South Valley Day Tour
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South Valley Day Tour
23 reviews
Overview
South Valley Day Tour,
The South Valley Day Tour ,tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas Tour offers a captivating exploration of lesser-known yet culturally and historically rich sites in the Cusco region of Peru. This off-the-beaten-path adventure takes travelers through the scenic South Valley, showcasing ancient Inca engineering marvels, pre-Inca archaeological sites, and a colonial gem. The Cusco South Valley Day Tour. Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas Tour is a unique journey that unveils the lesser-explored treasures of the Cusco region. From colonial art to pre-Inca ruins and Inca agricultural marvels, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultural and historical heritage of Peru
South Valley Day Tour in Cusco.
The South Valley Day Tour offers travelers a captivating journey through some of the region’s lesser-known gems, providing a unique combination of natural beauty, ancient history, and cultural immersion.
Highlights
- Colonial Art in Andahuaylillas: Admire the colonial art and architecture of the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.”
- Tipon’s Agricultural Terraces: Witness the agricultural prowess of the Incas at Tipon, where intricate terraces and a sophisticated irrigation system showcase their mastery of engineering.
- Scenic South Valley: Enjoy the scenic beauty of the South Valley, with its rolling hills, traditional villages, and panoramic views of the Andean landscape.
Trip Details
- Â Departure from Cusco: The tour typically starts with an early morning departure from Cusco, heading south towards the less-explored South Valley Tour in CuscoÂ
- Â Andahuaylillas: Colonial Church: Visit the colonial town of Andahuaylillas, home to the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.” Explore the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, renowned for its impressive colonial art and architecture.
- Tipon: Inca Agricultural Site: Visit Tipon, an Inca archaeological site famous for its impressive agricultural terraces and irrigation system. Discover the advanced engineering that allowed the Incas to cultivate crops in diverse microclimates.
- Return to Cusco: After exploring Tipon, head back to Cusco in the late afternoon, concluding the South Valley, Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas Tour.
Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Pick up at your Hotel at 09:00; we start by driving high above Cusco and the outlying town of Tipon .This South Valley Day Tour , including Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas it is a great opportunity to visit the non-visited sector in Cusco, with beautiful lakes and villages, we have daily departures in our private guided tours, you can just book at our Office or by e-mail. Also you can find the best places where Cuzqueños eat Cuy al horno -Guinea pig.
Tipon – Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas.
South Valley Tour, Tipon Pikillacta y Andahuaylillas
This tour is known for combining beautiful natural landscapes, lakes of Urcos and Huacarpay, Inca architecture in Tipon, pre – Inca Wari architecture in Pikillaccta and a beautiful chapel, known as the “Sixtine Chapel of America.
Notes Itinerario
Included
• Pick up from hotel to start our trip
• PrÃvate Transporta tión
• Professional bilingual guide (English / Spanish).
No Included
• Entrance fees to sites total approx 30 soles
• Lunch is not included
• You can try the famous Cusco`s speciality “Cuy al Horno” Roasted Guinea pig in Tipon
What To Bring
• You only need to carry a small day pack, with water to drink, camera, and rain jacket or poncho / or change of weather gear, basic toiletries, hat for the sun , sun scream and comfortable shoes or hiking boots
• Some extra money as there is no ATM´s.
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