Cusco: Horseback ride to the Moon Temple and the Devil Balcony
Enjoy a 4-hour exciting horseback ride across the countryside of Cusco to discover the ancient Temple of the Moon and the famous Devil Balcony as you enjoy the incredible views over the city and learn from its fascinating history. VALID FROM 02 PASSENGERS
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Cusco: Horseback ride to the Moon Temple and the Devil Balcony
Pickup included
What's included in Cusco: Horseback ride to the Moon Temple and the Devil Balcony
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Templo de la Luna
Begin with a meeting in your hotel or meeting point around 9:00 AM with the tour guide for a short brief before taking the private transport towards Saqsayhuaman Ranch (15 minutes from the city) where you’ll meet the assistants and our friendly horses. Start the ride along the beautiful pasturelands until reaching the Moon Temple, where you’ll make a stop to learn with our guide about this enigmatic place. During the ride you will be able to see locals taking care of sheep herds, or alpacas. And will enjoy fantastic panoramic views over the country fields and surrounding mountains.
Next, on the balcony of the devil we will pass through a natural cave formed thousands of years ago which was used by the Incas as a sacred place. At the end of the tour, we will take our snacks and return to the ranch to board the private transport to the city, ending our activity on an average of 04 hours. Drop off at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Spanish/ English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up (from Cusco downtown only)
- Riding gear (saddle and helmet)
- Round trip transportation
- Qualified hostler or horse trainer
- VALID FROM 02 PERSONS
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up from Cusco downtown hotels only. If your hotel is located far from downtown, please head to the meeting point location.
Meeting / End Points
- If your hotel is located far from downtown, please head to the meeting point: Plaza Kusipata (best known as Regocijo)
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Ticket Redemption
• Wear comfortable clothing, rubber or hiking boots, and rainwear during rainy season (December to March) • This activity is suitable for beginners or expert riders. • If you are with children, only those over 8 years old can participate, during the activity they are accompanied by a horse trainer. • Please note there is a weight limit of 90 kg/198 lbs for this tour.
