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US$155 per Person • Private Tour • Half Day • Approx. 3 Hours Horseback Riding • Hotel Pickup

What Is the Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon Tour?

Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon is a private half-day experience combining approximately 3 hours of horseback riding with the natural landscapes of Huaypo Lagoon and a visit to the Maras Salt Mines, the horseback route begins at our ranch in the Maras countryside and follows peaceful Andean trails to Huaypo Lagoon. After enjoying time beside the lake, you ride back to the ranch before continuing by private vehicle to the Maras Salt Mines.

The experience uses well trained Peruvian Paso horses and includes private transportation, a professional English-speaking guide, and assistance from a local horseman. No previous horseback riding experience is required.

Quick Details

Why Choose Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon?

This private experience is designed for travelers who want to discover a quieter side of the Andes on horseback. Unlike routes focused primarily on archaeological sites, this tour takes you through open farmland, rural trails and mountain landscapes toward Huaypo Lagoon, creating a more peaceful nature-focused horseback riding experience.

Horseback Riding Huaypo Lagoon View

Private Experience

Your tour is organized privately, allowing your guide and horseman to adapt the riding pace to your experience and comfort level.

Peruvian Paso Horses

Ride well trained Peruvian Paso horses, known for their naturally smooth gait and comfortable riding style.

Approximately 3 Hours on Horseback

The horseback portion follows an out and back route from the Maras ranch to Huaypo Lagoon, providing approximately three hours of actual riding.

Time to Enjoy Huaypo Lagoon

Once you arrive at the lagoon, you’ll have time to relax, enjoy the scenery and take photographs. Boat rides may also be available for rent directly at the lake and are optional.

Maras Salt Mines After the Ride

After returning on horseback to the ranch, you continue by private vehicle to the Maras Salt Mines, adding one of the region’s most distinctive cultural landscapes to your experience.

Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon Itinerary

Hotel Pickup in Cusco or the Sacred Valley

Your experience begins with private pickup from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. Travel through the Andean countryside toward our ranch in the Maras area, where your horseback adventure begins.

Meet Your Horse at the Maras Ranch

At the ranch, meet your professional guide, local horseman and Peruvian Paso horse. Before departure, you’ll receive basic riding instructions and a safety orientation. If this is your first time riding, the team will help you become comfortable with your horse before entering the trail.

Horseback Ride from Maras to Huaypo Lagoon

Begin riding through the peaceful countryside surrounding Maras, the route crosses farmland, open plains and rural Andean trails, with expansive views of the surrounding mountains. Because this is a private experience, the riding pace can be adjusted according to the group’s ability and trail conditions.

Relax at Huaypo Lagoon

Arrive at beautiful Huaypo Lagoon, surrounded by agricultural landscapes and Andean mountains. You’ll have free time to relax beside the lake, walk around the area and take photographs, travelers who want an additional experience may also find optional boat rides available for rent at the lagoon. These activities are operated separately and are not included in the tour price.

Return Horseback Ride to Maras

After enjoying Huaypo Lagoon, mount your horse again and begin the return journey through the countryside. You will follow the route back toward the Maras ranch, completing approximately 3 hours of horseback riding in total.

Private Transfer to Maras Salt Mines

After returning to the ranch, say goodbye to your horse and continue the tour in your private vehicle. Travel to the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools descend along the mountainside, during the visit, learn how natural saline water feeds the pools and how local families continue the traditional salt harvesting process today.

Return to Your Hotel

After visiting the Maras Salt Mines, your private transportation takes you back to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, completing your half-day experience.

What’s Included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private transportation
• Approx. 3 hours of horseback riding
• Well-trained Peruvian Paso horse
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Local horseman
• Horseback ride from Maras to Huaypo Lagoon
• Return horseback ride from Huaypo Lagoon to Maras
• Free time at Huaypo Lagoon
• Private transportation to Maras Salt Mines
• Guided visit to Maras Salt Mines
• Bottled water

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines
• Optional boat ride or activities at Huaypo Lagoon
• Meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities for guide and horseman

Price

US$155 per Person

Minimum: 2 participants

This is a private horseback riding experience and is not combined with unrelated travelers.

Horseback Riding Weight Limit

For the safety of our guests and the well-being of our horses, the maximum rider weight is:

92 kg / 203 lbs

What to Bring

• Comfortable long pants
• Closed-toe shoes
• Light jacket
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Camera or smartphone
• Rain protection during the wet season
• Cash in Peruvian soles for entrance fees and optional activities

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon tour?

This is a half-day private tour. The horseback riding portion lasts approximately 3 hours, including the ride from the Maras ranch to Huaypo Lagoon and the return ride to the ranch.

Do we return from Huaypo Lagoon on horseback?

Yes. The horseback route is:

Maras Ranch → Huaypo Lagoon → Maras Ranch

After returning to the ranch, you continue by private vehicle to visit the Maras Salt Mines.

Can I take a boat ride at Huaypo Lagoon?

Depending on local availability, boat rides may be rented directly at Huaypo Lagoon. This activity is optional and is not included in the tour price.

Do I need previous horseback riding experience?

No. Previous riding experience is not required. You’ll receive basic instructions before departure, and your guide and local horseman assist throughout the ride.

What type of horses are used?

The experience uses well-trained Peruvian Paso horses, appreciated for their smooth gait and comfortable riding style.

Are the Maras Salt Mines visited on horseback?

No. After completing the horseback ride and returning to the Maras ranch, you visit the Maras Salt Mines by private vehicle.

Is the Maras Salt Mines entrance ticket included?

No. The entrance fee to the Maras Salt Mines is paid separately.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon operates as a private experience rather than a shared group horseback tour.

What is the maximum rider weight?

The maximum rider weight is 92 kg / 203 lbs for the safety of both riders and horses.

Ride Through the Andes to Huaypo Lagoon

Discover a peaceful side of the Cusco countryside with Horseback Riding to Huaypo Lagoon. Ride a Peruvian Paso horse from Maras to the lagoon, relax beside the water, return to the ranch on horseback, and finish your experience with a private visit to the Maras Salt Mines.

US$155 per Person • Private Tour • Half Day • Approx. 3 Hours Horseback Riding

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