Apoyamos el turismo sostenible, responsable y ético.

"I would never have known that there were so many different cultures and ruins in this area near Cusco. Fascinating." - Ben, Australia


Logo of Llama and text that reads "Hilos del Perú - An Ancient Tradition Survives"

Cuando viajas con Apus Peru, $15 del precio es donado a:
ThreadsofPeru.com

Giving back

Trek with us and $15 of your trek price is donated to generate a sustainable trekking industry in the Andes, and the NGO: ThreadsofPeru.com

We support sustainable, responsible & ethical tourism.

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The Southern Loop

This trip  takes you away from the normal tourist circuits of the Sacred Valley, taking you in a completely and equally fasincating direction in the South Valley towards Puno. A highly recommended day for those with an interest in Huari (Wari) and Inca history.

The Southern Loop - at a glance

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Lo Más Destacado:The little known, but most impressive ruins of Tipon, Pikillacta and the Wiracocha Temple at Raqchi.

Ubicación:Starts and ends in Cusco. Can end in Raqchi, ask us about unique homestays here

Duración:Long  day – 6am to 8pm!

Nivel:Easy, lots of sitting in car.

Clasificación de la Aventura: Off the beaten track, a real look at Peru, but very comfortable

Fechas de salida: Cualquier día con dos personas. Ofrecemos tours a precios asequibles para 2 personas para que usted pueda partir el día que mejor le convenga. **Trek de Temporada Húmeda** Adecuado para diciembre, enero o febrero (dependiendo de las condiciones del clima). .

Combos & Ascensos: Combine with one of our treks for a complete Cusco experience, and get a discount off your trek price. Excellent for pre trek acclimatization or combined with other one day treks in the wet season.


PRICES 2013

# of People

2 3 4 5-6 7-8 9-12

Price USD (per person)

ask $130 $100 $85 $65 $55

WANT TO TREK?

  • Prices are the same for private or group treks
  • To Join a group visit Trekkers Wanted – all confirmed departures are listed. We have no fixed groups.

Make a booking

please read our Make a Booking page for more information on how to book with us.
To enquire about availability or for reservation forms email us at reservas@apus-peru.com

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> Incluye/ What to bring
> Available discounts

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The Southern Loop - Itinerario completo and inclusions

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We’ll pickyou up between 6am and 7am. We will head towards the interesting ruins of Tipón where we’ll see elaborate examples of Inca agricultural terracing created by the Incas, irrigated by an impressice aqueduct. From here we continue our trip to Pikillacta (a pre-Inca city whose name means ‘Place of the Flea’ in the Inca language, Quechua!) and on to the colonial church of Andahuaylillas. Known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’, this is an eye-popping must-see!

After an action packed morning we head for Sicuani for lunch, through Andean landscapes and past Urcos and Huacarpay lakes, a bird watcher’s paradise!

We will then continue to the village of  Raqchi, which is dominated by the huge,  eerie Temple of Wiracocha, one of the most mysterious constructions in Cusco. It is a unique complex of cylinder-shaped columns and four naves. There is no other construction like this, which is believed to have been the biggest Inca building in the whole empire! However, this is not the only ruin left standing as there is also a great wall, ceremonial fountains, sphere-shaped buildings and rectangular houses.

We’ll then drive the 119km back to Cusco, arriving around 8pm.

 

Itinerary Notes - Southern Loop

  • The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group. Each guide has their own preferred route and it might not correspond exactly to the route described here.
  • The program is subject to change, due to weather and other unexpected circumstances
  • When you are visiting people's homes please be respectful. Please refer to our Responsible Tourism pages.

Incluye

For complete facts about many aspects of Apus Peru tours, check out our FAQs page!

  • Professional, English speaking guide
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
  • Private Transport as described in itinerary
  • lunch

No incluye

  • Snacks and Water
  • Boleto Turistico & Entry fees.

Usted Debería de Traer:

  • A light day pack to carry your things
  • Your Boleto Turistico (Tourist ticket)
  • Water bottle and water
  • Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips if you wish to tip.
  • Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Jumper (sweater)
  • Rain protection (or plastic poncho)
  • the Cusco region can experience "all seasons in one day" therefore its wise to take a warm hat and gloves, as well as s sunhat, when you leave in the morning, in order to be prepared for all eventualities.

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DESCUENTOS DISPONIBLES (estos descuentos no son acumulativos)
5% de descuento en treks solo para miembros del South American Explorers Club (SAE)

$30 off listed price if you are doing a 3 day plus trek with Apus Peru.

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PARA RESERVAR

Por favor visite nuestra Página de Reservas.

Necesitará contactarnos por correo electrónico para comprobar la disponibilidad, recibir los formularios de reserve y luego hacer su depósito. Para nuestras condiciones de pago y reserva por favor refiérase a nuestra Página de Reservas.