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Horse Riding in Peru - Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Ride |
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Horse Riding in Peru - Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Ride
Take part in a wonderful adventure. This 7 day trail ride will take you along a variety of terrain where you will be able to soak up the sights of Peru whilst enjoying a combination of riding and walking.
Features includes;
A visit to Humantay Lake, which is fed by glaciers
View snow capped peaks of the Vilcamamba Range
Explore Machu Picchu on foot.
| QUICK FACTS |
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| Riding ability |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Duration |
10 days / 9 nights |
| Dates 2010 |
9 – 15 May, 21 – 27 May, 15 – 21 June, 6 – 12 June, 27 July – 2 Aug, 17 – 23 Aug, 7 – 13 Sept, 28 Sept – 4 Oct, 18 – 24 Oct |
| Accommodation |
A mixture of hotels and lodges based on shared accommodation |
| Group size |
Minimum 2 |
| Meeting place |
Hotel in Cusco |
| Cost |
$2650 - single supplement $530. Payments can be made in pound sterling at the exchange rate at the time of booking |
| Deposit |
25% |
| Flight guide cost |
Approx £720 - £820 with Iberia airlines and KLM depending on your time of booking |
| Includes |
Full accommodation, all meals (lunch and dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 7), snacks and non alcoholic beverages with meals, airport assistance in Cusco, guides and all transfers including the train. |
| Excludes |
Flights, insurance, gratuities |
Optionals
On day 6 there is an optional hike to Aguas Calientes – preferences can be made the night before
SPECIAL FEATURES
Machu Picchu
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TRIP INFORMATION
Climate
May to October is the dry season, however showers are likely so we recommend you take a waterproof. March – October has an average annual temperature that fluctuates between 11°C and 13°C. During the sunny days the temperature goes up to 20°C but during night time the weather can turn quite cold so warm clothes are advisable.
Riding
The riding will be across a variety of terrain and high altitude so riders should be of an intermediate – advanced level. The pace will vary each day according to the type of terrain and will range from walk – canter.
Horses
They are a mixture of Quarter horses, Arabs and Thoroughbreds. They are selected especially for the trip and have been trained to deal with rugged terrain and high altitude. Back up horses are supplied on every trip.
Tack
There are two types of saddles:-
Uruguayan Endurance Saddles – equivalent to English leather
American Endurance saddles – equivalent to Western saddles
DESCRIPTION OF THE RIDE
Day 1 – Transfer to Coronilla Ranch viewing sights along the way. In the afternoon guests enjoy a 3 - 4 hour ride to Soraypampa.
Day 2 – Ride to Humantay Lake with the option to go swimming. Lunch back at the lodge. Free afternoon to relax or go riding.
Day 3 – We continue the ride towards Machu Picchu reaching the highest part of the ride (14,800ft) incorporating stunning views of snow capped peaks. Overnight at Wayra Lodge.
Day 4 – Continue downhill descending into cloud forest. Afternoon free to relax or walk in the surrounding area.
Day 5 – The ride continues through Santa Teresa river valley encompassing banana and passion fruit orchards to Llactapata Inca Trail where we say goodbye to our horses.
Day 6 - Transfer by train to Auguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). Overnight hotel.
Day 7 – An early start to see the sunrise at Machu Picchu, enjoy a guided tour of the City. Transfer back to Cusco to your hotel.
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