Inti Raymi 2027 Tour Full Day - Inca festival of the sun All Inclusive

Our team will arrange pickup at approximately 7:00 AM. Because streets close for the Festival of the Sun in Cusco, vehicles may be unable to reach hotels inside parts of the historic center. Before the tour, we will tell you whether pickup is at your hotel or at a nearby accessible meeting point.

Bring the passport or identity document used for your booking and your confirmation. The guide will organize the group, explain the movements between venues, and give you a clear meeting place after each performance. Times are approximate and may change according to the official program and access controls.

First performance at Qorikancha

The first performance takes place outside Qorikancha, the temple dedicated to the Sun during the Inca period. At about 8:00 AM, the Salute to the Sun begins. The Inca appears with the Qoya and the imperial procession as the opening rituals are performed.

Your guide will explain Qorikancha's place in the ceremony and help the group follow the performance. This stage lasts about one hour. Your included Inti Raymi ticket is for the Green Section at Sacsayhuaman; the viewing arrangement at Qorikancha will depend on the 2027 event plan and will be confirmed before the day.

Second performance in the Plaza de Armas

After Qorikancha, we walk to the Plaza de Armas. The route is crowded, so stay close to the guide and remember the agreed meeting point. Wear comfortable footwear and carry only what you need for the day.

The second performance takes place in the square. The Inca, Qoya, and their procession gather around the ushnu or ceremonial platform. The performance lasts approximately 45 minutes and shows how the celebration links Cusco's former ceremonial spaces with the present city.

Transfer to Sacsayhuaman and box lunch

After the Plaza de Armas ceremony, your guide will lead the group to the authorized boarding point for tourist transport. Vehicle access can change under municipal instructions, so please follow the meeting time and do not leave the group without telling the guide.

You will receive a box lunch during this part of the program. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements before booking. An adapted meal is confirmed only when it is included in your written booking details.

Main ceremony at Sacsayhuaman

At Sacsayhuaman, we will go to the seats in the confirmed section. The current package includes the Green Section. Keep your ticket until the event ends and follow the venue staff's access instructions.

The main ceremony lasts about three hours. Representatives of the four suyus enter the esplanade, and the performance includes the chicha rite, sacred fire, symbolic llama offering, and sankhu rite. Your guide will help you identify each part and understand its place within the ceremony honoring the Sun.

The esplanade is around 3,555 meters above sea level and is exposed to strong sunlight, wind, and quick temperature changes. Bring sunscreen, a hat, water, a warm layer, and light rain protection. Keep aisles clear and avoid moving through the stands during the busiest parts of the performance.

Return to Cusco

After the ceremony, meet the guide at the agreed place and board the return transport. Arrival in Cusco is expected at approximately 4:00 PM, but it may be later because thousands of attendees leave at the same time and traffic controls remain in place.

The final drop-off point will be confirmed before the tour. If you have a flight, train, dinner reservation, or private transfer that day, allow a wide margin and avoid a tight connection after the Inti Raymi full day tour.