Tour to the South Valley of Cusco - Half Day Tour
Overview
About
Explore the South Valley of Cusco on a half-day tour.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOUR:
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price, you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centers), bring emergency money
- Passport or identity document (current)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks and more)
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional)
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit
- Light and warm clothes
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March
- Camera and extra batteries
- Not recommended for crippled people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Tour to the South Valley of Cusco - Half Day Tour in Cusco, Peru. This full-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Tipon
After approximately 1 hour trip you will reach the town of Tipón from where you will climb the mountain on our car to the archaeological center of the same name. Tipón is an archaeological complex consisting of 12 cultivation terraces surrounded by walls built with carved stones. The most surprising thing about this site is its impressive irrigation system that until today is still used for agriculture in the surrounding towns.
Pikillaqta
Then you will return to the main route and arrive at Pikillacta, a large urban center corresponding to the Wari culture made up of more than 1000 constructions between colcas, squares, houses, temples, and streets; These buildings were up to 4 stories high.
Andahuaylillas
The last point of visit will be the colonial village of Andahuaylillas where you will visit its fantastic 16th-century church known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” due to its beautiful 17th and 18th-century decoration on walls and ceilings, canvases with gold-plated frames, baroque altarpieces and impressive murals by the artist Tadeo Escalante. You can also appreciate the famous Pentalingu gate.
This concludes the tour.
