Pumamarca Valley Horseback Ride (Panaka of Inca Pachacutec)
Horseback ride of approximately 4 hours around the outskirts of Cuzco; we start near the archaeological centre of Tambomachay and continue through the Pumamarca Valley, where it is possible to observe archaeological zones and native woods, Inca Trail to the Peruvian jungle. A unique experience for those who love a new adventure.
Length of this trip: 4 to 5 hours Trip code: CBZZ-BSP
Starting point: Cuzco (Peru) Finishing point: Cuzco (Peru)
Trip information:
Difficult level : 2/6
Trip style : Adventure – Horseback riding
Service level : Standard
Group size : Min. 2 – Max. 16
Service style : Shared
Departures : Every day
Language : Year-round
Detailed itinerary:
Start of the horseback ride at the town of Cuzco; visiting the archaeological zones of Inca Jail, Choquequirao and Pumamarca; sightseeing of native woods.
Arrive to Pumamarca Valley; viewing part of the great system of roads called Qhapaqñan to the Peruvian jungle (Inca Trail), agricultural zones and creeks; also observing many agricultural communities on the way and flower picking.
Highlights of the trip:
Archaeological sites of Inca Jail, Choquequirao and Pumamarca.
Included:
- Local guides on the included tours:
- all throughout the tour
- Transportation:
- Cuzco – Tambomachay
- San Sebastian – Cuzco
- Meals:
- snack (1)
- Suggested budget for food:
- around USD10 for meals not included
- Criollo horses
Not Included:
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra activities during the free time
- Transfer for those extra activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal use items
- Lodging before and after the tour, if it applies
You should bring along:
- Comfortable clothing for horse riding and trekking shoes
- Small backpack for your personal use items
- Sun lotion, hat and windbreaker
- Raincoat
- Bottle of water and snacks
- Camera/camcorder