6 days tour

Feast Of The Sun God Of The Incas Inti Raymi

$ 1,450 .00 USD

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Feast Of The Sun God Of The Incas Inti Raymi

This tour includes:

Transport

Private and collective land transport The Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes train, round trip

Hygieneprotocol

Mandatory use of face mask for travelers in all public areas. Mandatory use of face mask for guides in all public areas. Face mask provided for travelers Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff Transport vehicles regularly disinfected Requirement for guides to wash their hands regularly Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature checks for travelers at the beginning of the experience Paid stay at home policy for staff with symptoms Contact card payments for tips and extras Guides must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Travelers must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Guide

YOU WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY: Throughout most of the journey you will be accompanied by professional English-speaking guides. Professional guides who speak the language of your choice. (English, French, or Spanish).

Meals

ยท Meals mentioned as included

Others

Assistance at airports Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes โ€“โ€ฏMachu Picchuโ€ฏ(roundtrip) Entrances to the sites provided for in the program

Accommodation

โ€ข En Perรบ, los estรกndares del hotel son diferentes a los que puede conocer. Aquรญ hay algunos detalles รบtiles sobre cada tipo de alojamiento: โ€ข Hoteles 3 * (estรกndares locales): habitaciones cรณmodas, sencillas y limpias, baรฑo privado con ducha de agua caliente; algunos hoteles ofrecen habitaciones equipadas con caja fuerte, sistema de calefacciรณn, mini bar... โ€ข En la medida de nuestras posibilidades, elegimos hoteles cuya situaciรณn geogrรกfica le permita aprovechar al mรกximo la ciudad y sus atracciones.

Not included:

Insurance

not included

Others

ยท The Flights ยท Travel insurance . Machu Picchu Mountain / optional . Huayna Picchu Mountain / optional ยท Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the program (count between 5 and 10 USD per meal). ยท The drinks ยท Tips (count 4 USD / day / person for the guide and 2.5 USD / day / person for the mule drivers, porters, cooks) ยท Single supplement: depending on the number of nights and the quality of the hotels

Flights

not included

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Itinerary of your trip Feast Of The Sun God Of The Incas Inti Raymi

  • Day 1 Day 1: 22/06/2022 - Cusco The Navel Of The World
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: 22/06/2022 - Cusco The Navel Of The World

      Today is devoted to visiting the city, starting with the four most important Inca sites; Tambomachay, Pucapucara, Qenqo and Sacsaywaman, is characterized by its blocks of stones fitted to the millimeter. The visits continue with the Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral of Cusco which includes many paintings from the Cusqueรฑian school. The free afternoon in the center of the city will allow you to stroll for the city. 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Private vehicle 

      Breakfast

  • Day 2 Day 2: 23/06/2022 - Cusco - The South Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: 23/06/2022 - Cusco - The South Valley

      In the morning we will take our transport which will take us to the southern part of Cusco, to appreciate and with the help of our guide to learn more about the history of the region. Our visit will begin with the very famous Sistine Chapel of the Andes Andahuylillas, jewel of the Church of Cusqueรฑa with its frescoes and paintings from the Spanish era. Our visit continues to the Water Temple, another jewel of Inca architecture in the hydraulic system, and finally we will appreciate the pre-Inca construction of Pikillaqta with its squares and its old royal constructions. 

      For lunch, we will stop at a local restaurant to taste the local food. Return to Cusco and end of free day in the city 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Private vehicle 

      Breakfast and lunch 

  • Day 3 Day 3: 24/06/2022 โ€œInti Raymiโ€ The Sun Festival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: 24/06/2022 โ€œInti Raymiโ€ The Sun Festival

      At the time of the Incas, Inti Raymi was, according to Garcilaso de la Vega, the most important of the four festivals held in Cusco, capital of the empire. It indicated the beginning of the year as well as the mythical origin of the Inca and lasted 9 days during which dances and sacrifices took place. The last Inti Raymi in the presence of the Inca emperor was held in 1535. It was later banned in 1572 by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo being considered a pagan ceremony contrary to Catholic faith, but a however, continued to be celebrated clandestinely. In 1944, a historical reconstruction of the Inti Raymi was organized on the basis of the chronicles of Garcilaso de la Vega, which referred only to the religious aspects of the ceremony. Since that date, the annual ceremony is once again a public event and the great tourist attraction in the city of Cusco. Today, the Inti Raymi is of course of a different character. The show is aimed at both tourists and Cusco residents, for whom it represents a point of reference for their local awareness and cultural affiliation. For these reasons it attracts enthusiasm and massive participation. The performance, in which thousands of people take part, begins opposite the Koricancha, where the "Inca" invokes the Sun. Spectators, meanwhile, wait on the Sacsayhuamรกn esplanade, to which the procession immediately moves. The "Inca" is then carried on its litter by groups which represent the inhabitants of the four nations. We then proceed to the โ€œsacrificeโ€ of an alpaca and the โ€œIncaโ€ invokes his father the Sun. The screenplay for the performance is written in Quechua by Faustino Espinoza Navarrese, who for many years represented the Inca. The participants take their role very seriously and the show is a riot of color, music and dances. With more than sixty years of existence, the new Inti Raymi is now an integral part of Cusco life. A representation of this ceremony takes place every year from the Qoricancha, then the Main Square and finally the fortress of Sacsayhuaman (for the representation of Sacsayhuaman a paid entry is payable at your expense, to be reserved at the time of registration). 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Private vehicle 

      Breakfast and lunch 

  • Day 4 Day 4: 25/06/2022 Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: 25/06/2022 Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

      You leave for the Sacred Valley and begin your discovery of the places by visiting the archaeological complex of Pisaq, composed of terraces, fountains, observatories and even a necropolis, the largest in the region (nearly 10,000 people buried). This is where the Incas controlled and dominated the Sacred Valley. On the way down, you stop at the traditional craft market in the village of Pisaq before continuing your route to Ollantaytambo along the sacred Urubamba River. After a stroll through the cobbled streets of this singular 15th century village which has remained almost unchanged since its creation, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival and installation at the hotel. Free evening at the foot of Machu Picchu. 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Private vehicle and train 

      Breakfast  

  • Day 5 Day 5: 26/06/2022 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: 26/06/2022 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo

      This day, you will visit the Santuario Histรณrico de Machu Picchu (Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu). A bus will take you to the entrance gate of the citadel of Machu Picchu. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes and the energy held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away. You will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incans as you explore this magical citadel along with your guide. After the tour, you will stop at a local restaurant for lunch.  

      At the scheduled time, you will be picked up and taken to the Aguas Calientes train Station, where you will board your return train to Ollantaytambo.  

      * Additional activities to do on site: (not included in the package and reserved in advance) 

      Possibility of adding the ascent of Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu depending on availability. (These mountains are part of the landscape of the Citadel of Machupicchu and have different times and entrances, since they take longer to climb and visit). 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Train to Ollantaytambo 

      Breakfast 

  • Day 6 Day 6: 27/06/2022: Ollantaytambo - Moray - Maras - Chinchero - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: 27/06/2022: Ollantaytambo - Moray - Maras - Chinchero - Cusco

      We start the day with a visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress, impressive for its terraces. Then, by vehicle, we leave for the salt works of Maras. They have been exploited in the same way since the Inca era. Continuation to the agricultural laboratory of Moray, formerly used to test the acclimatization capacity of certain plant species. Return to Cusco, stopping and route to visit the ruins of Chinchero. Continuation and arrival in Cusco at the end of the day. 

      Itโ€™s included 

      Local English-speaking guide.   

      Tickets for visits 

      Hotel 3 star / Included    

      Private vehicle  

      Breakfast and lunch 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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