South Valley Cusco Experience – Tipón, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Full Day Tour

Morning Departure from Cusco
Your experience begins with a hotel pick-up in Cusco. From there, you will travel south through picturesque Andean landscapes, passing traditional villages and fertile valleys.

Visit to Tipón Archaeological Site
Explore Tipón, an outstanding example of Inca hydraulic engineering. Walk through its agricultural terraces, where water still flows through precisely carved stone channels. Learn how the Incas mastered irrigation systems that continue to function centuries later.

Exploration of Pikillacta
Continue to Pikillacta, an extensive archaeological complex built by the Wari culture. Discover its urban planning, stone and adobe structures, ceremonial spaces, and learn about the society that dominated this region long before the Incas.

Huacarpay Lagoon and Picnic Break
Enjoy a relaxing stop near Huacarpay Lagoon, a scenic wetland surrounded by native flora such as reeds, cactus, and carob trees. This peaceful setting provides the perfect moment to enjoy a box lunch while appreciating local biodiversity.

Visit to Andahuaylillas Church
Conclude the cultural journey in Andahuaylillas, home to a stunning 16th-century church often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes.” Admire its richly decorated altars, colonial murals, and impressive wooden organ adorned with angels and cherubs.

Return to Cusco
After the visit, return comfortably to Cusco and your hotel, completing a full day of cultural discovery and scenic exploration.