Condor's Canyon Ride

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Weight limit

90 kg / 198 lb

Experience the thrill of exploring remote villages and challenging mountains surrounding the Apurimac canyon. Start riding from Zurite, a village located south of the Sacred Valley, and go up to an impressive altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level. Enjoy stunning mountain trails that are rarely ventured by foreigners and encounter rural communities along the way. With some luck, you may even catch a glimpse of the majestic condor soaring above the Apurimac canyon. Visit a remarkable stone forest and the picturesque town of Maras.

The dates are set approximately, for further info please contact us.

The availability of all programs and schedules is subject to weather conditions. If unfavorable or unforeseen weather conditions arise, efforts will be made to offer comparable riding experiences. The team may adjust or alter the plans but will strive to provide a similar experience.

Yojan B. is the provider of this trip

5.0 7 reviews

The provider speaks: English

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.

Tour highlights

See the Flight of the Condors

Appreciate this natural spectacle at the Condor Viewpoint

Sleeping in the Andean Wilderness

You'll spend nights in a tent among beautiful mountains

The Nature of the Andes

Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Peru

Route details

09:00 We meet in Zurite village. Out team meets you and puts your belongings in our assistance vehicle. We saddle our horses up.

10:00 We begin this adventure at the level of the Pampa de Anta and after reaching a hill with an eucalyptus forest and seeing a wonderful view of the Chicón snow-capped mountain, we start descent until we reach the Ankawasi village (Eagle’s Nest).

13:00 Lunch in Ccacahuara.

14:00 During the afternoon ride we reach an altitude of 4,000 metres above see level. It is the highest peak at this day at a distance of 2 hours from Caserío de Ch’uro, where we expect to spend the night.

17:00 We arrive to the indigenous community of Ch’uro located at the foot of a leafy forest of Qeuñas (Polilepys Inkana).

18:00 Dinner and camping.

Meals included: lunch and dinner.

Overnight: camping at Ch’uro.

Difficulty

Challenging

Tour provider's comments

Riding: 5-7 hours per day.

Pace: on mountain paths the speed is slow but there are chances to increase speed in the valley (no canter). Walk and trot are possible.

Tack: modified McClellan saddles with saddlebags.
Horses: Peruvian Paso horses.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

4 nights

Camp Site

1 night

If you travel alone and we cannot find a roommate for you, a single supplement fee is applied. Accommodation for single travelers cannot be guaranteed at all locations.

2 Participants: Shared room - US$ 2355 pp, Private room - US$ 2430 pp.

3 Participants: Shared room - US$ 2333 pp, Private room - US$ 2408 pp.

4-10 Participants: Shared room - US$ 2280 pp, Private room - US$ 2355 pp.

Extra night at a hotel is possible. Can be arranged for an additional cost. There are two hotels for your choice, in Cusco or in Urubamba.

Camping in the wilderness. We provide everything needed (tents, sleeping bags, etc). The tent is a double cabin with 2 rooms and 1 shared entryway. No showers or toilets available. There is a stream nearby, it can be used to fresh up.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Cusco, Ferrocarril Santa Ana, Urubamba

Tour conditions

Included

Peruvian Paso Horse;
transfer before and after the ride (from and to Urubamba or Ollantaytambo);
food (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners);
snacks (water, chocolate, fruit);
sufficient supply of mineral water;
professional guide/experienced rider;
cook;
accommodation;
sleeping bag – mattress;
nurse;
first aid kit and oxygen balloon;
assistance vehicle if necessary;
entrance ticket to Salinas;
riding helmet;
waterproof Poncho;
saddlebag.

Extras

pick up or transfers from Cusco;
alcoholic drinks;
breakfast on the first day;
flights;
tips;
extra night at a hotel.

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Duration

6 days

5 nights

It's important to know

warm clothes for the nights;
comfortable clothes to ride, hiking shoes.
small back-pack with personal items and one normal luggage for in the assistance vehicle;
pocked-light, sun-block, hat, wind-breaker/jacket;
water bottle (to fill up) and preferred snacks;
camera/film camera.

Tour reviews

5.0

Based on 7 reviews

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Cassandra

29 Feb, 2024

about provider

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.

29 Feb, 2024
J
joane

28 Nov, 2023

about provider

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 !?

28 Nov, 2023
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Tanner

25 Oct, 2023

about provider

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.

25 Oct, 2023