About this experience
This impressive tour is the only one that mixes three periods of Andean history, visits 3 places corresponding to the Inca, Pre-Inca and colonial times. Our exclusive service will make you live this experience in an incredible way
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centers), bring emergency money
- Passport or identity document (current)
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Professional guide (Spanish and English)
- Tourist Transportation and Professional Driver.
Not included
- Boleto Turístico: S/70 (or S/130, this will also be useful for the Sacred Valley and City Tour)
- Andahuaylillas: S/15
- Services not mentioned.
- Water and snack.
- Tips.
Itinerary and highlights
The incredible South Valley Cusco starts at 8:30 am approx. and the pick up is from your selected hotel in Cusco City.
In the morning at the agreed time, our transportation will pass through your hotel to pick you up and start the magic South Valley Tour Cusco towards the South East of Cusco on the route Cusco – Puno.
After approximately 1 hour trip, you will reach the town of Tipón from where you will climb the mountain in our car to the archaeological center of the same name. Tipón is an archaeological complex consisting of 12 cultivation terraces surrounded by beautiful walls built with carved stones. The most surprising thing about this site is its impressive irrigation system that until today is still used for agriculture in the surrounding towns.
Then you will return to the main route and arrive at Pikillacta, a large urban center corresponding to the pre-Inca culture called WARI, this magical place was made up of more than 1000 constructions between Colcas, squares, houses, temples, and streets; These buildings were up to 4 stories high.
The last point of the visit will be the incredible colonial village of Andahuaylillas where you will visit its fantastic 16th-century church known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” due to its beautiful 17th and 18th-century decoration on walls and ceilings, canvases with gold-plated frames, baroque altarpieces and impressive murals by the artist Tadeo Escalante. Finally, as a plus, You can also appreciate the famous Pentalingue gate.
At the end of this visit, you will return to Cusco city arriving at 2:00 pm approx., where our transport will take you to the city center or if it's a Private Service to your respective hotel.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Corner with the El Medio Street
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kantu Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOUR:
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centers), bring emergency money
- Passport or identity document (current)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks and more).
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
- Light and warm clothes.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March.
- Camera and extra batteries.
- Not recommended for crippled people
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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