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Inti Raymi Tour, the Feast of the Sun 1 day


Immerse yourself in the time of the Incas!

Celebrate the festival of the sun, Inti Raymi, the ceremony of Inca origin that is today famous worldwide. The Inti Raymi tour is organized by Machupicchu Terra, an official and authorized tourism agency. Offers pick-up from the visitor’s hotel, transportation to Sacsayhuamán for the main function (at 1.30 pm), entry to the seats: red, green or orange seats. In addition, professional guide and box lunch. The tour also includes the company of the guide for the shows at the Coricancha (9 am) and Main Square of Cusco (11 am). All within a quality and well-organized service.



Itinerary

Day 1 (Inti Raymi)

  • The Inti Raymi tour takes place on June 24. The tour begins at 7:45 in the morning with the visitor meeting at the Valeriana café (in front of Coricancha).
  • There, on the Coricancha esplanade, the first staging of Inti Raymi takes place. The first staging begins at 9 in the morning. The tour guide will look for the best possible place for the tourist to enjoy the show.
  • The show is performed in the company of a professional tour guide. The first show lasts 45 minutes. It shows the entry of the Inca and his wife (the coya), the high priest and the emissaries of his four regions or regions of the empire.
  • Optionally, the visitor can add a seat to appreciate the show in total comfort (subject to availability).
  • After the show in Coricancha the visitor, along with the rest of the group, will walk a few steps to the Main Square.
  • In the Main Square the second staging of Inti Raymi takes place. The show starts at 11 in the morning and lasts 45 minutes. The guide will be in the company of the tour guide, who will be in charge of finding the best space to appreciate the show.
  • The second staging has a music show and actors representing the great festival of the sun. The Inca and his wife (the coya) are carried on litters around the plaza. The coca leaf ceremony is held in the center, under a live music and voice show.
  • At around 11:30 in the morning the tourist group will meet in the Regocijo square (located a few steps from the Main Square). The tourist will be taken by his guide to the tourist transport that will take him (45 minute trip) to the Sacsayhuamán fortress.
  • The tour guide will give each visitor a ‘box lunch’ that includes an appetizer, main dish, snacks, drinks and candy. All prepared with healthy ingredients and the best Cusco seasoning.
  • The group will enter next to Sacsayhuamán to take their respective seats (choose a red, green or orange seat). The tourist will have free time to have lunch before the start of the show.
  • The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán is the main one. It starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The visitor will be able to listen to the tour guide’s explanation of the main Inti Raymi show in Cusco.
  • The show includes the participation of around 500 actors and actresses. The Inca performs the chicha ritual (fermented corn drink used in Inca times). In addition, he will appreciate the sacrifice of a black flame in homage to the sun god (dramatization). The show ends at 4.30 pm on average.
  • Finally, the group will meet to board the tourist transportation that will take them to the center of the city of Cusco (Plazoleta Regocijo) where the tour ends (at 5:30 in the afternoon on average).


Inti Raymi Tour Prices

Inti Raymi Full Day Tour Foreign Peruvian
Green Zone 205 USD 130 USD
Orange Zone 280 USD 280 USD
Red Zone 270 USD 270 USD
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Inti Raymi Zones

Map Inti Raymi tour

The seats available on the Inti Raymi tour

Know the differences between the three stands set up for the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán:

Inti Raymi Green Zone Red Zone Orange Zone
Location Eastern lateral sector Western lateral sector Central sector
Advantage Close view of the actors’ entrance Area where you feel the sun’s rays least Most central view of the show
Disadvantage Area where the sun’s rays fall directly Highest prices in the show Area where the sun’s rays fall directly
Approximate price Entry fee alone costs 140 USD approx. Entry fee alone costs 190 USD approx. Entry fee alone costs 190 USD approx.
Recommendation Wear a hat and sunscreen Bring water and snacks Wear a hat and sunscreen
Availability Purchase 2 or 3 months in advance Purchase 3 months in advance Purchase 3 months in advance
Discount Discounts for children and Peruvian citizens Discounts for children Discounts for children

Video. What is Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun, like?

Inti Raymi is a world-famous festival that is celebrated every year on June 24 in the city of Cusco, Peru. In this video you will learn what this festival is really like, taking visitors back to the time of the Incas.

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Services that are and are not included in the tour

The Inti Raymi Full Day tour in All Inclusive service offers all the necessary services for a safe trip. Find out what the tour includes and does not include:

  • Pick up from the tourist’s hotel on June 24.
  • Professional tour guide throughout the tour (at shows in Coricancha, Main Square and Sacsayhuamán).
  • Tourist transportation from the center of Cusco to the door of the archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán.
  • Entrance to the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán (red, green or orange seat).
  • Box lunch in Sacsayhuamán.
  • Return tourist transportation to the center of Cusco.
  • Entry to seat in Coricancha (optional).


Inti Raymi Tour Map

The Inti Raymi tour takes place in the city of Cusco every June 24. The tourist circuit includes three historical places in the Inca capital: Coricancha, Main Square and Sacsayhuamán:

Map Inti Raymi tour


Questions and answers about the Inti Raymi Tour

Learn the most frequent questions and answers sent to us by visitors interested in the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour. Do you have doubts? You can also ask your question to the email info@machupicchuterra.com.

1. Why is Inti Raymi celebrated?
Inti Raymi is celebrated on June 24 every year at the initiative of Cusco citizens as a tribute to their Inca ancestors. The staging of Inti Raymi is carried out following the Spanish chronicles of the 16th century that describe this great Inca festival in homage to the sun god.
2. How many hours does the Inti Raymi tour last?
The Inti Raymi takes place in three historical settings: the Coricancha (start at 9 am), the Main Square (start at 11 am) and Sacsayhuamán (start at 2 pm). The tour begins with the pick-up of the visitor from the door of their hotel at 7.30 am. It ends with the return to the center of Cusco at 5.30 pm. That is, it lasts 10 hours on average.
3. What does the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour include?
The tour includes pick-up from the visitor's hotel door, tourist transportation from the center of Cusco to Sacsayhuamán, professional tour guide for the entire tour, entrance to the main show in Sacsayhuamán, as well as a box lunch with healthy and delicious Andean ingredients.
4. Why book a seat ticket at the Inti Raymi show at Coricancha?
The tour includes entry to the main show in Sacsayhuamán (2 hours 30 minutes of show). Optionally, not included in the tour, the visitor can add a seat to comfortably watch the show at Coricancha (45 minutes of show). You can add this ticket in the reservation form.
5. Does the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour offer discounts?
The Inti Raymi tour offers discounts for Peruvian citizens.
6. Is it possible to cancel the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour?
Yes, the Inti Raymi tour is not subject to cancellation since it takes place only one day a year and the entity that issues the tickets does not allow the refund of the ticket. It is recommended to be safe and plan your trip well at the time of booking.
7. How can I make payment for the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour?
You can make payment for the Inti Raymi tour via the website 'entradaintiraymi.com'. You must complete the reservation form through the reservation form with your personal information (choose the seat in Sacsayhuamán). Payment is then made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit cards.
8. Which of the tickets to Sacsayhuamán to choose on the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour?
All tickets offer comfort to appreciate the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán (orange seat, green seat and red seat). Choose your ticket in advance and enjoy the great festival of the sun.
9. Can I change the date of the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour?
No, the tour is not subject to change of date since it takes place only one day a year (June 24) and the entity that issues the tickets does not allow the refund of the ticket.
10. How far in advance to book the Inti Raymi Full Day All Inclusive tour?
It is recommended to purchase the tour 2 or 3 months in advance of the day of the event (June 24). Otherwise you run the risk of not finding free availability. Tickets usually sell out quickly.