It's not just the stunning views and epic Andean scenery that attract horsey types to holidays in Peru, the native Peruvian Paso is also a huge draw.
"People call them the Rolls Royce of horses — they have a really smooth gait," says Sales. "It's just a joy to ride them no matter where you are."
One of the most popular expeditions explores the Sacred Valley of the Incas following the route across the Urubamba River near the city of Cusco -- the capital of the Incas established in the 12th century.