Journey to the Southern Valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Explore the Inca ruins of Tipon with many water channels and amazing views. Visit Pikillaqta pre-Inca ruins belonging to the Wari Civilization and then to the ruins of Rumi Colca. A visit of the Andahuaylillas San Pedro Church, the Sistine Chapel of South America.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE A GUIDE PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE DRIVER IS NOT A LICENSED GUIDE AND CANNOT ACCOMPANY YOU TO THE SITES OR EXPLAIN THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.
| PRIVATE VEHICLE |
PRICE WITH DRIVER ONLY | PRICE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE |
| (USD$) | (USD$) | |
| SUV 2 MAX |
$125.00 | $214.00 |
| VAN 4 TO 6 |
$141.00 | $245.00 |
| Short MINIBUS 7 TO 10 |
$172.00 | $293.00 |
| Large MINIBUS 11 TO 15 |
$196.00 | $319.00 |
| BUS 16 TO 30 |
$267.00 | $411.00 |
This morning we leave Cusco to the Southern Valley, with a scenic drive. We will drive up a hill to the Inca site of Tipon with many water channels. The town of Tipon is known for the Cuy so if you want to try it let us know. Continue driving to Pikillaqta the pre- Incan ruins occupied by the Wari Civilazion. Then to the nearby seldom visited Rumi Colca resembling an imposing stone gate. Have lunch on your own in a recommended restaurant. After lunch we continue to Andahuaylillas for tour of the beautiful San Pedro Church called the Sistine Chapel of South America. Take some pictures of the Huacarpay lake and maybe catch site of some birds. On our way pick up some oven baked bread from Oropesa. Return to Cusco.
