South Valley Tour Half Day

Duration Half Day
Group Size Max 12 People
Activity Level Easy
Max. Altitude 3,560 m/ 11,680 ft
Destinations Machu Picchu, Cusco

Discover the hidden treasures of Cusco on the Southern Valley Half-Day Tour, the perfect experience for travelers looking to explore beyond the traditional tourist route. Journey through remarkable Inca engineering, ancient Wari history, scenic countryside, and stunning colonial art—all without a long drive or a demanding hike.

Visit the impressive Inca terraces and water channels of Tipón, explore the ancient Wari city of Pikillacta, and discover the charming village of Andahuaylillas, home to the famous “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.” This journey combines Inca engineering, pre-Columbian history, colonial art, and breathtaking Andean landscapes, offering a unique cultural experience just a short drive from Cusco.

 

Overview

Tour Destinations :

Tipon |Pikillacta | Andahuaylillas

Daily Outline

Day 1

Southern Valley Tour – Half Day

Itinerary

Day 1 Southern Valley Tour – Half Day

This tour begins with hotel pickup in Cusco. We head south through the beautiful Andean countryside, passing farmland, mountains, and local communities.

Our first stop is Tipón (3,560 m/ 11,680 ft) an impressive Inca archaeological site famous for its perfectly preserved agricultural terraces and advanced water channels that still flow today. Explore this peaceful site and discover the remarkable hydraulic engineering of the Incas.

Next, we visit Pikillacta (3,250 m/10,662 ft) an ancient Wari settlement and one of the most important pre-Inca cities in the Cusco region. Walk among its impressive stone walls, planned streets, and unique urban structures while learning about the civilization that flourished before the Incas.

Our final stop is Andahuaylillas (  3,121 m/ 10,239 ft), a charming Andean village home to the beautiful San Pedro Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” for its stunning colonial artwork, murals, and Andean Baroque decorations.

After exploring these fascinating sites, we return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel or a central location around 2:00 p.m

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • English-Spanish speaking tour guide
  • Pick up and drop off from the Hotel or near your Hotel

What's Not Included

  • Tourist Ticket for archeological sites (Partial S/.70 Peruvian soles )
  • Entrance fee to the Andahuaylillas Church ( s/.15 Peruvian soles)
  • Meals

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