Horseback Riding

Perol Chico, Carretera Urubamba-Ollantaytambo Km 77, Urubamba (tel. 084/201-694 or 084/624-475; www.perolchico.com), is a ranch in the Sacred Valley and one of the top horseback-riding agencies in Peru. It offers full riding vacations, with Peruvian Paso horses and stays at the ranch (in rustic cottages), as well as 1- and 2-day rides. Viento-Sur, Carretera Urubamba-Ollantaytambo, Urubamba (tel. 084/201-620; www.aventurasvientosur.com), the adventure agency of Sol y Luna Hotel, runs a ranch and stable on the property and offers a variety of horseback-riding programs, from half-day to 14-day trips, in the Sacred Valley on Peruvian Paso horses.