South Valley tour - Fear Factor

Itinerary

The South Valley tour begins at 8:00 a.m. We will drive approximately 40 minutes to the southwest of Cusco. Our first stop will be Tipón, also known as the Temple of Water. This impressive archaeological site features one of the most sophisticated irrigation and agricultural systems from the Inca period.

After our visit, we continue to Pikillacta—considered one of the best-known and best-preserved pre-Inca cities in Peru. Covering roughly 50 hectares, Pikillacta displays an important urban, administrative, and religious center of the Wari culture. Thanks to its size and layout, it is one of the most notable pre-Hispanic cities in the region.

We then continue to Andahuaylillas, home to the San Pedro Church—often referred to by historians and travelers as the “Sistine Chapel of America.” Built in the 17th century, this church features an altar covered in 24-karat gold leaf, beautiful murals, paintings from the Cusco School, and an exquisite polychrome ceiling.

After the final visit, we return to Cusco, arriving around 2:00 p.m.

Included / Not Included

Included:

Pick-up from your hotel or hostel and drop-off near Cusco’s Main Square at the end of the tour
Professional tour guides
Tourist transportation
750 ml bottle of water

Not Included:

Tips for the guide and driver
Tourist Ticket for foreigners (prices vary: 130 soles for the 10-day ticket or 70 soles for the partial 2-day ticket)
Tourist Ticket for nationals (prices vary: 70 soles for the 10-day ticket or 40 soles for the partial 2-day ticket)
Entrance ticket to the Andahuaylillas Church (15 soles)

Price

Price: USD 15 per person

IMPORTANT:

For traditional tours in Cusco, Peruvian visitors must purchase the NATIONAL TOURIST TICKET. The cost is 70 soles for adults and 40 soles for minors.
For traditional tours in Cusco, foreign visitors must purchase the FOREIGNER TOURIST TICKET. The cost is 130 soles for adults and 70 soles for minors.

Let’s take a closer look at the ticket that allows you to enjoy the most important attractions in Cusco—the Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico). In the past, visitors had to purchase entrance tickets individually for each site, an option that still exists today.

The Cusco Tourist Ticket combines the most popular and frequently visited attractions in one pass, making it easier to plan your itinerary. With several options and durations available, it is a convenient solution for travelers exploring Cusco’s history and natural beauty.

Things to Know Before Purchasing the Cusco Tourist Ticket

The main purpose of the Tourist Ticket is to save time, plan your visits efficiently, and allow access to multiple attractions with a single pass.
It is important not to lose the ticket, as replacements or refunds are not available.
The ticket does not include Machu Picchu or guiding services.
The ticket is only valid for the dates indicated on the back.