Morning pickup from Cusco driving south. First explore Tipón's stepped royal terraces and still-functioning ancient fountains and water channels. Continue to Pikillacta, the massive geometric stone city built by the pre-Inca Wari empire. Conclude in the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas to admire its 17th-century church, renowned as the 'Sistine Chapel of America' for its intricate gold-leaf ceiling and Baroque murals. Return to Cusco.
South Valley Cusco (Tipón, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas) Half Day
Duration
Full Day
Difficulty
Easy
Modality
Private or Shared Tour
Max Altitude
3,560 m.s.n.m. (Complejo Arqueológico de Tipón)
From
$40.00 USD
Unforgettable Experience
Tour Overview
A peaceful and captivating cultural journey through Cusco's less-traveled Southern Valley, exploring three distinct historical eras: the master Inca hydraulic engineering of Tipón, the sprawling pre-Inca Wari urban metropolis of Pikillacta, and the Andean Sistine Chapel inside the Church of Saint Peter the Apostle in Andahuaylillas.
Escape the crowds and discover lush water channels, 1,400-year-old stone city walls, and dazzling Baroque gold-leaf murals.
Detailed Duration
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Max Altitude
3,560 m.s.n.m. (Complejo Arqueológico de Tipón)
Guide Languages
English & Spanish Official
Safety & Support
Oxygen, First Aid & 24/7
Day by Day
Detailed Itinerary 1 Día
Total Transparency
Program Inclusions
What is Included?
- Round-trip tourist transportation from Cusco
- Professional bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- Assistance and hotel pickup
Not Included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) for Tipón and Pikillacta
- Entrance ticket to Church of Andahuaylillas (15 Soles)
- Lunch and tips
Get Ready
Recommendations & Tips
Expert Local Guides Tips
- Bring Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) and original passport.
- Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and camera (photography inside the church is regulated).
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Because of its astonishing interior decoration: gold-leaf altars, mudéjar-style coffered ceiling, and richly colored murals depicting heaven and hell created by native Andean painters in the 1600s.
Direct Local Operator
Based in Cusco, no middlemen
24/7 Ongoing Support
Dedicated attention before and during your trip
Licensed Expert Guides
Bilingual professionals in trekking and history
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Booking this tour with Samex Tours Peru was the best decision for our holiday. Every connection, hotel pickup, and guided excursion occurred with clockwork punctuality. We enjoyed an ideal balance between thrilling sightseeing and relaxing cultural immersion.
From the very first day, the Samex team made us feel completely looked after. The itinerary transitions smoothly between destinations, and having private transport and expert local guides allowed us to truly connect with the communities and history.
Flawless communication 24/7 via WhatsApp and top-tier guides who are passionate about their heritage. We created memories to last a lifetime and will recommend Samex Tours Peru to all our friends back home.
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