The Ride to the Salt Kingdom

Difficulty

Moderate

Weight limit

Duration

4h

Group size

1-10 tourists,
over 8 y.o.

Are you looking for a more challenging horseback adventure in Peru? This tour takes you off the beaten track.

Travelers follow a scenic trail along the Vilcanota River, crossing a suspended bridge and riding through a native forest with views of one of the largest Inca cemeteries. Along the way, participants pass the village of Yanahuara and climb a narrow mountain path leading to the salt pans of Salinas. At the top, they take a short walking tour of the salt terraces.

This tour is recommended for intermediate to advanced riders who are confident in the saddle and ready for a bit more adventure. Perfect for active travelers who want to explore deeper into the sacred surroundings of Peru.

You are very welcome to join the trip!

Yojan B. is the provider of this trip

5.0 7 reviews

The provider speaks: English, Spanish

A real Andean descendent who comes from a Cusco family who truly love horses and I am married with Karina from the Netherlands. I grew up with horses and it's my passion to work with them. I am also an official tour guide and I like to work with turists from all countries, showing them around in my country Peru and explaining them everything about the history. My riding activities in the Sacred Valley were soon discovered, and our hacienda began to appear in guidebooks and on the lists of highly recommended equestrian tour operators. The riding expeditions high in the Andes are exceptional with my team.

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Tour highlights

The Salinas Salt Pans

Panoramic Views from the Saddle

Peru’s Unique Flora and Fauna

Route details

At 09:00, travelers begin the ride at the ranch and cross the Vilcanota River over a traditional suspended bridge. The trail then follows the riverbank, passing through a native forest where you can see one of the largest Inka cemeteries in the area.

At 09:45, you ride through the village of Yanahuara and continue to the Tarabamba suspended bridge. After crossing it, you follow a narrow uphill path leading to the Salinas salt pans.

At 10:45, participants arrive at Salinas and take a guided walking tour of the salt pans complex.

At 11:30, you begin the return ride to the valley.

At 13:00, travelers return to the ranch.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

It's important to know

The tour price includes an English-speaking guide, a well-groomed horse, and a riding helmet. Please note that private transfers to and from the ranch and entrance tickets for Salinasare are not included.

Available dates

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Number of individuals

1-10 tourists, over 8 y.o.

1 tourist

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Departamento de Cusco, Provincia del Cusco, Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport

The group meets at: Cusco

The tour’s last location: Cusco

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Reviews

5.0

Based on 7 reviews

C
Cassandra

about provider

29 Feb, 2024

We had a blast! If you're around, you've gotta try this out. The horses are super chill, and the scenery during the ride is amazing. The owner/operators are really friendly and welcoming.
J
joane

about provider

28 Nov, 2023

I highly recommend this team. The horses are fantastic, and the owners and staff are very friendly.. I had some amazing rides with breathtaking scenery. Thank you for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime !?
T
Tanner

about provider

25 Oct, 2023

My wife and I had a great time. The views were breathtaking, the history was fascinating, and exploring the town was a blast. Our guide Yojan was awesome - super friendly, really knew his stuff, and made the whole experience even better.