Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half-Day Tour

Cusco, Peru
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Duration6h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Our half-day tour to Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas is the most exciting option to know the high level of knowledge of Inca hydraulic engineering, the excellence of the urban planning of the pre-Inca Wari culture, the beautiful decoration of the church of Adahuaylillas and other places of interest located in the southern valley of Cusco.

Take a tour of this circuit is better in the private service so you can fully enjoy your visits.

The tour begins and ends at your hotel in the city of Cusco, lasts 6 hours and the start time of the trip, you and your group will decide.

Options

Half-day shared tour

Group tour: You can join a group of 20 or more people.

Half-Day private Tour

Family private tour: The best option for a customized guided tour for families and groups of friends.

What's included

  • Top-level local guide in English or Spanish.
  • A professional driver and tourist transport.
  • Group or Private Tour
  • Tourist ticket to visit Tipon and Pikillaqta.
  • Admission ticket to visit the Andahuaylillas Church.
  • Travel insurance and Tips (optional)

What to expect

  1. Tipon
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Half Day Tour – South Valley Cusco. Tour to Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas.

    At the agreed time, your professional guide and tourist mobility will pass through your hotel. Then, leave Cusco in a southerly direction.

    First, Visit Tipón: This Inca archaeological complex is famous for its impressive agricultural terraces and sophisticated system of water channels, considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering from the Inca Empire. Its natural setting and the constant flow of water make it one of the most attractive sites in the Southern Valley of Cusco. Continue your journey through the fertile valley to Pikillacta.
  2. Pikillaqta
    1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Pikillaqta: An ancient urban center of the Wari culture, dating from the 6th to 9th centuries AD (600–900 AD). It stands out for its impressive architectural layout, characterized by straight streets, plazas, and stone and adobe structures that reflect the advanced development of this pre-Inca civilization. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the region and an ideal stop for learning about the history preceding the Inca Empire. After that, head toward Andahuaylillas.
  3. 1h
    Finally, Discover Andahuaylillas: A charming colonial town famous for being home to the Church of St. Peter the Apostle, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” for its magnificent frescoes, paintings, and gold leaf decoration. It’s a must-see destination for anyone interested in religious art and the colonial history of the Southern Valley of Cusco.
    After visiting this last place, return to your hotel in Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo at the previously agreed-upon time.

End point

If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo at the previously agreed-upon time.

Pickup details

On the private tour, we pick up from all hotels in Cusco.
On the shared tour, we only pick up from hotels located in the city center. If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo at the previously agreed-upon time.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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