Inti Raymi and Machu Picchu 5 Days - 2026

5 Days / 4 Nights

From

790 USD

per person

Duration

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Tour Type

DAILY TOUR

Group Size

18 PEOPLE

Difficulty level

EASY TO MODERATE

Language

ENGLISH SPANISH

DESCRIPTION

Inti Raymi 2026 and Machu Picchu 5 Days

The Inti Raymi 2026 or Festival of the Sun is the most important religious festival of the Inca culture. In this magnificent experience you will be able to live and enjoy this event as if you were in the time of the Incas, which still maintains the tradition throughout the years. It is located in the 3 main places in the city of Cusco: The Qoricancha Esplanade, the main Plaza and the Sacsayhuaman Esplanade. The same day is also the anniversary of the city of Cusco, which makes this the most important festival that takes place only once a year.

Currently, Cusco continues to celebrate this festival every June 24th. That’s why the Inti Raymi 2026 Tour in Cusco is designed for you to enjoy the most transcendental festival in Cusco, Inti Raymi. In this tour, you will also have the opportunity to explore the best attractions of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. Get ready to live a unique experience with us!

We offer the best 5-day Inti Raymi tour packages from Cusco, including an entrance ticket to Inti Raymi. We also offer the all-inclusive Inti Raymi tour 2026, Please note that we can customize your tour package by adding experiences according to your personal tastes and interests.

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Inti Raymi 2026

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Itinerary

DAY 1: JUNE 21, Welcome, Acclimatization, and Archaeological City Tour

Upon your arrival at the Cusco airport, our team will greet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel, offering initial recommendations and a comforting coca tea to help with the altitude. You will have the morning free for gradual acclimatization. At 1:00 PM, we will begin the City Tour by visiting the Qorikancha, the empire’s most sacred temple where Inca and colonial architecture merge. Next, we’ll head to the outskirts of the city to explore the imposing Sacsayhuamán fortress with its megalithic stones, the mystical center of Qenqo, the military watchtower of Puka Pukara, and finally Tambomachay, the temple dedicated to water worship with fountains that have flowed perfectly for centuries..

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:
  • Private airport-hotel transfer.
  • Pre-tour assistance.
  • Entrances to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara, and Tambomachay.
  • Tourist bus transfers.
  • Group guided tour. Professional English – Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Hotel night in Cusco.
Not Include:
  • Other unspecified services.

Recommendations:

After the tour you can take a walk through the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings. You will be able to appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft stores. You can also taste the famous Peruvian cuisine in the traditional restaurants of Cusco. And if you like the night around the square you will find many clubs and bars full of tourists and locals waiting to have fun.

DAY 2: JUNE 22, ​Sacred Valley VIP & Connection to Aguas Calientes

We start at 06:30 AM heading towards the Sacred Valley. Our first stop is the village of Chinchero, famous for its colonial church built over Inca palaces and its expert weavers. We will continue to the impressive circular agricultural laboratories of Moray, where the Incas experimented with various microclimates, and the ancient Maras Salt Mines, a white landscape featuring over 3,000 active salt ponds. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we will explore the living fortress of Ollantaytambo, a jewel of Inca civil engineering. In the afternoon, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a cozy hotel..

Overnight at the hotel in Aguas calientes (Machu Picchu).

Includes:

  • Pick-up from your hotel.
  • Tourist transportation.
  • Entrances to the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
  • Professional English – Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
  • Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes train tickets
  • One night hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Not included: 

  • Other unspecified services.

Recommendations:

  • It is advisable to wear sneakers or suitable footwear, as there will be steep stairs.
  • Take a small backpack along with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
  • In Pisac, do not forget to take home a souvenir of the craftsmanship.
DAY 3: JUNE 23, Awakening at the Wonder: Machu Picchu

The most anticipated day begins early as we ascend by bus to the Machu Picchu citadel. For 2 hours, you will enjoy a private guided tour through the most important sectors: temples, plazas, and royal quarters, while discovering the mysteries of this masterpiece. After the tour, you will have time for the classic photos and to absorb the site’s energy before descending to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our private transport will be waiting to take you comfortably back to your hotel in Cusco..

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

IMPORTANT: 

  • Train schedules to Machu Picchu may be subject to variations depending on the availability of departures.
  • Admission to Machu Picchu often sells out quickly, book your trip in advance.
Includes:
  • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, round trip.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu in circuit 2 (subject to availability).
  • Guided in group. Professional English – Spanish guide.
  • Train tickets Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – return.
  • Transfers from the Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco return.
  • Hotel night in Cusco.
Not Included:
  • Otros servicios no mencionados.

Recommendations:

  • Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
  • In Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, wear appropriate shoes.
  • We suggest carrying a small backpack with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
  • Once the guided tour in Machu Picchu is over, enjoy the magical moment appreciating the wonder. Open your arms and recharge your energy.
  • Visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 4: JUNE 24, Inti Raymi 2026 – The Festival of the Sun

We will experience the greatest festivity of the Andes across its three historical stages. We begin at 08:00 AM at the Qorikancha to witness the greeting to the Sun, moving on to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) for the meeting between the Inca and modern authorities. Finally, we will transfer to the Sacsayhuamán esplanade, where we will access reserved VIP seating to witness the central act featuring over 800 performers on stage. The tour includes a Premium Box Lunch and exclusive logistics, allowing you to enjoy this ancestral ceremony in total comfort with a privileged view of the sacred rituals of fire and chicha..

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

  • Pick-up from your hotel
  • Box lunch – refreshment
  • Tourist bus transfers.
  • Professional guide English – Spanish.
  • Entrance ticket to Inti Raymi.
  • Overnight stay in Cusco.

Not Included:

  • Other services not mentioned.

Recommendation:

  • Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat; there has never been an Inti Raymi without sun.
  • Bring a hydrating drink and some snacks; they tend to have a high price on the esplanade.
  • Wear warm clothing; it will be necessary in the morning as the weather is very variable.
  • A camera with enough battery to capture the best scenes.
  • Be alert to personal belongings.
DAY 5: JUNE 25,Farewell and Airport Transfer

At the coordinated time, our private transport will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Cusco airport for your return flight. We will ensure you arrive with enough time for a smooth check-in, concluding an unforgettable 5-day experience in the heart of the Inca Empire..​

Includes:

  • Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Transportation from the Hotel to the airport.

TOUR

Includes/Excludes

  • All tours and transfers.
  • Train tickets from Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, round trip.
  • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, round trip.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Spanish – English group guiding service.
  • All accommodations described in the hotel list.
  • Includes all services specified in the itinerary description.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner specified in your itinerary.
  • All local taxes.
  • Assistance before, during and after the trip.
  • Tips.
  • Personal expenses.
  • International flights.
  • Other services not mentioned.
  • Wear warm clothing.
  • Sunscreen (Preferably factor 90+).
  • Sunglasses.
  • Cap.
  • Canes.
  • In the rainy season a water poncho.
  • Hiking shoes (hike / trekking).
  • Water.
  • Bring your ID or passport.
  • Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
  • Do not bring a lot of luggage, only 7kg is allowed on the train.
  • At Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, wear appropriate walking shoes.
  • After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment, open your arms and recharge your energy.
  • Visit the hot thermal baths.
  • This tour involves a moderate amount of walking time, as well as stairs.
  • Some of the places you will visit are about 3800 meters above sea level, higher than the city of Cusco.
  • There will be stops at local artisan souvenir shops so you can browse and shop, if you like.

CONSULT

Prices

The price is per person. Request our seasonal offers and promotions for last minute bookings. If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will be happy to assist you. Write to us at info@culturalperutours.com, you can also contact us at:

Cell phone – WhatsApp: +51 974 306885.
Cell phone – WhatsApp: +51 974 995090.

IMPORTANT

  • For reservations 3 months in advance request a special discount.
  • For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.

OFFERS

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TOUR IN GROUP SERVICE

Tour Inti Raymi and Machu Picchu 5 Days

PRICE PER PERSON - minimum 2 people

Tren THE VOYAGER - IncaRail o Tren EXPEDITION - PeruRail

  • Hotel 2* Hotel Aranjuez – Hotel Casa Elena – Hotel Andariego, en Cusco
    Hotel en Aguas Calientes.
  • Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned..

790.00 USD

Per person

Tren THE VOYAGER - IncaRail o Tren EXPEDITION - PeruRail

  • Hotel 3* Hotel Inkarri – Hotel Tika Wasi – Hotel La Casa de Don Ignacio, en Cusco.
    Hotel en Aguas Calientes..
  • Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned..

870.00 USD

Per person

Tren THE VOYAGER - IncaRail o Tren EXPEDITION - PeruRail

  • Hotel 4* Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada – Hotel Sonesta – Hotel Tierra Viva – Hotel San Agustin Plaza , en Cusco. Hotel en Aguas Calientes.
  • Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned..

960.00 USD

Per person

The service in this category is on THE VOYAGER Train - IncaRail or EXPEDITION Train - PeruRail, if you prefer to add the service on the VISTADOME Train the additional fee is US$ 45.00 per person round trip.

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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about the Inti Raymi

How much is the entrance to Inti Raymi?

Special Peruvian Green Zone Price: $115 USD. The ‘Inti Raymi Full Day – All-Inclusive Service’ tour takes place on June 24th of every year in the city of Cusco, Peru. This huge production is a journey to the Incan past.

Where to buy tickets for Inti Raymi?

Where to buy tickets for Inti Raymi 2025? Tickets can be purchased in person at the Municipal Theater of Cusco. They can also be purchased at www.intiraymioficial.com

How many days does the Inti Raymi festival last in Cusco?

The Soy or Inti Raymi 2025 festival lasts only one day, every June 24 of each year.

How to book the Inti Raymi Tour 2025?

The best way is to do it with a local tourism agency, so that you can prepare in advance and not have any setbacks at the time of the Inti Raymi Peru tour.

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