South Valley Full Day Tour
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The South Valley of Cusco contains mysterious archaeological sites, many of them are still under study, however, in the Southern Valley Tour we visit the most important and close to the city.
The places we visit in this tour are the main tourist attractions in the south valley of Cusco and are visited by thousands of national and international tourists every year. They are a marvel of the Peruvian highlands that will fill your journey with tradition and history.
OVERVIEW
QUICK ITINERARY:
- 08:00 Hrs : We pick you up from your hotel.
- 08:30 Hrs : Departing Cusco.
- 15:30 Hrs : Arriving to Cusco. San Francisco Square, downtown.
TOUR INFORMATION:
- Difficulty : Easy.
- Meals : No meals.
- Type of Tour : Cultural & Traditional.
- Duration : Half day.
WEATHER
The tour is done by bus and the whole route is paved, you can visit these places all year round, but in the months of November to March rains are present, we recommend to bring clothes for rain so you can make the tour with normality.
ALTITUDES ON THE WAY
Altitudes on the way
- Cusco : 3,399 m.a.s.l (11,154 feet)
- Tipon : 3,430 m.a.s.l (11,254 feet)
- Pikillaqta : 3,194 m.a.s.l (10,480 feet)
- Andahuaylillas : 3,128 m.a.s.l (10,262 feet)
Meeting Point
Hotel - 08:00 HRS.
Our service includes pick-up service.
Cusco - Archaeological Center of Tipon
Tipon was a great sanctuary where the Incas worshiped the water. The complex hydraulic engineering system to move groundwater or springs was cataloged as a marvel by the American Society of Civil Engineering.
Tipon is classified as the only Inca complex that is still in perfect working order and contains Inca enclosures, platforms, terraces and irrigation works.
Archaeological Center of Pikillaqta
Pikillacta is located on the slopes of Wayllonqa hill, it is an ancient pre-Inca city. It contains empty streets, squares of giant areas, two-story palaces and multi-family dwellings.
Pikillaqra is a sign of a great civilization, recognized for its extraordinary planning capacity of cities, surrounded by what were once ancient aristocratic villages. Pikillaqqta is considered among the most important tourist places of Cusco.
Church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas
Considered as the Sistine Chapel of America. It is part of the Andean Baroque Route, created by the World Monuments Fund.
Formerly the town was called Antahuaylla, which means Prairie Cobriza, has a pleasant climate and colonial architecture.
The Church of San Pedro Apóstol was built on an Inca temple, with the aim of Christian indoctrination and idealization. In its interior are Inca constructions and diverse murals that cover the entire surface of the church roof, paintings, silversmiths in silver, altars baroque, canvases of the Escuela Cusqueña, etc. For all this it is called The Sistine Chapel of America.
Our tour ends in Regocijo Square, downtown.
Time Table
| Estimated travel time: South Valley Tour | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick Up Time | Meeting Point | Returning Time | Arrival Place | |
| 08:00 hrs. | Hotel | 15:30 Hrs. | Regocijo Square, downtown. | |
| Regular Price | |
|---|---|
| $20.00 per person |
OUR TOUR INCLUDES
- Pre Information in Cusco.
- Transportation
- Bilingual professional guide.
- First Aid Kit.
NOT INCLUDED
Dear passenger, to visit the tourist attractions you have to buy the Boleto Turistico del Cusco (Tourist ticket of Cusco). There are 3 types of tickets and each one has different price. You can buy this ticket at the first tourist attraction, but you must bring cash and in national currency Boleto Turistico del Cusco.
- Tourist ticket of Cusco.
- Entrance ticket to the Church of San Pedro Apostol, s/.10.00.
- Meals
- Tips.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dear traveler, We recommend to visit the most important places near Cusco while acclimatizing, and this tour has wonderful places to visit and learn more about the Inca, pre-Inca and Colonial culture.
Remember to drink coca tea when possible.
- Pack Some Snacks
Take with you some high-energy snacks. There are many stores around Cusco to stock up.
- Acclimatize first
It is probable that you have come to Cusco to visit Machu Picchu, however, you can acclimatize while visiting beautiful places near Cusco, this tour has some of them.
- The Coca tea is your friend
Another way to avoid altitude sickness is drinking the Inca remedy, Coca Tea. In Cusco, Stores sell various products made of Coca, such as sweets and cookies. Stock Up
- Use Sunscreen
The sun at this altitude is intense, even if it is cloudy. Wear a hat, sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen to protect your skin.
What should you take to the tour?
- Original passport / Identity Document.
- Tourist ticket of Cusco.
- Pills for altitude sickness.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Personal medication
- Water bottle.
- Waterproof.
- Camera, camcorder and spare batteries.
- Extra money.
