Inti Raymi 2026 Tour: 5 Days Cusco + Machu Picchu from $816
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Availability Daily departures
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Transport Hotel pickup
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Languages English, Spanish, Quechua
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Service type Not specified
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Cancellation policy Not specified
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Maximum altitude 4300 msnm m.s.n.m.
About this activity
The Inti Raymi 5-day tour package combines the three experiences most essential to understanding Cusco — the city’s Inca and colonial history, the wonder of Machu Picchu, and the most important cultural festival in the Andean world — into a single coordinated itinerary. The centerpiece is Inti Raymi on June 24, 2026: the Festival of the Sun, performed by approximately 700 actors in Quechua at three venues across Cusco, from the Temple of the Sun at dawn to the massive Saqsayhuaman fortress at midday.
At $816 per person, the package covers all tour services (transport, guides, tickets, train, Machu Picchu bus and entrance). Hotel is arranged separately to match your preferred category — a deliberate choice that allows budget travelers and luxury travelers to use the same logistical backbone at the same price. Andino Peru Tours’ comparable 5-day package starts at $829 with a basic hotel included; if you budget $80–120/night for accommodation, your total will be comparable to all-inclusive operators at similar or lower cost.
Book early: Machu Picchu circuit tickets and Inti Raymi grandstand seats are sold in strictly limited quantities. The Saqsayhuaman Orange Zone grandstand fills months before June 24. Confirmed availability requires booking at minimum 30 days in advance; we strongly recommend 60–90 days.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Inti Raymi — June 24, 2026 (Festival of the Sun)
- Grandstand seats: Qoricancha + Saqsayhuaman Orange Zone
- Machu Picchu (2-hour guided circuit)
- Sacred Valley: Pisac + Ollantaytambo + buffet lunch
- Cusco City Tour: 5 major sites
Itinerary
Day 01
Itinerario
Itinerario
Inti Raymi 2026: 5-Day Cusco + Machu Picchu Tour
- Package dates: arrive June 20–21, Inti Raymi June 24, departure June 25
- Book minimum 30 days in advance — Inti Raymi grandstand tickets sell out months ahead
- Shared service group, bilingual guide throughout
- Train category: Expedition (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
- Interpreter guide in Quechua-Spanish included for the Inti Raymi ceremony
- Non-refundable (Machu Picchu and Inti Raymi tickets cannot be cancelled)
- $816 USD per person (tour services; hotel booked separately)
The Inti Raymi 5-day tour package combines the three experiences most essential to understanding Cusco — the city's Inca and colonial history, the wonder of Machu Picchu, and the most important cultural festival in the Andean world — into a single coordinated itinerary. The centerpiece is Inti Raymi on June 24, 2026: the Festival of the Sun, performed by approximately 700 actors in Quechua at three venues across Cusco, from the Temple of the Sun at dawn to the massive Saqsayhuaman fortress at midday.
At $816 per person, the package covers all tour services (transport, guides, tickets, train, Machu Picchu bus and entrance). Hotel is arranged separately to match your preferred category — a deliberate choice that allows budget travelers and luxury travelers to use the same logistical backbone at the same price. Andino Peru Tours' comparable 5-day package starts at $829 with a basic hotel included; if you budget $80–120/night for accommodation, your total will be comparable to all-inclusive operators at similar or lower cost.
Book early: Machu Picchu circuit tickets and Inti Raymi grandstand seats are sold in strictly limited quantities. The Saqsayhuaman Orange Zone grandstand fills months before June 24. Confirmed availability requires booking at minimum 30 days in advance; we strongly recommend 60–90 days.
What's included
Inclusions
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Meals
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba (Day 2)
- Box lunch on Inti Raymi day (Day 4)
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Tickets & Permits
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 2, subject to availability)
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Guide
- Bilingual MINCETUR-certified professional guide throughout (Days 2, 3 and 4)
- Quechua-Spanish interpreter guide for the Inti Raymi ceremony (Day 4)
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Transportation
- Airport transfer Cusco airport ↔ hotel (arrival Day 1, departure Day 5)
- Tourist transport throughout (all ground transfers in Cusco and Sacred Valley)
- Expedition (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) train Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes (round trip)
- Bus Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu (round trip)
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Other
- Inti Raymi grandstand seat — Qoricancha (Day 4)
- Inti Raymi grandstand seat — Saqsayhuaman Orange Zone (Day 4)
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen
- 24-hour assistance throughout the package
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Inti Raymi 2026?
June 24, 2026 — the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. The festival has been held on this date without exception since 1944. Plan your 5-day package with arrival June 20–21 and departure June 25.
When should I book this package?
For confirmed grandstand availability in the Orange Zone, book by March–April 2026 at the latest. We require minimum 30 days advance notice, but the practical reality is that Orange Zone seats exhaust in April–May. If you are booking in May or June: contact us immediately — we will check current availability before confirming.
Is this package suitable for first-time visitors to Peru?
Yes. The 5-day structure is designed as a standalone introduction to Cusco: city history (Day 1), the Sacred Valley (Day 2), Machu Picchu (Day 3), and the festival (Day 4). Each day builds context for the next. The only physical demand is the Machu Picchu circuit (2-hour guided walk on mostly flat stone paths) and the Inti Raymi ceremony (standing in grandstands for up to 3 hours — seating is provided but the experience involves extended outdoor exposure).
Can I add more days before or after the package?
Yes. Cusco's broader Inca-period attractions — Waqrapukara, the ATV circuits, Rainbow Mountain, Maras Salt Mines — can be added as individual tours before arrival on Day 1 or after departure on Day 5. The cusco tour section has all options with pricing.
What is the Inti Raymi cancellation policy?
The package is non-refundable after confirmation. The Machu Picchu entrance, train tickets and Inti Raymi grandstand seats are all non-transferable purchased specifically for your group. For cancellations made 31+ days before travel, partial refund of non-ticketed components may apply — consult your booking agent for specifics. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Is the ceremony in Quechua? Will I understand anything?
The ceremony is performed entirely in Quechua — the language of the Inca Empire, still spoken by approximately 8 million people in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. The Quechua-Spanish interpreter guide (included in the package) provides real-time bilingual narration of what is happening in each stage of the ceremony, explaining the symbolic significance of each ritual. Knowing the meaning of each rite in advance transforms the 3-hour ceremony from spectacle into lived history.
Is there a student discount?
Yes. University students (with valid international university ID) receive a $20 USD discount. Schoolchildren aged 8–16 (passport required) also receive a $20 USD discount. Children under 8 are free. Inform us of your group composition when booking.
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