South Valley Cusco
- Half day (5–6 hours)
- English and Spanish
- Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (8:00–8:30 a.m.)
- Flexible cancellation subject to booking conditions
- Respuesta en 24 h
- Groups of up to 16 people
Discover Tipón, Pikillaqta and the Sistine Chapel of Peru on a cultural circuit through the South Valley, just hours from Cusco.
Experience highlights
- Visit the archaeological complex of Tipón and its Inca canals
- Explore Pikillaqta, the most important pre-Inca adobe city near Cusco
- Admire the baroque art of the Andahuaylillas church
- Tour the Andean landscapes of southern Cusco with an expert guide
- Enjoy an optional gastronomic stop in Saylla
About this experience
Tour the South Valley of Cusco and connect with three heritage jewels in a single day. In Tipón you will admire the Inca hydraulic engineering between terraces and springs; in Pikillaqta you will explore Wari architecture in adobe; and in Andahuaylillas you will be surprised by the baroque interior of the colonial church.
Travel with a bilingual guide and comfortable transportation as you cross authentic Andean landscapes. The tour includes an optional stop in Saylla to try chicharrones and typical Cusco dishes.
Ideal if you are looking for history, art and local gastronomy without leaving the Cusco region.
Meeting point
Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (8:00–8:30 a.m.)
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1: Cusco – Tipón
1.Tipón: It is said that Tipón was a royal garden commissioned by Wiracocha; It is one of the best examples of agricultural terraces created by the Incas; These terraces extend across the narrow valley and are fed by springs coming from the Apu (mountain) Pachatusan. You will also be able to see a temple complex, irrigation canals and aqueducts. This archaeological complex is located 24 km southeast of Cusco.
2.Pikillaqta:It is the only pre-Inca site near Cusco. This complex made of adobe was built by the Wari culture between 700 and 900 AD. A few meters from the area, you can see a small Inca site known as Rumicolca, which functioned as a kind of toll for travelers passing through the place.
3.Andahuaylillas: It is one of the colonial towns of the territory, in this town you will find an ancient church known as "The Sistine Chapel of Peru"; It is home to golden altars, paintings from the Cusco school and ceilings of many colors. The chapel is quite simple and modest on the outside; but once inside, you will be able to see the wonderful interior decorated by works of art from the famous Cusco School.
On your way back you will pass through the town of Saylla, here you can enjoy typical Cusco food; delicious pork chicharrones, roast pork, suckling pig, and a soup consumed since times of the Incas, known as Chairo.
Hot – Ollantaytambo
What's included
A clear overview of what is covered in your trek and what you should arrange separately.
Included in your trek
3 services included
- tourist bus
- Professional bilingual guide
- Transporte
Not included
Additional expenses to consider
- Feeding
- BTP (partial tourist ticket)
- Entrance ticket to Andahuaylillas
- Propina
Important information
- The BTP (partial tourist ticket) and the entrance to Andahuaylillas are not included.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and water; The sun in the valley can be intense.
- Wear comfortable shoes to walk between archaeological sites.
- If you want to have lunch in Saylla, bring cash for typical dishes.
