Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Ollantaytambo / Salineras / Maras / Tiobamba. At 8am Pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Transfer to ranch, located in the sacred valley (Ollantaytambo). At ranch we will meet our Peruvian Paso horses and complete explanation about the premises and an introduction of our national horse, riding courses and equitation lead by an experience instructor. After lunch we depart toward the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo. We will cross the Urubamba River. Then to the salt platforms of Salineras (Inca times), still being used by the locals to extract salt from the mountain spring water. Where the salty water is channeled through an impressive irrigation system and left to evaporate in the sun.
Continue 2 hours climbing riding the horses (1000m) to reach the high Andean. Over at 3750m the stunning scenery and the snow-capped mountains of Chicon, Veronica and SalKantay is impressive. Following a typical Andean trail to Maras village and then connect to Tiobamba, where we will leave our horses to rest. Stay in tents in the middle of the country.
Day 2: Tiobamba / Chekoq / Moray / Cusco. After breakfast departure from the church of Tiobamba, will continuing to visit the ruins of Chekoq (cold storage depots). Cooling of the products was achieved by using a genius system of underground air-circulation. Ride to Lake Huaypo, there will have lunch with spectacular scenery of snow-capped mountains, wildflowers and beautiful mountain lakes. Ride to Moray terraces, this area was served as an experimental agricultural station for the development of different crop strains, using the climates of different ecological zones. There are no great ruins in Moray to impress visitors. Moray is more for the contemplative traveler with an affinity for such phenomena as the Nasca Lines. From Moray we come back down to the Valley floor, after 6 hours arrive to the ranch. At 4pm transfer back to Cusco.
Price Includes:
- Private transfer from Cusco to ranch, located in Urubamab the heart of the Sacred valley(round trip)
- Experienced English tour guide
- Peruvian Paso horses, well cared
- Snack (water - chocolates - fruits)
- 4 capacity tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
- Double inflate sleeping mattress
- Meals (2 lunches - 1 dinner - 1 breakfast), vegetarian food is available under request
- Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
- Plenty drinking water on riding time only
- Experienced cook whole horseback tour
- Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent
- Accommodation and meals for our camp staff
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
- Entrances to each complex mentioned in the the program
- Horseback riding tour price include all local sales taxes (19%)
Tip: You will receive a basic course in riding Paso horses in the safety of our corral (beginners).
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping Bag (can be hired in our office in Cusco, US$5 per day)
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack to carry the most important items
- Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office in Cusco for US$5 per day)
- Rain jacket or poncho (December - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- One complete change of clothing
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (Join a group):
1 to more participants US$255 each
Private VIP service (private guide):
2 participants US$388 each
3-4 participants US$355 each
5 to more participants US$300 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$25 discount only with valid green ISIC card
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