Solo-ish Peru Tour with 4 Reviews by G Adventures

9 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

1 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Lima, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Partake in an immersive cooking class in a trendy Lima neighborhood.

Spend a rich cultural day in the Sacred Valley and visit various local communities.

Travel through the mountains by train to Machu Picchu and learn about the history of the Incas.

Visit the mystical Aguas Calientes and choose to relax your body in the warm steaming waters of the thermal springs

Itinerary

Peru’s ancient wonders and vibrant culture come alive on the "Solo-ish Peru" tour—a nine-day adventure tailor-made for experienced travelers eager for meaningful connections and personal discovery. Begin in Lima with a collaborative cooking class, then journey through the Sacred Valley, where community-focused experiences culminate in a special surprise. Explore Incan sites, bustling markets, and hidden gems, and unwind in Aguas Calientes’ thermal hot springs before heading to the legendary Machu Picchu. This moderate-activity group trip expertly balances guided exploration with independent moments, ensuring you gain confidence as a solo traveler while forging bonds with like-minded adventurers. The journey’s true highlight is its hands-on immersion in local culture, making it a tour package that promises both personal growth and unforgettable memories.

day 1 - Lima

Enjoy an included transfer to the start hotel where you will be able to get settled and freshen up before attending a welcome briefing in the evening. Afterwards, opt to grab dinner in Lima with your fellow travellers and get to know everyone a bit more over some delicious local fare.
It’s highly recommended for travellers to book pre-nights in Lima so they are able to become acquainted with this pulsing city before the adventure inland begins. An activity in the area you could book ahead of time is the Lima city tour.

Accomodation:Casa Andina Standard San Antonio (or similar)

Transport:Arrival Transfer

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Lima City Tour

day 2 - Dinner Party

Enter the Barranco neighbourhood in Lima, known as the SoHo of the city. This hip area is adorned with colourful street art, tucked-away bars and coffee shops, old mansions, museums, mouth watering food, and plenty of bohemian vibes. Cross one of the most famous landmarks in the area, the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), and make a wish. It’s said that if you hold your breath until making it across the 100-ft long wooden bridge, then your wish will come true. After your CEO-led walking tour, the group will visit the local market to learn about and taste different native fruits, before the included cooking experience. Here, the group will learn from an expert Lima chef how to prepare two of the most representative dishes in all of Peruvian cuisine, ceviche and causa. In this intimate setting witness how the sharing of food has the power to bring strangers from all over the world a bit closer. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for optional activities in the area.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Casa Andina Standard San Antonio (or similar)

Included Activity:Lima Cooking Class - Ceviche & Causa

day 3 - We Day

Today is all about Peru's highlands in the Andes. First, enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Lima before boarding your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival the group will transfer to Chinchero in the province of Urubamba. This town is flanked by the large snow-capped mountains and brings together 12 Andean indigenous communities. Those who live here are dedicated to preserving the cultivation of native species, livestock, and the protection of their traditional ways of life. Sit down together for a group lunch at a local restaurant dedicated to generating development opportunities for the immediate environment and community. Finish the Day at the hotel property in the Sacred Valley where you will have free time to be as social or solo as you please.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Lilium Valle Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr - 3.5 hr

Included Activity:The Heart of the Sacred Valley

day 4 - G Day

Prepare to experience what G Adventures does best and enjoy an epic Day in the Sacred Valley with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Witness how tourism can change lives for the better with a stop at Cuyo Chico, a local pottery making community in a rural village where groups of families support themselves by making traditional adobe ceramic crafts. During your time here, learn about the ceramics process, the materials they use from their natural surroundings, and take in the stunning views of the nearby Pisac Ruins. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and later, sit down for a lunch featuring traditionally prepared Peruvian food staples at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. The best part? Proceeds from this meal go directly back into this remote community allowing them to preserve their traditional ways of life.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Lilium Valle Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:History & Culture of the Sacred Valley, Parwa Community Pachamanca

day 5 - Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes

Travel deeper into the surrounding landscapes on a journey by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. Pass through the spectacular Urubamba Valley on the winding tracks, taking in the changing landscapes and small farms along the way and arrive at this village nestled between the mist-covered hills. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to explore a bit on your own, and opt in for one of the activities offered locally in the area. We think a nice long soak in the natural hot springs is just what you need to relax before tomorrow’s big reveal of the ‘Lost City of the Incas’.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Raices Machu Picchu Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Train Duration : 1.5 hr

Optional Activities:Hot Springs Visit Soak your sore muscles in the local hot springs for which the town, Aguas Calientes, was originally named., 1-Day Inca Trail Hike

day 6 - Machu Picchu

Breakfast is essential for this jam-packed Day to visit the ‘Lost City’. In the morning, board the bus from Aguas Calientes up the winding roads to the entrance of Machu Picchu and set off with a local guide to fully explore and appreciate this impressive, UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel back to Aguas Calientes and find a fun spot for lunch on your own. Later, return by train to Ollantaytambo before a private vehicle transfer back to Cusco arriving in the evening. Dinner will be at your leisure and there’s plenty of great spots in the central part of the city that are the perfect vibe after a full Day of adventure.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel de la Villa Hermoza (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 0.25 hr, Train Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 31 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activity:Machu Picchu Guided Tour

day 7 - Me Day

The key to a well-rounded solo experience is time to do your own thing. It’s built in here with a free Day in Cusco that belongs entirely to you. Choose to visit a nearby archaeological site, or treat yourself to pampering with a massage. Your CEO will be leading a walk to the San Blas neighbourhood of the city, known for its historical importance after the arrival of the Spaniards in Cusco, as well as the Sapantiana Colonia Aqueduct. Choose to join, or continue exploring the city at the heart of Incan culture on your own.
Opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel de la Villa Hermoza (or similar)

Included Activity:Cusco Me Day

Optional Activities:Cusco Tourist Ticket This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas., Cusco City Tour Tour runs from 2:00PM. All of it is done by car, with walks around the visited ruins. Clothing depends on the weather, sunblock and a hat are recommended., Inka Museum Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology., Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip

day 8 - Cusco

Begin your final Day in Cusco with a walk to Koricancha with your CEO and group. This beautiful site is one of the most important and sacred temples of the Inca empire. Enter the space whose name roughly translates to, “Walls of Gold” and admire the mix of Indigenous and colonial architecture of this temple on the hill overlooking the bustling Avenida el Sol below. Afterwards, walk along the cobble-stoned streets to the San Pedro Market, the city’s oldest main food hub and shopping area. As your CEO takes you through to various stalls you will experience the true aromas, sounds, and tastes of the city. Sample a variety of traditional fresh products harvested from throughout the region including, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and sweets. The remainder of the Day is free to explore as you choose. There’s much to do and little time, but we know you will find something to make your solo heart soar. Gather in the evening for an optional final meal together to cap of this Peruvian solo-ish adventure.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel de la Villa Hermoza (or similar)

Included Activities:Koricancha Visit Duration : 1.5 hr, San Pedro Market Walk - Cusco

day 9 - Cusco

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Note: Allow USD235-305 for meals not included.

Transport

Public bus, train, private vehicle, plane, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Pachamanca, Valle SagradoYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupDinner Party: Lima Cooking Class - Ceviche & Causa, LimaWe Day: The Heart of the Sacred Valley, CuscoG Day: History & Culture of the Sacred Valley, OllantaytamboMe Day: Cusco Me Day, CuscoComplimentary arrival transferSacred Valley guided tourPottery making demonstrationTrain to Machu PicchuMachu Picchu guided tourFree time in Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Lima, and CuscoInternal flights

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