Cusco Day Trip: Andahuaylillas, Piquillacta, Tipon

Embark on a half-day adventure from Cusco to explore the wonders of the South Valley. Visit the breathtaking Iglesia de San Pedro in Andahuaylillas, discover the ancient ruins of Piquillacta, and marvel at the Inca engineering marvels in Tipon.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tipon - Located on the outskirts of Cusco, the often overlooked archaeological site of Tipón is arguably the best demonstration of Inca engineering skills in existence. The site comprises a network of agricultural terraces, some of which are still used today, and stonemasonry similar to that of Machu Picchu—but without the crowds.
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What's Included
  • Transport
  • Bi-lingual Guide (English & Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to Andahuaylillas Church
  • Cusco Tourist ticket integral: S/. 130 per person or partial: S/. 70 per person
  • Meals
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long tour to explore the captivating landmarks located in the outskirts of Cusco City. The quaint town of Andahuaylillas boasts of its parish, the Iglesia de San Pedro, fondly referred to as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’. At Piquillacta, marvel at the well-preserved remnants of the Wari period, a civilization predating the Incas….

Location
Tipon
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Veronica
Jun 4, 2025
Stunning place and with a luxury guide - Freddy is a very complete guide Very professional a pleasure to travel so many places with so much culture and history, Very nice place and very complete guide explanations
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Feliz2025
May 27, 2025
Well worth the cost of admission - The tour itself is affordable however you must purchase a 70 soles tourist ticket and pay 18 soles for entrance to the church. The tourist ticket is good for multiple sites in and around cusco proper however it is only good for 2 days. So, make this tour one of the first excursions so you can make use of the truest ticket the next day It is interesting enough and the sites are on a road less travelled.
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Lovetravel59617
May 31, 2024
Inca and pre-Inca constructions. - Beautiful and little-visited places, off the traditional route, but I think it's really worth it. Our guide Fred was sensational, very polite and helpful, no memorized or hurried text, 10/10.
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Donnymcferssun
Jan 22, 2020
Beyond Imagination - Gem of an experience, we were very excited to visit these lesser known sites off the city of Cusco and this was a very good and positive experience. Fredy from Minka is a very special person and a good guide with good knowledge and explaining skills.
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Joelho5344zc
Sep 23, 2025
Good - My wife and I enjoyed the tour. We were in the Cusco area for 11 days , if you have less time I would prioritize other sites. Majority of the guests were Spanish speaking but our guide made sure to keep the few English speakers informed. Long bus ride through busy traffic. Lunch was 25 sol per person.
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Bhakala
May 6, 2022
Know some Spanish beforehand - The spots were amazing and the driver and guide were very nice. 2 issues - the church is not open Sunday the day of our tour (perhaps they should have reversed the visit order) and Spanish and English was promoted. While the guide did his best, his English was limited. To offset it, he spent most of his time between areas with our group sharing what he could.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).