HORSEBACK RIDING TREK TO MACHU PICCHU - 3 DAY

Day 1: Cusco – Killarumiyuq – Yanacocha - Ancascocha
First Encounter with the Andes: Horseback Ride to Ancascocha and the Mountain
Transfer from Cusco to the starting point of riding. After an hour of the journey, we will stop at the sacred Inca Killarumiyuc (in the Quechua language) or Moonstone sanctuary. It is an ancient Temple dedicated to the deity of femininity. The site is not only an age-perfect design but also includes areas of cultivation systems and the moon cult became a sacred area for the people of the Andes. After seeing the agricultural experimental center, we will continue to the village of Ancawasi 3,331 mt (10928 Ft). Then we will drive 25 minutes to Pumapata.
Started Point We start Horseback riding to Machu Picchu on a wide path north, above the west bank of the river called Sambor. We will observe beautiful valleys and mountains, and you will see the Yanacocha Lake, then we will ascent for 30 minutes to the most amazing spot Rainbow Mountain, finally, we will reach the lunch spot in the wide valley of Quenqomayu, then ride for 2 hours to our campsite.

Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Steps: 16,200 approx steps
Riding Hours: 5 hours
Lowest Altitude: 3,331 masl / 10,928 ft (Ancawasi / starting point)
Highest Altitude: 4,572 masl / 15,000 ft (Rainbow Mountain viewpoint)
Elevation Gain: 1,241 m / 4,072 ft
Campsite altitude: 4,300 m / 14,107 ft
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

Day 2: Ancascocha – Camicancha – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu
Descent through Andean Communities and Encounter with Ollantaytambo
After a delicious breakfast, we will start our horseback riding in Machu Picchu. We will descend gradually through potato fields, Inca Aqueducts, and native trees of Chachacomo. This is a landscape of pastures and big fields. On the way, we will find indigenous Peruvian villages that still keep the Inca's ancient traditions regarding agriculture, religion, music, language, culture, and others. This trail is known for its abundance of Huakani, or Masdevallia Orchids. If we’re here when they are flowering, we will delight in the sight of their brilliant, deep pink to magenta blooms. After crossing many little footbridges, we will reach the community of Camicancha (2800 mt / 9186 ft), where we’ll take a Tourist Van.
Then we will continue downhill, crossing the Urubamba River and finally arriving at the famous Sun Temple in Ollantaytambo. We will have time to explore the village and the temple before taking the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes 2040 mt (6692 ft) in the afternoon. Once we get to Aguas Calientes, we will check in to our hotel where we will spend the night.

Distance: 8 km / 4.5 miles
Steps: 12,960 approx steps
Riding Hours: 4 hours
Lowest Altitude: 2,040 masl / 6,692 ft (Aguas Calientes / end point)
Highest Altitude: 3,331 masl / 10,928 ft (Ancascocha / starting point)
Elevation Loss: 1,291 m / 4,232 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Difficulty: Moderate


Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Sunrise at Machu Picchu and Triumphant Return to Cusco
We will get up early to enjoy the sunrise at Machu Picchu, eat breakfast, and take the bus towards the Inca ruins. We will have a guided tour that will take approximately 2 to 3 hours, and then you can climb Huayna Picchu. After we finish our visit, we will return to Aguas Calientes. You can enjoy amenities like lunch in the city, and later in the afternoon, we will take the train back, the Peru Rail – Expedition.
Upon arrival in Cusco, our transfer will be waiting to take you on a private Van to your hotel. End of the adventure.

Distance: 4 km / 2.4 miles
Steps: 6,480 approx steps
Hours of Hiking: 3–4 hours
Lowest Altitude: 2,040 masl / 6,692 ft (Aguas Calientes)
Highest Altitude: 3,082 masl / 10,111 ft (Huayna Picchu summit)
Elevation Gain: 650 m / 2,132 ft
Difficulty: Easy

• Briefing one day before the Machu Picchu horse riding.
• Transportation for Machu Picchu horse riding.
• Pick up from the Hotel in Cusco by tourist bus to the start point.
• Train ticket in Expedition from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
• Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu / Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Train ticket in Expedition leaving from Aguas Calientes in the afternoon.
• Pick up from the train station in Ollantaytambo on the bus and transfer to the hotel.
• The return from Aguas Calientes will be together with your adventure guide. Time to be confirmed.
• Accommodation on the Machu Picchu horseback riding.
• Camping for 01 Night.
• One night of accommodation at Aguas Calientes 3-star hotel.
• Team on the Machu Picchu horse riding.
• Professional tour guide fluent in English, Quechua, and Spanish specializing in hiking, with many years of experience in the Mountains and trained in first aid and rescue. He will attend the first day to the last day of the walk, leaving you at the hotel.
• Professional Chef, Assistant Cook, and waiter to assist our passengers. Our team studied at a Gastronomy College and have a lot of experience cooking along with our Machu Picchu horse riding.
• Muleteers to carry the equipment needed for the campsites; they will be with us from the beginning of the Trek.
• Horses to carry personal belongings from passengers up to 8Kg.
• Entrances for the riding to Machu Picchu
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Citadel.
• Campsite equipment on the Machu Picchu horse riding.
• Eureka high mountain tent, which is waterproof and thermal, for up to 4 people, but for convenience, we use them only for two people.
• Air Mattress, Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Camping tables and chairs.
• Tableware.
• Bathroom Tent / Portable Toilet.
• First aid kit (alcohol, bandages, medication for altitude sickness, oxygen water, Band-Aids, oxygen tank, cotton, rescue ropes, e.g.).
• 2 Walkie Talkie per Group.
• Food on the Horseback riding to Machu Picchu.
• During the Machu Picchu horse riding, the passenger will have access to various food. Dishes rich in calories, vitamins, and proteins will provide the energy you need for the trek.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served daily, and you will also receive snacks and hot drinks like infusions in the afternoon. Along with your breakfast, you will receive a cup of coca tea, which will help you adjust to the mountain's cold air.
• will provide water every day during the entire trek in Peru.- We can also accommodate special requests such as vegetarian meals, diabetic diets, allergies, e.g., these requests must be made during the booking process. We want to emphasize that our professional chefs have elaborated our menu.

What's Not Included

• Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (Optional)
• Lunch and dinner on the last day are not included.