Inti Raymi Festival Tour
Technical Notes
| Tour Lenght: | 05 days / 04 nights |
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| Activities : | Cultural, Archaeological. |
| Places to be visited: | Lima; Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Cusco and the Inti Raymi Festival. |
| Minimun Number of Pax: | 02 pax |
| Fixed Departures: | June 20 . |
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| Inca- Inti Raymi Festival | Warriors - Inti Raymi | Religious ceremony - Inti Raymi |
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Tour Itinerary
June 20 : Lima / Cusco
International arrival, meeting and flight to Cuzco, Reception, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to the altitude.
Afternoon city tour visiting the Korikancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. The excursion ends at the bohemian district of San Blas, gathering the most renowned craftsmen of Cusco .
June21 : The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, over the Vilcanota river, visiting the Inca Citadel of Pisaq where a typical Indian market takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba to arrive at the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. On the way back to Cusco visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple with interesting frescoes on the portico, built on Inca foundations. Return to Hotel.
June22 : Cusco / Machu Picchu
Take the morning train for a full Day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. Surrounded by lush cloud forest, the citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountain top. Lunch at Aguas Calientes. Afternoon return by train to Cusco and your hotel.
June 23 : Machupicchu / Cusco
Leisurely breakfast. Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise as well as a stroll through the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs Thermal Waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: (not included in the overall tour price).
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time.
2. For the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant.
Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in an office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as if a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your hotel.
June 24: Inti Raymi Festival
Breakfast in the hotel
Attendance with a guide to the impressive festival of the Inti Raymi at the Sacsayhuaman esplanade and experience by yourself this ritual celebrated since the Inca times. It is the central act of the celebrations done in Cusco during this month evoking the ostentatious of the religious ceremonies of the Inca Empire. The staging begins in the Qoricancha, continuing to the Main Square of the city and ending at the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman. The central most important character is the Inca. When the ceremony ends the presentation of folkloric groups begins. The concurrence is multitudinal. Box lunch Included.
July25 : Cusco / Lima / International Departure
Transfer to Cusco airport for departure flight to Lima. Free time in Lima. At appropriate time, board your international homebound flight.
Tour Inclusions
OUR PRICES INCLUDE:
In Cusco : City Tour and nearby ruins; Dinner including Folklore Show.
In the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Excursion to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero. Lunch Included.
In Machu Picchu: Guided visit to the Citadel including lunch.
Inti Raimy Festival.
Included:
- 5 nights accommodation.
- Meals as mentioned in the Tour Itinerary.
- All bilingual guided tours as described in the Tour Itinerary.
- All entrance fees.
- All transfers and land transportation.
- All applicable taxes.
- All bilingual guided tours as described in the Tour Itinerary.
- Inti Raymi Festival with preferencial seats on front of the main stage.
Not Included:
- DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.
- Airport taxes ($28 for international flights and $5 for domestic flights).
- Baggage excess.
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- International or National personal telephone calls
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