At CuscoPeru.com, we have extensive knowledge and experience in the tourism industry, providing professional service. We invite you to enjoy the Inti Raymi full-day tour, the Festival of the Sun, which has survived through the centuries, and recharge your energy in this magical city. Rest assured that we will have everything organized for you.

June is the most important month for the people of Cusco because it was chosen by the Incas to celebrate the most significant festival of the TAHUANTINSUYO, the grand religious ceremony filled with mysticism, color, and tradition, The Inti Raymi Festival or the Festival of the Sun. To this day, Cusco continues to celebrate this festival every June 24th. Therefore, this all-inclusive Inti Raymi Tour is designed for you to enjoy the most important festival of Cusco, the Inti Raymi.

EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND THE MAJESTY OF THIS INCA RITUAL IN HONOR OF THE SUN, WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE BEFORE YOUR EYES. DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A TRADITION THAT CONNECTS THE PAST AND THE PRESENT.

INCLUDES:

• Tourist transportation.
• Guided tour in a group.
• Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Entrance ticket to Inti Raymi (GREEN SECTION).
• Box lunch (snack).

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat as there has never been an Inti Raymi without sun.
• Carry a hydrating drink and some snacks, as prices tend to be high on the esplanade.
• Wear warm clothing, as it will be necessary in the morning hours, as the weather is highly variable.
• Bring a camera with enough battery to capture the best scenes.
• Be vigilant about your personal belongings as it is a public event.

To witness the staging of this Sun Festival, we will start the day early, as the Inti Raymi lasts almost the entire day, from  8:00 in the morning until approximately 4:00 in the afternoon.

First, we will pick you up from your hotel around 7:00 in the morning to head to the Temple of QORICANCHA, where you will witness the Imperial procession and that cosmic energy as we watch the Inca emerge and welcome people from all around the world who gather to participate in this special festival declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation of PERU. Around 8:00 a.m., the ceremony called "Salute to the Sun" begins in front of the Coricancha temple or Garden of Gold. This marks the first staging of the Inti Raymi, where the Inca appears and pays homage to the Sun God, and the first rituals are performed. You will appreciate the entire ceremony there, always with the assistance of the group guide, which will take approximately 1 hour.

After the Welcome ceremony at the Temple of Qoricancha, we will walk to Plaza de Armas to continue with the second staging, where we witness the ceremony called “Encounter of the Times and Coca Leaf Ceremony,” where the Inca is carried along with his wife, the Coya, and his retinue, gathering at the grand Ushnu or ceremonial stage located in Cusco's Plaza de Armas. This ceremony lasts approximately 45 minutes.

After the ceremony in Plaza de Armas, with our guide's assistance, we will head to our transportation that will take us to Sacsayhuaman, where the third staging or main offering ceremony will take place. We will proceed to our reserved seats in the green tribune section. The main ceremony lasts for approximately 3 hours, during which you can witness the representatives of the four suyos paying homage to the Inca and the Sun God. After the ceremony, we will board our transportation to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided tour in a group.
• Professional English - Spanish speaking guide.
• Entrance ticket to Inti Raymi (GREEN SECTION).
• Box lunch (snack).

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat as there has never been an Inti Raymi without sun.
• Carry a hydrating drink and some snacks, as prices tend to be high on the esplanade.
• Carry a hydrating drink and some snacks, as prices tend to be high on the esplanade.
• Wear warm clothing, as it will be necessary in the morning hours, as the weather is highly variable.
• Bring a camera with enough battery to capture the best scenes.
• Be vigilant about your personal belongings as it is a public event.
• Base Layer: Pack long-sleeved shirts and blouses, as well as lightweight and comfortable pants.
• Mid Layer: Add a warm jacket or sweater to protect yourself from the cold during the morning and night.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes for walking, as you may need to cover distances and stand for long periods of time.

To start your reservation process please send us the following information:

• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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