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Cusco South Valley

A half-day trip south of Cusco to see Tipón and its Inca water channels, the pre-Inca city of Piquillacta, and the colonial church of Andahuaylillas. Ideal for your first or last day in Cusco, with return at 2:15 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. approx.Tipón, Piquillacta and AndahuaylillasEntrance fees includedGuide in Spanish / English
DurationAbout 6 hours
GuideSpanish and English
PickupYour hotel in Cusco, 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Entrance feesTourist ticket and Andahuaylillas admission included

Highlights

What you’ll experience

  • TipónInca terraces with water channels, about 30 minutes from Cusco.
  • PiquillactaA large archaeological site you explore with your guide before continuing to Andahuaylillas.
  • AndahuaylillasVisit to its colonial church, with admission included.
  • Return to CuscoEnds at Plaza San Francisco around 2:15 p.m., leaving the afternoon free.

Itinerary

Day by day

The tour ends at Plaza San Francisco in Cusco, not at your hotel.

Day1

Tipón – Piquillacta – Andahuaylillas

We pick you up at your hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and travel by tourist transport to Tipón, where you arrive around 9:00 a.m. Until 10:00 a.m. you explore its Inca terraces and water channels.

From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. you visit the Piquillacta archaeological center, and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. the church of Andahuaylillas. Then we head back, and the tour ends at Plaza San Francisco in Cusco around 2:15 p.m.

✓Included

  • Tourist transport to the sites
  • Professional tour guide
  • Tourist ticket (entry to Tipón and Piquillacta)
  • Admission to the church of Andahuaylillas

✕Not included

  • Meals
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Frequently asked questions

About Cusco South Valley

What sites does the South Valley tour visit?+

The Tipón terraces, the Piquillacta archaeological site, and the church of Andahuaylillas.

Where do you pick me up and where does it end?+

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. The tour ends at Plaza San Francisco in Cusco around 2:15 p.m.

Are entrance fees included?+

Yes: entry to the sites with the tourist ticket and admission to Andahuaylillas are included.

Are meals included?+

No, the tour does not include meals. When it ends at 2:15 p.m., you can have lunch in Cusco.

Is this a group tour?+

Yes, it runs as a group tour with a guide in Spanish and English. If you prefer a private service, write to us and we will quote it.

What is the cancellation policy?+

Cancellations made 45 days or more in advance receive a 70% refund; between 30 and 44 days, 50%; with fewer than 30 days or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

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