Inti Raymi Day Tour Peru | Inti Raymi Cusco

Description

The Inti Raymi Day Tour in Cusco is celebrate every solstice of 24th June. On 2025, it is opens and you can book online. The Sun, the main God of the Inca Civilization was considered to be the creator of all that exists. It presided over the destinies of man and the universe.

The most luxurious celebration to be performed in Cusco was thus dedicated to the Sun God. The Sun was to be adored and offered sacrifices so as to avoid that during its lengthy journey through sky and space, it should leave the Earth and its children, and ensure its return offering heat and joy.

Several reasons compelled the Inca civilization to make sacrifices and offerings to their king star the sun. One of them was that the Inca, as well as Cusquenian nobility, were considered to be natural children of the Sun. To him they owed their existence, for which recognition was due with sacrifices and offerings. On the other hand, if the corn harvest was good in the last agricultural year, it was necessary to be thankful, and if the harvest was poor, it was necessary to request that it be compensated with a better one the following year. Finally, in June (winter solstice) as the Sun moved away and temperatures dropped, at dawns water froze, therefore it was necessary to request that the Sun return, that after twilight it should not continue advancing towards the north.

What to Expect

Tour Overview

Sustainable Tourism: At Tierras Vivas, we are happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities

Tour Operator: Tierras Vivas - If you have questions or doubt about your trip, contact by WhatsApp: +51 984 004472

Service Level: Comfortable tourist-class and private transport.

Difficulty: 1 - Easy

Age Requirements: 2+ (All travellers under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult!).

Crew: A Tierras Vivas representative in Cusco, a professional bilingual Tour Guide in the Inti Raymi festival

Meals: 1x box lunch and 1x snack bag (Please allow USD 10-15 for meals not included)

Transportation: Private van.

Quick Itinerary

7:00: Pick you up from your hotel

9:30: Start the Sun Festival in Qoricancha

11:00: Walk up to Plaza de Armas. Enjoy the festival in main square (Auqaypata)

13:00: Sacsayhuaman, celebretes the rites of the New Fire, Coca, the offerings of the Four Suyos and the prediction of future times, among others.

Highlights Inti Raymi Day Tour:

Celebrate the famous Sun festival in Peru
Witness the majesty of the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu
Learn about the Incan culture
Wander through the Inca´s streets of Cusco
The seating area we buy for you is the Preferred Orange, from where you can have a full vision of the feast.