Inti Raymi 2025 «Sun Festival» Full day

Itinerary

Ceremony at the Qoricancha temple

08:00 a.m.

The Inti Raymi ceremony begins at the Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, in Cusco at approximately 8:00 a.m. There, the Inca, accompanied by royalty and La Qoya, bows to the Sun God, Inti.
He invokes the mighty sun and seeks success in the ceremony. "Oh, sun god, our father, powerful sun of eternal happiness, warm source and principle of life. From this sacred dwelling in Cusco, where you reside with the Moon, the Lightning, and the Thunder, your children from the Empire of the Four Regions humbly greet you on your jubilee day." This marks the beginning of the Inti Raymi, a ceremony that celebrates life and fertility, and is one of the most important in Inca culture.

Ceremony at Aucaypata or main Square of Cusco

10:30 a.m.

At the conclusion of the Inti Raymi initiation ceremony at the Qoricancha, the Inca, his royal entourage, and the Imperial Army embark on a solemn procession through ancient Inca streets, including Loreto Street, leading them to the Plaza de Armas or main square of Cusco, specifically to Aucaypata.
In this location, the Ñustas, Aqllas (chosen women), and the entire imperial army are already present, positioning themselves in the Plaza de Armas to await the arrival of the Inca. In this setting, the Inca, as the supreme ruler of the empire, performs the Coca ceremony, invoking the Apus through it to grant them protection and guidance.

Main and final Ceremony at the Park of Saqsayhuamán

02:30 p.m.

After concluding the Coca ceremony at Aucaypata Plaza, the cast proceeds to the impressive esplanade of the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park (3 km from Cusco). There, a crowd of approximately 80,000 people, including 3,500 tourists who have purchased tickets for the stands set up on the esplanade, eagerly await the start of the central ceremony of Inti Raymi.

GRANDSTANDS IN SACSAYHUAMÁN

The central staging of Inti Raymi takes place on the main esplanade of Sacsaywaman. There are grandstands that can accommodate about 3,906 people. All seats are very comfortable for the spectators. The VIP area consists of three grandstands (orange, blue, and green) that offer a better view of the ceremony.

What's Included?

• Entrance tickets to the VIP tribune (Orange, Red or Green) at Park of Saqsayhuaman.
• Official tourism guide English / Spanish.
• Box lunch.
• Bus transportation.
• Transfers from all the places.
• Pull service (shared with other tourists)

What's not Included?

• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone on Qoricancha. + USD 50.00 (limited spaces)
• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone (Child) on Qoricancha. + USD 30.00 (limited spaces)
• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone (Peruvian) on Qoricancha. + USD 30.00 (limited spaces)

Note: To send you all the information about how to book please email us and we will respond as soon as possible by sending all the necessary information and / or answering your concerns.

Additional Services

• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone on Qoricancha. + USD 50.00 (limited spaces)
• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone (Child) on Qoricancha. + USD 30.00 (limited spaces)
• Opening Inti Raymi, Vip Zone (Peruvian) on Qoricancha. + USD 30.00 (limited spaces)

What to Bring?

• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen (recommended SPF 35).
• Camera and camcorder.

Extra Items to Bring

• Extra money for personal expenses (recommend 100 Peruvian nuevos soles for extra expenses).

PRICES

Discounts

• Red or Orange Zone
• 5 - 12 years old: We offer a $90 discount per child. To qualify as a child, you must have a valid identity card and be under 12 years of age at the time of your trip. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• National tourist: We offer a $90 discount per person. To qualify as a peruvian, you must have a valid identity card and be peruvian. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• Green Zone
• 5 - 12 years old: We offer a $60 discount per child. To qualify as a child, you must have a valid identity card and be under 12 years of age at the time of your trip. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• National tourist: We offer a $60 discount per person. To qualify as a peruvian, you must have a valid identity card and be peruvian. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• Qoricancha
• 5 - 12 years old: We offer a $20 discount per child. To qualify as a child, you must have a valid identity card and be under 12 years of age at the time of your trip. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• National tourist: We offer a $20 discount per person. To qualify as a peruvian, you must have a valid identity card and be peruvian. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.

Important information

OTHER SERVICES ON SACSAYHUAMAN

EMEFUC offers other necesary services to attend to the INTI RAYMI, VIP confortable seats for the spectator, Higienic Mobil Bathrooms, Fisrt Aid Post and police security which allow you to enjoy this ancestral ceremony.

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