INTI RAYMI MACHU PICCHU TRIP 4 DAYS

INTI RAYMI MACHU PICCHU TRIP – DESCRIPTION

Four-day Inti Raymi Machu Picchu Trip takes you to experience the traditions and cultural treasures of the Incas; uncover the secrets of the mysterious Machu Picchu. Travel by bus through the stunning city of Cusco and learn about the INCAS from the Inti Raymi. We run our own tours, which ensure quality service. Join us for an immersive Peruvian experience that few travellers get to know.

According to chronicler “Garcilaso de la Vega”, The Inca Pachacutec created the Inti Raymi in the time of the Incas. Today, it’s one of the largest festival in Peru. Hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cusco from other parts of the world for a weeklong celebration marking the beginning of a new year in the Andes.

THE INCAS OF PERU

Several reasons compelled the Inca civilization to make sacrifices and offerings to their King Star “the Sun”. One of them was the Inca, as well as Cusquenian nobility, were considered to be natural children of the Sun. To him, they owed their existence, for which recognition was due with sacrifices and offerings.

On the other hand, if the corn harvest was good in the last agricultural year, it was necessary to be thankful, and if the harvest was poor, it was necessary to request that it be compensated with a better one the following year. Finally, in June (winter solstice) as the Sun moved away and temperatures dropped, at dawns water froze, therefore it was necessary to request that the Sun returns, that after twilight it should not continue advancing towards the north.

The origins of Cusco get lost in the night of times. Archaeological excavations made us know that primitive residents inhabited the valley of Cusco near three millenniums ago. Toward the XII century, Manco Cápac and his sister-wife Mama Ocllo emerged from the waters of the Lake Titicaca, Half-God’s daughter and Son of Inti (the God Sun), with the mission of the foundation of a new Kingdom that would improve the conditions of life of the towns.

Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo would have to walk until finding a place in the earth where the great gold stick that Manco Cápac had would submerge, they walked to the north and they arrived to Paqharec Tampu (Pacaritambo) where rested in a small cave; to the dawn you will continue to the north arriving to the hill of Huanacaure and there, the scepter submerged, and there he founded the city of Cusco.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• City tour of Cusco
• Inti Raymi Festivity
• Machu Picchu trip
• Free time within Machu Picchu

BRIEF ITINERARY FOR INTI RAYMI MACHU PICCHU TRIP

Day 1:  Cusco.

Arrival to Cusco before noon, however we must know you flight details to meet you in the airport and transfer you to the designated hotel. In the afternoon, we’ll go for a guided city tour.

Day 2: Inti Raymi.

We will enjoy the entire ceremony of the Inti Raymi festivity; box lunch included.

Day 3:  Machu Picchu

A wonderful day because we will board the morning train through the Urubamba valley to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes”, then 25 minutes bus up to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Cusco.

Day 4: Transfer out

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival to Cusco

Inti Raymi Machu Picchu Trip begins once you arrive to Cusco airport at any time before noon; however, we must know your flight details for the reception and transfer you to the designated hotel. There, you will have time to rest and acclimate to Cusco’s elevation (3,400 masl). In the afternoon you will have city tour that starts at 01:30 p.m.

For the city tour, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and depart on a guided tour, where you will visit 6 places (includes entrances to the archaeological centers and museums). We will visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) and in addition, we will make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q’enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

The tour ends at 06:30 p.m approximately at the Main Square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants, then overnight (No meals included).

Our Recommendations:

• Stroll through the Plaza de Armas and surrounding areas, where you can appreciate the work of the Cusqueñian artisan craft stores
• Grab a bite at the famous Peruvian cuisine restaurants nearby or relax on the park benches of Plaza de Armas and then take a photo there for memories to last during the warm weather in the afternoon, despite the cold nights of Cusco
• If you like the night around the square you will find many nightclubs and bars filled with tourists and locals who expect to have fun with good music and drinks.

Day 2: Inti Raymi tour

We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 a.m and we walk for 10 mintes to Qorikancha or the Temple of the Sun of the Incas; where the Inti Raymi will start.

In Corikancha the ceremony will last for about 1 hour, then we will walk to the Main Square where the second part of the ceremony will be set up. After that, we’ll continue with the principal part of the festivity at Sacsayhuaman located at 3 km up north of the city of Cusco. The festivity will end at 03:30 p.m and we will return to Cusco – transfer to your hotel.

Day 3: Machu Picchu trip by train

Early breakfast and you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the train station of Ollantaytambo from where you will travel approximately two hours to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes”; then take the bus for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Once in Machu Picchu you will a have guided tour for approximately 2 -3 hours; after that, you will have extra time to explore by yourself. When you finish all in Machu Picchu, take the bus down to the train station because your train is leaving at 04:30 p.m – 05:30 p.m aprox. And return to the city of Cusco arriving there in the evening.

Day 4: Transfer out

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport.

INTI RAYMI MACHU PICCHU TRIP INCLUDES

• Transportation: Transfer in/out (Airport/Hotel/Airport), Private bus for City tour; bus up and down from the town of “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu, round-trip train ticket tourist class from Ollantaytambo to “Aguas Calientes” and transfer to your hotel.
• Entrance Fees: For Inti Raymi Festival, City tour, and Machu Picchu.
• Guide: Licensed bilingual tour guide.
• Accommodations: Based on double occupancy: 3 nights in Cusco *** hotel
• Other: Local guide for permanent assistance.

EXCLUDED

• Meals: Lunch and dinner, you must consider a budget of $10 to $25 USD for each meal.

PRICE FOR INTI RAYMI MACHU PICCHU TRIP

• In the following price is included 3-stars category hotel which we consider appropriated and very confortable hotel for Inti Raymi Machu Picchu Trip
• We have other options based on the hotel, type of train; the options are adapted to all budgets and THE PRICE IS PER PERSON. We gladly will assist you, write or please call Us.

HOTELS FOR THE TOUR

IN CUSCO – PRISMA HOTEL OR SIMILAR

Address: Matara 394, Cusco
Rating: 3 stars
Web: http://www.hotelprismacusco.com/

Hotel Prisma is a charming hotel decorated in a classic Cusco style – using local artisans to create an aura of beautiful Inca tradition. Guest rooms are well furnished with air conditioning and en suite facilities. The hotel also benefits from an o, cocktail bar and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel can arrange shuttles into the center of Cusco which is just over a 4 blocks away. Walking takes you 10 minutes.

IN THE TOWN OF AGUAS CALIENTES – HOSTEL PRESIDENTE  OR SIMILAR

Address: “Aguas Calientes” town – Cusco
Rating: 3 stars
Web: http://hostalpresidente.com/rooms.html

The Hotel Machu Picchu is located in the heart of “Aguas Calientes” town, beside the River Vilcanota. The hotel is very clean, helpful, and friendly and all rooms have a private bath and 24 hour hot water. Some of the rooms have small balconies with great views over the river Vilcanota.

FACILITIES

• Restaurant (open to public for breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Bar-Cafeteria
• Telephones with international and national dial up
• Fax services
• Luggage porters
• Laundry service