Discover three chapters of Andean history on a South Valley excursion. Walk among the terraces and channels of Tipon, explore the vast pre-Inca city of Pikillacta and visit Andahuaylillas church, renowned for its mural decoration. An optional food stop in Saylla may be made on the return. Tourist transport and a professional guide are included; admissions and meals are paid separately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":310,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"destino":[48],"servicio":[50],"tipo-tour":[76],"trekking":[],"class_list":["post-1164","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destino-cusco","servicio-group-service","tipo-tour-full-day"],"acf":{"badge":"History & architecture","precio":38,"rating":5,"duracion":"6\u20137 hours","review_count":0,"tipo_de_servicio":"Group tour","gallery":[310,1351,1352],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"summary","title":"Inca engineering, Wari urban planning and colonial art south of Cusco","description":"
Discover three chapters of Andean history on a South Valley excursion. Walk among the terraces and channels of Tipon, explore the vast pre-Inca city of Pikillacta and visit Andahuaylillas church, renowned for its mural decoration. An optional food stop in Saylla may be made on the return. Tourist transport and a professional guide are included; admissions and meals are paid separately.<\/p>n"}],"highlights":null,"details":[{"icon_select":"time","icon":"","text":"
Duration:<\/strong> about 6\u20137 hours<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"start","icon":"","text":" Start:<\/strong> pickup around 9:15 am<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"end","icon":"","text":" Finish:<\/strong> Cusco around 3:30 pm<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"type_service","icon":"","text":" Service:<\/strong> group tour<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"language","icon":"","text":" Languages:<\/strong> English and Spanish<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"difficulty","icon":"","text":" Difficulty:<\/strong> easy to moderate<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"meals","icon":"","text":" Meals:<\/strong> not included<\/p>n"},{"icon_select":"group_size","icon":"","text":" Minimum:<\/strong> 2 participants<\/p>n"}],"tour_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"information_features","title_acc":"Important information","title":"Before booking","description":" A minimum of 2 participants is required. The base rate includes transportation and guide but excludes archaeological admissions and entry to Andahuaylillas church.<\/p>n","items":[{"icon":"","text":" Pickup is planned around 9:15 am.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" Return to Cusco is approximately 3:30 pm.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" The route involves stairs, uneven surfaces and short walks.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" Carry Peruvian soles for admissions and food.<\/p>n"},{"icon":"","text":" Church entry may be restricted during religious services.<\/p>n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"inclusions","title_acc":"Included \/ Not included","title":"Included","items":" Tipon and Pikillacta are protected archaeological sites: stay on paths and do not climb walls or structures. Andahuaylillas is an active church; dress respectfully, remain quiet and follow photography rules. Interior access may change due to services, restoration or administrative decisions. Times vary with traffic and operating conditions.<\/p>n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faqs","title_acc":"Frequently asked questions","title":"Frequently asked questions","items":[{"question":"Are admissions included?","answer":" No. You must pay the required ticket for Tipon and Pikillacta plus Andahuaylillas admission.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Is lunch included?","answer":" No. There may be an optional stop in Saylla to buy food.<\/p>n"},{"question":"How long is the tour?","answer":" Approximately 6\u20137 hours, returning around 3:30 pm.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Can I take photos inside the church?","answer":" This depends on current church rules; always follow staff instructions.<\/p>n"},{"question":"Is the walking difficult?","answer":" It is not a long hike, but there are stairs, altitude and uneven surfaces.<\/p>n"}]}],"titulo_itinerario":"Cusco South Valley itinerary","itinerary_days":[{"day_title":"Day 1","route":"Cusco \u2014 Tipon \u2014 Pikillacta \u2014 Andahuaylillas \u2014 Saylla \u2014 Cusco","food":"Meals:<\/strong> not included","hotel":"","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Cusco pickup","duration":"About 9:15 am","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Coordinated hotel pickup or meeting point and departure southeast from the city.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Tipon","duration":"Guided visit","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" See twelve agricultural terraces and a network of channels and fountains showing Inca water management. Admission is paid separately.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Pikillacta","duration":"Guided visit","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Explore part of the large Wari settlement with streets, plazas, storage buildings, homes and multistory structures.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Andahuaylillas","duration":"Cultural visit","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Visit the colonial church known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its murals and 17th- and 18th-century decoration.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Saylla","duration":"Optional stop","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" A short return stop may be made to taste chicharr\u00f3n or other local food at your own expense.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Return to Cusco","duration":"About 3:30 pm","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Return to the city. Timing varies with traffic, group pace and time spent at each site.<\/p>n","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]}],"wetravel_uid":"","wetravel_uuid":"","wetravel_button_text":"Book now","wetravel_calendar_title":"","availability_notice":"Minimum 2 participants. Confirm admissions, pickup point and church access before payment.","features":[{"icon":"","text":"Secure payment in USD"},{"icon":"","text":"Transport and guide included"},{"icon":"","text":"Confirmation subject to availability"}],"promo_card":{"icon":"","title":"","description":"","link":null},"duracion_filtro":"","horario_salida":"","promo_enabled":false,"promo_price":"","promo_label":"","promo_end_date":null},"yoast_head":"\nn
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