South Valley Private Tour: Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas

4.9 (11 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration6h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

If you're in search of an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience in Peru, you can't miss the South Valley Tour in Cusco. It's an experience that will take you through the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this unique region.

Explore three Andean attractions, starting with a visit to the archaeological site of Tipón, where you'll learn about the ingenious engineering and spiritual practices of the Incas. Next, explore the ruins of Pikillacta (the Flea Town). Finally, stop in the town of Andahuaylillas and visit the Church of San Pedro, also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America."

What's included

  • Professional tour guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
  • Agency services
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Round-trip tourist transportation
  • The Tipón archaeological site and Pikillacta (partial ticket)
  • The Church of Andahuaylillas
  • Food, drinks and snacks.

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    1h
    This fascinating tour begins with the pick-up service at your hotel to 8:00 am. On this day, you'll embark on an exclusive adventure. We will start our journey in Quispicanchis.
  2. Tipon
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit the impressive archaeological complex of Tipón, an important center of worship where the Incas revered water, one of the elements of nature considered sacred in Andean cosmology. Water flows through channels and traverses terraces and waterfalls.
  3. Pikillaqta
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Next, we will head to the archaeological complex of Pikillacta, the Huari urban center dating back to the pre-Inca era. You'll notice that the constructions here are quite different from Inca constructions.
  4. San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    We continue to the town of Andahuaylillas, where you'll see its 16th-century church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" due to the abundance of paintings on its walls and ceiling. The church features an organ decorated with angels and cherubs, as well as large murals by the famous artist Tadeo Escalante.
  5. Cusco
    1h
    Finally in the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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