2 Days horseback riding tours to Machupicchu

2 days horseback riding tours to Machupicchu

Embark on 2 days horseback riding tours to Machu Picchu, where you’ll ride on horseback to the incredible circular ruins of Moray and travel to Machu Picchu. On this tour, you will see the best of Inca ruins. You’ll have a chance to hike through the incredible circular ruins of Moray, explore the beautiful Urubamba Valley, and have plenty of time to fully appreciate the amazing Machu Picchu.

For those Travellers who have missed a space on Classic Inca Trail, we have a GREAT Alternative trek to Machupicchu (See our 4-Day Salkantay Trek)

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Duration of the trip:

2 Days / 1 Night

Total Distance

30 km

Physical Level:

Easy

Altitude:

3600 m.a.s.l

Type of Tour:

Horseback Riding & Culture

Group SIze:

02 Min - 08 Max

2 days horseback riding tours Maras & Moray to Machupicchu Overview

STARTING POINT: Pick-up from Cusco & Sacred Valley Hotel/Airbnb. From 7:00 am to 7:30 am
ENDING POINT: Drop-off in Cusco at Hotel/Airbnb 10:30 pm
DEPARTURE: Daily. If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as a large group service). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.
HIKING DISTANCE: 2 Days Time
PHYSICAL LEVEL: Level 2. we Also recommend to Aclimatize 2 days before we begin the trek
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 3300 m.a.s.l
TRANSPORTATION: Tourist Expedition Round trip train from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 Night in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes (twin bedroom, 3 beds room, 4 beds room. Upon Request)
MEALS: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
MACHUPICCHU: Machupicchu entrance fee Included.

Day 1: Cusco – Horseback Riding Maras Moray – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

2 days horseback riding tours Maras & Moray to Machupicchu Highlights

Enjoy the sunrise in Machupicchu City
Enjoy the scenic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Maras Salt Flats & Moray)
Make a small ritual for the Andean gods and learn about Incan religion
Enjoy our friendly customer service and experienced top guides
Hike through the different types of landscapes and Sceneries, such as cloud forests, highlands, grassy hills, and Andean valleys
Explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area with expert and knowledgeable tour top guides

Please, Note: We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures are 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled-out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go…

DAY 1
Cusco – Horseback Riding Tour to Maras Moray and Aguas Calientes+

DAY 2
Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu – Cusco+

2 days horseback riding tours Maras Moray to Machu Picchu Includes:

Private vehicle along the bike tour.
English-speaking tour guide during the 2 Days
Horses to ride
Helmet and comfortable for your head.
01 Dinner in Ollantaytambo or Aguas Calientes.
Machupicchu Entrance fee
Time of Riding 4 to 5 hours (Approx)
2 lunches ( one in the sacred valley and one in Aguas Calientes )
A small bottle of water
Tourist Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
Private Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and Drop off at the hotel
Lodging in Aguas Calientes ( Nice Hostel twin bedroom with private bathroom and hot shower)
Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff (only private service)
Food and accommodation for our camp staff (guide and driver)

2 days horseback riding tours Maras Moray to Machupicchu doesnt include:

(Please, No hidden costs or surprises)

Breakfast – Day 1
Lunch and dinner – Day 2
Tips (optional)
Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please): Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend getting insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss, and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance, and emergency medical expense insurance.

DISCOUNTS (to apply discounts. Please send us an email at info@quechuasexpeditions.com)

UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD (Students must be below 25 years) : US$20. Please send us a scanned copy of the student card at the time of booking.
Under 17 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 12 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: US$20 per person. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

UPGRADES:

Huaynapicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
MachuPicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
Upgrade to Vistadome Train (First Class Train) (Includes Private Transportation From Ollantaytambo to Cusco) USUS$65
Extra Night in Aguas Calientes US$30 per person (Twin Bedroom, 3 Beds room & 4 Beds Room with Private shower & Bathroom)
A night in Cusco at our Quechuas Guesthouse: from US$30 per person / Twin Bedroom (Before we do the tour/trek or after the tour/trek)

RENTALS

Goose Down sleeping bag (Mummy style): US$30 for the entire trip
(Black Dimond) Walking Poles Rubber Tips Included: US$20 for the entire trip
Day Pack 20 – 30 liters (Rain cover included): US$15 for the entire trip

ADDITIONAL INFO:

BRIEFING for all our treks is a Night before we do the trek at 6:30 pm in our office, But if you want us to come to your Hotel let us know in advance.(You will get a chance to meet your guide and as well as to give you your duffel bags)
STORAGE Most Hotels have storage where you can leave the rest of your stuff while you hike to Machupicchu, But if they Cusco have a place you can leave your stuff in our storage at no extra cost. (Let us know at the time of briefing)

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures are don’t100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled-out booking form

2 Day Horseback Riding Maras Moray to Machupicchu (Prices for 2026)

Availability (Based On Availability): Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We won’t cancel your Trip !!!

How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of 30% and the Final Balance, which will be paid once you are in Cusco.

Group Service: Price per person: US$500

(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): (Group Size: 04 Minimum – 12ppl Average – 16ppl Maximum)

Private Service: Price per person: US$680

Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Person Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.

What you need to bring on Horseback Riding to Maras Moray:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you have used to purchase the Inca trail permit.
Travel insurance is essential (and some copies)
Airline tickets (and some copies)
US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and Memory cards
Rechargeable batteries and adapters
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife.
Fleece top
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Small towel and swimwear
Shirts/t-shirts
Sun hat
2 pairs of shorts
2 pairs of long trousers *Zipp off
1 pair of hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
Sport hiking sandals
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommended)
Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also buy in Cusco.
Flashlight (head light recommended)
Money belt
Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
Sleeping bag (it can be hired from us) we have goose down or synthetic sleeping bag
Copy of a valid passport/Peruvian immigration card Copy as well.
Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Thermal underwear
Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

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