Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(11
days/10 nights)
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(12 days/11 nights)
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Colca Canyon - Machu
Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
(18 days/17
nights)
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Machu Picchu
(10
days/9 nights)
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Galapagos
(11
days/10 nights)
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Galapagos - Andes
(16 days/15 nights)
Galapagos - Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Cotopaxi - Antisana
- Otavalo
(7 days/6 nights)
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Peruvian Paso horse, Sacred Valley.
Photo: Perol Chico.
Land Price (2 days/1 night)
Royal US$ 410 Imperial US$ 410 De Luxe US$ 410 per person
The land price includes escorted transfers, semi-private excursions with a horse trainer and bilingual riding guide, Peruvian Pasos, saddlebags, entrance fees, overnight in a suite or bungalow at the Sol y Luna Lodge, gourmet cuisine (see details) (box lunch, dinner of nouvelle Andean cuisine at Killa Wasi and breakfast) and travel insurance for guests through the age of 59 years (over that age, there is a supplementary fee). All prices are per person based on two people sharing a guest room. For a detailed description of our services, see Opulent Itineraries.
Discover the magic of the Peruvian Paso horse and the grandeur of its native land in a way few are privileged to experience. Perol Chico, the premiere riding center in Peru, offers exclusive horseback riding tours on Peruvian Paso horses. It specializes in multi-day equestrian tours off the beaten track. Founded in 1996, Perol Chico is a member of the National Association of Breeders and Owners of Peruvian Paso Horses (ANCPCPP), and Dutch-Peruvian owned. The world's leading equestrian tour operators have given it their highest recommendation.
The riding centre is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the heart of the Andes, between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. The dramatic scenery of snowcapped mountains, deep blue lagoons, and spectacular flora and fauna makes the Valley the prime base for adventure tourism in South America. The rides include panoramic vistas from the altiplano, tours of remarkable Inca ruins and visits to remote Andean villages.
Crossing the Urubamba River, Sacred Valley.
Photo: Perol Chico.
Perol Chico promotes ecological awareness and strives to minimize environmental impact while actively promoting local cultures and traditions. All our horses are genuine Peruvian Pasos trained with traditional Peruvian horsemanship and kept in immaculate condition. A professional chalan (Peruvian Paso horse trainer) is responsible for the welfare and performance of our horses.
We are eager to share our passion for equestrian travel with others. Perol Chico celebrates the more than 400-year-old tradition of breeding, training and riding the velvet-gaited Peruvian Paso horse, Cultural Patrimony of our country and the smoothest riding horse in the world. We invite you to discover the magic of the Peruvian Paso horse and the grandeur of its native land, from that altar of freedom... your saddle!
One-day program
The day starts at 9:00 am, when we pick you up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley. The riding program begins with a short tour of the premises. We will show you our breeding studs and working horses, and the inner workings of our riding operation. We will talk about the history of our breed, our equitation and the importance of keeping our Peruvian equestrian traditions alive. A demonstration by our chalan (Peruvian horse trainer) will give you better insight into our Peruvian riding traditions.
After this introduction, you will experience the velvet-smooth paso llano gait for yourself during a short riding course, led by an experienced instructor. In the safety of our round pen you will learn how to ride our Peruvian Paso horses and, more importantly, how to communicate with your horse. Emphasis is placed on a balanced seat, handling of the reins, collection and execution of the gaits. This basic riding introduction is essential to understand the fundamental principles of classic Peruvian equitation and it will help make you more confident in the saddle.
We highly recommend all riders new to the Peruvian Paso and classic Peruvian equitation read our Riding the Peruvian Paso page, which provides a thorough grounding in the principles of our equitation.
We depart the riding center at about 11:00 am, toward the salt pans of Salinas. After crossing the Urubamba River, we will climb with the horses almost 1,000 m (3.280 ft.) to reach the Andean altiplano. The climb takes about 2 hours and will be at an easy pace.
We will stop at Maras, a typical Andean village, for box lunch. After lunch, we ride to the agricultural terraces of Moray. From Moray, we will continue our ride to the church of Tiobamba, where we arrive around 4:00 pm. At Tiobamba, we will meet our back-up car and staff and leave the horses. Our car will take you back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Weight limit: 90 kg. (200 lbs.)
Riding altitude: 2,800 - 3,700 meters
Riding ability: All riding abilities, be comfortable in the saddle for 5 - 6 hours
Departure dates: Any date upon availability
Horses: Peruvian Paso horses
Tack: Peruvian
Note: Physical fitness of the rider is required to participate due to the altitude of 3,650 meters (12,000 ft.)!
Responsibility: All care will be taken, but we assume no responsibility for injury, loss or damage in any way. Rides are divided into those for experienced riders and those for the less-experienced. Guests participating on the rides for experienced riders are expected to be able to canter comfortably and control a horse in open terrain at all paces: intermediate level and above. The rides for less-experienced riders are adapted to allow for a slower pace and less time in the saddle per day. Our one-day riding program is especially designed for beginners and riders with no riding experience at all (novices) and includes a half-day riding course.
Guests are responsible for having an adequate, valid insurance policy, including coverage for all the sporting activities that they are likely to participate in. Appropriate medical insurance is obligatory. It is understood by Perol Chico that guests are in a suitable condition to partake in a riding tour, are not riding against any medical advice and that guests know of no reason why they should not be participating in such a tour. Guests will be required to sign a waiver of liability at the start of the tour.
Extraordinary explorations.
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