Highlights
- Follow the Inca ceremonial tour of Qorikancha, Plaza Mayor and Saqsaywaman, the three traditional stages of the day.
- Observe the Sun salute in front of ancient Qorikancha, considered the main solar temple during the Inca period.
- Listen to the invocations and dialogues represented in Quechua, accompanied by music, pututos and ceremonial movements.
- See the entry of the Inca and the Qoya with their entourage, priests, soldiers, musicians and representatives of the four of their own.
- The ceremonial meeting is present in the old Auqaypata, current Plaza Mayor in Cusco.
- Observe the representations linked to the ceremonial fire, the chicha, the coca leaves, the four of yours and the gratitude to the Pachamama.
Trip Details
- Duration: full day.
- Difficulty: easy to moderate.
- Guide language: English or Spanish.
- Transportation: tourist vehicle according to the traffic restrictions of the day.
- Entrance fee: selected grandstand in Saqsaywaman.
Itinerary
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the center of Cusco
Highlights: arrival organized to the center before the start of the ceremonies.
Pickup is planned at approximately 8:00 a.m. from hotels located within the operating area of Cusco.
On June 24, street closures, pedestrian controls and detours apply. For this reason, the vehicle may not reach the door of some accommodations. When this happens, an accessible meeting point will be established.
The group will head towards the center of Cusco accompanied by the guide. Part of the tour can be done on foot due to vehicle restrictions.
It is advisable to carry only a small backpack. The streets will be full of people and moving with large luggage is uncomfortable.
Technical Details
- Approximate time: 8:00 a.m.
- Transportation: tourist vehicle and walk.
- Difficulty:
- The event usually brings together numerous people in the nearby streets. Visibility from public areas depends on arrival time, location and security checks.
- Land: urban streets and sidewalks.
- Lunch with regional preparations
- Uneven: moderate ascent.
Important Service Information
Pick up from the hotel Pick up is done at approximately 8:00 a.m. The passenger must be presented prepared and with his/her entrance. The service will end at the hotel when there is access or in a central point previously connected.
Availability
The Inti Raymi is held every June 24 in Qorikancha, Plaza Mayor and Saqsaywaman. EMUFEC confirms these three scenarios for the 2026 edition.
Tickets for the grandstands are limited.
We recommend booking between four and six months before, especially for the Orange area.
A last minute request can only be accepted when tickets, guidance, transportation and power are available.
Peceros Agency Travel cannot guarantee a specific grandstand before receiving payment and confirming the issue.
The passenger must choose a single grandstand.
The final schedules of 2026 may vary from previous years’ program. Any official modifications will be communicated prior to service.
Information on access to scenarios
Qorikancha
The staging can be observed from public areas. Special seats require a different entrance when enabled.
The area registers a large concentration of people and closed streets.
Plaza Mayor
Public access does not guarantee a seat or free view.
The guide will set up a meeting point before moving to lunch.
Saqsaywaman
Entrance to the grandstands requires a ticket.
Each person should be directed to the indicated color and occupy the assigned seat.
It is not allowed to change grandstand during the ceremony.
Travel restrictions
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations can affect roads, transportation and access.
Peceros Agency Travel may modify meeting points, advance transfers or cancel a part of the service when security is compromised.
Decisions will be coordinated by the area of operations.
Official changes
The Municipality, EMUFEC, the Police or other authorities may change:
- Boarding points.
- Distribution of transit.
- Security measures.
- Duration of the acts.
These changes are beyond the control of the agency.
Lost objects
Each passenger is responsible for their belongings.
Check the seat, restaurant, grandstand and vehicle before you retire.
The agency will help contact those responsible for the place, but does not guarantee to recover objects.
Health restrictions
The tour takes place between approximately 3,399 and 3,700 meters of altitude.
People with heart, respiratory, or mobility problems should consult with their doctor.
The day involves several hours outdoors, sun exposure, cold and displacements among crowds.
Please let the guide go to the guide if you present:
- Intense headache.
- Lack of air.
- Pain in the chest.
- Loss of balance.
Minors and older adults
Minors must remain accompanied.
Older adults should consider duration, cold, and sloped access.
Private assistance can be requested, but not all sectors of Saqsaywaman have accessible infrastructure.
Conduct during the ceremony
Not allowed:
- Get on stage.
- Interrupt the participants.
- Cross barriers.
- Using drones without authorization.
- Take another seat.
- Blocking corridors.
- Throwing waste.
- Consuming alcohol in restricted areas.
- Disobey security personnel.
Inclusions
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- ; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- Special seat in Qorikancha, except express confirmation.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Reserved seat in the Plaza Mayor.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Personal purchases, souvenirs and other expenses chosen by the traveler.
- Services not mentioned.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Transfers outside the operational area.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Costs caused by unforeseen closures.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Professional photography teams.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Permission for drones.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Entrance fees not expressly listed as included; these must be paid separately when required.
- Replacement of lost entries.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
- Service: Special seat in Qorikancha; Reference Price: Subject to availability
- Service: Private transfer; Reference Price: From USD 60
- Service: Additional Private Guide; Reference Price: From USD 90
- Service: Improved lunch; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Service: Room in Cusco; Reference Price: According to category
- Service: Transfer to the airport; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Service: Waterproof punch; Reference Price: From USD 8
- Service: Portable cushion; Reference Price: From USD 10
- Service: Personal translation team; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Service: Photo shoot; Reference Price: From USD 100
- Service: Travel insurance; Reference Price: According to coverage
Additional services must be requested in advance. On June 24, there are access restrictions and not all providers can operate normally.
Discounts
- Students: subject to the official ticketing policy for the corresponding edition.
- Minors: rate subject to confirmation.
- Young children: must have entry when required by official regulations.
- Older adults: consult possible current conditions.
- Peruvian passengers: check different rates if they are published.
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