About this experience
Three of Peru’s alternative ancient wonders: Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco. Designed for history buffs, this tour covers the elaborate agricultural terraces at the Inca ruins of Tipon; the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta, which dates back to AD 900; and San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas), set in the central square of a tiny Andean village.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Tipon Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a meaningful Tipón day trip from Cusco with clear advice on the Cusco Tourist Ticket, in-person ticket purchase, flexible itinerary options, and the checks to make before departure.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Entrance Ticket to Andahuaylillas 25 soles per person
- Cusco Tourist ticket ( Tipon - Pikillaqta): 70 soles per person
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
You will be picked up from your hotel between 8am and 9am to start visiting theses incredible places. You will first visit Tipon which is said to be a royal garden commissioned by Wiracocha. It is one of the most elaborate examples of agricultural terracing created by the Incas. These tall terraces which run up the narrow valley are irrigated by an aqueduct from Pachatusan, the mountain above the site. In addition to the terracing there are also some other structures at Tipon, including baths, a temple complex, canals and aqueducts. Tipon is definitely one of the visited sites in the Cusco area but it is equally as impressive as those in the Sacred Valley. The Tipon Archeological Complex is located 24km southeast of Cusco
Pikillaqta is the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area. This adobe complex was built around 700 to 900 AD by the Huari. In the area; there is a small Inca site just a short walk from Pikillacta, known as Rumicolca, a travel checkpoint for the Incas.
Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas where you will find the "Sistine Chapel of Peru," a church that is home to golden altars, paintings and many colored ceilings. The chapel is simple and unassuming on the outside, but on the inside you'll find masterpiece after masterpiece.
Meeting and pickup information
- Provide Hotel details information: Hotel name, address, and telephone
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inkas Wonderland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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