South Valley Tour: Tipón & Pikillacta
Discover the Inca water engineering of Tipón and the pre-Inca Wari city of Pikillacta, in the quiet South Valley of Cusco.
Overview
Off the main tourist trail, the South Valley reveals two masterpieces: Tipón, an Inca royal estate with canals and fountains that still carry water today, and Pikillacta, a huge walled city built by the Wari culture centuries before the Incas.
Highlights
- Tipón's Inca fountains and canals
- Pikillacta, a pre-Inca Wari city
- Quiet sites with few visitors
- Half day, back for lunch
Tour plan
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08:15Tipón
Guided visit of the Inca water temple and its terraces.
3,560 m -
11:00Pikillacta
Walk through the streets of the Wari city and return to Cusco around 1:30 p.m.
Included
- Guide
- Transport
Not included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico): full S/ 130 (valid 10 days) or partial S/ 70 (valid 1 day)
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Light jacket and rain layer
- Sunscreen and hat
- Water
- Cash in soles for the Tourist Ticket
- Passport (needed for student discounts)
Your questions, answered
01What time does the South Valley Tour: Tipón & Pikillacta start?+
Pick-up is at 08:15 from Recoleta Hostel (or your hotel in the historic centre). Be ready in the lobby 10 minutes before.
02How difficult is it?+
Easy and suitable for most travellers. The highest point is about 3,560 m above sea level.
03Can I pay online and get a confirmation?+
Yes. Book on this page and pay securely by card (Izipay or BBVA), PayPal or Yape. You receive the confirmation by email immediately.
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