Inti Raymi Sun Fest in Cusco June 24th 2026
Description
The Sacsayhuamán Ceremony represents the central part of the entire Inti Raymi. As the third and final stage—and the most important—it is celebrated at the summit of Sacsayhuamán, made up of gigantic rocks that until now remain a source of investigation and enigma. In this setting, the Inca and the coya (his wife) arrive to perform the symbolic sacrifice of the llama. This tour include: transportation, guide, entrance ticket and box lunch
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Itinerary
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Registration and Bus Boarding Our staff will be at Plazoleta Santa Teresa holding a sign with the "Machu Picchu Peru Travel" logo. Check in with your Guide by presenting your passport. Board the tour bus to Sacsayhuamán, the Ceremony venue. 10:45 AM | Bus Departure Travel duration: 45 minutes. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Arrival and locate your spot Enter through the official checkpoint. Receive a complimentary Inti Raymi program booklet with ceremony details. 1:00 PM | Inti Raymi Begins Historical Ceremony starring the Inca Pachacútec, Qoya and the Akllas. Includes traditional dances, fire ceremonies, sacrifice of the llama, coca leaves and Chicha ceremony. 3:00 PM | Return by Bus After the Inti Raymi Ceremony, proceed to the bus for return to Cusco. 4:30 PM | Arrival in Cusco End of service.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(3)
Inti Raymi was well executed and choreographed performance and ceremony. The tour company did excellent in communicating how to meet , what to bring , how to get in and how to exit. It is the type of festival you get to do once just to experience it. It was very crowded though , and everything takes forever to do (like to get to your seat). Plan at least 2 hours before and after the show.
Thank you for this wonderful review! We're so happy the logistics — meeting point, entry, exit — all felt clear and smooth. You're absolutely right: Inti Raymi is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Your tip about arriving early is golden advice for future travelers. Hope to welcome you back to Cusco soon! 🌟
It was a good and organized trip. Staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. Very fast communication too. You will feel secure with them.
Dear Cristeta Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you felt safe and well taken care of. Fast, clear communication and a friendly team are things we truly pride ourselves on. Hope to see you again on your next Peru adventure!
It was a super fun experience. Glad I did it but wouldn’t need to do it a second time. Machu Picchu Peru Travel was impeccable as always though! Great lunch that quinoa bowl was delicious. Fresh fruit. They guided us through everything kept it organized Willy was great and Tania was amazing setting it all up. The value is a weird thing for me to review because it was super cool experience and would never do it without tickets but I didn’t understand a lot because the ceremony didn’t even let the Spanish translator go off most of the time and then the English translator spoke very low. But like the festival was dope and neat. Lots of amazing performers and costumes but sat there a little lost. Value for Machu Picchu Peru travel is priceless though. Also reapply sunblock Inti is no joke. I was the sacrificial white llama this year!
Ha! "Sacrificial white llama" — we love that, and we'll be adding sunblock reminders to our pre-tour tips from now on! 😄 We're so glad you enjoyed the festival's energy, the performers, and that quinoa bowl (a fan favorite!). You're absolutely right about the translation challenges — the ceremony's flow doesn't always allow for it, and we hear you. We'll keep working to better prepare guests for that aspect. Thank you for the incredibly kind words about Willy, Tania, and the whole experience. It means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back to Peru for your next adventure! 🌿
