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
Vale Sur
Very good to know the history and archaeological relevance of the sites visited. I recommend! The guide Fredy was very attentive and thorough in the explanations, removed all doubts, took photos of us, was a great tour for those who like history and curiosities.
The happy trip to Machupichu
Magical and pedagogical. I liked the richness of Peruvian culture
Jim - the best guide!
The guide Jim was exceptional! A trained historian, gave us a wealth of details that no other guide in the other 6 days of the tour delivered. 5 stars for him. But it's an absolutely expensive tour, in my opinion. If they had put Jim on other tours, we would have learned what we learned today by seeing the same kinds of constructions. As for the Agency, worst agency we've ever had. Bad hotels, zero schedule planning, hours and hours wasted sitting at train stations (because they try to save you by putting you on the last trains of the day), exhausting travel and zero comfort.
Fantastic Tour
Pikillacta is one of the most amazing places I have ever visited. It was very worth it, definitely my second biggest recommendation after the machu picchu.
Unforgettable journey
The tour was excellent! The entire culture of Impressive place. The guides demonstrate a lot of knowledge, with emphasis on the guide Fred.