Three of Peru’s alternative ancient wonders: Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco. Designed for history buffs, this tour covers the elaborate agricultural terraces at the Inca ruins of Tipon; the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta, which dates back to AD 900; and San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas), set in the central square of a tiny Andean village.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✖ Entrance Ticket to Andahuaylillas 25 soles per person
✖ Cusco Tourist ticket ( Tipon - Pikillaqta): 70 soles per person
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Museo Cusco
2. Chaski Hotel
3. Xima Exclusive Cusco
4. Hotel Inkas Inn Cusco
5. Luxury Home San Jeronimo Cusco
6. La Casona de San Jeronimo - Hotel Boutique
7. Royal Inn Cusco Hotel
8. Hotel Mirador
9. Posada Inti Wasi
10. Hospedaje Qausay
11. Wayra Dreams Hotel
12. Ruwa B&B
13. Hotel de la Villa Hermoza
14. Samay Hotel
15. Hotel Sauna & Spa Paradis Cusco
16. Raymi Hostal
17. Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco
18. Hotel Pachacuteq
19. My house cusco
20. Hotel Mabey Cusco
Additional Info: Provide Hotel details information: Hotel name, address, and telephone
Itinerary
1
Tipon
You will be picked up from your hotel between 8am and 9am to start visiting theses incredible places. You will first visit Tipon which is said to be a royal garden commissioned by Wiracocha. It is one of the most elaborate examples of agricultural terracing created by the Incas. These tall terraces which run up the narrow valley are irrigated by an aqueduct from Pachatusan, the mountain above the site. In addition to the terracing there are also some other structures at Tipon, including baths, a temple complex, canals and aqueducts. Tipon is definitely one of the visited sites in the Cusco area but it is equally as impressive as those in the Sacred Valley. The Tipon Archeological Complex is located 24km southeast of Cusco
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Pikillaqta is the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area. This adobe complex was built around 700 to 900 AD by the Huari. In the area; there is a small Inca site just a short walk from Pikillacta, known as Rumicolca, a travel checkpoint for the Incas.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas where you will find the "Sistine Chapel of Peru," a church that is home to golden altars, paintings and many colored ceilings. The chapel is simple and unassuming on the outside, but on the inside you'll find masterpiece after masterpiece.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
