SOUTH VALLEY TOUR FROM CUSCO
The South Valley Tour from Cusco is a half-day private excursion through a fascinating mix of Inca engineering, Wari history, and colonial art. Located southeast of Cusco, the region offers a quieter alternative to the Sacred Valley, with historical sites that reveal different chapters of Peru’s past.
The South Valley’s main attractions include Tipón, renowned for its impressive Inca water channels and agricultural terraces; Pikillaqta, an ancient urban center built by the Wari civilization before the rise of the Incas; and Andahuaylillas, a traditional village home to a richly decorated colonial church. Together, these sites offer insight into the engineering, urban planning, and artistic traditions of the cultures that shaped the region.
Ideal for travelers interested in history and culture beyond Cusco’s better-known attractions. This private tour includes hotel pickup, private transportation, entrance tickets, and a professional guide to provide context throughout your visit.
Itinerary
Day 1: South Valley Tour From Cusco Itinerary
We begin with hotel pickup in Cusco (3,399 masl) at 8:30 am. First, we drive about 40 minutes to Tipon (3,560 masl), an Inca site. Here, the guide leads us through the main plaza, the farming terraces, and the impressive stone irrigation channels.
From Tipon, we continue to Pikillacta (3,250 masl), a fortified city of the Wari civilization. Its tall buildings date back to about 600 to 900 AD, long before the Incas arrived.
We end at Andahuaylillas (3,122 masl), a colonial village famous for its church with seventeenth-century murals. Many call it the Sistine Chapel of America. On the way back to Cusco, you can stop to try chicharrón or guinea pig. We arrive back at your hotel by about 3:00 pm.
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