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Cusco South Valley Tour: Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas

4.9 Tripadvisor, Viajes Cusco Perú (sister agency), 78 reviews Cusco, Tipon, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas Daily departures
8:30 a.m. pickupDrop-off around 4:00 p.m.
3 sitesTipon, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas
11,810 ft high pointAbout 3,600 m
Easy walkingAbout 2 hours on foot in total
Tipon and PikillactaTourist Ticket included

The trip in one paragraph

The South Valley is for travelers who have already seen the Sacred Valley, or who want a gentle day with a late start. It suits history fans and food lovers: the road south of Cusco is lined with roadside kitchens famous for roast guinea pig, fried pork and giant round bread. If this is your first valley day, the classic Sacred Valley day tour comes first.

Three sites, three eras

Tipon is an Inca estate of wide terraces where stone channels and fountains still carry spring water, a lesson in Inca hydraulics you can hear. Pikillacta is older: a walled city of the Wari culture, which ruled much of the Andes centuries before the Incas, with long grids of rubble-stone rooms. Andahuaylillas is colonial. Its plain adobe church hides an interior covered in murals, gilded altars and a painted ceiling, which is why locals call it the Sistine Chapel of the Americas.

Pace and food

Pickup is at 8:30 a.m., the walking is light and you are back in Cusco around 4:00 p.m. Meals are not included, so your guide stops where you can try chicharrón, cuy or the round Oropesa bread at your own cost. Bring an appetite and some soles.

Inca water channels at TiponStone canals and fountains on wide terraces, still carrying spring water as the Inca engineers designed them.
Pikillacta, a Wari cityA large walled city of rubble-stone rooms and straight streets, older than anything Inca in the region.
The painted church of AndahuaylillasA plain adobe church outside, covered inside with murals, gold leaf and a painted ceiling.
The food road south of CuscoRoadside kitchens for chicharrón, roast cuy and the round bread of Oropesa, at your own cost.

Price

One price for everyone: US$127 per person, shared service, with transport, guide and the Tourist Ticket for Tipon and Pikillacta. There is no hotel tier because you sleep in your own Cusco hotel. Groups who want their own departure get a quote through the free quote form.

Pick your tour date

This tour leaves every day of the year. Pick the date you want and send the free quote form. We confirm the seat and your pickup time within the day.

A good fit for your first full day in Cusco or for a rest day between hikes. A week ahead is usually enough.

Day by day

Open a day to see the hours, the altitude and where you sleep. Times are the ones our guides actually keep.

Day1

Cusco, Tipon, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas, Cusco

Back in Cusco the same afternoon, high point about 11,810 ft (3,600 m)

Tipon and Pikillacta entries included Meals not included About 2 hours on foot No hotel, day trip
08:30
Pickup at your hotel in Cusco

Pickup between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. from hotels in central Cusco. The road heads southeast along the Huatanay valley.

09:15
Tipon

A guided walk along the terraces and the stone water channels. Stand next to the main fountain and listen: the water still runs where the Incas sent it.

11:30
Pikillacta

The Wari city, with its walls and grid of rooms. Your guide explains how the Wari ran this region long before the Incas.

13:00
Andahuaylillas church

The church of San Pedro Apóstol and its painted interior. The entry is paid at the door. Photography inside is usually restricted.

14:00
Food stop on the way back

A stop where you can buy lunch or snacks: fried pork in Saylla, roast cuy or the round bread of Oropesa.

16:00
Drop-off in Cusco

Back in central Cusco around 4:00 p.m., with the evening free.

Where you go

The route runs southeast of Cusco along the Huatanay and Vilcanota valleys to Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas.

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Route: Cusco · Tipon · Pikillacta · Andahuaylillas.
Stops on the itinerary Machu PicchuDashed line: road and rail route

What is included

Included

  • Shared transport from your hotel in CuscoPickup and drop-off in central Cusco.
  • Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico)Covers Tipon and Pikillacta.
  • Official bilingual guideSpanish and English, with a briefing before you set off.
  • First aid suppliesWith support from our office all day.

Not included

  • Andahuaylillas church entryPer our data, foreign adults about US$6 (S/20), students and children 11 to 17 about US$5 (S/15). Paid at the door.
  • All mealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner. The food stop is at your own cost.
  • Tips for the guide and driverOptional. Bring small bills in soles.
  • Travel insuranceRecommended for any trip in Peru.

Good to know

AltitudeThe route stays around Cusco's height, up to about 11,810 ft (3,600 m), with little climbing. A good first or second day.
Food on the roadMeals are not included. Saylla is known for chicharrón, Tipon for roast cuy and Oropesa for its round bread. Budget for lunch in soles.
Tourist TicketTipon and Pikillacta are part of the Boleto Turístico del Cusco, included. The church is managed separately and charges its own entry.
Photos in the churchPhotography inside Andahuaylillas church is usually restricted. Take your pictures of the facade and the plaza.
Best seasonGood all year. From December to March bring a rain shell for the terraces at Tipon.
What to bringSun hat, sunscreen, light rain shell, water, comfortable shoes and cash in soles.
Service typeShared group tour with other travelers and an official bilingual guide.

Travelers on this itinerary

Sacred Lake Titikaka is new; these are public Tripadvisor reviews of Viajes Cusco Perú, the family agency that operates every package on this site.

4.9
78 reviews
Viajes Cusco Perú, Sep 2026
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83 reviews
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Reviews shown: Viajes Cusco Perú travelers (sample of public Tripadvisor reviews, read Sep 30, 2026).

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Claudia I.Sep 2026, with friends
Posted on Tripadvisor
Dream Come True

"Incredible experience!! Beautiful landscape and beautiful people. We were lucky to be guided by Vladimir, who with his lovely personality and amazing knowledge made this trip a great learning experience."

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Erika C.Jul 2026, solo traveler from Argentina
Posted on Tripadvisor
I recommend them, people!

"All the tours I did (Machu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley) were spectacular!!! From picking me up at the hotel (always punctual and attentive, notifying about everything!) to the guides I had who were also excellent."

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Martin Rogelio I.Jul 2026, Sullana, Peru, with family
Posted on Tripadvisor
Professionalism, trust, and human quality

"I came to this agency by recommendation and, after traveling with them on two occasions, I can say that it was an excellent decision. I must highlight the professionalism of the guides, who made every tour very interesting and safe."

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Still have questions?

Everything we get asked about this package before people book.

What is the South Valley of Cusco?

The valley that runs southeast of Cusco along the Huatanay and Vilcanota rivers, toward Urcos. It holds Tipon, the Wari city of Pikillacta and the colonial church of Andahuaylillas. It sees far fewer visitors than the Sacred Valley, which lies to the north.

Is the Andahuaylillas church entry included?

No. The church charges its own entry, paid at the door. Per our data, foreign adults pay about US$6 (S/20) and students and children 11 to 17 about US$5 (S/15). Tipon and Pikillacta are covered by the Tourist Ticket in the price.

Is lunch included on the South Valley tour?

No meals are included, and that is on purpose: the road south of Cusco is known for its food. Your guide stops where you can try chicharrón, roast cuy or Oropesa bread and pay for what you eat. Vegetarians find soups, corn and cheese too.

South Valley or Sacred Valley?

The Sacred Valley first if you have time for only one. It has the bigger sites and Ollantaytambo. Add the South Valley if you have a spare day, you like history, or you want a short day with a late start and good food.

How long is the South Valley tour?

About seven hours, from an 8:30 a.m. pickup to a return to central Cusco around 4:00 p.m. The walking adds up to roughly two hours, on gentle terrain, so the evening stays free for dinner in town.

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From, per personUS$127
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