About this experience
The south valley tour of Cuzco shows you the highlights of the amazing Inca Empire. Tipon, the water channels thought to have been used as a ceremonial center to worship water. Andahuaylillas, considered the Sistine Chapel of South America. Finally Pikillacta, the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr 30 min 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
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.
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.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Small group tour
- English-speaking guide
- 1 Botthe of Water
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Admission tickets (Andahuaylillas, Tipon Pikillaqta)
Itinerary and highlights
The “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”. Andahuaylillas church is situated in a beautiful and quiet plaza, this baroque church is famous for its incredible artwork. Which will show us many beautiful paintings completed by the Cusco Religious (Escuela Cuzqueña).
An elaborate set of terraces and water channels. It is thought to have been used as one of the most important ceremonial center to worship water. The town of Tipon is also known by Cusquenians as the home of the famous typical dish “guinea pig” where all weekends come to enjoy guinea pig on a stick and roast in a clay oven
The only pre-Inca site in Cusco. This amazing and unique adobe pre-Inca complex was built by the Wari culture who once dominated the central highland and coastal regions of Peru. Extensively considered the first culture to make use the agricultural terraces, most of the Inca administrative practices can be traced back to the Wari civilization.
Meeting and pickup information
- We can pick them up from most of hotels in Cusco including AirBnb
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (for group tours)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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