Inti Raymi: Celebration of the Sun
In the Inca tradition, likely starting in 1412, there were 4 great celebrations during the year that the general public could take part in, for each of the solstices and equinoxes. With the arrival of the Spanish in Cusco in 1533 all such celebrations were banned by 1535. However, in 1944 the Inti Raymi, Inca festival of the sun was brought back to life, and is now the biggest traditional Inca celebration in the world. THIS TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT!! To be put on the waiting list contact Brien at brien@hiddenincatours.com
Join hosts Brien Foerster and Irene Flores as they explore the amazing sites and cultures of ancient Peru
Brien Foerster
Brien Foerster has explored more than 90 countries but his true passion is researching and writing about the ancient megalithic works found in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Easter Island, Egypt, England, and beyond. His 22 books are available on this website & amazon.com. He has appeared 15 times on the Ancient Aliens television series as well as numerous other TV and radio presentations. Brien’s popular Youtube channel contains more than 850 videos related to hidden history and megalithic sites.
Irene Flores
Irene Flores is a native Peruvian who holds university degrees in both Spanish literature and the English language. She lived in the US for 12 years, but then returned to Peru, where she and Brien began to explore the ancient archaeological sites of her homeland. Her passion for pre-Colombian cultures has led her to visit the major, and many minor sites in Peru and Bolivia, as well as Easter Island, England, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Mexico, Lebanon and other locations. She is the Spanish to English translator for all of our tours, as well as the local coordinator of all tour activities.
Day 1: June 17th
All guests should arrive on this day in Lima. For those arriving by noon Gustavo Morales, our tour coordinator will escort you to the Julio C. Tello Anthropology And Archaeology Museum in Lima. Evening orientation lecture by Gustavo at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe in Miraflores Lima.
It is recommended that you stay at thIs hotel:
https://www.hotelesjoseantonio.com/en/hotel-joseadeluxe-in-lima/
The night of the 17th is not included in the tour; you must arrange this yourself as well as the taxi from the airport.
Overnight Lima (Miraflores): Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe
Day 2: June 18th
Fly to Cusco in the morning with Gustavo; Brien and Irene will meet you at the hotel around noon. Walking tour of Inca and megalithic Cusco.
Overnight Cusco: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
Day 3: June 19th
Drive into the Sacred Valley of Peru; visit the Inca fortress and administrative center of Pisaq located on top of a mountain, then proceed to megalithic Qenqo and Saqsaywaman which has the largest megalithic wall in the Americas
Overnight Cusco: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
Day 4: June 20th
Drive south to the Spanish colonial town of Andahuaylillas where we will visit a small museum that has the human hybrid “Huayqui” skeleton. Then on to the Huaro Museum that has examples of ancient machined stones. Finally the majestic Inca agricultural terracing system of Tipon.
Overnight Cusco: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
Day 5: June 21th
Fly to Juliaca in the morning, and ride to Puno right on Lake Titicaca, and visit the impressive archeological towers of Sillustani.
Overnight Puno: Hotel Jose Antonio
Day 6: June 22
Early in the morning, we will ride to the border to enter Bolivia. We will spend the whole day in Tiwanaku and Puma Punku and then drive back to Puno.
Overnight Puno: Hotel Jose Antonio
Day 7: June 23st
Fly back to Cusco from Juliaca; free time in the afternoon.
Overnight Cusco: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
Day 8: June 24st
We will experience the amazing Inca Celebration Of The Sun at Saqsaywaman above the city of Cusco with exclusive seating to enjoy and absorb this amazing spectacle. After the celebration we will drive to the Sacred Valley.
Overnight Cusco: Hotel Taypikala Valle Sagrado
Day 9: June 25st
We will drive to the Sacred Valley of Peru and explore the mysterious megalithic cave of Naupa Huaca as well as the breathtaking megalithic/Inca complex of Ollantaytambo
Overnight Sacred Valley: Hotel Taypikala Valle Sagrado
Day 10: June 26th
Take an early morning train to visit the iconic Machu Pic’chu; located in the high jungle rain forest. Then return to the Sacred Valley.
Overnight Sacred Valley: Hotel Taypikala Valle Sagrado
Day 11: June 27nd
Drive back to Cusco and then fly to Lima; end of tour. As we will be back in Lima by about 2 pm make sure that your flight back home is late in the evening. Main Tour ends. For the ones that are joining us on the after tour Nazca Paracas, the night of the 27th in the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe in Miraflores is covered.
Day 01: June 28th
After Tour Nazca Paracas extension begins: Drive from Lima to Paracas and visit the Juan Navarro Museum which has a large collection of Paracas culture elongated skulls. Then visit the new Julio C. Tello Museum in Paracas reserve, dedicated to the enigmatic Paracas people.
Overnight Paracas: Hotel San Agustin
Day 02: June 29th
Drive to the city of Ica and fly over the Nazca Lines and Geoglyphs, then visit the Ica Regional Museum.
Overnight Paracas: Hotel San Agustin
Day 03: June 30th
Drive back to Paracas and take a boat to see the Paracas Candelabro Geoglyph and the amazing Islas Ballestas which has thousands of sea birds, sea lions and the smallest penguins in the world. Return to Lima. Extension Tour ends.
The cost of this tour is $3980 USD per person. Single supplement, meaning an individual preferring their own hotel room, is an extra $650 USD. A deposit of $500 USD is required to reserve your place. The after Tour Nazca Paracas extension cost is $1375 USD per person. Single supplement $375 USD. A deposit of $500 USD is required to reserve your place. THIS TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT!!
The above itinerary is subject to possible changes.
