Sacred Valley ride summary
This lodge based ride takes you through the world famous Sacred Valley, in Peru. You will ride at high altitude through the stunning scenery of the Andes: surrounded by wild flowers, beautiful mountain lakes and snow–capped mountains. The ride is 11 days and 10 nights, and includes a visit to the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and a two night stay (mid-trip) in the ancient Inca capital of Cusco. Set departure dates run from April until mid October.
Pancho Fierro ride summary
Pancho Fierro (1810-1879) was a Peruvian painter of mixed Spanish, indigenous, and African descent. He was self-taught and was probably illiterate; his paintings remained unsigned, and their titles were possibly added later. He became the leading costumbrista artist in Peru. His works were usually characterized by their gentle caricature and depicted a great variety of people-street vendors, laundresses, soldiers, clergymen, and wealthy women with their maids-and places, such as shops, gambling scenes, processions, and dress balls. The watercolour paintings he made of life in Lima, recorded the people and events of the transitional phase between the colonial and Republican periods.
Starting from the heart of the historically rich and colourful Sacred Valley, the ride follows ancient cobblestone roads and takes you along secluded mountain trails to access Peru’s hidden marvels. The route passes through isolated villages of the Quechua and Q’enco Indian communities with numerous visits to the finest Inca ruins. This 6-day luxury riding adventure includes 5 riding days, 5 overnights at charming hotels in the Sacred Valley and Cusco, wonderful meals and a support team of grooms, cooks, trail-guides plus a 4×4 back up vehicle throughout the ride.
In addition to this week long ride we also offer two shorter riding adventure in Peru using the same pure bred Peruvian Paso horses. The Monastery ride takes in the Salinas saltpans, picturesque mountain villages and various impressive Inca sites in the Peruvian Andes. On this 3 day riding adventure guests stay in comfortable lodgings, enjoy delicious picnics and sample the locals pisco sours. The second and even shorter ride is a two day adventure with an overnight stop at the Sonesta Posada del Inca hotel. The first day is given over to a demonstration of classic Peruvian equitation and the following day guests visit the village of Maras “Ciudad de Las Portadas (City of doorframes)”, the Inca store houses at Checoq and the amazing agricultural terraces of Moray.
Please note that there are no set departure dates for the Pancho Fierro ride. Wild and Exotic would be delighted to arrange this ride to suit your specific dates. Please contact us for further information.
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