Last Minute Information

• This tour start on JUNE 22nd 2025 -ENJOY THE INTI-RAYMI, The famous Feast of the Sun, performed by the modern Incas, Hike the amazing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and delight in being in Cusco or Qosqo the ancient Capital of Incan Civilization. -Fixed Departure Date, 2 people minimum.
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• The Inti Raymi or Feast of the Sun was in Incan times, one of the most important ceremonies that took place on annually in Cusco capital city, (Cusco, Ciudad capital de los Reynos y Provincias del Grande y Riquísimo imperio del Peru. -El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega), Qosqo the capital city of the Tawantinsuyo, (ancient name of Peru), between the end of the harvest period and the beginning of the vernal equinox of the Andes, in the second half of June. The Inti Raymi at the time of the Incas was the equivalent of what today is for us the New Year festival. This was a Feast at which the new year began and ended all the previous -crop year, between the months of May to June, and also began the new agricultural cycle from July, so the period since the last week of June and early July was a period of transition from an old agricultural year to a new one, then the Feast was dedicated in honor to the Sun, revered, recognized and grateful for the fruits and foods that (Pacha-Mama) the mother nature gives us and allows us to live in abundance and peace.
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• SCENARIOS FOR THE CEREMONY:
• On June 24 th, the feast in honor of the Sun God, is made in the three historic and natural settings usually used for staging:
• 1.- The Qorikancha (The golden sun temple that shines).- In Inca times was the principal temple dedicated to the sun, to their Incas chief founders and other divinities.
• 2.- The Plaza de Armas (or Plaza Auqaypata or Warrior Square): During the Inca Empire, this vast square was used for the ceremony for the citizen from all regions of the Tawantinsuyo, in the actuality the Inca Court, the Priests, advisors and collaborators took place and manage from the great ushnu or ceremonial platform at the middle of the Plaza.
• 3.- Saqsaywaman. A Quechua word that means (The head of the Falcon). This impressive archaeological site is located at 3,555 meters above the sea level, and one kilometer from the Inca Qolqanpata neighborhood. 2 nd Part of the Act where the Inca and his Court continue the ceremony to the end (Saqsaywaman).
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• ITINERARY.
• Day 1.- (June 22 nd). Arrive to Cusco at any time, a 15 minutes private transfer to Marqueses Hotel, located at centre of th city, only.
• DAY 2.- (June 23rd) Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, MARQUESES Hotel.** 08:20 am Pick up from your hotel for a full day guided tour to the Sacred Valley to visit the typical market of Pisac and the Inca town located on the top of the mountain then we visit Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. (70 Soles pp entrance fee for 3 Inca site).
• DAY 3.- (June 24th) INTI RAYMI -Winter Solstice Sun Feast -Full Day, 08.00 am pick up from your hotel, Walk to Qorikancha, the amous temple of the Sun, Reserved seat and packed lunch included. Return at 5 pm to town. Night at Marqueses Hotel.
• DAY.- 4, 5, 6 ,7 (June 25 -28) -4 DAY/ 3 NIGHT Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. 05.45 am pick up from your hotel. private transport to Km 82, start of the Inca Trail tour. 3 Nights in Camping in Double or Triple tent (if you are a group of 3), full board meals, porters for tents and food. You need to carry a small backpack, with only your personal belongings clothes, sleeping bag and foam pad mattress, an 8 Kg personal porter is included and a duffle porter bag is lent during the hike.
• DAY 7.- (June 28th) Arrive to Machu Picchu - Guided Tour and a late Train return to Cusco. Walk to the sun gate, arrive to Machu Picchu, guided visit and plenty of time to explore in your own. Train return to Cusco. Transfer to Marqueses Hotel
• DAY 8.- (June 29th) Transfer to Airport. After breakfast, free time for last shopping then transfer to airport for your flight return.
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• When Permits for Classic Inca Trail hike are FULLY BOOKED on June 2024... no worries we can still offer you Inti Raymi Feast with other great treks:
• 4 Day Lares Trail + Short Inca Trail, 4 Day Salkantay Hike instead. Ask for more details: [email protected]
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• HOW TO BOOK.-
• For 4 Day Inca Trail Trek -applicable for group, private trips, other versions of Inca Trail Trek or multi-day tours that include Inca Trail trek.
• 1. Start by selecting the month and year on the Calendar, then click the starting date for this Trek. This will then take you to the subsequent page where you will be required to enter your details to complete the booking process.
• 2. Click the option of -number of participants and select the suitable number, then click `continue´.
• 3. Follow the instructions to fill out the `SAS Travel Registration Form`, you will need to fill out your details as well as the details of all the people travelling with you. Once you have finished click `Send`.
• 4. You will now be logged into our online payment page. You must pay a booking deposit of US$ 525 per person (which includes a 5% per person card surcharge) or the amount indicated in the page of the tour. (Making an immediate booking payment ensures you secure your booking, as spots are limited).
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• For early bookings (8-6 months before or prior). FREE guided walking tour at Mercado Central. FREE presentation of folk Music and Dances. FREE Upgrade in Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.