The Magical Inti Raymi tour is a journey through the city of Cusco, which includes visits to some of the region’s main historical and cultural sites. It may include places like the Plaza de Armas, the Temple of the Sun, the Convent of Santo Domingo, as well as one of Peru’s most important festivals, Inti Raymi. Additionally, this spectacular trip will also take you to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, and you’ll explore the Sacred Valley, an important center for agriculture and religious ceremonies.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 June 21 Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. 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 the Taray Viewpoint, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
- Day 3 June 23 Tour of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 4 June 24 Sun Festival at Sacsayhuaman, including transportation and guide. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 5 June 25 Hike to the Rainbow Mountain, including transportation and guide. Overnight stay in Cusco.
- Day 6 June 26 Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Accommodation is not included on this day.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: June 21 – City Tour of Cusco
- In the morning, pick-up from Cusco airport and tran
sfer to your hotel in the city of Cusco.- Check-in at the hotel.
- Our tour starts by picking you up from your hotel between 12:50 PM and 1:10 PM, approximately.
- The City Tour in Cusco is a visit to the main attractions of the city. The tour begins with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral and its collection of more than 600 paintings from the Cusco School (40 minutes).
- We then proceed on foot to the Temple of Qoricancha, walking through beautiful Inca streets (10 minutes). We enter Qoricancha at around 2:20 PM. Qoricancha was the main temple during the Inca era, and here we will learn about Inca religion and architecture (40 minutes).
- At approximately 3:00 PM, we will board our transportation and head to Sacsayhuaman (15 minutes), where we will have a guided tour of the enormous 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 explore another ancient Inca temple.
- Once again, we board our transportation (10 minutes) and head to Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, a water temple. We will finish our tour at around 6:00 PM.
- Upon returning to Cusco, we will drop you off near the Plaza de Armas, and you will have the afternoon free to enjoy local cuisine, music, and the city.
- We will leave you in the city center so you can have dinner or take a walk around the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tourist Transportation
- Professional guide General
- Tourist Ticket
- Entrance to the Cathedral
- Entrance to Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara, and Tambomachay
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CITY TOUR:
- Warm clothing
- Small backpack for personal belongings
- Camera
- Cash for purchases
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and hat
- Valid identification document
Desayuno: No Incluye Almuerzo: No incluye Cena: No incluye
Day 2: June 22 – Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
The tour of 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 begin our journey to the Sacred Valley, making a stop at the Taray Viewpoint to observe the Sacred Valley.
- We will board our transportation again and travel to Pisac at around 11:00 AM. We will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, which includes a visit to the market in the town of Pisac. Approximately 45 minutes.
- We will take the bus and cross the Sacred Valley to the town of Urubamba, where we will have our buffet lunch.
- At 2:30 PM, after lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo, where the town still maintains its splendor from the time of the Incas (45 minutes).
- After the tour of Ollantaytambo, at 4:00 PM, we will leave you very close to the train station (5 minutes on foot). We will board the train according to the chosen schedule and head to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, where hotel staff will be waiting for you at the exit of the station, holding a sign with your name.
- In the evening, we will have 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 tickets round trip Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo
Breakfast: Included Lunch: Included Dinner: Not included
Day 3: June 23 – Tours in Machu Picchu
- Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, followed by our tour of Machu Picchu.
- At the agreed-upon time, after breakfast at the hotel, we will meet with the guide at the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the Machu Picchu sanctuary. The travel time is approximately 30 minutes.
- Upon arrival by bus, we will find the entrance gate to the Machu Picchu sanctuary, where we will present our tickets, passport, or identification document.
- We will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, lasting approximately 2 hours. Afterward, we will have free time to take photographs in Machu Picchu.
- The guide will bid farewell, 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 through the town.
- At the appropriate time, we will board our Expedition train, which will arrive at Ollantaytambo in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo Train Station, an agency representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the city of Cusco. The travel time is 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
Desayuno: Incluye Almuerzo: No incluye Cena: No incluye
Day 4: June 24th, Inti Raymi Celebration 2024
Qoricancha (Public Setting)
- 7:40 a.m. The Travel Agency will pick you up from your hotel wi
th 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
Desayuno: Incluye Almuerzo: Incluye Cena: No incluye
Day 5: June 25th, Hike to the 7 Colors Mountain
- The tour to the Colors Mountain starts between 4:30 and 5:00 am with the pick-up from your hotel.
- After a 2-hour drive, we arrive at the restaurant in the town of Cusipata, where we’ll have a delicious breakfast consisting of juices, bread, coffee, fruits, and eggs, typical of the region.
- After breakfast, we continue the journey for another h
our until we reach the starting point of the hike.
- The hike is approximately 2 km long (1 hour), and depending on your physical condition, it may take longer. Your guide will accompany you throughout the entire hike.
- During the hike, you’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes accompanied by the snow-capped mountains of the Andes. Undoubtedly, the route rewards the long journey and effort.
- After the hike, we’ll reach our destination, the Colors Mountain, where we can enjoy the colorful spectacle provided by Pachamama (Mother Earth). We’ll have 40 minutes to admire the scenery and take a short break.
- Then, we’ll begin the return, which will be easier as it will be mostly downhill. At 12:00 pm, we’ll take our transportation back to the restaurant in Cusipata, where we’ll have a nutritious buffet lunch from the region.
- Finally, we’ll return to the city of Cusco, arriving around 5:00 pm.
The tour to the Colors Mountain includes:
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees to the Colors Mountain
- Buffet breakfast from the region
- Buffet lunch
- Oxygen cylinder
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COLORS MOUNTAIN TOUR
- Warm clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Trekking poles
- Small backpack with personal items
- Camera
- Cash for purchases
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen and hat for sun protection
Desayuno: Incluye Almuerzo: Incluye Cena: No incluye
Day 6: June 26th, End of the tour
Morning free for self-guided activities: shopping, visiting the central market, or optional visits to museums in Cusco. At the appropriate time, transfer to Cusco airport.
Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
Prices
Prices for our Inti Raymi 2024 offer:
Prices per person based on double or matrimonial room, applicable for a minimum of 2 people.
| 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) |
$ 899.00
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| 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) |
$ 1010.00
|
| 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) |
$ 1099.00
|
| 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) |
$. 1272.00
|
| 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) |
$. 2519.00
|
| 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. |
Incluye
Services included in our program
The program includes:
- 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 Transportation
In the Machu Picchu Tour:
- Round-trip Tourist Train
- Bus for ascent and descent to Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu
- Transfer from Ollanta train station to Cusco.
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
|
| HOTELS iN MACHU PICCHU |
- H. Inkas Land,
- H. Mapi Seven,
- H. Andino Machu Picchu
|
- 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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When does the journey to attend Inti Raymi begin?
The “Discover the Magic of Inti Raymi” journey starts on June 21, 2024, in the city of Cusco, Peru. This day marks the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere and the Inti Raymi Festival, one of the most important festivities of the Inca culture. The day begins with the sunrise, expected to rise behind the Sacsayhuamán fortress, followed by a parade through the city, culminating at the Plaza de Armas, where the main ceremony takes place.
How long does the journey last?
The “Discover the Magic of Inti Raymi” journey has a duration of 6 days and 5 nights. During this time, you will visit some of the most iconic sites of the Inca culture, including the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, and the Colors Mountain. Additionally, the journey includes participation in the Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco.
Which places are visited during the journey?
During the “Discover the Magic of Inti Raymi” journey, you will visit some of the most impressive sites of the Inca culture. On the first day, you will visit the city of Cusco and its surroundings, including the Cusco Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun, and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. On the second day, you will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where important archaeological sites like Pisac and Ollantaytambo are located. On the third day, you will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. On the fourth day, you will attend the Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco. On the fifth day, you will visit the Colors Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Peruvian Andes.
Does the travel package include a visit to Machu Picchu?
Yes, the visit to Machu Picchu is included in the “Discover the Magic of Inti Raymi” travel package. During the visit, the tour guide will provide detailed information about the history and Inca culture and show you the most important areas of the citadel.
Does the travel package include a guide?
Yes, throughout the journey, there will be an expert tour guide who will accompany the group and provide detailed information about the visited sites and Inca culture. The tour guide will also be available to answer questions and provide assistance to travelers throughout the journey.
Does the travel package include transportation from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán?
Yes, transportation from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán is included in the travel package. Sacsayhuamán is an impressive Inca fortress located on the outskirts of Cusco, featuring massive stone walls and stunning views of the city. During the visit, the tour guide will provide detailed information about the history of the fortress and Inca culture.
Does the travel package include tickets to attend Inti Raymi?
Yes, the “Discover the Magic of Inti Raymi” travel package includes tickets to attend the Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco. The ticket grants access to the area where the ceremony takes place, offering the opportunity to witness one of the most significant celebrations of Inca culture.
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