The meeting point will be at Hacienda del Chalán located in Paucarbamba a little bit earlier than 9:00 Hrs. Our guide will give you some information about the horses and the ride style to have a great ride experience.
09:00 Hrs. We begin the ride in Paucarbamba. The first part of this ride will be along the flat valley path to the side of the Vilcanota river (Willka Mayu / Sacred River); Pachar will be the first village that we will see along this ride, here will be possible to observe urban areas, granaries used to store granes and potatoes in the Inka times.
We will see a military area building that actually the locals call Choqana, many farming terraces, each one from the Inka times.
10:00 Hrs. We Arrive to the Inka Bridge of Ollantaytambo. Since this point we will ride up to the hill untill arrive to the Inka Sun Gate.
12:00 CachiJhata Quarry is located almost at the top of that mountain, along a short hike over there, will be possible to understand the secret technique that the Andeans used to cut the rocks in perfect and symmetric pieces. Also since that point will be possible to enjoy from a fantastic panorama view, deep down the Vilcanota river, the snow mountain of Verónica.
13:00 Hrs. Lunch. (Boxed Lunch).
14:00 Hrs. Along the ride down back home, will be possible to observe the great pyramid form on the Inka fields of Ollantaytambo, the quarry of Cachijhata, and many pieces of stones along the horse path; these pieces had been transported by a locals “Tanqaq” and the last destination had to be Ollantaytambo fortress.
17:00 Hrs. Arrival time to Hacienda del Chalán.
PRICE: US$160 PER PERSON
Students / Volunteers: $5 USD discount only with valid student card / certification
Organized Groups: We offer private tours and departure at any time
Group size: 1=10 participants
DATE: Monday – Saturday (all year)
RECOMMENDATIONS
If this is your first time going to the Andes or high mountains we recommend getting information about ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below for some websites recommended by high mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions
INCLUDES
✔ Professional English speaker tour guide / experienced rider.
✔ Well-groomed Peruvian Paso Horse.
✔ Helmet
NOT INCLUDED
X Private transfer to the ranch/round trip. (We can organize this for an additional fee)
X Tips for guide and camp staff.
X Entrance tickets.
X Lunch (We can organize it for 13 US$ per person.)
PACKING LIST
Ｏ Rain jacket or poncho (December – April).
Ｏ Sweater and jacket (something warm if necessary).
Ｏ Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
Ｏ Sun block (sun protection cream).
Ｏ Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
Ｏ Sunglasses
