About this experience
The South Valley Tour Cusco is an interesting alternative to do in Cusco. This tour offers an unbeatable mix of landscapes, a cultural wealth with Inca ruins and tour to lovely Andean villages.
This fantastic half day tour will take you to visit three important historical sites: The Temple of Tipon, the Pikillaqta ruins and the Church of Andahuaylillas.
Explore with us these wonderful places in south Cusco and be amazed for its magical story.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
Local guides to help you plan
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.
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 in Spanish / English
- Church of Andahuaylillas
- Pickup from centrally located hotels in Cusco
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
- Boleto Turistico Parcial
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco. We will go to the South Valley of Cusco in a 1-hour journey, taking the highway until we reach our first stop. We are going to start the tour visiting the temple of water of Tipón, located 16 miles southeast of the city.
This citadel, most dedicated to the water cult, has a big area with 12 incredible terraces. Their irrigation system is even more impressive, because it’s still working and it continues to irrigate crops until today. Another interesting fact is that the Inca Trail is part of it, and the entire site has an area of 24 acres, with an average altitude of 3,316 m.a.s.l.
The next stop is at Pikillaqta, an important pre-Inca urban Centre, and a significant place for Huari Empire development between the 6th and 9th centuries. This archaeological site is located at 3,250 m.a.s.l., with an area of 50 acres.
Then, we will continue the route to the town of Andahuaylillas. This traditional Andean town has an amazing chapel, well-known as “The Sistine Chapel of America”, built circa in the sixteenth century. This place is truly amazing, with Renaissance style outside and Baroque style inside, with an incredible decoration of gold, murals and canvases all around. At the end of this amazing experience, you will be taken to Plaza El Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up available for centrally located Cusco city hotels
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tangol
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Plaza Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.
- If you choose to book without tickets included, you`ll have the flexibility to buy them as we go. Please be aware that purchasing Boleto Turistico Parcial on the day will involve queuing at the first ruin we visit, which covers the rest of ruins. It`s important to note that ticket purchases on the day must be made in cash using Peruvian soles, the local currency. We are unable to accept US dollars or any other forms of payment for these on-the-spot purchases.
- We suggest a good rest after starting any activity
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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