About this experience
We focus on delivering a seamless and truly memorable Inti Raymi experience from start to finish. The service includes well-organized transportation, clear coordination before the event, and continuous assistance throughout the day.
The team ensures you have the best possible viewing experience at Sacsayhuamán, with comfortable seating and guidance so you don’t miss any key moments of the ceremony.
In addition, we provide personalized support, professional staff, and constant communication, so you feel confident and well taken care of at all times.
With us, you’re not just attending Inti Raymi — you’re experiencing it in a safe, organized, and stress-free way.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Lunch (vegetarian or vegan at no extra cost)
- Snack
- Pickup service from all hotels
- Personalized assistance
- Tickets to the selected grandstand (as specified in the Selected Service)
- Audio guides
- Tour bus
- Official English/Spanish tour guide
Not included
- Other activities not listed in the itinerary.
Itinerary and highlights
Between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, then we will head to the first site for the ceremony.
Site 1: The Temple of the Sun: Qoricancha. – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Welcome to the Sun: a welcome to all those participating in the great Festival of the Sun.
The Inti Raymi begins at the Qoricancha Temple, “The Great Golden Enclosure.” It was held in honor of the Sun God “El Inti,” considered the principal deity of Tahuantinsuyo, “the name of the Inca Empire.”
LUNCH WITH THE INKA
11:00 AM Lunch at the Cultural Restaurant; featuring a show of traditional regional dances.
2 options to choose from, plus 1 vegetarian option.
12:00 PM Transfer to ascend to the Saqsayhuaman fortress: where the most important ceremony of Inti Raymi will take place.
Sacsayhuamán Ceremony (13:00 – 15:30)
Your experience begins with a transfer from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca archaeological site located at 3,555 m (11,660 ft), just a short distance from the historic center.
At 1:00 pm, the main Inti Raymi ceremony begins. This is the most important and spectacular part of the festival, where hundreds of actors recreate ancient Inca rituals in honor of the Sun God (Inti). The Inca, accompanied by the Coya (queen), priests, warriors, and nobles, performs traditional ceremonies, including symbolic offerings, dances, and chants in Quechua.
The ceremony ends around 5:30 pm. Afterward, you will return with the group to your transportation. Due to heavy traffic, some travelers may choose to walk back to the city center (approximately 15 minutes downhill).
Finally, you will be transferred back to Cusco’s historic center, where the tour concludes.
Meeting and pickup information
- The team will contact you in advance to coordinate all the details. They will be easy to recognize, as they will be wearing the official company uniforms. If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’ll be more than happy to assist you with anything you need.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Russell Experience Peru Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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