Faqs South Valley Tour Cusco

Faqs Half-Day South Valley Private Tour from Cusco

What to bring for the Cusco South Valley Tour?

For this excursion, we recommend light hiking clothes and comfortable shoes, sunscreen, water, money in soles (to buy), camera – camcorder – batteries, rain Poncho, and sunscreen will also be necessary as the weather in the South Valley varies very quickly in the rainy season between December and April.

What is the difference between shared and private service in the South Valley?

The shared service for the South Valley includes transportation and guidance for several people (up to 24 people). The private service is dedicated to a closed group of 2 or more people who can choose a different itinerary or pace of participants.

What is altitude sickness?

Known as soroche or altitude sickness, it is a problem the altitude or acclimatization when the city is at a very high sea level, as is the case of the city of Cusco.

How to avoid altitude sickness on the Cusco South Valley Tour?

The recommended natural remedy is coca leaf, which can be consumed in hot water. It is recommended to take it upon arrival at the hotel in Cusco to improve acclimatization. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water. Rest or do not perform strenuous activities.

• If all this does not help, the best thing to do is to rest and let your body get used to the altitude.
• If you want to prevent altitude sickness, you can also take Soroche pills, a well-known medication for altitude sickness that is very useful in acclimatization (you can ask your doctor).

Are any places in the South Valley not mentioned in the tour?

Yes, there are the temples of Huaro and Canincunca, which can be visited with private service, and the Huasao wetland, which is also in the southern zone.

Can I choose the restaurant where I want to eat on the Cusco South Valley Tour?

We will not stop at restaurants or other places for lunch as we arrive early in Cusco and can have lunch after returning from the outing. We recommend bringing a snack or something to eat along the way. You can have lunch on the excursion on private service.

Can I visit the South Valley in just one day?

Yes, the South Valley of Cusco can be visited in a one-day trip.

The first thing to do is to decide if you want to visit on your own or as part of an all-inclusive tour.

If you visit on your own, it is necessary to buy at least: a) the Cusco Tourist Ticket (includes entrance tickets to Tipon and Piquillacta) and get public transportation on La Cultura Avenue in the city of Cusco.

Also, you might choose a tourist agency if the visit is part of a tour. All excursions to the South Valley of Cusco include transportation, entrance fees to all sites, and tour guide service.

If you travel with a tour agency, there are two options: a) the classic excursion to the South Valley of Cusco that includes Tipon – Piquillacta and Andahuaylillas. And b) the tour by Andean Baroque Circuit,’ which includes visits to the temples of the Company of Jesus (Cusco), San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Andahuaylillas), San Juan Bautista de Huaro (Huaro) and the Purified Virgin of Canincunca Chapel (Urcos).