The Monasterio Ride

 

3 Days / 2 nights​

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The Monasterio Ride is a compact yet complete horseback journey through the Sacred Valley, unfolding over three consecutive days of riding in the Andes with Peruvian Paso horses.

 

The program begins with a carefully structured first day, dedicated to introducing riders to the Peruvian Paso horse, traditional tack, and riding style. Time is taken to assess each rider’s experience and preferences, ensuring an appropriate match between horse and rider. A short afternoon ride allows both to settle in before the longer and more demanding routes that follow.

 

On the second and third days, the ride opens into the wider Andean landscape: high-altitude altiplano terrain near Maras and Chinchero, open agricultural plateaus, and a gradual descent into the Sacred Valley, finishing near Urquillos along the Vilcanota River. Along the way, riders encounter rural communities, cultivated fields, and ancient pathways that continue to shape daily life in the Andes.

 

Based at a former 18th-century monastery in the Sacred Valley, the Monasterio Ride combines forward-going riding with comfort and continuity.

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Itinerary at a glance:

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Day 1
Pick-up Cusco/Sacred Valley → Hacienda Huayoccari (intro & lunch) → Ride via Maras salt pans → Transfer to hotel
Riding: ~2.5 hrs | Altitude: 2,800–3,400 m

 

Day 2
Ride across the Andean altiplano → Picnic at Lake Huaypo → Huatata → Transfer to hotel
Riding: ~4.5–5 hrs | Altitude: 3,550–3,800 m

 

Day 3
High trails above Sacred Valley → Picnic en route → Descent to Huayllabamba → Transfer Cusco/SV
Riding: ~4.5 hrs | Altitude: 3,600–2,850 m

Accommodation: 2 nights, Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

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​Detailed itinerary, trip information, and pricing are available in the downloadable information sheet below.

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