February 20th through March 1st, 2006

Many people have asked me which is my favorite riding tour. After 5 trips to Northern Peru I have to say, this is it. The variety of landscapes, the magnitude and age of the ruins, along with the extraordinary places we ride make this tour the most exciting. Most people have heard of Machu Picchu and Cuzco, but the North by far surpasses that area in the number of ancient archeological sites.

World-class museums rivaling anything found in Egypt or New York can be seen in small pueblos, where we will have our own guide to explain
the history. Northern Peru has not been promoted to the outside world as a tourist spot, which allows us to ride through 2000 year old ruins, or stop for a visit with working archeologist for a private tour.

There are several people who have been on all our tours, for them this will be their 4th trip to the North but with so much of interest there will be plenty of new places to visit.

For the relaxers among the group, the Laguna Seca Hotel in Cajarmaca is a mystical experience.



Steam rising from the hot springs which feed the many pools through out the hotel,

Steaming pools, in crisp mountain air, excellent food along with all the different types of massages make this my favorite hotel in the world. I could be happy just lazing around in one of the many natural hot spring pools, drinking pisco sours, but the countryside calls to riders to come experience the winding lanes of the mountain villages

Carnavales is an event that is hard to describe, the quaint customs of each village are depicted in each parade entry. Riding through the country lanes you will see villagers building their floats, for Carnavales the "Rose Bowl Parade of Peru".

Riding on miles of beaches, stopping at the small restaurants along the way for a drink with the mayor, and visiting traditional haciendas are all part of the journey.
Half of the enchantment of our tour is the element of surprise at the unbelievable things we encounter. You will learn the true meaning of a foreign adventure.



Did I mention shopping!??! Pack light; you'll need the suit case room for all of your treasures. I know your probably not a shopper,
but trust me on this, I know what I'm talking about.

These are but a few of the events on past rides and we are always seeking new conquests, so join us in Feb '06 to experience first hand what we'll stumble upon on this new adventure.

As always there is the flexibility to do something different than the planned activity be it riding or visiting archeological sites.

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Peruvian Horses will amaze you with what they are capable of doing; most of us do not really ride our horses. On this trip we really ride, 3 to 4 hours about 5 of 10 days, at a leisurely pace, through all kinds of situations. Rate your riding abilities so we can select a horse suitable for your level of riding. We have had many people who have never ridden, enjoy this trip on horseback. If for any reason you wish to dismount, we usually have a vehicle close by to pick you up. Food and drinks are served along the way also.
If you would prefer not to ride there is always something else to entertain you.



I know it is hard find time to DOWNLOAD FORMS and fill out the tour forms but now is best time to purchase well priced airfares and we need to finalize hotels. Kiss cold, nasty, winter weather goodby, February is spring in Peru!!!! With February being high tourist season in Peru it is important to send in your information quickly. Call me with any quesions..817 594 1597

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Price: $2750 - [minimum 10 riders Max 20 riders] + Airfare which runs around $500 to $900 from many US Cities.
Price includes all meals other than the day of arrival and departure
Tips and airport taxes are NOT included
Included is all transportation inside Peru, hotels, riding, and museums.

Our arrival to Lima will be late in the evening; several people want to go a day early in order to rest up for our early morning flight to Trujillo. This is a shopping opportunity at the huge Miraflores Indian Market during this early arrival day. If you would like to be part of this group make a note on your sign up form. The cost will be approx. $85.00, plus meals, plus possibly a pick up charge from the airport depending on how many people arrive early.

For those of you who would like to visit Machcu Picchu, make note of the dates you would like to go on your forms. We will provide a guide in Cusco & Machcu Picchu for this trip also. Call for price.

Please, if you have a question call or email me, I am happy to answer you. Or if you would like to speak with people who have been on our tour, email me and I will send you phone numbers or email addresses.

Our itinerary is fluid and very changeable so do not think it is written in stone! It will change!!!!

- arrive to Lima in late evening

- Fly to Trujillo in the early morning.
- Fly to Trujillo - Stay at the beach resort of Huanchaco; ride on the beach, through the ruins of Chan Chan.

- Visit Sol y Luna on horseback, ride to lunch. See El Brujo and go on city tour of Trujillo.

- Travel to Paijan for lunch with Luis Vasquez Mayor of Paijan. Visit the Vasquez Hacienda famous breeders of fine Peruvian Horses. Travel on to Chiclayo while visiting interesting sights on the way. Spend the night in Chiclayo.

- Visit Tumbes Reales De Sipan, a world-class museum. Ride through the National Forest.

- Visit Senor de Sipan, ride on Pimento Beach.

Travel to Cajamarca
Stay in La Laguna Seca, a hotel with numerous, natural, hot springs, massages and excellent food. Trail ride through the countryside, in the afternoon to the Windows of Otuzco. Enjoy the hot springs.

- Carnavales is in full swing, get ready to dance in the streets with the paraders and throw water balloons at passers by. Trail ride through countryside, visit the main square, the Quarto Rescante, shop, enjoy hot springs.

- Trail ride through the countryside, visit historical ruins, and enjoy the hot springs.

- Visit museums, shopping, see Lima. Leave for US on late evening flight.


Phone # 817 594 1597

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