Horseback Riding: 4 Archaeological Sites

Even before the ride, Gabriel's communication with us via WhatsApp was prompt and helpful. We reserved a private ride as we needed a pickup from the airport and our arrival time was not certain. Grimaldo was waiting for us. Driven directly to the ranch from the airport, our horses were waiting for us. Horses are no longer allowed at the archeological sites, so we rode, then were driven, then rode again to the next site. At our request, we even visited an alpaca ranch. Great horses and magnificent views along the trail. The four sites were fascinating and Grimaldo was very informative.

Super fun experience! My only complaint was we were not told in advance to purchase the addt’l tickets so we were unable to see Saqsaywaman. Better communication would have been appreciated. However, the guide ended up taking us on his own time on the way back to town so problem solved!!

They were incredibly kind and accommodating and even loaned us their jackets because the weather was so wet and cold. The horses were well behaved and because we had more experience we were able to trot and canter instead of just walking.

Gabriel was an excellent guide, and the horses were safe and very lovely. We were driven to the first location and had our tour there. Then we rode from Gabriel's ranch nearby to the second location with a quick drive to the third location. We rode to the fourth location and then rode back to the ranch. The driving bits were because there isn't suitable access for horse riding at all of the sites. He gave us a bag of snacks to take with us at the end :D I learned a lot from this tour!

A very nice tour. I have two guides for this tour: one would help me with the horse and one would drive me to the archeological sites and give me introductions. The horse I rode was a little bit unhappy in the beginning, but my horse guide quickly calm him down and riding with him for the rest of the trip is pleasant. I rode across the ranches between the archeological sites and the view was beautiful! The guide for the archeological sites was very knowledgeable. He gave me a quite comprehensive introduction to every site in a good English. Recommended this tour: it’s a nice combination of some horse activity and historical part.

Gabriel and his staff show tremendous pride in their horses and the history of the area. The pick-up from our hotel was on time and a short drive to the drop-off point. It was fairly muddy due to rain but it wasn't a problem for the tour experience. The horses were very gentle and well trained. Gabriel's initially had staff escort our kids (10/12) but once they got confident they let them ride on their own. Peaceful, beautiful trails away from the busy city. Then the archeological stops. Gabriel also allowed us to spend time at the Llama ranch instead of another site. Very fun and educational. We had some rain but we came prepared with Raincoats and rolled with it in good spirits. Would 100% do this tour again.

Super happy day guide leader was caring n horse was calm n lovely ... I was led to visit historical sites with knowledgeable informations plus natural green area beautiful landscaping more that I expect will definately refer to friends who visit cusco

Beautiful horses, great views of both the mountains and the countryside. Gabriel and Juan were excellent guides. They love what they do and it shows. The archeological sites were and added bonus in this experience. I went with my teenage kids and they loved it!

Good horses, you can go trotter and gallop if you want in some places. The route is more about visiting archeological places than riding. The guide (English speaking) is interesting. Good option for light riding and visiting 4 Inca places in a few hours.

Gabriel and Sergio were wonderful and welcoming. Beautiful horseback ride to four different Inca sites. These Peruvian parcel horses were much more comfortable than previous i have ridden if you haven’t been horseback in awhile and the stops made for perfect breaks. Both gentleman were very knowledgeable about the area and were able to share so much history and teach us about the local trees and flowers. We even got to stop and feed alpacas, llamas and vicuñas which was incredible. I can’t say enough good things about this tour… wish I could’ve stayed longer!! (Bring cash for your Tourism ticket if you don’t already have it)

A very weird/uncomfortable experience. Picked up in a car and guide seemed pleasant although I was concerned I was the only tourist. When arrived at the ranch/field, I was left alone with no context other than the instruction to “wait a minute”, Gabriel then proceeded to get in the car to drop off the previous tourists and leave me alone with the gentleman in charge of looking after the horses who didn’t speak English. I was given the horse to hold (having not ridden in years) and left unattended - completely out my comfort zone. No explanation he turned up 20 mins later and instructed me to get on. I turn around and he was urinating in the bush/taking a while to get on the horse, this seemed incredibly odd/rude. Made no effort to be friendly despite me asking if he was okay (in the car he was very nice and made me relaxed). We rode in silence/I was given no instruction how to ride! I am a confident solo traveler but wow this was uncomfortable and incredibly sinister. I asked at the first stop if we could return and said the horses weren’t for me as the whole situation was incredibly uncomfortable and felt somewhat dangerous. He sensed I was uncomfortable and then proceeded to tell me how to steer/stop the horse (something I shouldn’t have had to ask to do!) I cut the tour short and Gabriel got me a taxi back. I will note he was very accommodating when I made it clear I wanted to leave but I can’t say it was a good trip. A very expensive and uncomfortable afternoon, just glad I was able to ask to end it when I did! If in a group the atmosphere may have been better but being left alone and instructionless at the beginning was a big mistake, and the urination just felt very unpleasant. I was quite shaken/overjoyed to leave.

Gabriel took us through very beautiful landscapes while he explained the history to us in an entertaining and interesting way. The horses were very friendly and polite, they were healthy, it is evident that they are very well cared for. We had an unforgettable time! We loved the experience and we are going to repeat it. ♥️

They did exactly and much more than what they said they would do, the entire tour was super entertaining, very well explained, we were assisted in all of them, during the ride I felt very happy, it was wonderful, I went with my 7 year old child and he loved the horse. Highly recommended. A Dream came true, everything was perfect, they were super nice, talkative, entertaining and so close to nature, I learned a Lot too, my Seven year old loved it.

The best experience on horses with my family my daughters excited because we never hailed a horse so good and prepared especially I am very afraid I touched a super quiet horse with a lot of patience is called secret love, cute my horse and that of my daughters also , very cute and Gabriel our guide a cute person with a lot of patience very friendly