South Valley Private Tour

Cusco is not all about Machu Picchu and with this tour you’ll get to know another side of our history while getting to know the cultural evolution of the region. The South Valley of Cusco holds impressive pre-Inca, Inca, and colonial structures, complemented with beautiful natural landscapes. Here’s what you should expect:

• Explore Tipón, one of the most impressive agricultural and engineering examples of the Incas.
• Discover Pikillacta, a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari culture.
• Visit the San Pedro Church in Andahuaylillas, one of the most beautiful Chapels outside of Cusco.

Surround yourself with the history of our ancestors and discover much more of Peru with us! Travel in comfort and in-style through Cusco and make the most of your experience.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Tipon, Cusco Peru

We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Our first stop will be at Tipón. Here you’ll get to appreciate one of the most impressive agricultural and engineering examples of the Inca civilization. According to historians, Tipon could have been a royal hacienda with ceremonial and agricultural areas.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piquillacta, 20 km East of Cusco, Huarcapay Peru

Our next stop will be a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari culture. Here our guide will explain the origin and influence of the site on the Inca civilization and how it managed to inspire their constructions. There is no separate admission charge to get into Pikillacta. To visit the park, you must have the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico).

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Humedal Lucre-Huacarpay, Carretera Cusco-Puno, 30 km al este de Cusco, Huarcapay 08207 Peru

We’ll continue to the Huacarpay lagoon, a beautiful natural scenery, located near Pikillacta. We’ll make a short stop here to get some fresh air and watch the birds that visit the lagoon.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, Calle Tacna No 302, Andahuaylillas 08210 Peru

We’ll continue to Andahuaylillas, a town recognized for its beautiful colonial architecture. The San Pedro Church is the main attraction there, known for being a beautiful church structured with a unique baroque architecture and decorated with religious paintings and murals. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.

Duration: 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat."
"We can include infant seats under request (if paying for the child's seat)."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
South Valley Private Tour
7/2/2021 - 4/25/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:30 AM - 08:00 AM

Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco.
• If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you.
• You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Private tour)
• Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
• Complimentary water bottle
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Lunch - Meals and drinks are not included. If you prefer, you can request your guide to stop at one of the restaurants along the way.
• Gratuities or tips
• Tipon Archaeological Site entrance fee
• San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas entrance fee
• Pikillacta Archaeological Site entrance fee

Facilities