THE SACRED VALLEY
Start this interesting excursion from the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, which is one of the most ancient continually occupied human settlements in America. This site shows the best example of city planning done by the Incas. Its excellent construction with its strong walls was both a temple and a fortress. Then visit another impressive Inca complex, the archaeological site of Pisaq, with terraces built on its hills. To visit the site, you must walk along winding paths along a mountain cliff. Among the most important buildings are Pisaca, which is a curved wall; the Intihuatana, a solar clock among a group of temples and the military zone called "Q'Allaqasa." Also visit its colorful market where an artisans’ fair takes place every Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, an exhibit and sale of fine woven crafts, colorful tapestries, handicrafts and textiles from Pisac and neighboring villages.

TIPON
Start the tour by visiting the archaeological site of Piquillacta, which literally means "place of the flea", 32 kilometers south east of Cuzco. The archaeological site was built around 1100 AD by the Wari culture, which is made of more rudimentary stone works than those of the Incas. It is the only pre-Inca archaeological site located in the area, close to a lake. Next, head to Tipon and its extensive Inca ruins, which include baths, terraces and irrigation systems still in use today, as well as a temple complex. From the ruins, it is possible to travel farther up to see more Inca constructions, roads and a deep irrigation canal.

ANDAHUAYLILLAS
During this full day journey, explore the interesting sites found on Cusco’s southern route. Visit Andahuaylillas, a pretty Andean village famous for its lavishly decorated Jesuit Church, called the “Sixtine” because of its beautiful frescoes, and quaint plaza surrounded by trees. In the afternoon see the village of Huaro, with its dazzling recently restored colonial church. The walls were decorated with paintings by Thaddeus Escalante in 1802, which were originally used to evangelize the illiterate.