INTI RAYMI TOUR 2025 SUN FESTIVAL
At It Machupicchu Explore Peru, we have extensive knowledge and experience in the tourism industry, providing a professional service. We invite you to enjoy the full-day Inti Raymi Tour, a festival of the sun that has survived the centuries, and recharge your batteries in this magical city. Rest assured, we’ll have everything organized for you.
June is the most important month for the people of Cusco because it was chosen by the Incas to hold the most important festival of the Tahuantinsuyo, the largest religious ceremony full of mysticism, color, and tradition: the “Inti Raymi” or Festival of the Sun. Today, Cusco continues to celebrate this festival every June 24th of each year. Thus, this all-inclusive Inti Raymi Tour is designed for you to enjoy Cusco’s most important festival, Inti Raymi.
Duration
1 Day.
Altitude Max.
3,555 msnm.
Group Size
1-15
Difficulty
Moderate
Itinerary
Every June 24th, the day the sun is at its furthest point from Earth, Inti Raymi, or the “Festival of the Sun,” is celebrated. This ancient Andean religious ceremony honoring Inti (the Sun God) takes place every winter solstice. Inti Raymi was the most important religious festival during the time of the Incas. This ancient ceremony is still performed today, with the Sacsayhuaman architectural complex as its main stage. Inti Raymi lasts almost an entire day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until approximately 4:00 p.m. We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. to go to the Coricancha Temple (QORICANCHA) and witness this ancient “Festival of the Sun.” You’ll be able to witness the beginning of the most important festival in Peru and the world. You’ll also witness the deployment of the Imperial retinue and the cosmic energy of seeing the Inca emerge and welcome people from around the world to participate in this festival, declared a National Cultural Heritage Site.
After this welcoming ceremony at the Qoricancha temple, we will head with our guide to the Plaza Mayor of Cusco, where the Inca enters through Loreto Street, an ancestral street with Inca walls and a lot of history. Upon entering the Waqaypata (Cusco Main Square), the Inca expresses and performs the coca leaf ceremony with his wife Coya and his entourage, inviting the general public to go to the Sacsayhuaman esplanade, where you will appreciate from a tribune in more detail this imposing Andean festival along with Sacred Rites in honor of the Sun God, dances, music and costumes, which will leave an unforgettable experience.
- Tourist transportation.
- Group guide.
- Professional English-Spanish guide.
- Admission ticket to Inti Raymi 2025
- Box lunch (refreshments).
- Hotel in Cusco.
- Dinner.
- Other services not mentioned.
Recommendation
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat; no Inti Raymi has ever been seen without the sun.
- Bring a sports drink and some snacks; they tend to be expensive once you're on the esplanade.
- Bring warm clothing; it will be necessary in the morning hours, as the weather is very changeable.
- A camera with enough battery to capture the best scenes.
- Be careful with your personal belongings, as this is a public event.
Faq's
Inti Raymi is the Festival of the Sun, the most important religious and cultural celebration of the Inca Empire. It honors Inti, the Sun God, and is celebrated every June 24th during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Inti Raymi Tour takes place exclusively on June 24th, 2025, and lasts the entire day, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There are three main locations:
- Qoricancha Temple – The ceremonial beginning.
- Plaza de Armas (Main Square) – The Inca’s arrival and coca leaf ritual.
- Sacsayhuaman Esplanade – The main reenactment and rituals.
No, hotel accommodation is not included. You should book your stay in Cusco separately.
Yes, your ticket includes reserved seating in the stands at Sacsayhuaman for a clear view of the main event.
Yes, but keep in mind that there will be crowds, walking, and sun exposure. Elderly visitors and young children should be adequately prepared and hydrated.
Yes! Photography and videography are allowed and encouraged — just be respectful and avoid blocking others’ views.
Yes, the tour includes a professional bilingual (English-Spanish) guide throughout the experience.
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