From Cusco: South Valley Villages and Archaeology Tour
ID: GYG119122-173455
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Travel back in time and explore the less visited Inca and pre-Inca sites of the Valle Sur, including the agricultural terraces of Tipón. Discover masterpieces of art in a modest chapel in Andahuaylillas and more.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Cusco, and then head to the beautiful Valle Sur with an English-speaking guide. Arrive at the archaeological site of Tipón, thought to have been a royal garden commissioned by the Inca god Viracocha.
Learn more about the agricultural terraces created by the Incas and irrigated by an aqueduct on the sacred Pachatusan mountain. Take a closer look at other structures, such as the baths and temple complex to build a better understanding of the Inca civilization.
Continue to the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta to explore the adobe complex built by the indigenous Huari people in around 700 to 900 AD. Marvel at the elaborate art of the Sistine Chapel of Peru in Andahuaylillas, including paintings from Escuela Cuzqueña. Return to Cusco via Saylla, where you can enjoy some delicious pork chicharrones or roasted guinea pig.
Highlights
- Explore the archaeological site of Tipón and learn about the Inca farming methods
- Discover the Sistine Chapel of Peru in Andahuaylillas
- Sample the traditional food and meet local communities
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
