South Valley Private Tour from Cusco
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tipón's Inca terraces
- Visit the agricultural site of Moray
- Discover the salt mines of Maras
- Learn about Inca history and culture
- Enjoy scenic views of the Sacred Valley
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Cusco
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Our first stop will be at Tipón. Here you’ll get to appreciate one of the most impressive agricultural and engineering examples of the Inca civilization. According to historians, Tipon could have been a royal hacienda with ceremonial and agricultural areas.
Our next stop will be a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari culture. Here our guide will explain the origin and influence of the site on the Inca civilization and how it managed to inspire their constructions. There is no separate admission charge to get into Pikillacta. To visit the park, you must have the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico).
We’ll continue to the Huacarpay lagoon, a beautiful natural scenery, located near Pikillacta. We’ll make a short stop here to get some fresh air and watch the birds that visit the lagoon.
We’ll continue to Andahuaylillas, a town recognized for its beautiful colonial architecture. The San Pedro Church is the main attraction there, known for being a beautiful church structured with a unique baroque architecture and decorated with religious paintings and murals. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details.
- This tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
- Carry a light jacket as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- We can include infant seats under request (if paying for the child's seat).
Traveler reviews
Much knowledge
Jerver Cueva was our guide. Very attentive, calm and with excellent explanation.
Knowledge
Excellent guide, with a lot of knowledge and didactics, in addition to being very polite
Recommended!
The tour of the southern valley was a pleasant surprise. It seems to be a less explored part of Cusco and therefore with fewer tourists. But it has an equally fascinating story! Jever, our guide, was a grateful surprise. In addition to explaining everything to us very calmly and clearly, he took great photos.
Excellent guide in Valle Sur.
Jerver was an excellent guide during our tour of Valle Sur. Very attentive, friendly, and always willing to explain everything with patience and good humor. It is evident that he knows a lot about the history and culture of the place, and he made the tour even more special and interesting. In addition to being very professional, he made us feel comfortable and well accompanied at all times. Thank you very much for all the attention and for making this experience such a beautiful memory!
The happy trip to Machupichu
Magical and pedagogical. I liked the richness of Peruvian culture