For this Inti Raymi 2024 celebration, our travel agency in Cusco has designed a program that includes not only the Inti Raymi festival itself but also takes you on a tour of the city of Cusco, a journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and a trip to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary of our program:
Summary
- Day 1 June 21 City tour of Cusco, including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, and archaeological sites around the city. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 2 June 22 Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting places like Taray viewpoint, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
- Day 3 June 23 Tour of Machu Picchu and return to the city of Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 4 June 24 Inti Raymi festival in Sacsayhuaman, with transportation and guide included. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 5 June 26 Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Accommodation is not included on this day.
Complete Itinerary
June 21 – City Tour Cusco:
- At the appropriate time, pick-up from the airport and transfer to the chosenhotel.
- Accommodation at the hotel.
- Our tour starts by picking you up from your hotel between 12:50 pm and 1:10 pm, approximately.
- The Cusco City Tour is a journey through the main attractions of the city of Cusco. The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedralof Cusco and its more than 600 paintings of the Cusco School (40 minutes).
- Then, we head to the Qoricancha Temple on foot, walking through beautiful Inca streets (10 minutes). We will enter Qoricancha at around 2:20 pm, the main temple in the Inca era. At the Qoricancha temple, we will learn about Inca religion and architecture (40 minutes).
- At around 3:00 pm, we will take our transportation and head towards Sacsayhuaman (15 minutes), where we will have a guided tour through the huge walls of this Inca temple built for the god Illapa (thunder) (45 minutes).
- We will take our bus again to Qenqo (5 minutes), where we will have a tour of this other ancient Inca temple.Once again, we board our vehicle (10 minutes) and head to Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, the temple of water. We will finish our tour at around 6:00 pm.
- Upon returning to Cusco, we will drop you off near the main square, and you will have the afternoon free to enjoy the local cuisine, music, and the city.
- We will leave you in the city center so that you can have dinner or take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- General Tourist Ticket
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Entrance to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara, and Tambomachay
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY TOUR:
- Warm clothing
- Small backpack with personal items
- Camera
- Cash for purchases
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen and hat
- Valid identification document
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June 22nd – Sacred Valley of the Inc
as
- Breakfast at your hotel. The tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas starts by picking you up from your hotel between 7:50 AM and 8
:10 AM.
- We will then embark on our journey to the Sacred Valley, makinga stop at the Taray Viewpoint to observe the breathtaking scenery.
- Afterwards, we will continue our journey to Pisac, arriving around 11:00 AM. We will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, including a visit to the market in the town of Pisac, which will take approximately 45 minutes.
- We will board the bus and cross the Sacred Valley to the town of Urubamba, where we will have a buffet lunch.
- At 2:30 PM, after lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo, a town that still preserves the splendor of the Incas. This part of the tour will last approximately 45 minutes.
- After the tour of Ollantaytambo, at 4:00 PM, we will drop you off near the train station (5-minute walk). You will board the Expedition Train according to your chosen schedule and head to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo, the hotel staff will be waiting for you at the station with a small sign displaying your name.
- In the evening, there will be a meeting with the guide to arrange your visit to Machu Picchu.
The Sacred Valley Tour includes:
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Tourist Ticket
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
- Expedition Train ticket round trip Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu
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June 23rd – Machu Picchu
- At the agreed time after breakfast at your hotel, we will meet the guide at the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the sanct
uary of Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Upon arrival by bus, we will reach the entrance gate of Machu Picchu, where we will present our tickets, passport, or identification document.
- Together with the guide, we will enter the sanctuary of Machu Picchu and take a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, where we will explore the important points of the Inca citadel.
- After the guided tour, you will have free time for taking photographs in Machu Picchu.
- Then, the guide will bid farewell to us, and we will board the return bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
- In the afternoon, you will have time to visit the craft markets or take a short stroll around the town.
- At the appropriate time, we will board our Expedition Train, which will arrive in Ollantaytambo after approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Our agency’s staff will be waiting for you at the Ollantaytambo Train Station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco, which will take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
The Machu Picchu Tour includes:
- Tourist Train ticket round trip Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu
- Bus transportation up and down
- Machu Picchu entrance tickets
- Professional guide
- Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco
Recommendations for the Machu Picchu tour:
- Warm clothing
- Small backpack with personal items
- Camera
- Cash for purchases
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and hat
- Valid identification document
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Day 24 – June 24: Inti Raymi 2024
Qoricancha (Public Setting)
7:40 a.m. The Travel Agency will pick you up from your hotel with transportation and your guide to take you to the first station of the reenactment, which will be at Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).- 08:00 a.m. We will gather at Qoricancha, where we will arrange ourselves to witness the Inca’s emergence with his entourage.
- 09:00 a.m. or 09:30 a.m. If we raise our gaze a little, we will be able to see the Inca performing an invocation to the Sun God.
Plaza de Armas (Public Setting)
- 10:00 a.m. We will walk to Plaza de Armas where we will position ourselves at one of the corners to witness the passage of the Inca’s procession. Then, we will take our transportation at Plaza Regocijo to head to Sacsayhuaman (approximately 20 minutes).
Saqsayhuaman-Inti Raymi (Private Setting)
- 12:00 p.m. Saqsayhuaman (the name derived from the Quechua terms “saqsay” and “waman,” which translates to “satisfy the falcon”): This impressive archaeological site is located at an altitude of 3,555 meters, one kilometer from the Inca neighborhood of “Qolqanpata.”
- 1:00 p.m. We will have our box lunch, and the ceremony will begin. We will be seated in the VIP orange stands to have the best view of the spectacle. This is the only setting where we will be comfortably witnessing this magnificent reenactment of Inti Raymi.
- 3:30 p.m. (approx.) End of the reenactment. We will gather and head towards the transportation to drop you off at your respective hotels. (There will be heavy traffic on this day; some people whose hotels are near the plaza choose to walk downhill to Plaza de Armas, approximately a 15-minute walk).
NOTE: We aim to take you to all the venues where this impressive Festival is staged. The locations suitable for the general public are Qoricancha and the Plaza de Armas. The INTI RAYMI event itself will be presented at Sacsayhuamán. Feel comfortable at each location and enjoy the three stages of Inti Raymi.
The Inti Raymi tour includes:
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Access to the VIP stands at Sacsayhuamán
- Box lunch
Recommendations for the Machu Picchu tour:
- Windbreaker
- Comfortable clothing
- Small backpack for personal items
- Camera
- Cash for purchases
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and hat for sun protection
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June 25th – End of the Journey
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Morning free for unguided activities: shopping, visiting the central market, or optional visits to museums in Cusco.
- At the appropriate time, transfer to Cusco airport.
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Prices
Hotels and Prices for Inti Raymi 2024.
| GROUP SERVICE
Price per person in Double or Matrimonial Room Minimum 02 persons |
| TOURS + 2* TOURIST HOTELS
Hotels in Cusco:
Hotel Príncipe III, Hotel Mayu Cusco, Miski Tayta
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels:
Inkas Land, Mapi Seven, Andino Machu Picchu
TYPE OF TOURIST TRAIN
Round Trip: Expedition (Perú Rail) or The Voyager (Inca Rail) |
$ 799.00
|
| TOURS + 3* EXECUTIVE HOTELS
Hotels in Cusco:
Hotel Saska Boutique, Hotel Inca Wasi, Munay Wasi
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels:
Hotel Hatun Inti Classic, Hotel Ferré Machu Picchu, Hotel Santuario
TYPE OF TOURIST TRAIN
One-way: Expedition (Perú Rail) or The Voyager (Inca Rail) |
$ 889.00
|
| TOURS + 4* SUPERIOR HOTEL
Hotels in Cusco:
Hotel Xima Cusco, Hotel Sonesta Posada, Casa Andina Catedral
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels:
H. Taypikala Machu Picchu, H. Casa Andina Standard, H. Tierra Viva
TYPE OF TOURIST TRAIN
Round Trip: Vistadome Observatory or 360 Lounge (Inca Rail) |
$ 987.00
|
| Important Note:
If you prefer to add the Vistadome train service to the 2** or 3*** hotel service, there is an additional cost of US$40.00 per person for round trip.
Different prices for students, children, infants. |
| PRIVATE SERVICE
Price per person in Double or Matrimonial Room Minimum 02 persons |
| TOURS + 4* SUPERIOR HOTEL
Hotels in Cusco:
H. Sonesta Posada Cusco, H. Xima Cusco, H. Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels:
H. Taypikala Machu Picchu, H. Tierra Viva Machu Picchu
TYPE OF TOURIST TRAIN
Expedition (Perú Rail) or Voyager (Inca Rail) |
$. 1093.00
|
| 5* HOTEL – DELUXE SERVICE
Hotels in Cusco:
El Convento Marriot – Casa Andina Premium, Libertador Palacio del Inca
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels:
Belmond Santuary Lodge, Inka Terra Machu Picchu, Sumaq Machu Picchu
TYPE OF TRAIN
Round Trip: Vistadome Observatory or 360 Lounge (Inca Rail) |
$. 2090.00
|
| Important Note:
If you prefer to add the Vistadome train service to THE VOYAGER – Inca Rail or EXPEDITION – Perú Rail, there is an additional cost of US$45.00 per person for round trip.
Different prices for students, children, infants. |
Includes
The program includes the following services:
- 3 nights hotel in Cusco, including breakfast
- 1 night hotel in Machu Picchu
- All transfers
- All tickets or entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Lunch: Inti Raymi, Sacred Valley
- Transfer from Terminal or Airport to Hotel in Cusco
- Guide and Tourist Transport
In Machu Picchu Tour
- Round-trip tourist train
- Bus ride up and down to Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu
- Transfer from Ollanta train station to Cusco
The following items are not included:
- International flights
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Hotels
| TOURIST ★★ |
EXECUTIVE ★★★ |
TOP ★★★★ |
DELUXE ★★★★★ |
| HOTELS IN CUSCO |
- H. Príncipe III
- H. Mayu Cusco,
- H. Misky Tayta
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- H. Saska Boutique
- H. Inca WasiH. Munay Wasi
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- Casa Andina Catedral
- Xima Cusco
- Sonesta Posada
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- El Convento Marriot
- Casa Andina Premium,
- Aranwa
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| HOTELS iN MACHU PICCHU |
- H. Inkas Land,
- H. Mapi Seven,
- H. Andino Machu Picchu
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- H. Hatun Inti Class,
- H. Ferr
- é Machu Picchu
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- H. Taypikala,
- H. Tierra Viva,
- H. Casa Andina Estándar
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What is included in the Inti Raymi tickets?
The Inti Raymi tickets only include a seat or space in the selected grandstand, allowing for comfortable and close observation of the activities taking place in each of the stages. It’s important to note that the tickets only include access to the grandstand and do not include any additional services.
Do the Inti Raymi tickets include transportation?
No, the Inti Raymi tickets do not include transportation. The tickets only grant access to the selected grandstand to witness the activities in each of the celebration stages. It’s important for attendees to arrange their own transportation to reach the different locations where the event takes place.
Do the Inti Raymi tickets include food or drinks?
No, the Inti Raymi tickets do not include food or drinks. The tickets only grant access to the selected grandstand to witness the activities in each of the celebration stages. It’s important for attendees to bring their own food and drinks if desired, as the sale of food and drinks is not permitted within the event venues.
Where can I find transportation for the Inti Raymi?
To reach the Inti Raymi celebration, it’s important to note that there will be authorized transportation available in advance, mainly located in the city center. The cost of transportation can range from $10 to $15 per person for a journey of no more than 10 minutes from the city center to the archaeological site of Saqsayhuaman. In the Plaza de Armas or Qoricancha, you can find regular taxis or public transportation to reach these venues by walking. It’s important to remember that transportation is not included in the Inti Raymi ticket.
How can I obtain a box lunch or snack for the Inti Raymi?
To obtain a box lunch or snack for the Inti Raymi, it is recommended to check with a travel agency that offers tour packages including this option. Some agencies provide the option to add a box lunch or snack to the event ticket, which can be convenient for attendees who wish to have a light lunch during the celebration. It’s also possible to bring your own food and drinks to the event, as the sale of food and drinks is not allowed within the event venues. It’s important to note that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during the event.
