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Tour Tipon Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Also Called South Valley Tour of Cusco

Explore south valley of cusco off the beaten path & visit tipon pikillacta and andahuaylillas with a private tour guide.

Tipón Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Day Tour – Discover beautiful pre-Inca, Inca and colonial-era attractions as you travel through the South Valley of the imperial city of Cusco by taking our Tour of Tipón Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas from Cusco. This full-day Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas tour in Peru is perfect for independent travellers seeking a truly different, off-the-beaten-track experience with private custom-made tours.

Everyone has heard of the Sacred Valley . It’s a very nice tour, great to visit and is on the way to Machu Picchu . But not so many people have heard of the South Valley of the Incas , a lesser-known route to the east of Cusco that host the Inca site of Tipon , the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta , the Baroque church of Andahuaylillas , and more.

If you want to get off the beaten path and get a bit deeper into the real Peru while enjoying the peace and tranquility of this beautiful place! Then our Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas South Valley Day Tour is perfect for you.

Our Tour to Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas in the South Valley of Cusco is slightly less spectacular perhaps than the Sacred Valley but it has a more restrained beauty. Non crowded route, an authentic tour, great variety of sites and less driving from Cusco than the regular Sacred Valley tour .

Embark on private guided tour of Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas in Cusco with a local guide and travel through beautiful Andean scenery dotted with villages, ancient ruins and lakes. Then, visit the fascinating archaeological complex of Tipón, the Pre-Inca site of Pikillacta (Wari civilization), and the stunning Andahuaylillas church build by the Jesuits

Trip Details For 1-Day Tipon Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Tour

• Activities:  Tours by Car/Van, Archaeological Adventures, Cultural Adventures, Natural Adventures, Hiking.
• Group Size:  Tours are personalized in private service, you decide the number of travelers in your group. Solo travelers are welcome to our trips as well.
• Service Type:  Upgraded/ Private Personalized Tours
• Physical Grading:  1 2 3 4 5 6, Easy to Moderate: Designed for everyone. Day tours, nature walks, short walks in the sites
• Meeting Point:  We pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb, or any location in Cusco city at 8 am, let us know your preference via e-mail
• Tour Ending Place:  We can finish anywhere in the historical center such as the Plaza de Armas or drop you off at your hotel or Airbnb. This is a private tour, that means, your tour your way since we do not have a fixed schedule to finish the tour at a certain time.
• Tour duration:  Full day
• Designed for everyone (kids, teens, adults)
• Small elevation changes along the way
• Some walks on uneven trails (it might have some Incan stairways)

Welcome to this excursion or tour to  Tipon, Pikillaqta & Andahuaylilla s, where you will also experience the local culture. Come with us to explore some of Peru’s most fascinating historic sites and have the adventure of a lifetime with experienced guides – this trip is officially operated by  Peru Spirit Adventur e, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.

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Guided Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Tour in Cusco

Embark on a fantastic day trip to the South Valley of the Incas and experience Peru’s alternative ancient wonders on a full-day tour of Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco! Great for history buffs and those looking for a unique Cusco experience. Tipon, Pikillacta and more!

Our company specializes in organizing day trips from Cusco to the South Valley ensuring that travelers take home a unique and unforgettable experience while soaking up the valley´s beauty, culture, and history. Besides, this outdoor excursion is a wonderful way to begin acclimatizing to the high altitude of Cusco and get ready for a trek if you have booked one.

On this exciting day out, you’ll get an opportunity to visit another Inca Valley with an interesting route that offers a mix of archaeological sites, such as Tipon, Pikillacta, Rumi Punku, and the visit to the Sistine Chapel of America in Andahuaylillas and experience the Andean culture reflected in the art pieces, traditional markets, customs, and popular traditions in the towns of Tipon, Andahuaylillas, and Oropesa.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn the historical account of different stages, from pre-Inca, Inca and Colonial times, and see some beautiful views throughout the south valley, and observe small communities and towns going about their daily lives. It’s the perfect addition to your vacation in Cusco.

The South Valley touristic circuit is also home to the best places where Cuzqueños eat traditional Peruvian dishes and drink the special Peruvian drink Chicha.

Highlights of the South Valley of the Incas Day-Tour

• Full-day Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas tour from Cusco with a local tour guide
• Embark on private guided tours, enjoying insider-access opportunities and staying longer, made possible by Peru Spirit Adventures’ small-private group and explore the places that others don’t go.
• Marvel at the Inca-era elaborate agricultural terraces and aqueducts built over 500 years ago in Tipon
• Explore the archeological site of the Wari people in Piquillacta on a guided day tour.
• Visit the baroque church of Andahuaylillas, nicknamed the Sistine Chapel of America due to its spectacular interior.
• See glorious frescoes & ornamentation in the San Pedro Apostol church of Andahuaylillas
• Enjoy striking natural landscapes and mesmerizing pre-Inca, Inca and colonial architecture
• Venture off-the-beaten-track and lesser known attraction of the city of Cusco that most tourists miss with a friendly and professional local guide
• Witness the ancient aqueduct of Rumicolca of Wari people which was turned by Incas as as imposing defensive gate
• Very flexible crafted itinerary to go at your own pace or explore on your own rhythm, and spend as little or as long as you want on your Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas tour

Tipon Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Tour Itinerary

Pre-tour briefing: We’ll meet you at your hotel lobby in Cusco the night before your “ Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas Tour 1D ” to go over the itinerary and you’ll able to take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations. The meeting will be at 5:00 pm the evening before the trek begins. In case you can´t at this time “please let us know” to coordinate another time.

Day 1: Cusco - Inca Site of Tipon - Pre-Inca site of Pikillacta - Rumiqolqa - Andahuaylillas Church - Cusco

Our tour Tipon Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Day Tour from Cusco  will start at 8:00 am, you will be collected from your hotel in Cusco and drive to the archeological site of  TIPON , which is one of the most important sites in the area and an ancient location where the Incas worshipped water, one of their sacred natural elements. Even today, water still flows through Tipon’s impressive series of canals and terraces, which you’ll explore with your expert guide.

Next, head to  PIKILLAQTA  is a massive pre-Inca ruin site that consists of more than 700 structures: 200 Kanchas (departments), 504 qolqas (storage rooms) and multiple other buildings that could have housed about ten thousand people. The city was displayed in a harmonious and symmetric way, in blocks with straight streets.

The walls were made of mud and stones, wide at the bottom and tapering towards the top. In the early 1990’s, these walls were covered with mud 9cm thick, that were then painted with plaster. The floors were also made with a kind of thick plaster which would have displayed the appearance of a white city.

After exploring pre-Inca site of Pikillaqta, we continue driving to  ANDAHUAYLILLAS  that is one of the best colonial churches, called San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as “The Sistine Chapel of America” due to the quality of its art pieces.

Built at the beginning of VII century, the interior of the temple is decorated with murals by Luis Riaño (XVII century). Additionally, the church houses a majestic piano, numerous canvases by the Academy of Cusco, silver work and baroque altars.

After exploring these incredible places of  Tipon, Pikillaqta & Andahuaylillas  with your private guide in the South Valley of Cusco, you’ll be back in Cusco and dropped off at your hotel in time to enjoy a full evening!

Optional:  On our way back to Cusco we can stop in Saylla town to get a chance and try the traditional Cusco fried pork (chicharrones). Then we will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

What’s Included For Tipon, Pikillaqta, and Andahuaylillas Tour?

• All transfer service to pick up from your hotel and drop you off at your hotel.
• The BEST Private transportation to Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas, and back to Cusco
• Professional English-speaking guide who will provide the guided tour.
• Personalized service

What is Not Included?

• Full ticket: 130 Soles per person – about 40 USD
• Partial ticket: 70 Soles per person – about 22 USD
• Additionally, you will need a ticket for Andahualillas, the cost is 15 Soles – about 5 USD, they only accept local currency in cash
• Hotel before or after the tour
• Extra expenses
• Travel interruption/medical insurance
• Tips for your guide

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Peru Spirit Adventure is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru, in the Ancient Capital of the Inca Empire! Peru Spirit Adventure was founded by a Peruvian with over many years of guiding experience, and is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

We are an agency with a great spirit of adventure and passionate about travel, dedicated to offer the best tourist services, to take you to discover the vast riches, natural and archaeological of each corner of the country.

We provide high quality service as well as focusing on having small groups to enhance the travel experience and customize any tour or trek to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. This is what makes us stand out from other tour operators.

We create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. Our guides in Peru are hand selected by the owners of Peru Spirit Adventure. All guides for our tours and treks are native to Peru and speak fluent English to ensure excellent communication and a positive experience overall.

We pride ourselves on providing 5 star service before, during, and after your trip. Peru Spirit Adventure is dedicated to excellent customer service and adventure experiences. We have been awarded from Trip Advisor the Certificate of Excellence for the last three years. Please check out our reviews and certificates of excellence on,  TRIPADVISOR  for yourself!

We are direct operators of all the tours and treks we offer, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours to Peruvian Andes. Please email us to customize your trip in Peru.

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Note on the entrance tickets or  tourist ticket of cusco.

To visit the historical sites in the Sacred Valley, it is important to purchase an admission partial ticket (Boleto Turistico Parcial) whose cost is PEN 70 Peruvian soles (USD 25 per ticket) which allows you to access four historical sites like Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero (in other words, it is used only for Sacred Valley). This ticket is valid for 2 days.

Therefore, in our quotation, this entrance ticket is included. If you take one of the day treks, in which, the historical sites are not part of the itinerary, so the admission ticket will be excluded from the quotation.

If you get planned to visit other historical sites out of Sacred Valley, like the ones located in Cusco, our recommendation is that you need to purchase the general admission ticket (Boleto Turistico General) whose cost is PEN 130 Peruvian Soles (USD 45 per ticket), this ticket allows you to visit 14 historical sites, which are located in Cusco, Southern part of Cusco, Sacred Valley, and some museums in Cusco city.

The ticket is valid for 10 days. The Maras salt ponds ticket is not part of the boleto turistico parcial or boleto turistico general (partial or general ticket), this ticket should be purchased at the entrance of the same place, whose cost is PEN 10 Peruvian soles (about USD 4 per ticket).

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Terms & Conditions

Thank you for booking and/or traveling on a Peru Spirit Adventure tour with Peru Spirit Adventure. We are 100% local Cusqueñan company and legally recognized by Peruvian law. These Terms and Conditions apply to any travel products and/or services purchased from Peru Spirit Adventure. A contract is entered into once PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE receives your booking form and deposit, and we accept and confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until stated so in writing by PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE. All Peru Spirit Adventure based treks and tours are operated by Peru Spirit Adventure.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

To reserve any of our tours and treks services, the customer must submit his or her personal information and a deposit. The personal information we require is the following: Full name (as appears on passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Gender, and Passport number.

• A picture of their passport photo page. A camera phone picture or similar is acceptable.

Once the customer confirms their reservation, we will send an email within 24 hours with a confirmation of their tour or trek and the deposit amount and also, details of the services included and not included in the service price. Once we send this information to the customer, if we do not receive any response from the customer it will be assumed by the company that the customer has accepted all terms and conditions. We provide a full pre-tour briefing at your hotel in Cusco. This gives the customer the chance to ask any questions they may have about the tour or trek itinerary. — ABOUT THE BRIEFING:  The night before your tour or trek, there will be a pre-tour talk (briefing) at your hotel in Cusco at either 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm. (exact time will be confirmed by email). Once you receive your briefing time, if we do not hear back we will assume it is confirmed by you. Please take this into consideration when booking your travel plans to Cusco, ensuring you arrive in time for the briefing. If your tour or trek begins on a Monday then the briefing will be scheduled for the Saturday before.

• Please note that it is difficult to change the briefing time and date at short notice. Therefore, if we receive a request for a briefing change less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled briefing, we most likely will not be able to change the briefing time or date. We will, however, do everything we can to change to try and accommodate the schedule change.

We use PayPal for sending deposits, that way you can use your credit card. There is a 6% fee for deposits using PayPal (for the international transfer). We also use Western Union for sending deposits, Deposits through Western Union have variable fees. The deposit amount depends on the type of itinerary you will book, as follows;

• For all trek and multi-day tours,  we require a deposit of $250 USD per person — Deposits for tours and treks are non-refundable and non-transferable to another individual. There are no exceptions.
• For the Rainbow Mountain tours & hikes  we require a deposit of $100 USD per person — Deposits for tours and treks are non-refundable and non-transferable to another individual. There are no exceptions.
• For the Humantay Lake Day Trip,  we require a deposit of $100 USD per person — Deposits for tours and treks are non-refundable and non-transferable to another individual. There are no exceptions.
• For the Sacred Valley Tours & Trips,  we require a deposit of $100 USD (for the group) — Deposits for tours and treks are non-refundable and non-transferable to another individual. There are no exceptions.
• For the Cusco Half Day Tours,  we require a deposit of $50 USD (for the group) — Deposits for tours and treks are non-refundable and non-transferable to another individual. There are no exceptions.
• For large groups, we accept wire transfer for deposits and final balances due. If you would like more information about the wire transfer option, please email us at  [email protected]

FINAL PAYMENTS:  We accept cash and PayPal for final payments. A client may not depart for the tour or trek until payment in full is received, either in cash or by PayPal.

• Cash payments  are due the day before tour or trek departure and can be paid at the pre-tour or trek briefing. We accept US dollars and Peruvian soles for cash payments. If you will pay in US dollars.  Take note.  The Peruvian banks are extremely strict about the “quality” of dollars they will accept. Therefore, we have to request that your bills are what they call “unbroken”. Broken bills will not be accepted. Broken means — any tear (even as small as 3 mm) or excessive wrinkling
• PayPal payments  are due one week before the tour or trek departure.  a)  There is an 8% fee on balance due payments using PayPal.  b)  If the balance via PayPal is not paid by 3 days prior to trek departure, the PayPal fee will be 10%. Our PayPal email is: [email protected]
• All banking fees will be covered by the client

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS & TREKS:

Notification

• Notification of cancellation must always be made in writing by the person that made the booking and paid the deposit to  [email protected] .
• Your deposit for the tours and treks are 100% non-refundable. If you need to cancel for any reason, as you approach your tour start date, there may be additional cost due. There are no exceptions due to the fact, that  PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE  expends a great deal of expense purchasing permits, entrance tickets, and making deposits for reservations or services, most of which are non-changeable, non-transferable, and non-refundable by government regulation. We also do not accept medical notes of any kind, as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.

CANCELLATION FEES

• Cancellations made 30 days in advance have no charge (with the exception of the non-refundable deposit) with the following exception:
• Inca Trail treks
• In the case of cancellation, the customer will not receive a refund of their deposit
• If the customer cancels between 30 and 10 days before their trek, they must pay 50% of the total trip cost.
• If the customer cancels between 10 and 3 days before their trek, they must pay 80% of the total cost.
• If the customer cancels 2 days or less before their trek, they must pay 100% of the total cost.
• In the exceptional case that a customer decides to leave once they have started the trek, no refund will be given. The customer must also pay any additional expenses they incur such as food, lodging, and transportation. On the last day, the customer will be able to rejoin the group and participate in the Machu Picchu tour.
• If after the tour has started a client cannot participate in the trek or tour (due to sickness, physical problems, etc.) no refund will be given. The customer must also pay any additional costs they incur for transportation, lodging, and food. On the last day, the tourist will be able to rejoin the group and participate in the Machu Picchu tour.
• In the case of natural disaster that prevents a service being completed, the customer will receive a 50% refund.
• In the case of a natural disaster that requires a change in the trek route, but the trek is still completed, there will be no refund.
• In the very unlikely circumstance that your service is not completed due to a fault of Peru Spirit Adventure, you will receive a full refund (including your deposit).

INCA TRAIL TOURS

• PERMITS:  Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Peru Spirit Adventure (or any agency).
• In extreme cases when the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” is declared closed for safety reasons, Peru Spirit Adventure will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
• Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.

CHANGES MADE BY CLIENT

• Please note that for the Inca Trail, permits are not-changeable, not-transferable, and not-refundable. Dates can never be changed by government policy.

With the exception of the Inca Trail treks, we are generally able to change a trek date.

• To change the date of your non-Inca Trail trek, there is a fee of US $75 per person if the change occurs more than 30 days prior to trek departure.
• If the change occurs 21 to 30 days prior to trek departure, the fee is US $100 per person.
• If the change occurs 10 to 20 days before trek departure, the fee is US $150 per person.
• Changes less than 10 days prior to trek departure will have varying fees, which can be discussed at the time the change is being made.
• Changes made must be to another group trek for a minimum of 2 individuals. If a single traveler needs to change dates, and there is not an existing option for that date, the change will not be possible.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

• We highly recommend travel insurance for all of our customers.
• Coverage should include baggage loss, accident, emergency air rescue and trip cancellation. Trip cancellation insurance should reimburse you for non-recoverable air or land expenses should you cancel your trip due to personal or family illness, as well as covering any medical or emergency evacuation expenses if you become ill during your trip.
• In the case of illness or injury on one of our treks or tours, we are trained to provide emergency first aid and arrange transportation to a proper medical facility. However, we are not responsible for the cost of those transportation services or the cost of medical care.

ABOUT YOUR PASSPORT IN MACHU PICCHU, HUAYNA PICCHU AND ON THE INCA TRAIL:

• Once you book your tour, we send your information immediately to “Machu Picchu Park” in order for permits to be issued as soon as possible.
• You will need to bring your actual passport for all services. A photocopy will not be accepted.
• If your passport number changes between reserving your spot and the start of your trek, you will need to bring your old as well as your new passport to the start of the Trek.
• If any of the information on your passport does not match the information we were previously provided, you won’t be able to start the trek.
• If you arrive in Cusco and did not advise us that you have a new passport number, and that your information has changed, Peru Spirit Adventure will not be held responsible. In this situation it will be the responsibility of the customer to pay the extra expense of returning to Cusco or Machu Picchu (transportation, food and other expenses).

TRAVEL IN PERU:   Peru Spirit Adventure  operates in regions, where standards of accommodation can vary. Transportation and other services might not be like those you would normally have back home. However, we strive with all due care and skill, to provide the best service for our clients. Traveling in Peru requires flexibility, patience, broad-mindedness, good humor and an understanding that changes may be made without notice due to circumstances or occurrences beyond our control. For example: a strike, protest, landslide, bad weather, etc. ( Force Majeure ). By booking any of our tours & treks, you agree to allow  Peru Spirit Adventure  to make necessary changes without liability.

FORCE MAJEURE

Force Majeure is any event that PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE cannot with all due care foresee, control or avoid. This covers events such as war or threat of war, riot, civil strike, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, disease, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, fire or all similar events beyond our control. In this case, PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE will not accept liability and reserves the right to change, postpone or even cancel trips. (This is a last option, of course!)

By booking any of our adventure trips (Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Lares, Salkantay, Ausangate, Choquequirao, Rainbow Mountain trek and more) you assume the risks associated with personal accidents, medical emergencies, air travel problems etc. For these treks, PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE Agency accepts no responsibility.

FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ADVENTURE TOURS & TREKS

• You must advise Peru Spirit Adventure of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
• You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
• All balances need to be paid in either cash or PayPal (see “ FINAL PAYMENTS ” section above).
• In order to receive a student discount, you must send your valid University ID to Peru Spirit Adventure at the time of booking. ID must have your name, photo and valid expiration date. Any card without an expiration date will not be accepted. You will then be required to bring your student card with you on the trek – they will not allow you to pass through the checkpoint without this original card.
• You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
• Cancellations: Your deposit is 100% non-refundable. If you need to cancel for any reason, as you approach your tour start date, there may be additional cost due. There are absolutely no exceptions (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us (see  “CANCELLATION FEES”  section above).
• PERMITS: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE (or any agency).
• All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
• If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter airlifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment.
• PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Peru Spirit Adventure cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
• PERU SPIRIT ADVENTURE does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• We strongly suggest spending time at high altitude (above 3000 meters / 9842 feet)- in Cusco or another high altitude area for a minimum of 2- 4 days before undertaking your trip. This is in order to minimize the possible effects of altitude sickness. By drinking plenty of fluids, adding sugar to your drinks, eating food high in carbohydrates, avoiding cigarettes, alcohol, and drinking coca tea (ancient traditional leaf) will help your body acclimatize.
• We recommend you arrive in Cusco 48 hours or more before trek departure because occasionally we need to leave earlier than scheduled in case of strikes or other events out of our control (see ‘Force Majeure’ section below)

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Thanks again for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you in Cusco!

Peru Spirit Adventure Team!

Who is  Peru Spirit Adventure ? We are a small tour operator company owned by a local  Peruvian experts  with more than 10 years of experience as a guide.  Our office is based in Cusc o, a city in the Peruvian Andes and is located near the central square, Plaza del Armas. Our team is made up of  knowledgeable  and  passionate  tour guides from  Cusco  and  Andes  with many years of experience  Read more

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The  Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Tour  is only done privately and our prices are based on the size of the group and will be completely private with your own guide, chauffeur and private transportation. No others will be added to the group.

Price of Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Tour

• 02 people, $190 USD total per two
• 03 to 04 people, $230 USD total per group
• 05 to 06 people, $250 USD total per group
• 07 to 13 people, $350 USD total per group
• 14 or more: Will be arranged and priced by your Peru Spirit representative

What You Need To Bring

• Hat and sunglasses
• Rain gear and warm jacket in the event of inclement weather
• Good shoes for walking over pavement and dirt paths
• Money for entrance fees in this tour, lunch, souvenirs, tipping, extra snacks (Note: foreign money must be in perfect condition with no rips, tears, or marks, as no one in Peru will accept less than pristine bills) Cusco often experiences all seasons in one day so it is a good idea to take a warm hat and gloves as well as a sun hat when you leave in the morning in order to be prepared for all weather.

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Andahuaylas Tour

03 Days / 02 Nights Andahuaylas (3200 m.a.s.l.) is situated 180 km. west of Cusco and is the capital of the department of Apurimac. Greatest attraction of this area are its landscapes, the warmth of its people, diverse archaeological remains, and typical villages.

Itinerary:  

Day 01: andahuaylas.

It starts with the arrival to Andahuaylas city and transfer to your hotel. Then, after a well-deserved bath and breakfast, we will commence the visit to the city. It includes the city’s Main Square which has a fountain built only with one stone and Andahuaylas’ main church: San Pedro’s Cathedral.

Then, we will visit the Campanayocc Sanctuary 5 km apart from Andahuaylas (30 minute travel by car). This sanctuary possesses a modern architecture, built in 1995, is fairly new and hosts many people faithful to the Catholic Church. It is specially full-on September 14, it’s festive day and has a natural view from which you can appreciate Andahuaylas city and the paradisiacal beauty of Chumbao valley.    

In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel in Andahuaylas city.

Day 02 : Surroundings

After breakfast, we start our tour to the Pacucha lagoon (17 km northeast to the city of Andahuaylas and a 45 minute trip by car). This lagoon is characterized for being 3200 m.a.s.l. while having intensely blue waters surrounded by yellowish sand and natural islands habitat to different species of ducks. 

Later that day, we will go to the archaeological site, the Complejo Sondor (2km from the Pachuca lagoon and a 30 minute trip by foot). It has a dimension of 10 hectares and the buildings were originally made by the millenary Chanca culture (600-900 A.C.). Nonetheless, historians confirm that the Complejo Sondor was later occupied by Incas. These buildings have a pyramidal shape and are surrounded by walls and terraces that lead to open spaces.

Apparently, Sondor was the place to perform religious activities, due to its location, for the central piramid and its strategic view of the mystical Pacucha lagoon. 

By 5 pm we will return to the city and to our accommodation in Andahuaylas

Day 03 : Chincheros

First, it’s breakfast at the hotel.

7 am we will depart to Chincheros where we will visit the Cocharcas Sanctuary (110 km northeast from Andahuaylas city, a 3 hour trip by bus). It is a baroque style temple built with ashlar stone precisely placed and cut in the early XVII century. It has 2 towers, a vault and a dome for masonry decorated with glazed tiles and in its interior, holds important canvases of the Escuela Cusqueña and some Spanish masters. The main altar shows ornaments finely carved in gold sheets.

In the afternoon, we will return to Andahuaylas.

End of services.

**Prices may vary depending on travel dates. For more information, fill in the form to get in contact with a Travel Advisor.

What’s included:

• All transfers.
• 02 nights at selected hotel in Andahuaylas.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• All tours as described on the itinerary. 
• All tickets and entrance fees as described on the itinerary.
• Professional English speaking guides.

Not included:

• Flight tickets.
• Beverages and meals.
• Extras or personal expenses.
• Tips and taxes.

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TIPON, PIKILLAQTA & ANDAHUAYLILLAS TOUR

Half Day Tour

The TIPON, PIKILLAQTA, ANDAHUAYLILLAS TOUR explores three beautiful sites south of Cusco.

It is a wonderful way to begin acclimatizing to the high altitude of Cusco and get ready for a trek if you have booked one. This tour is south of Cusco and off the beaten path so you won’t run into many tourists on this one. TIPON  has numerous impressive terraces that are still being cultivated today. Amazingly the irrigation system that the Inca’s built is still serving agricultural areas nearby. It consists of carved stone channels, precisely calculated, constituting a hydraulic engineering masterpiece.  PIKILLAQTA  is a massive pre-Inca ruin site that consists of more than 700 structures: 200 Kanchas (departments), 504 qolqas (storage rooms) and multiple other buildings that could have housed about ten thousand people. The city was displayed in a harmonious and symmetric way, in blocks with straight streets. The walls were made of mud and stones, wide at the bottom and tapering towards the top. In the early 1990’s, these walls were covered with mud 9cm thick, that were then painted with plaster. The floors were also made with a kind of thick plaster which would have displayed the appearance of a white city.  ANDAHUAYLILLAS  has a stunning church called San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as “The Sistine Chapel of America” due to the quality of its art pieces. Built at the beginning of VII century, the interior of the temple is decorated with murals by Luis Riaño (XVII century). Additionally, the church houses a majestic piano, numerous canvases by the Academy of Cusco, silver work and baroque altars.

Minimum passengers necessary for tour departure: 2 people (small group, 1 person or private/custom treks possible with extra fee). Maximum trekkers per group: 10 people (special, private party groups can exceed maximum).

The Nitty Gritty Tour Details

Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuayllillas, Pre-Inca & Inca ruins, colonial church, beautiful scenery

Location/Terrain

Gentle trails, dirt paths, grassy fields, pavement

Acclimatization

A great way to acclimatize to Cusco’s altitude in prep for a trek

1/2 Day tour

Short walk at each site

3150m/10,335ft to 3600m/11,811ft

Adventure Rating

★★☆☆☆ easy, gentle walk

Solitude Rating

★★★★☆ Off the beaten path tour

Daily departures with 2 or more people

6-10 guests: 100, 3-5 guests: 110, 2 guests: 125 (per person)

Customizable

Yes! Private, custom, add-ons all available. Can add this on to any trek or tour

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You will be collected from your hotel in Cusco at 8:30am and driven with your guide to  Tipon where you will explore the beautiful terraces still in use today. Your guide will explain the incredible mastery the Incas had over irrigation and construction and the history, architecture and local traditions of each site visited. Next we drive to Pikillaqta where you can explore this massive, geometric city, the use of which is still speculated about today. Finally we drive to Andahuaylillas where we will see beautiful colonial architecture and the main attraction, San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church (aka Sistine Chapel of America), with all of its incredible art. After exploring this area we return via private transport to your hotel in Cusco.

• Meeting point: your hotel in Cusco
• Tour departure: 8:30am
• Tour finish time: around 1:00pm
• Daily departures with 2+ people
• 100/person for 6-10 guests
• 110/person for 3-5 guests
• 125/person for 2 guests
• solo price upon request
• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
• Private Transport to Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas and back to Cusco
• 
Professional English-speaking guide

 who will provide the guided tour
• 1 Day Tourist Ticket for sites included in this tour
• Bottle of water and snacks (can cater to any dietary need)
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
• Tip for your guide(s) are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your tour

The Cusco City tourist ticket included on this tour is for 1 DAY and includes the sites seen on this tour only . If you plan to stay in Cusco for several days and/or plan to do several tours you can upgrade to the 10 day tourist ticket when you book your tour.

The 10 day tourist ticket includes the following sites:.

• Sacsayhuaman
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay
• Pisac Ruins
• Ollantaytambo Ruins
• Cusco Center of Native Art (Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo)
• Inca Pachacuteq Monument/Museum (Monumento Pachacuteq)
• Qoricancha Museum (Museo de Sitio de Qoricancha)
• Contemporary art museum (Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo)
• Popular Art Museum (Museo de Arte Popular)
• Regional History Museum (Museo Historico Regional)

Note that this ticket does not include:

• Qoricancha aka the Santo Domingo Complex (10 soles entry fee)
• Main Cathedral (25 soles entry fee)
• Maras (10 soles entry fee)
• Andahuaylillas (10 soles entry fee)
• Entry fees are subject to change

Typically people visit these sites in specific groupings, for example:

• Cusco Four Ruins : Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puca Pucara, & Tambomachay
• Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Chinchero, & Ollantaytambo (plus Urubamba which does not require an entry fee)
• Maras, Moray & Salineras Tour
• Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Tour
• Cusco City Tour: San Pedro Market, main plaza, some of the above museums, and our city tour also includes Qoricancha and the Main Cathedral.
• Hat and sunglasses
• Face coverings/masks (for COVID19 Pandemic regulations)
• Hand sanitizer
• ISIC card if you are a student
• Rain gear and warm jacket in the event of inclement weather
• Good shoes for walking over pavement and dirt paths
• Money for souvenirs, tipping, extra snacks (Note: foreign money must be in perfect condition with no rips, tears, or marks, as no one in Peru will accept less than pristine bills)
• COVID19 negative test result (currently within 72 hours of departure) and eventually will likely need a COVID19 vaccination card

Cusco often experiences all seasons in one day so it is a good idea to take a warm hat and gloves as well as a sun hat when you leave in the morning in order to be prepared for all weather.  

DIETARY NEEDS

Yes, we do cater to any dietary restriction. We have had many people join our trips who are vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and have various other intolerances and/or allergies. Just inform us well in advance of your specific needs!

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WHEN TO GO & DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Year-round, though the best weather is usually seen between March/April to November (or dry season). This tour is rated as easy to moderate as it involves gentle walking at each site. This is a great acclimatizing day tour as it is gentle walking at a lower altitude than Cusco. Please note if the weather is very poor the trail could be dangerous and we may have to cancel the trip and may be able to substitute another day hike or day tour instead, depending on the circumstances.

COVID 19 PRACTICES

We take your health and that of our staff very seriously. We adhere to the recommended rules as outlined by the Peruvian Government, including border closures, trail closures, face-covering orders, quarantine orders, negative COVID19 test results, and the eventual need for proof of COVID19 vaccination. We have instituted a number of increased hygiene precautions for food preparation and treks/tours outlined below. Face coverings will be worn at all times by the guide/staff and are required of guests in towns and ruin sites and anywhere else it is mandated per Peruvian rules. Social distancing will be observed to the best of our ability, especially along the trail if you wish to remove face coverings while hiking. Increased hand hygiene will be practiced and temperatures checked daily. Anyone exhibiting COVID19 symptoms will need to self-quarantine.

Machu Picchu has been declared a Safe Travels destination. In line with the good news that Peru is opening to a wider range of international visitors, we have updated our safety protocols to help keep you safe while you are travelling with us. 

Trips will take place in small groups (8 people per group, including guide), and according to the instructions we receive from the Ministry of Tourism. All of our transport will continue to be private services. 

Our guides, drivers, and representatives:

• Will wear masks and use antibacterial gel at all times
• Will be monitored continuously with temperature and symptom checks. If anyone has symptoms, they will be obliged to rest and recover, and substituted with other staff members

We will ensure social distancing by:

• Keeping 1-meter distance between passengers when boarding vehicles.
• Restricting physical contact between our staff and customers. 

To add to your packing list:

• Cloth or medical face masks
• Face shields
• Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol)
• Disinfectant wipes (at least 70% alcohol) for surfaces
• Digital thermometer

We recommend the following steps to protect yourself and others when you travel:

• Always maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) between you and others
• Avoid crowds
• Wear a face mask and a face shield
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Do not travel if you are feeling sick
• Disinfect your hands often. It’s especially important after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
• If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry

With our updated protocol, we hope to offer you a safe stay without compromising on our excellent service. We will continue adapting our standards according to the recommendations of health experts.

The Inca Trail 2D is open again as of Nov 2020 with a capacity of 150 people per day (down from 500).

We do not have confirmation as yet for the Classic Inca Trail 4D but we will keep you posted.   There are vulnerable communities along this trail and they are being closely monitored by the Peruvian Government.

The minister has informed that only 675 people will be allowed inside Machu Picchu per day, which is 30% of its capacity pre-pandemic.

Visitors will enter in groups of 8, with a tour guide, and will need to maintain a distance of 1.5-2 meters apart. Visitors will only be permitted entry when accompanied by a professional guide and have their tickets booked through a registered travel agent, such as Killa Expeditions. 

All of the above information is subject to change. Right now Peru has opened its borders to most countries but we recommend checking specifics for your country as these are updated regularly. 

Wishing you happy and safe travels!

Blog Post: https://killaexpeditions.com/covid-19-travel-safety-protocols-with-killa-expeditions/  

PAYMENT & PASSPORT INFO

Deposit : The entire day hike cost will be charged to your card when you book the trip. 50% of this is non-refundable.

Payment of Balance: The balance of the tour is due 60 days prior to departure and will be auto-debited via the booking software system on that date. If you wish to pay early, or use a different card to the one you have on file, you may do so by clicking on the reservation number in your confirmation email and entering the pin that was provided to you in the original confirmation email. If you wish to make other arrangements (e.g. pay cash in Cusco), please contact us. Please note if you book your trip within 60 days of departure, the balance of the trek will be auto-debited the next day. If you do not wish this to happen please contact us.

Passport : For this trek we do NOT need a photo of your passport bio page. However, as this involves international travel, please note that each traveler is responsible for knowing the re-entry rules for their country of residence/citizenship. Some countries require 6 months of passport validity beyond the final date of travel. Please ensure that your passport is up to date and meets your country and residency requirements.

Visa’s : Most countries are allowed to obtain a visa upon entry at immigration. Very few countries require a visa to be granted in advance. Please note that each traveler is responsible for finding out and obtaining a visa prior to entry if required. Please also note that tourist visas are for 90 days or less (typically) and you must show proof of return travel.

BOOKING TERMS/CANCELLATION

Please review our booking terms carefully.

• The minimum number of trekkers required for departure is 6 for the price quoted online. If the minimum is not met within 2 weeks of departure, Killa Expeditions reserves the right to offer the 1-2 paid trekkers the option of 1) paying the difference to take a private trek, 2) transferring their payment to another trek with more trekkers booked, or 3) cancel the trek and provide a full refund. Please contact us with questions.
• At the time of booking the entire day hike cost is charged. This is required to secure your spot on the tour and 50% is non-refundable.  The balance of the trip (if any) is due within 60 days of departure 
• Cancellations : Initial deposit is non-refundable . You may cancel your booking by notifying Killa Expeditions or Agent used and the applicable cancellation fees shall be determined based on when the request is received by Killa Expeditions or Agent. (a) Cancellation received 60 days or more before departure of the first Product to depart in relevant booking: 60% of the Product total shall be refunded to you (Inca Trail excepted where 25% of the Inca Trail product total shall be refunded to you). (b) Cancellation received 59-30 days before departure of first Product to depart in relevant booking: an amount equal to 25% of the total Product shall be refunded to you. (Inca Trail excepted where no refund is payable). (c) Cancellation less than 30 days before departure of first Product to depart in relevant booking: no refund shall be payable to you.
• Travel Medical Insurance: is required to depart on any trek (including emergency evacuation coverage and high altitude hiking). We also suggest travel interruption insurance in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances that may arise. Killa Expeditions is not responsible for losses incurred due to any travel interruption (ex: weather/natural phenomena, missed/delayed/canceled flight, acts of war/terrorism, pandemics/epidemics, strikes, etc.), passport, visa, family emergency, or illness/medical issues.
• Please be advised that due to  COVID19 pandemic  and any subsequent variants – there may be border closures, quarantine measures, changes in entry requirements, etc. We will do our best to change your trek to a different date if issues arise that are outside of our control on our end. Please note you may also be required to show proof of a negative COVID19 test within 72 hours of departure and potentially a vaccination card once vaccines are widely available. As these terms change we will alert travelers to the new regulations.
• For Full Terms and Conditions please see the policy linked at the bottom of our website in the footer. It is also available to read during the checkout process. https://killaexpeditions.com/terms-conditions-peru/

DONATING/VOLUNTEERING

Helping Local Children or Andean People (Optional) Along certain treks we may encounter some local children and Andean people.  If you wish to lend a helping hand you may bring some clothes, toys, books and school equipment (used or new), toiletries and other essentials, and new/sealed medication for a variety of ailments.  You will be rewarded with their gratitude and beautiful smiles. Please do not give candy or sweets as they do not have access to dental/medical care and tooth decay can lead to serious illness.

For those who wish to help but take a trek that does not pass local people or villages you can leave your donated items with a Killa Expeditions representative and we will distribute them to one of the local communities that we support.  You can also set up a day to visit a local community to donate your items personally! There are a variety of other ways in which to lend a helping hand to local communities (charity events, building schools, and much more). We support several local communities so if interested please get in touch!

WHY CHOOSE KILLA EXPEDITIONS?

ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY   Our mission is to provide exceptional treks, tours, and adventure trips with a strong commitment to environmentally responsible, sustainable, ethical, and socially conscious travel. During our trips, we make every effort to minimize negative impacts and maximize the benefits to the local people and natural environments we visit. We pay fair, livable wages, ensuring we hire and maintain the absolute best guides and support staff. We are committed to international sustainable tourism guidelines and have developed ongoing community projects and charity events supporting 4+ local Andean communities.

EXCELLENCE  We pride ourselves on providing 5 star service before, during, and after your trip. Killa Expeditions is dedicated to excellent customer service and adventure experiences. We have been awarded the 2017, 2018 & 2019 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence!

QUALITY  When trekking through rugged mountain terrain, at high altitudes, with unpredictable weather, it is essential to have the best equipment available. We provide Mountain Hardwear 4 season tents (3 season for Inca Trail due to warmer weather), extra thick mattress pads, dry bags for your overnight gear, and more, to ensure a safe and pleasant journey.

NO HIDDEN COSTS  Our treks and tours are truly 5 star and all inclusive. We do not charge extra to “upgrade” as we offer the best option included in the price already. There are no hidden meal costs, we are transparent about all inclusions, and best of all no booking fees!

SMALL GROUPS  Our groups average about 8 guests per departure, and are typically a mix of solo travellers, friends travelling together, and couples, all of varying ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Come prepared to make lots of new best friends. If you book a custom/private large group we provide 1 guide per 8 travelers, ensuring a small group feel and specialized attention.

GOURMET  Only the best, quality ingredients are selected from local farmers. Our chefs prepare a specially designed menu to maximize energy and facilitate acclimatization.  And the dishes, a mix of traditional Peruvian cuisine and contemporary cuisines, are delicious too! And yes, we cater to any dietary need.

PERSONALIZED  We can customize any trek or tour to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. Got a corporate or work shindig, charity group, or other major event you’d like to book a trek or tour for? Get in touch, we can arrange everything for you!

LEAVE NO TRACE  Our trips leave behind nothing but smiles and footprints, as it should be.

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE  We love our planet, which is why we reduce, reuse and recycle. Our gear is reusable (no paper or plastic plates/cups/utensils), we buy local goods that do not come in paper/plastic wrapping, and we recycle everything we can. This is not the norm in Peru but we hope to help it become the norm one day soon!

PASSIONATE  All of our employees are passionate about what they do. Who wouldn’t be with majestic mountains and never-ending vistas as your office! We are proud to offer our guides and staff the highest wages.

WE GIVE BACK  We buy locally produced food, hire native tour guides, and book locally owned hotels and restaurants whenever possible. We hold numerous charity events throughout the year in various traditional Andean communities. Events often involve distributing food, drinks, daily essentials (such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and more), toys for the children, shoes and clothes donated by many of our wonderful guests, and we are currently raising funds to finish building a school in the Willoc Community.  Ask us about how you can help!

For further information about us please see the following links:

Equipment: learn about why we provide the best!  https://www.killaexpeditions.com/our-equipment/

Our Team: meet some of our amazing guides!  https://www.killaexpeditions.com/our-team/

Reviews – find us on Trip Advisor!  Killa Expeditions Trip Advisor Page  (Awarded 2017, 2018 & 2019 Certificate of Excellence)

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• Andahuaylas’ diverse landscape is home to picture perfect lakes, Inca ruins, a 16th century festival, and a rock forest that will amaze you. Read this one traveler’s journey through this land of contrasts and wonders.

Herds of pigs roll in the patches of mud along the road, while a pair of bulls lock horns in a battle for supremacy, their shepherdess tossing stones in a vain bid to separate them. Nearby, a group of peasant farmers are preparing huatia , the age-old Andean tradition of roasting tubers. Around us stand wattle huts called chucllas , where the shepherds sleep, cook and store their food. The landscape is impressive, the air is thin, and it is here that life begins for the inhabitants of Andahuaylas.

Parccococha is one of the six lakes that form the Chumbao River , and thereafter is a 15 kilometer valley which is home to Andahuaylas, Talavera and San Jerónimo. Its blue waters are filled with trout and silversides, introduced by state programs. Fishing enables the shepherds to carry their diet. The shepherds spend their lives amidst these plains of yellowing ichu grass , home to foxes, partridges and añases (a type of skunk).

• Land of contrasts

Some 70% of the inhabitants of Andahuaylas make a living from agriculture and livestock . Most families own a plot of land which produces food for their own table, plus sheep, cows and pigs which provide milk or are sold at the Sunday fairs. Some own horses and llamas which are reared in the highlands, running almost wild, grazing on the clumps of ichu grass, one of the few species that can grow at 4,000 meters .

Chumbao Valley , which is home to Andahuaylas, Talavera and San Jerónimo, ranges in altitude from 2,000-3,500 meters, and boasts a mild climate with summer temperatures of 25°C, making its land ideal for farming. In the past, Andahuaylas was considered the country’s most important potato-producing province. However, it is an impoverished region , as is the entire department in general. Official statistics show the Apurímac to be the country’s second-poorest department. Terrorism in the 1980s hit this region hard, and the inhabitants’ poverty contrasts with the agricultural and tourist potential of its impeccable geography.

• Tourism Potential

Andahuaylas is teeming with tourist attractions. The sight of Lake Pacucha , just 16 km from the city, is a picture postcard memory that visitors will carry away after leaving this area. The temperate climate afforded by its altitude of 3,000 meters mean that the turquoise waters of the lake are surrounded by trees, crop fields and totora reeds, which hide ducks, gulls and the occasional visiting flamingo .

Just 2 km from Pacucha lay the ruins of Sóndor, a 500-year-old Chanka (a Quechua ethnic group) citadel where the Incas also left their mark. The citadel was the site of a long-running war between the two tribes, who battled each other for the control of the valley of Chumbao and most of the southern Andes.

Every year for the past three years, since work was finished on the restoration of the ruins, the local authorities hold the Sóndor Raymi festival on June 19, involving 600 actors to bring the great Chanka epic tale to life: from their mythical origin in Lake Choclococha, Huancavelica, to the departure of Anqohuayllo and his warriors to conquer Cuzco.

Fervor in the Andes : Virgen de Cocharcas

The truck takes us to a remote village hidden amongst the hills on the right bank of the Pampas River. This is Cocharcas , a cluster of 40 mud-brick and tile houses some 70 km from Andahuaylas, in the province of Chincheros. For most of the year, the place is empty, but every September 8, the streets teem with pilgrims who flock here to render homage to their patron, the Virgin of Cocharcas.

Hats and pollera skirts abound on this packed earth plain which is the main square of the village. Some farmers have dressed in their Sunday best, but most come dressed in their work clothes. Additionally there are city folk from Abancay and Andahuaylas; young laymen hand out religious stamps and sing hymns . It is mid-morning, and the main. Mass has begun.

Adrián Carlos has been a quimichi all his life. He has walked across the entire country, blowing on a chirizuya flute, accompanied only by a tiny image of the virgin. Quimichis are pilgrims who visit other cities collecting money for the care of their patron virgin, following in the footsteps of Sebastián Quimichi, who in 1598 brought a replica of the Virgin of Copacabana to the poverty-stricken village of Cocharcas. “We’re like a Masonic lodge,” Adrián says. “To be chosen, you have to be devout. In the old days, the quimichis used to walk as far as Bolivia , but these days we’re limited to Cuzco and Ayacucho. We have to work and take care of our families; we can’t go so far away these days.”

The image leaves the imposing stone church. The city’s faithful surround the litter, and the Bishop of Abancay heads the procession. The farming folk walk behind, on both sides, while some look on from further away and make the sign of the cross in front of the plaster figure which is borne aloft amidst the dust and the psalms. We spot the quimichi Adrián carrying a candle, mingling with the other villagers. The gnarled pisonay tree in the square rustles its leaves, and we, mere observers of the religious fervor of the others, hope that the afternoon will provide good weather for the return trip.

Pampachiri : Manes in the wind

The final day is the longest. We are headed for Pampachiri , in the far south of Andahuaylas. Some 120 km from the province, following the road that leads to Puquio (Ayacucho) is the unassuming capital of this district, just a few minutes away from the Chicha River. It is a wild land, with gusting winds, barely inhabited by a handful of farmers and shepherds.

Pampachiri is part of a series of villages that line the banks of the Chicha River, and which are linked by a long-running history. Both Pampachiri and Pomacocha (Apurímac) as well as Soras, Larcay and Lucanas (Ayacucho) made up the Chanka Confederacy at the peak of its expansion drive. The area 440 years ago was the site of Taky Onkoy , an indigenous resistance movement against the Spanish Conquest which used song and dance forms as a way of preserving their worship of the Andean deities.

We snatch a bite in the village and set off for the mountains. We have been told of a fabulous set of natural rock formations a three-hour horse ride away. To reach this spot, visitors have to plod up a track that has been churned into mud by the rains. It is no easy climb, but the spectacular landscape takes one’s mind off the climb.

The Chicha watershed forms part of a geological fault that divides the southern stretch of the departments of Apurímac and Ayacucho. Over the years, the torrent has carved out a beautiful valley some 15 km long, ideal for adventure sports such as trekking, rafting, climbing and parapente.

The area is home to superb woolly horses , galloping over the high Andean plains. “They all have an owner,” says Timoteo Alarcón, our guide in Pampachiri. “Each villager has some 20-30 horses. They let them roam freely across the plains and only bring them in for branding.”

To do so, one has to surround one of the foals to draw it away from the herd. It is an exciting spectacle to watch.

“There must be some 20,000 horses roaming around Pampachiri,” calculates Timoteo. “Each village owns around 1,500 horses, and there are 14 villages .” The local farmers also own llamas, sheep and cows. In these arid lands, the local economy depends on the livestock. “One can sell a good horse for some 200 or 300 soles (average USD $85). And people sell them every now and then. That’s why this area is so poor.”

• Rock formations along the way

“It’s not far now,” promises Timoteo, but at this stage of the game, it is hard to believe him. We lost sight of the Chicha Valley a long time ago, and all we can see now are desert-like pampas . “It’s just over that hill,” our guides lie blatantly, because there is no sign of the famous rock formations. We climb one last hill, head down a trail and finally, there they are, the natural stone formations, an impressive sight .

There must be hundreds of them, bizarre hunks of alkaline stone , rearing up 4-5 meters high, across an area of 3 square kilometers. The locals call them paredones, but no one seems to know how they were formed. Some believe the stone formations were created by water erosion millions of years ago.

Others study their shape and believe they could be pre-Hispanic constructions in homage to the goddess of fertility . And there are yet others who believe they could have been made by extra-terrestrials.

“This wonder is enough of an attraction to bring hundreds of visitors,” we tell Timoteo, but he does not look very convinced. He has run around the paredones since was a boy, but has never seen tourists, only a handful of road-building engineers who visited the site after being pointed the way by local farmers. But not tourists. “Do you really think they’d come?” “Of course, this place is exceptional ,” I insist, and Timoteo just stares at us, with that innocent air so typical of many Andahuaylas folk unaware of the tourist potential that their noble land features .

Editor’s note: There are now a few tour agencies offering trips to the Pampachiri rock formations in Andahuaylas.

Cover photo: El Comercio

This article has been updated from its original publication on September 27, 2006.

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• Pampachiri: Manes in the wind

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Tour Tipon Pikillacta Andahuaylillas

On our Tour Tipon Pikillacta Andahuaylillas – Half Day, you will admire an amazing irrigation system at the Archeological site called Tipon, 30 km south from Cusco, and visit many numbers of kanchas (enclosure) in the pre-Inca site of Piquillaqta. Of course, we will visit the Andawaylillas Church, it is a well-decorated church with mural paintings, also called the ‘Sistine Chapel of America.

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TOUR TIPON PIKILLACTA ANDAHUAYLILLAS ITINERARY

We pick up our customers for our Tour Tipon Pikillacta Andahuaylillasat their hotels at 08:00 am. Our first stop is at the archaeological site of Tipon, where we will learn more about hydraulic works, as the source and its wonderful channels on the system of water distribution to each parcel. After a guided tour, our journey takes us Pikillacta, a site that offers a combination of landscape, history, and, above all, the urban organization. It shows as was the surroundings. Our final destination will be Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America, where you can find a fabulous collection of Cuzco paintings and murals dating from the 16th and 17th century Inside this temple you can see the famous door with inscriptions in five languages, which was completely covered with gold. After visiting all places we will be back to Cusco at 03:00 pm roughly.

• Round-trip transportation (tourist bus).
• English-speaking Tour Guide.

Not Included

• Tourist Ticket for archeological sites.

WHAT TO BRING FOR TOUR TIPON PIKILLACTA ANDAHUAYLILLAS

• Tourist ticket (included in price).
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Camera and films.

IMPORTANT INFO

You will need a tourist ticket to visit Tipon Pikillacta. Below you have all the information about them.

The Cusco Boleto Turistico is the only ticket that allows you to visit the most important tourist attractions in and around the Cusco area. With this Ticket, you visit Inca Ruins, museums and typical dances of Peru at 07:00 pm daily.  you don´t need to book in advance the tourist ticket, just buy it at the first site you visit. Cash only. There are 2 types of Tickets.

1.- THE GENERAL CUSCO TOURIST TICKET

BTG is also known as the Complete Cusco Tourist Ticket. (In Spanish it is called the Boleto Turístico Integral Cusco). This complete Tourist Ticket Cusco gives you permission to discover all 16 tourist attractions in the Cusco region: If you want to visit ruins in  Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Southern Valley, your best option is the full «General Boleto Turistico»

Price: 130.00 Soles

Student Price: 70. 00 Soles

Validity: 10 days

2.- PARTIAL CUSCO TOURIST TICKET.

The Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket is only valid for one or two days. It allows you to enter certain Inca Archeological Ruins and these sites are grouped together according to tourist circuits. This Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket is not available for students or for minors. If you plan on visiting only city Tour no Sacred Valley or Maras Moray, the best option is the partial one.

ANDAWAYLILLAS CHURCH TICKET

The cost of the direct entry ticket to the Andawaylilllas is 15 soles ( USS $ 5).

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Tour de 2 días por Andahuaylas

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Con este tour de 2 días por Andahuaylas descubriremos las maravillas de la Pradera de los Celajes y visitaremos la famosa Casa de los Pitufos, el Bosque de Piedras y la laguna de Pacucha . 

Día 1: Laguna de Pacucha – Sondor - Pampachiri

Nos reuniremos en la plaza de Armas de Ayacucho a las 6:00 horas, desde donde partiremos hacia la provincia de Andahuaylas , uno de los primeros núcleos coloniales establecidos en Perú y donde encontraremos multitud de vestigios de esta época.

Comenzaremos recorriendo los tesoros de la llamada Pradera de los Celajes , significado del vocablo quechua Andahuaylas, visitando en primer lugar la laguna de Pacucha, una de las más bellas de Perú . En este enclave encontraremos una enigmática estatua de piedra que representa una mujer, y os contaremos la leyenda que gira en torno a esta figura y su conexión con la laguna.

Posteriormente, haremos una parada para que podáis almorzar por vuestra cuenta y continuaremos explorando el complejo arqueológico de Sondor , ubicado en la cima de un monte y donde visitaremos su pirámide. Después, nos dirigiremos al pueblo de Pampachiri , donde pasaremos la noche.

Día 2: Casa de los Pitufos – Bosque de Piedras - Ayacucho

Nos levantaremos temprano y partiremos hacia la Casa de los Pitufos , una vivienda con forma cónica tallada en la roca que se asemeja a las de la aldea secreta donde viven estos conocidos duendecillos azules. ¿Estará Gargamel acechando también por aquí?

Desde aquí, realizaremos una caminata de una hora hasta el Bosque de Piedras , un paraje en el que encontraremos curiosas formaciones rocosas de distintas apariencias y tamaños. A mediodía, regresaremos a Pampachiri , donde tendréis tiempo para almorzar por vuestra cuenta, y finalmente emprenderemos el viaje de vuelta a Ayacucho. La llegada al punto de partida está prevista a las 21:30 horas.

Alojamiento

El tour incluye una noche de alojamiento en habitación doble en un  hostal de Pampachiri .

La actividad se realiza con un guía que habla español.

Transporte en autobús o minibús.

Guía en español.

Una noche de alojamiento en un hostal de Pampachiri.

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Andahuaylas

Visitando Andahuaylas

3 días 2 noches / para 1 persona, pachaweb009-17 - sur, hotel conquistador / la mansión casa hotel 3***: s/ 782, hotel el parque /imperial 2**: s/ 664, tipo de cambio: $1= s/ 3.30.

02 noches de alojamiento en hotel elegido. Traslados aeropuerto – hotel – aeropuerto. 02 Desayunos. Excursión con ingresos a los lugares turísticos. Guía oficial de turismo.

Actividades:

Plaza mayor de Andahuaylas. Iglesia San Pedro de Andahuaylas. Principales casonas coloniales y republicanas. La casa de José María Arguedas y su Paqcha. El puente colonial y el mirador de Andahuaylas. Laguna de Pacucha. Complejo Sondor.

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Pasajes: Lima/ Andahuaylas /Lima. Traslados, propinas, almuerzos, cenas, cualquier otro gasto no especificado en el item "Incluye".

Fecha mínima antes de reservar experiencia

30 días antes el cliente tiene que contactarles para reservar la experiencia.

Cancelación del servicio/ cambio de fecha

1 re programación hasta por 15 días antes. No hay devoluciones. En caso de que el cliente tenga una reserva pero no aparezca, el servicio se dará por concluido.

Recomendaciones

Llevar ropa de invierno y media estación (casaca para el viaje, poncho impermeable para temporadas de lluvias Diciembre - Abril. Bloqueador Solar. Repelente. Botiquín de aseo personal. Cámara fotográfica. Ropa de baño. Zapatillas para caminata. Lentes de sol. Gorra con vicera.

Todos los pasajeros deben llevar su DNI a la excursión (adultos y niños).

Restricciones

Los meses de Diciembre a Abril llueve mucho, no recomendable visitar. Edad máxima 70 años. Precio por persona en base habitación doble, matrimonial o triple. Descuentos del 50% en las tarifas para niños menores de 5 años, los infantes de hasta 1 año no pagan ni tienen ningún servicio. Válido todo el año 2017. No incluye feriados. Precios incluyen IGV.

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Andahuaylas

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Andahuaylas is a city in the Southern Sierra region of Peru . It is the capital of the Andahuaylas Province in the Apurímac Region. It is known as the pradera de los celajes (Spanish for "prairie of colored clouds").

Understand [ edit ]

Andahuaylas is in the department of Apurímac . The population is estimated at 42,000 (2017). The altitude is about 3,000m above sea level. The surrounding mountains provide beautiful scenery.

Get in [ edit ]

By bus [ edit ].

There are daily buses from and to Ayacucho . The journey takes at least 10 hard hours on dust road. The views are impressive and since the bus drives very slowly due to the road conditions, you have enough time to look.

Andahualas is a very long town, spread out along the river. If you're coming from Ayacucho, don't be concerned if it drops people off in what looks like the center of town, and the bus continues beyond. You'll soon reach the bus terminal, which is actually close to the real center of town.

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Get around [ edit ].

No big problem. Distances are small, just walk. If you need a taxi, don't pay more than S/3 ( soles ) in the city. Mototaxis (tuk-tuks) are even cheaper.

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• Sunday Market , Along the river at the east end of town . Surely one of the largest and most colorful markets in South America. With nearly all of the participants being native Quechua indigenous people, it's a photographer's dream. Every manner of fruit, vegetable, grain, livestock (rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs), housewares, clothing (shoes, jeans, jackets, etc), snake oil potions for treating all manner of ailments. Both sides of the river for about 1/2 km. Sundays only, early morning until around 17:00.  

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The Laguna de Pacucha , at 3,300m is easy to reach during the day. Take a colectivo (S/3) or a taxi. Both leave from the same place at the top of the market (ferria). The colectivos run via the village of Pucucha until the end of the laguna (40 minutes). From here, it's a 30-min walk to the ruins of Sondor from the Chanca era. Lovely landscape and great views of the mountains. If you have enough time, walk back to Pucucha on the other side of the laguna (2½ hr). It's a beautiful stroll (all flat) and the villagers are quite friendly.The village gives a good impression of campesinos 's life. But be sure to reach Pucucha before dark, otherwise it's going to be difficult to find a colectivo or taxi back to Andahuaylas.

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• Restaurant Sol de Oro , Jr. Juan A Trelles 164, very good Chinese menu (S/6) also à la carte, good breakfast.

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Sleep [ edit ], go next [ edit ].

Luxury combis (minivans) leave for Abancay approximately six times a day for S/15. There are several companies operating this trip, all based out of the bus terminal. Don't believe them that it only takes 3½ hours - inevitably there are delays, making the trip 5 hours. Beautiful scenery through a series of hairpin turns and switchbacks.

Daily buses from and to Cusco via Abancay run by several companies, 11 hr. To Abancay, it's a dust road, from there to Cusco, the road is paved and in very good condition. Now the road is paved all the way (Jun 2015).

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The tourist places of Andahuaylas that enchant everyone

Andahuaylas is one of the seven provinces that make up the department of Apurimac. This city offers its visitors a great variety of places to visit.

Here you can find the most fascinating tourist places of Andahuaylas :

Table of Contents

• 1 Sóndor Archaeological Complex
• 2 Main Square of Andahuaylas
• 3 Campanayocc Sanctuary
• 4 Pacucha Lagoon
• 5 St. Peter's Church
• 6 Chumbao Colonial Bridge
• 7 Sepulcher of José María Arguedas
• 8 Curamba archaeological complex
• 9 Sotocmachay
• 10 Sondor Raymi
• 11 Pacucha Glamping
• 12 Museum of andahuaylas
• 13 Hualalachi Hot Springs
• 14 Pampachiri stone forest
• 15 Pukllay Andahuaylas

Sóndor Archaeological Complex

The construction of the Sóndor Archaeological Complex dates back to the times of the pre-Inca Chanca culture. It is 24 kilometers northeast of the Plaza de Armadas of Andahuaylas. This means 44 minutes by car.

In its time it was an Andean ceremonial center where the earth was worshipped. Currently, it has the title of Cultural Patrimony of the Nation.

Main Square of Andahuaylas

One of the central tours to take into account is the Plaza de Armas of Andahuaylas. There, thousands of tourists enjoy the huge colonial structures. In addition, very close to the Plaza de Armas there are several commercial establishments where you can enjoy the local gastronomy and culture. One of the main tourist attractions of Andahuaylas .

Campanayocc Sanctuary

The Companayocc Sanctuary is located approximately 30 minutes from the city of Andahuaylas. It is the most recent construction, since it was finished in 1995.

The building is located on a hill, from which the entire city can be seen, making it an ideal viewpoint. 

In this scenario a Sanctuary has been built to worship the Lord of Huanca, a work that constituted one of the greatest proofs of solidarity and faith of the people. Annually, every September 14th the main celebration is held, for which thousands of faithful converge in a colorful pilgrimage.

Pacucha Lagoon

It is considered one of the most beautiful lagoons in Peru . It is located 17 kilometers from the city. Because of the landscape that surrounds it and the warmth of its waters, many local citizens and visitors go boating.

It is known for its crystal clear waters, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, water sports, bird watching, picnics and camping on its shores. The lagoon is an ideal destination for those who wish to escape urban life and experience the natural beauty of the Peruvian Andes in a tranquil and picturesque setting. It is considered the main tourist district of Andahuaylas .

St. Peter's Church

The Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylas , located in the city of Andahuaylas , in the region of Apurimac , Peru, is an outstanding example of the colonial religious architecture of the seventeenth century. It presents a mestizo baroque style and an ornate facade with details carved in stone and religious statues. Inside, it has gilded altarpieces and decorated altars, and houses a chapel dedicated to San Sebastian. The church is an important site for religious events and local festivities, and has been recognized as a national cultural heritage site due to its historical and cultural value in the region.

Chumbao Colonial Bridge

It is a colonial bridge built over a river of the same name. It is used by drivers and citizens to go to different parts of the city, such as the Huancabamba airport.

Sepulcher of José María Arguedas

It is a statue in honor of the indigenous writer José María Arguedas. In this space different cultural activities are carried out in which the local people participate.

Curamba archaeological complex

The Curamba Archaeological Complex, also called Inca Monte, is located in the district of Kishuara, in the province of Andahuaylas, in the department of Apurimac, at about 4,500 meters above sea level. The site was discovered by the Peruvian archaeologist Raul del Mar in 1989 and would have been, according to him and the chroniclers of the Colony, a metallurgical center for the treatment of silver, the largest of its kind, which was part of the Inca culture. The location of this metallurgical center would have also responded to the purposes of Inca domination, since after the expulsion of the Chankas from the area, it would have also functioned as an Intermediate Administrative Control Center.

Sotocmachay

Sutoq Machay comes from Quechua, which translated into Spanish means "grotto of the drops" or "rain cave". The geographical characteristics of its location are pronounced towards the formation of a canyon through which the Chumbao river flows in union with the Orcconmayu river. It has its own microclimate, and as a witness of this, a series of pumpkin, cucumber, tomato and corn fields can be appreciated; likewise, trees and bushes such as the alder or lambrán (Alnus acuminata) and an interesting old growth forest of tara (Caesalpinia spinosa), as well as huarango (Acacia sp.), unka (Myrcianthes sp.), chamana (Dodonaea viscosa), among others. However, one of the greatest attractions of the site is the cave of 50 m2 and 13 m high (Sutoq Machay), from where stalactites that filter the waters and produce continuous drips and stalagmites that grow from the ground hang. These silica waters - called rumi tuquq, which translated into Spanish means "that which transforms into stone" - turn into solid what gets in the way thanks to their high content of silica and other minerals. Sutoq Machay has an area of approximately 1.5 ha between forest and water conduits, as well as the intervention of a small cemetery, located in the middle of private and communal land.

Sondor Raymi

The Sondor Raymi is an iconic event in the jubilee calendar of the Apurimac region, celebrated in June. During this festivity, the beginning of the Chanka civilization is recreated at the legendary Pacucha Lagoon and the crucial battle between the Chankas and the Incas, two civilizations in conflict for the control of the fertile and strategic Apurimac Valley, located near the Sondorimac archaeological complex, is reenacted. archaeological complex of Sondor .

It is celebrated on June 14 in Sóndor, Apurímac, hundreds of people wait for Usco Uillca, father of the Chanka culture, to emerge from the Pacucha lagoon, 3,000 meters above sea level.

Pacucha Glamping

Pacucha Glamping Peru is an incredible project that aims to provide its visitors with an exceptional experience, in front of one of the most beautiful lagoons in Peru , surrounded by nature and ancient culture.

This project of Glamping in Peru seeks to give a different experience to the tourist and also to make known our beautiful lagoon that offers incredible views, in addition to all the tourist attractions in the area.

If you come from Lima, Cuzco or abroad, the unique experience is guaranteed, create memories together with Pacucha Glamping and the different activities that provides an environment surrounded by nature. Enjoy the gastronomy of the area, adventure sports and landscaping.

Museum of andahuaylas

The Andahuaylas Municipal Museum is an archeological museum located in the city of Andahuaylas, department of Apurimac. The museum is administered by the provincial municipality.4 The collection includes pieces found in the region, including ceramics and mummies.5 It exhibits pieces from the Chavin, Chanka, Wari and Inca cultures.

Hualalachi Hot Springs

Hualalachi, located in the district of Talavera in Apurimac, is approximately seven kilometers from Andahuaylas. In this charming place, a spring emerges from the heart of a mountain, giving life to the well-known Hualalachi Pool.

According to tradition, those who have the privilege of tasting these waters are inevitably drawn back to this corner of the earth or even decide to make their home here with the local community.

Pampachiri stone forest

The Pampachiri Stone Forest is a stone forest located in the district of Pampachiri, department of Apurimac, exactly in the Andes Mountains.

The place is characterized by its enormous pointed or mushroom-shaped stones, it is also called the House of the Peruvian Pitúfos , measuring approximately 6 to 8 meters high. It is believed that these originated approximately 4 million years ago by the materials exposed by the Sotaya and Qarwarasu volcanoes.

Pukllay Andahuaylas

The Pukllay is a traditional festivity celebrated in Andahuaylas, a city located in the Apurimac region of Peru. This festivity has pre-Hispanic roots and takes place during the carnival season, usually in February. During Pukllay, various cultural and ritual activities take place, such as folkloric dances, sports competitions, costume parades and religious celebrations.

The importance of the Pukllay lies in its role as a living expression of the cultural identity and tradition of the region. In addition to being an occasion for fun and entertainment, Pukllay is also a time to honor ancestors, strengthen community ties and preserve ancestral customs. This festival is an opportunity for Andean communities to celebrate their cultural heritage and keep their traditions alive over time.

Andahuaylas is an excellent destination that offers a variety of tourist sites. Some of the highlights include the San Pedro Church with its colonial architecture, the Pacucha Lagoon for fishing and bird watching, the Sondor Archaeological Complex with pre-Inca ruins, the Hualalachi Thermal Baths for relaxation, the Sondor Site Museum, etc. These places give visitors the opportunity to explore the culture, nature and history of the Andahuaylas region.

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TOUR – STONE FOREST – PAMPACHIRI (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT)

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Visit Andahuaylas and be amazed by the stone forest of Pampachiri , natural formations with interesting stones similar to the houses of the Smurfs from the famous movie “ THE SMURFS ” or stone houses in the shape of mushrooms, which in addition, in part the inhabitants have conditioned their houses under these stone cones, so the Pampachiri stone forest is a very impressive tourist destination with unique imposing aspects in the world, in the same way, we will appreciate the landscapes that surround the stone forest and we will have an incredible view of the Cerro Pancula, which seen from an angle is a perfect dome that even looks like the top of the Karim tower from the anime “ DRAGON BALL Z ”; In addition to visiting the stone forest, we will visit the impressive Pampachiri waterfalls.

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DAY 1: CUSCO – STONE FOREST – ANDAHUAYLAS

Stone forest, first of all, we start the tour at 05:00 a.m., with the pick up from your hotel in the city of Cusco . After the respective pick up, we will go north of Cusco to the Apurímac region , passing through the city of Abancay known as the valley of eternal spring due to its climate, also passing through Andahuaylas known as the city of potatoes, in this way arriving at Pampachiri where we will enjoy lunch.

After the lunch tasting we continue with the tour, where we will take a short walk towards the stone forest of Pampachiri and the Smurfs house, rocks with whimsical shapes very similar to the Smurfs house from the famous and well-known movie “ THE SMURFS “. . and similar to mushrooms. We will also have a view of the Páncula hill where we can also access this hill and we will have a panoramic view of the rock formations; These stones took these striking forms unique in the world as a result of the eruption of the Qarwarasu and Sotaya volcanoes, currently inactive, and as a result of the meteorological phenomena that occurred for years, in the same way, we will have a visit to the Very attractive Pampachiri waterfalls with landscaped funds and accompanied by the flora and fauna of the site.

Finally, culminating the tour of Pampachiri, we will return to the beautiful city of Andahuaylas, where we will taste dinner and spend the respective overnight to continue our tour.

DAY 2: ANDAHUAYLAS – PACUCHA LAGOON – CUSCO

Continuing with the tour, on the second day we begin tasting breakfast at 07:00 am, tasting breakfast we will go to the Pacucha lagoon, considered one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in Peru, where we will also have the opportunity to We will appreciate the fauna that this lagoon houses, in the same way, we will listen to stories of their enchanted stories and we will enjoy the activities that it offers us such as the ride in pedal boats, it is definitely a very quiet and peaceful place, perfect to escape from the routine and bustle of cities.

Finally, on the tour of the Pacucha lagoon, we will return to the city of Andahuaylas for the respective lunch, after lunch, we will take our tourist transport with the return to the city of Cusco. Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel or at the agreed place.

DAY 1: CUSCO – STONE FOREST – ANDAHUAYLAS

• First, we start with the pick up from your hotel in the city of Cusco at 05:00 a.m.
• After picking you up in the mobility we will go to Pampachiri.
• Therefore, in Pampachiri we will taste lunch.
• After lunch we will start the tour of the Stone Forest, we immediately continue with the visit to the House of Smurfs and then we will appreciate the Páncula hill, and finally, we will visit the Pampachiri waterfalls accompanied by a professional guide for 3 hours.
• Therefore, we return from Pampachiri to Andahuaylas.
• Finally, we arrive in Andahuaylas to have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 2: ANDAHUAYLAS – PACUCHA LAGOON – CUSCO

• On the second day in the beginning we will taste breakfast in Andahuaylas at 07:00 a.m.
• After breakfast, we will go to the Pacucha lagoon for the tour for 1 hour with the accompaniment of the professional guide.
• Then we return to Andahuaylas for lunch.
• Likewise, we continue with the return from the city of Andahuaylas to the city of Cusco.
• Finally, we arrive in Cusco at 07:00 p.m.

FOR THE STONE FOREST INCLUDES

• Transportation (round trip).
• Professional guide.
• Accommodation
• First aid box

NOT INCLUDED

For stone forest does not include.

• Personal expenses
• Drinks and snacks
• Cost of flights
• Extra expenses

RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for stone forest.

• Bring light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and water bottles to keep your body hydrated.
• It is suggested to bring rain ponchos in case of rain, also to bring warm clothes and gloves.
• It is important to wear a mask and face shield in times of Covid 19.
• We recommended you carry a light backpack with 2 to 3 kilos with snacks such as fruits, cookies, nuts, cereals, etc.
• It is recommended to acclimatize in Cusco or a place with an altitude similar to Pampachiri, for at least 1 to 2 days.
• It is important to have medicine for altitude sickness or cold weather.
• Bring ID or passport.
• Extra money in cash.
• It is important to preserve the environment so we suggest you dispose of your waste in the assigned places during the journey and your stay in our city.

The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates, and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price .

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