Inti Raymi Day Tour – Inti Raymi Tours

Inti Raymi Day Tour takes to participate from the most Important Inca festival; where you will spend a full day observing and celebrating the colorful & ancient IncaTradition.

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ONE DAY TOUR

Includes Orange seating
$260
$ 250
Price Per Person

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Group Discount Available

Inti Raymi Day Tour is full day tour in the city of Cusco – Peru. The tour begins at 8:00am and finishes at 4.30pm. During the tour you’ll participate from the most important Religious festival celebrated since the time of the Incas. The Inti Raymi or “The Feast of the Sun” is celebrated every June 24th in the city of Cusco in honor of the Sun god or “Inti” (in Quechua). This ceremony was the most important for the Inca empire because the sun was the main deity of the Inca society. The feast indicated the beginning of the New Agricultural year (it is the equivalent of what is today the feast of the New Year).

What is expected of the Inti Raymi Day Tour?

During the Inti Raymi day Tour you’ll see sacrifices and offerings to the SUN GOD. There were many reasons which pushed the Incas to make these sacrifices and offerings to the Sun (the king’s star). One of them was that the Inca were natural son of the Sun; they obeyed their existence and corresponded to sacrifices and offerings. On the other hand, if the harvest was good, they had to be grateful to him, but if it was bad, they had to beg him so that the coming year would compensate them with good production.

Stages for Inti Raymi Day Tour:

The Inti Raymi Day Tour includes all necessary. The ceremony is performed in three stages: In the Qoricancha or the temple of the sun, the main square and the most important is in the complex of sasayhuaman located at 3km from the city of Cusco.

Highlights for Inti Raymi Day Tour

Experience the most important festival of the Incas.
Learn the tradition and history of the Incas.
See the ceremony of Inti Raymi in three stage: Qorikancha, Main square and Sacsayhuaman.
Many photo opportunities
Participate a guided tour following the Inti Raymi celebration
Start and end of the tour in the capital of the Incas Cusco

OVERVIEW
ITINERARY
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BEFORE YOU GO
OVERVIEW

General Information for Inti Raymi Day Tour

Type of service: Group service
Starting & end-point: Your Hotel in Cusco.
Departure date: 24 June 2019

Shrot itineray for Inti Raymi Tour Full Day

08:30 – 09:00 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Koricancha.
09:00 – 09:30 Part 1 of the Inti Raymi celebration in Koricancha.
09:30 – 10:00 Transfer from the Koricancha to the Plaza de Armas.
10:30 – 11:30 Part 2 of the Inti Raymi celebration in the Plaza de Armas.
12:30 – 13:00 Transfer by bus from the main square to Sacsayhuaman.
13:30 – 15.30 Part 3 of the Inti Raymi celebration in Sacsayhuaman: Central part in which we will appreciate the rituals and sacrifice of the Flame.
15:30 – 16:00 Transfer by bus from Sacsayhuaman to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

ITINERARY

Detailed Itinerary for Inti Raymi Day Tour

The Inti Raymi is the most important Inca religious ceremony that takes place every June 24 in Cusco – Peru. For “Inti Raymi Day Tour”, Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 7: 45a.m and take you on this excursion. The celebration of the Inti Raymi or festival of the sun takes place in three stages: the Koricancha temple, the main square and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

From your hotel you’ll walk to Koricancha accompanied by our staff where you’ll meet the group and your Inti Raymi Tour Guide; here is celebrated the first part of the ceremony which last for one hour approximately.The ceremony begins with the entry of four armies from each part of the Inca Empire. Dancing with colorful costumes, hundreds of Inca soldiers go to the gardens of the Korikancha temple. A few minutes later, the Inca emperor, with the most important figures of the nobility, announced the beginning of Inti Raymi.

Then we walk for 15 minutes to the main square. In the main square, the Inca will perform the coca leaf ceremony to thank his god: the Sun. Inca soldiers, priests and people join this ceremony. As a special moment called the meeting of the two times, where the Inca emperor meets the oldest in the city and gives advice for the future.

Inti Raymi: third part in Sacsayhuaman

From the main square we take out tourist bus and drive up to the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman where the most important part of the INTI RAYMI ceremony takes place. All the dancers join in an incredible performance that shows the typical dances of the Inca Empire. During the Inti Raymi, three main rituals will be performed: a gratitude ritual using a golden glass with “Chicha” (a sacred drink made of corn), the continuation of the promise of the Sun god that protects the Inca people during the fire ceremony, and finally the Inca priest will predict the future of the Empire by inspecting the intestine of a Black Llama chosen during the Llama ceremony.

The tour ends around 3:30 p.m. With transfer to your hotel.

INCLUDES

The Inti Raymi Day Tour Package Includes:

► Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Koricancha (Walking); because no cars today are allowed in the city.

► Professional English-speaking Tour Guide.

► Lunch boxed before we go to Sacsayhuaman – (Vegetarian meals by request).

► Transfers to your hotel after the ceremony.

► Entrance tickets to the Orange zone in Sacsayhuaman.

► Tourist transportation

Not Include:

► Meals not mentioned in the package.

► Tips or extra expenses.

What you need to take for the Inti Raymi Day Tour?

► Sneakers, T-shirts, trousers, Shorts, Rain poncho (in case it rains)

► Sun hat, Sunscreen, Bottled Water and Personal medication

► Extra money, Cameras.

BEFORE YOU GO

What you should know before head to Inti Raymi day Tour?

The Inca Inti Raymi Festival was created by the ninth Inca called «Tupac Inca Yupanki», but his name was changed to «Inca Pachacutec», who was one of the greatest conquerors of the Inca Empire. Pachacutec took the small kingdom centered on Cusco and transformed it into a massive empire that stretched across the Andes.

His kingdom was from 1438 to 1471 and during this time he celebrated his achievements and solidified his position as the son of Inti (Sun), launched the first celebration of Inti Raymi with his wife, who symbolized the legendary Mama Ocllo.

To appreciate better the Inti Raymi festival, the following tips are important:

► EARLY ARRIVALS: residents arrive in a few hours at the Church of Santo Domingo, the Plaza de Armas and Sacsayhuaman to ensure an optimal place to see the procession.

► Travelers can also buy tickets to sit at the observation posts of Sacsayhuaman (via the government agency EMUFEC or a travel agency).

► Climate and what to wear: Although the weather in Cusco is unpredictable, the days of late June are generally sunny and it is important to be equipped with sunscreen (sunscreen, hat, light shirt with long sleeves) and to stay hydrated to avoid the worst effects of a hot day at altitude.

► Book everything you can in advance: June is Cusco’s peak season and you can expect accommodation, train tickets to Machu Picchu and walks to fill up early and quickly. Some hotels in Cusco charge higher rates for Inti Raymi; Talk to your travel advisor for the latest information.

Seat locations for the Inti Raymi Day Tour in Sacsayhuaman

The most important part of the Inti Raymi takes place in the main sacred square of the Inca fortress of Saqsaywaman located at 3km from the city of Cusco. It has stands with capacity for 3,900 people. All seats are very comfortable for spectators. The VIP area consists of these 3 stands (orange, blue and green) that offer a better view of the ceremony.

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The Inti Raymi Festiva Video in the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman.

FAQ’s

What is Inti Raymi

The Inti Raymi is the most Important INCA religious, Social, politic and economic celebration, that take place in the city of Cusco in Peru.

The Inti Raymi or Sun Festival was originally celebrated during the Inca times under the name of Wawa Inti Raymi (Child Sun Festival), during the winter solstice (June 21 in the southern hemisphere), in the city of Cusco. In 1572, under the domination of the Spanish invaders, the ceremony was prohibited by the viceroy Francisco Alvarez de Toledo, but continued to be secretly led by the Incas. These days, it has become a major tourist attraction, which is why there are many questions that people need answered.

When is the Inti Raymi festival celebrated?

The Inti Raymi Festival is a full day duration on June 24th every year. It is celebrated together with the Cusco’s anniversary. During the Inca times it was celebrated on June 21th because this day is the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere; but it was changed to June 24^th by the Spanish invaders due to the “Sant James” festival is on 24^th June.

How can I book the Inti Raymi Tour?

To book the in Inti Raymi day tour, it is Important to contact an authorized travel agency like “Sunrise Peru Trek”, who can purchase the entrance to the festival in your representation. You should provide personal details like: name, passport number and nationality; also, you should provide a pre-payment. Once your entrance is booked, you’ll receive the confirmation details. The entrance will be purchase only for the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman where the most important part of the Inti Raymi festival is performed.