About this experience
The Southern Valley of Cusco is full of curious myths and great archaeological sites from the times of the Incas and even before. Gain insight into the famous Sistine Chapel of the Americas "Andahuaylillas", the pre-Inca site of Piquillacta and the irrigation temple of Tipon. Along the tour, your guide will explain you interesting histories and myths of the Southern Valley.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 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
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
South Valley Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a rewarding South Valley day trip from Cusco with practical guidance for Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas, including timing, transport, altitude and access considerations.
What is included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off in Cusco
- All entrance fees
- Private transportaion
- Private bilingual tour guide
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
The Southern Valley of Cusco is full of interesting pre-Inca and Inca sites and cultures. Once picked up from your hotel in Cusco at 9:00am, we will go and discover the beautiful temple of Tipon, where the Incas constructed an impressive irrigation system in beautiful surrounded nature.
Thereafter we will stop at the Pre-Inca site of Pikillacta, which was built by the Wari culture before the Incas. This site was the village of the Wari people and your guide will explain you histories and myths of this culture.
See the spectacular church of Andahuaylillas, the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, with its beautiful decorations made by local artists. Here you can appreciate art from the Cusco region, detailed embroideries and carved alters.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco around 2:30pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco at 9:00am
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Unique Experience
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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