really relaxed and comfortable from the start, the horses were really calm and well-behaved, and the views were absolutely stunning along the way. It was a great balance of movement, stops to see local sights, and learning about local history and landscapes! The family farm where we started and ended the ride was also a real haven of tranquillity. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a bit of adventure, a horse-riding experience, and a way to see the countryside around Cusco!
Absolutely amazing ride. Horses are beautiful and so well behaved. The guides are informative and super friendly. We had the best time. The views were absolutely beautiful. Can’t say enough good things.
Such a fun and interesting experience. Our guide, Holger, took us to the Devil's Balcony and was great at explaining the history of the site. He was happy to answer any questions we had. The horses were very well trained.
We loved our morning and experience so much!! The horses were so gentle and our guide, Holger, was amazing at making us feel safe (we are very beginner horse riders) whilst also challenging us to new things. The cultural moments were also a highlight. We loved learning about the Devil’s Balcony and Moon temple !
This was a great experience! As someone who has never ridden a horse before this was very beginner-friendly! The guides are very hands on and match you up with horses based on your riding ability. Despite the rain, we still had a wonderful time and the views of the mountains and Cusco were wonderful.
Great experience to get away from the crowds even for beginner riders. By the end of the tour we felt comfortable enough to try some galloping. The staff were friendly and the horses were very well trained.
This was a really lovely scenic experience and the guide and owners of the horses supported us all. Many of us had little riding experience, but that was fine if we followed their instructions.
This was the best horseback riding tour our family of 4 has been on. We were picked up promptly from our hotel, and arrived and quickly were mounted on 4 lovely horses that were comfortable and friendly. They seemed well-cared for, and throughout the ride they were easy to ride and seemed happy. The guide provided information about Devil's Balcony, and answered all the questions we had. It was a great tour and way to experience the countryside.
It was a fine trip. Easy, convenient and friendly pick up. Guide and ride were fine. What we expected - nothing more nothing less. It was very nice to be outside the city and see some ruins and have some pretty mountain vistas. Good add to the trip if you’ve done the more impressive highlights already. A decent filler.
Really good tour on horseback in the hills above Cusco. The guide was excellent and everything went very smoothly from start to finish. The horses were very good for inexperienced riders.
The trail to get to Devil's Balcony was beautiful and took us through Eucalyptus trees and great views of Cusco. Our guide Holger was informative and added interesting detail along the way. All made for a great morning.
Couldn’t recommend this enough! Olger was a fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, the horses well taken care of, and we had fantastic views the whole time. Would happily do this again if I had the chance.
The tour was really well organized from Pick Up through drop off. Horses are healthy and the tour itself was great. The guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to go over a lot. I highly recommend it to anyone.
This was a great experience. A perfect amount of riding time and time to see Incan ruins and sacred places. Our tour guide was great and spoke great English. I definitely recommend. Also if you’re advanced, you’re allowed to gallop your horses which was so fun.
As said by other reviewers, this is an amazing experience to get into the countryside outside Cusco and have an amazing time riding knowledgeable and energetic horses. The stops and hikes to the sites were well timed and unforgettable parts of the experience. I will be back!
I have been a rider for more than 25 years and I had one of my best experiences abroad here ! Horses are well-treated and happy. My horse Manolo was very dynamic and friendly. My guide, Holger, had been very kind and professional : he taught me a lot about the Peruvian Paso and the Inca culture. He made me discover amazing places where I would never have been by myself. I took a private tour and we galoped quite a lot, I really enjoyed myself ! I definitely recommend this place 100% !!
Holger was a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide. The horses were beautiful and well-trained. The ride was lots of fun! Highly recommend!
Words can't describe our gide was spectacular. The view of the sites. Amazing work by the horse farmes it's a family owned farm, the horses are extremely well trained. Words can't justify how amazing it was.
Amazing experience! Horses are very well taken care of. Guide speaks perfect English and tells all sorts of interesting stuff about the environment, stables, country, birds, etc. Beautiful route with lots of different birds, cuy, other horses, lama's, dogs, etc. Amazing day!
The horseback riding tour was excellent. Pick up from the hotel was smooth, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the horses well-cared for and easy to ride. The views are spectacular and it is a great way to get a different perspective on Cusco and see some Inca ruins. Highly recommend.
Incredible ride, lovely operation. The horses are small, strong Peruvian gated horses and well cared for. It was clear that Holger and Lucho, his father, love their animals. Holger talked us through each Inka site on our ride and we had opportunities to see multiple ruins and travel across various country. I'm an experienced rider and Holger allowed me the opportunity to gallop a bit at the end, while he stayed back with the others. I don't mind sticking with the group if necessary but I really appreciated the opportunity to have some fun on horseback. It was a fantastic way to start my time in Cusco — I only wish I'd had time for a longer experience!
Amazing experience, the tour guide was a good person. The horses were friendly. We had a good time riding them and watching the amazing scenery with the explanations.
To refund money from phone Pe for a wrong transaction you should immediately **contact phone Pe s customer support (O988040✓9081 . and(available 24/7) report …To refund money from phone Pe for a wrong transaction you should immediately contact phone Pe s customerh support
An excellent guide who was very knowledgeable Horses who were gentle but not docile. Fun. But not scary. Scenery stunning. Amazing views the whole way. Recommend this tour for sure!
It was a fantastic horse ride. The visit to Devil’s Balcony was awesome as well the Temple of the Moon. Gorgeous scenery, excellent horses and detailed info from the guide.
Very good tour. Even my 72 year old mother was comfortable doing it. The guide was very nice and the driver picked us up from the hotel on time.
Horses are well-trained. Guides are very experienced. Wonderful views and wonderful hikes. It was an amazing experience!! Love it!
The Tour was great. The horses were in good shape and the guide really nice:) The experience is very cool and you get to see a lot of nice places. I can recommend it to anyone even without any horse experience:) We both never really sat on a horse and we felt safe during the whole time. All in all Veery niice experience
Very fun experience. Hulgar was a great guide and the horses were perfect. It was some our first time horseback riding and we had no issues. The scenery was great and the information about Peru and Incan history was fantastic.
An amazing ride through an area many tourists don't see. Spectacular views and our guide was one of the most knowledgeable we have encountered in Cusco!
I go on a lot of horseback riding tours when I travel and this was one of my favourites. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the sites very clearly. My horse was lovely and we got to trot and even canter a bit. Highly recommend this tour.
This was a terrific way to wrap up our week in Cusco. Holger tells great stories about the area, and answers questions with patience and more in depth information. His horses are clearly well-loved and cared for, and know their jobs extremely well! There is a lot of climbing up and down hills, and some tight spaces in the caverns, but it never felt overly strenuous.
This tour was awesome! They provide transportation to and from the ranch where there are, alongside the horses, friendly farm dogs and sweet children. The horses look well-cared for. It's not absolutely necessary, but I would recommend long pants because the trails go through dense, thorny shrubs at times that can brush up against your legs. Sunglasses would also be nice because sometimes the dust on the trail gets kicked up.
Best experience in Peru. Very wonderful people who take good care of their animals and have a wonderful experience, even for a very advanced rider.
We were a family of 4, with 2 children under 12. The ride was a lot of fun for our different skill levels. The guides took great care in making sure we were all comfortable on the horses. The scenery was amazing. The guides were informative and patient. Out of all of the Cusco tours we did, this was our favorite.
This tour was fantastic! They picked me up from my AirBNB, which other tours do t do. They showed up early and took us straight there. Holger and staff were awesome and the tour exceeded our expectations. It was a great mix of riding and walking through caverns and sites. They had horses available for all abilities and we even got to go at a trot and gallop a couple of times. It was a highlight of our 2-week trip. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Jorge was our tour guide and he is the best! He is super nice and helpful, he showed us so many cool things. My friends and I loved him and the tour was awesome. The horses are really nice and friendly. Overall, this was a great experience and I totally recommend to anyone wanting to do this tour!
Four of my friends and I took a tour with Jorge. He was super nice and spoke really good English. It was the best day we had on our trip thanks to this tour. We had so much fun and the horses were all very calm. Would 100% recommend!
This trip was amazing! Jorge was very knowledgeable about the area and the Inca ruins! He had answers for all of our questions and was very good with the horses! It was my first time riding a horse and I felt very comfortable and had so much fun! 10/10 experience! His english was also very good for those unfamiliar with spanish!
The tour was amazing!! We had Jorge as a guide and he was so intelligent and kind! I would recommend this tour to everyone!! We rode the horses and got off of them to tour around! The horses were well trained. All people on the ranch were kind!
Great experience exploring the Devils balcony and caves in the area. The horses are well trained and the guide is very knowledgeable and shared stories that have been passed down through his family.
Spectacular views on this ride with a very knowledgeable guide. The visits of the devil’s balcony and other sites were just an extra wonderful addition to that horse back riding.
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
