Half Day from $ USD 18.00
"Discover the best of southern Cusco"
With our Half Day Tour Tipon Pikillacta Andahuaylillas / Cusco South Valley Tour, experience the complex Inca hydraulic system in Tipon, the excellent pre-Inca urban planning in Pikillacta and the beautiful mural painting in the Andahuaylillas church “the Sistine Chapel of America”. Also admire the rich biodiversity and amazing scenery of the Huacarpay Lagoon wetland.
This tour is one of the best alternatives to explore around Cusco before visiting Machu Picchu or to do some long treks like Inca Trail, Salkantay, Ausangate or others.
The Tipon Pikillacta Andahuaylillas tour, combines beautiful natural landscapes with masterpieces of the ancient inhabitants of this fertile valley. In Tipón, observe the extraordinary and complex work of Inca hydraulic engineering. In the Pikillacta archaeological site, admire the excellent urbanism of the pre-Inca Wari culture (VIII). Finally, in the San Pedro de Andahuylillas church also known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”, admire the ostentatious ornamentation of religious art in baroque style (a true sculptural and pictorial treasure).
Be sure to admire the scenic beauty and abundance of biodiversity in the enchanting Huacarpay lagoon or wetland.
Explore Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas escorted by our highly trained staff: local tour guide and expert driver.
This tour starts and ends in Cusco city. We have departures every day of the year. In group tour 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and in private tour, you can start at any time in the morning and the last start time is at 11:00 am.
This tour starts at 9.00 am and ends at 3:00 pm in the city of Cusco.
Tipón, Pikillaqta, and the Adahuaylillas church Day trip (6 hours).
We have daily departures and all 12 months of the year.
To begin the Tipón, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas day tour, we’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 8:20 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., depending on your hotel’s location. We’ll then head south from Cusco.
First, we will visit the amazing Tipón archaeological site, where we will appreciate huge agricultural terraces and its excellent irrigation system. We will also see a beautiful temple where the vital liquid (water) was worshipped.
Then, we will continue our journey through a fertile valley to the Pikillaqta archaeological site. It was one of the most important administrative and religious centers of the pre-Inca Wari culture. You will be astonished by its excellence and perfect urban planning.
Finally, we will visit the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas church “the Sistine Chapel of America”, built in the seventeenth century with a popular renaissance style facade, but the interior is a splendid example of the Baroque style with extraordinary ornamentation, work done by the Cusco school artists.
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately at 15:00 hours.
Note: The tour start time assigned in this itinerary is based on the group tour. If you take the private tour, you will decide the starting time of the tour and only on the private tour we will stop at the Huacarpay lagoon wetland to contemplate the biodiversity (ducks and other Andean birds).
1, Easy
6 hours
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
3,120m/10,236ft, Andahuaylillas
3,560m/11,680ft, Tipon
We have 2 types of tours: Group Tour (Shared) and Private Tour. Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$) and per person.
The whole tour will be done in a group of 15 or more people. The members of the group will be of different nationalities and also of different languages, beliefs, ages, sex, etc. But the guided tour will be only in 2 languages English and Spanish.
Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends take the Half Day Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Tour.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 or more people | $ USD 18.00 |
This option is exclusive for you who prefer to do the Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour with your couple, family, children or friends and don’t want to meet with strangers. You can start the tour any day of the year. The tour will be in English or Spanish.
The price varies according to the number of people booking together, the more people in your group, the price decreases.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 1 Persons | $ USD 195.00 | |
| 2-3 Persons | $ USD 99.00 | |
| 4-5 Persons | $ USD 69.00 | |
| 6 or + Persons | $ USD 55.00 |
Discover Tipón, an impressive Inca archaeological site located near Cusco. Its terraces, fountains, and water channels—which are still in use today—reflect the Incas’ advanced knowledge of hydraulic engineering and agriculture. A place where history, architecture, and nature come together.
Pikillaqta is an impressive pre-Inca archaeological site located near Cusco, built by the Wari culture. It is notable for its large walls, streets, and structures made of stone and adobe, which reflect an advanced level of urban and architectural organization.
The San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church is a jewel of Peruvian colonial art, famous for its beautiful murals, altarpieces, and Baroque decoration. Known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” it stands out for its great historical, artistic, and cultural value.
It generally includes Tipón, Pikillacta, and the Andahuaylillas church.
It usually lasts half a day, approximately 6 hours. There may be slight variations.
It usually starts at 9:00 a.m., but pick-up begins 40 minutes earlier, depending on the location of your hotel.
In many cases, yes, especially if the hotel is located within the urban area of Cusco. It’s recommended to confirm the exact pick-up location when booking. If your hotel is far from downtown, the meeting point is at the fountain in Plaza Regocijo between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
We recommend bringing:
Generally, lunch is not included, as this is a half-day tour.
Admission tickets are not included. The partial tourist ticket costs S/70, and admission to Andahuaylillas is S/20. If you plan to take the city tour, visit the Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and the Southern Valley, we recommend purchasing the general tourist pass (S/130), which includes 18 sites and museums in the city center.
If you wish, you can buy it at the tourist shops in Cusco, or you can also buy it on-site at Tipón.
Yes, it’s generally a family-friendly tour. However, there is some walking and uneven terrain at some archaeological sites, so it’s important to consider each traveler’s mobility.
This is a low- to moderate-difficulty tour. It does not involve trekking, though there is some walking during the visits.
Yes, but you should be mindful of the altitude in Cusco and the Southern Valley. If you’re not used to the altitude, it’s advisable to rest and acclimate before engaging in strenuous activities.
Yes. A private tour allows you to tailor the schedule and itinerary to your group’s needs.
On a group tour, you share transportation and the itinerary with other travelers, while a private tour offers greater flexibility in terms of schedules, stops, and the pace of the tour.
Generally, yes, subject to availability. It’s recommended to book in advance, especially during peak season.
The tour usually goes ahead even in the rain, unless conditions compromise safety. We recommend bringing a raincoat or rain poncho.
Yes. Given its duration, it’s usually possible to combine it with other activities in Cusco, as long as you allow enough time for transfers and rest.
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