Valle Sur: Inca, pre-Inca history, and colonial art.
A cultural circuit through Cusco's less-visited side, bringing together Inca engineering, a pre-Inca city, and the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas".
The tour begins at Tipón, a masterpiece of Inca hydraulic engineering with canals and fountains that still work today, and continues to Pikillaqta, an ancient city of the Wari culture.
The grand finale is at the Andahuaylillas Chapel, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" for its impressive murals and gilded altars — a true jewel of colonial art.
What makes this itinerary unique.
Tipón and its Inca hydraulic engineering.
Pikillaqta, a city of the pre-Inca Wari culture.
Andahuaylillas Chapel, the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas".
Cultural itinerary through uncrowded destinations.
Beautiful landscapes of Cusco's South Valley.
Day by day.
Hotel pickup and visit to the Tipón complex, with its Inca terraces, canals, and water fountains. Next, Pikillaqta, an ancient pre-Inca city of the Wari culture.
The tour concludes at the Andahuaylillas Chapel, featuring its stunning murals and colonial art. Return to Cusco.
Everything we take care of for you.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
- Round-trip tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Continuous assistance and first aid kit
Not included
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites (Tourist Ticket, paid on-site in soles)
- Entrance fee to the Andahuaylillas Chapel (paid on-site in soles)
- Meals, drinks, and tips
Essential packing list.
- Original ID (passport or national ID)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket for changing weather
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Water and light snacks
- Cash in soles for entrance fees and extra expenses
Important information
- Some archaeological entrance fees are paid on-site in soles — please bring cash.
- Original ID is required at ticket checkpoints.
- Easy-effort itinerary, suitable for most travelers.
- At least 1 day of acclimatization in Cusco (3,400 m) is recommended.
- Booking policy: 50% deposit and 50% up to 15 days before the trip.
A side of Cusco few travelers know.
Valle Sur is ideal for those who have already visited the classic destinations and want to discover Cusco's less crowded side.
Regular departures available. Contact our team via WhatsApp to confirm your date.
Common questions about this itinerary.
No. The Tourist Ticket and the Andahuaylillas Chapel entrance fee are paid on-site in soles. Please bring cash.
It's perfect for travelers interested in history, archaeology, and colonial art, as well as those seeking less crowded destinations.
No — it's an easy-effort tour with short walks at the sites, lasting half a day.
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