Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
South Valley Tour – Half Day
To begin the South Valley Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:45 a.m. Then, we will head south toward the beautiful valley.
Our first stop will be the impressive archaeological site of Tipón, where you’ll admire its vast agricultural terraces and the sophisticated Inca irrigation system, still in use today. We’ll also visit a ceremonial temple dedicated to water—an element considered sacred by the Incas.
Next, we’ll continue to Pikillacta, an extensive pre-Inca urban center built by the Wari culture. This site stands out for its remarkable urban planning and architectural layout, making it one of the most important administrative and religious centers of its time.
We will then visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, famously known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.” Built in the 17th century, its modest façade contrasts with a richly decorated interior featuring baroque art, golden altarpieces, and stunning murals and paintings from the Cusco School.
Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 2:00 p.m.
Itinerary South Valley Circuit – Full Day Tour
Dia 1:
09:00 a.m. – Visit to Tipón Archaeological Site
Explore this majestic Inca site renowned for its advanced system of canals and water fountains, still functioning after centuries—a true marvel of ancient hydraulic engineering.
10:15 a.m. – Visit to Pikillacta
Discover the pre-Inca Wari citadel, one of the oldest cultures in Peru, known for its precise urban layout, straight roads, and massive stone walls.
11:15 a.m. – Visit to the Church of Andahuaylillas
Step inside the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”, a colonial art gem adorned with baroque murals, golden altars, and intricately painted ceilings.
12:00 p.m. – Panoramic View of Huacarpay Lagoon
Enjoy a short stop to admire this protected wetland, home to migratory birds and rich Andean wildlife.
12:30 p.m. – Return to Cusco
Includes
- Pick-up from your hotel (located in the historic center of Cusco)
- Tourist transportation throughout the entire tour
- Official tour guide in Spanish
- Shared group tour service
No Incluye
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Partial Tourist Ticket / Entrance to Tipón and Pikillacta (S/70 PEN). Can be purchased on site.
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Entrance to the Church of Andahuaylillas (S/20 PEN). Can be purchased on site.
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Meals and drinks
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Personal items
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Tips (optional)
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Packing list South Valley Circuit – Full Day Tour
- Personal documents (passport or national ID)
- Warm jacket or windbreaker
- Hat or cap to protect from the sun
- Personal items and medications
- Rain poncho or waterproof jacket (especially from November to April)
- Camera, phone, or other electronic devices
Recommendations
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- Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour for better organization and acclimatization.
- For shared tours, hotel pick-up is only available for accommodations near Cusco’s historic center. If your hotel is located farther away, you must go to the meeting point at Plaza Regocijo (water fountain) at the previously agreed time.
- Bring cash in soles (S/ PEN), preferably in small bills.
Prices South Valley Circuit – Full Day Tour
PRECIO POR PERSONA:
18 USD
Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
South Valley Tour – Half Day
To begin the South Valley Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 8:45 a.m. Then, we will head south toward the beautiful valley.
Our first stop will be the impressive archaeological site of Tipón, where you’ll admire its vast agricultural terraces and the sophisticated Inca irrigation system, still in use today. We’ll also visit a ceremonial temple dedicated to water—an element considered sacred by the Incas.
Next, we’ll continue to Pikillacta, an extensive pre-Inca urban center built by the Wari culture. This site stands out for its remarkable urban planning and architectural layout, making it one of the most important administrative and religious centers of its time.
We will then visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, famously known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.” Built in the 17th century, its modest façade contrasts with a richly decorated interior featuring baroque art, golden altarpieces, and stunning murals and paintings from the Cusco School.
Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 2:00 p.m.
Dia 1:
09:00 a.m. – Visit to Tipón Archaeological Site
Explore this majestic Inca site renowned for its advanced system of canals and water fountains, still functioning after centuries—a true marvel of ancient hydraulic engineering.
10:15 a.m. – Visit to Pikillacta
Discover the pre-Inca Wari citadel, one of the oldest cultures in Peru, known for its precise urban layout, straight roads, and massive stone walls.
11:15 a.m. – Visit to the Church of Andahuaylillas
Step inside the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”, a colonial art gem adorned with baroque murals, golden altars, and intricately painted ceilings.
12:00 p.m. – Panoramic View of Huacarpay Lagoon
Enjoy a short stop to admire this protected wetland, home to migratory birds and rich Andean wildlife.
12:30 p.m. – Return to Cusco
Includes
- Pick-up from your hotel (located in the historic center of Cusco)
- Tourist transportation throughout the entire tour
- Official tour guide in Spanish
- Shared group tour service
-
-
Partial Tourist Ticket / Entrance to Tipón and Pikillacta (S/70 PEN). Can be purchased on site.
-
Entrance to the Church of Andahuaylillas (S/20 PEN). Can be purchased on site.
-
Meals and drinks
-
Personal items
-
Tips (optional)
-
- Personal documents (passport or national ID)
- Warm jacket or windbreaker
- Hat or cap to protect from the sun
- Personal items and medications
- Rain poncho or waterproof jacket (especially from November to April)
- Camera, phone, or other electronic devices
Recommendations
-
- Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour for better organization and acclimatization.
- For shared tours, hotel pick-up is only available for accommodations near Cusco’s historic center. If your hotel is located farther away, you must go to the meeting point at Plaza Regocijo (water fountain) at the previously agreed time.
- Bring cash in soles (S/ PEN), preferably in small bills.
