Inti Raymi – Sun Party Tour
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ACTIVITIES
Ceremonial Tour
lENGTH
One Day
MAX. ALTITUDE
3,555 mts
LOCATION
Cusco
Difficulty Level
Very Easy
LENGTH
One Day
ActiviTIES
Ceremonial Tour
Max. HEIGHT
3,555 mts
LOCATION
Cusco
Overview
The Sun, which was considered the most important deity in the Inca empire, was worshiped by the Incas; therefore, one of the most important celebrations during Inca times was that of Inti Raymi or Sun Party. A celebration to honor the god Inti (the Sun). Learn more about the Inca Culture taking part in this great celebration.
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Why book this tour?
- Enjoy the opening ceremony on the esplanade of Qoricancha.
- Witness the power exchange between the Inca and the Mayor of Cusco in the main square, a moment that evokes history and tradition.
- Experience the main ceremony on the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman.
- Contribute to sustainable tourism development with us.
AT A GLANCE
Inti Raymi – Sun Party on June 24th
- 08:00 – 09:00 The first part takes place at Koricancha (Temple of the Sun).
- 10:00 – 11:30 The second part takes place at the Plaza de Armas.
- 13:00 – 15:30 The last (main part) takes place at Sacsayhuaman.
- See more Tours in Cusco or full travel packages with Machu Picchu.
DETAILED ITINERARY
The second part of the Inti Raymi Ceremony
Inti Raymi – The Sun Party – Tour on June 24th, 2024
The unique Inti Raymi or Sun Party is a religious Inca ceremony that takes place every 24th of June in Cusco – Peru. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 7:45 am to take you on this tour. The celebration of Inti Raymi or the festival of the Sun takes place in three stages: the Koricancha Temple, the Main Square, and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
The ceremony starts with the entrance of four armies from each part of the Inca Empire. Dancing in colorful costumes, hundreds of Inca soldiers go to the gardens of the Korikancha Temple. Some minutes later the Inca Emperor, along with the more important people of the nobility announced the beginning of the Inti Raymi.
In the Main Square, the Inca will perform the coca leaf ceremony to be grateful to their god: the Sun. Inca soldiers, priests, and people join this ceremony. A special moment is called the Meeting of the Two Times, where the Inca emperor meets the City Major and gives him advice for the future.
Inti Raymi: third part in Sacsayhuaman
Later, the ceremony takes place at the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. All the dancers come together in an amazing performance that marks the typical dances of the Inca Empire. During the Inti Raymi, three main rituals will be done: a gratitude ritual using a golden glass with chicha (a sacred beverage made of corn), the continuing of the promises of the god Sun protecting the Inca People in the fire ceremony, and finally the Inca priest will predict the future of the Empire by inspecting the entrail of a chosen lama in the lama ceremony.
The tour ends at about 15:30 aproximatly with a transfer back to your hotel.
Contact our travel experts if you are interested in doing the 1-day tour of Inti Raymi. This tour can be combined with any 2024 Peru travel package or one of our tours such as that of Cusco, tours of Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Inca jungle, tour of lima, tours of Puno and Lake Titicaca, etc.
Please reffer to this link to read some frequently asked questions on the 2024 Inti Raymi celebration.
What’s included?
IncluDED
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Professional English speaking Tour Guide.
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All Transfers from and to your hotel.
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Entrance tickets to all places mentioned.
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Box Lunch.
NoT IncluDeD
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Meals not mentioned in the package.
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Tips or extra expenses.
What to bring?
Clothes
Rain poncho, waterproof jacket, T-shirts, Woolen cap, sun hat, ear muffs, Trousers, shorts, swimsuit, Underwear, socks, Gloves, scarf, Sneakers, trekking shoes, sandals.
Health and Care
Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repelent, sun hat, Small towel, Bottled water, Personal medication.
Useful Items
Passport, Cash in soles, Camera, charging cord, Extra batteries.
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