Solo-ish Peru
- Trip code: 466X045
- Dauer: 9
- Stil: Solo-ish Adventures
This 9-day Lima to Cusco Solo-ish adventure is all about immersing yourself in the wonders of Peru while embracing your own journey of discovery. Get up close with Incan history, explore the vibrant cultures of Cusco, and check off the iconic Machu Picchu — all while gaining confidence in your solo travel skills. Start with a fun, collaborative cooking class in Lima, then dive into a community-focused day in the Sacred Valley that ends with a special G surprise. Picture yourself soaking in thermal hot springs in Aguas Calientes during free time, or exploring ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and hidden gems with like-minded travelers and on your own. Peru’s magic will have you hooked long before your train ride to the ‘Lost City.’
Übersicht
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
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
G Adventures Representatives in Lima and Cusco, specialist Inca Trail CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 14
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
Introduction
This 9-day Lima to Cusco Solo-ish adventure is all about immersing yourself in the wonders of Peru while embracing your own journey of discovery. Get up close with Incan history, explore the vibrant cultures of Cusco, and check off the iconic Machu Picchu — all while gaining confidence in your solo travel skills. Start with a fun, collaborative cooking class in Lima, then dive into a community-focused day in the Sacred Valley that ends with a special G surprise. Picture yourself soaking in thermal hot springs in Aguas Calientes during free time, or exploring ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and hidden gems with like-minded travelers and on your own. Peru’s magic will have you hooked long before your train ride to the ‘Lost City.’
Meals Included
8 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD235-305 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Lima
- Stadttour durch Lima (40USD pro Person)
- Kochkurs in Lima (4 Stunden)
Aguas Calientes
- Thermalquellenbesuch (6USD pro Person)
Inca Trail
- Genehmigungsantrag für die eintägige Wanderung auf dem Inka Trail
Cusco
- Ganztägige Wanderung auf dem Rainbow Mountain
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN pro Person)
- Stadtführung in Cusco (45PEN pro Person)
- Besuch im Archäologischen Museum (10PEN pro Person)
Start / Finish
Lima nach Cusco
Transport
Public bus, train, private vehicle, plane, walking
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Parwa Community Pachamanca, Valle Sagrado
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dinner Party: Lima Cooking Class - Ceviche & Causa, Lima
We Day: The Heart of the Sacred Valley, Cusco
G Day: History & Culture of the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo
Me Day: Cusco Me Day, Cusco. Complimentary arrival transfer. Sacred Valley guided tour. Pottery making demonstration. Train to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu guided tour. Free time in Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Lima, and Cusco. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age 18+
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years
Itinerary
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
Day 2 Dinner Party: Lima
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
Day 3 We Day: Lima to Ollantaytambo via Cusco
Today is all about the Sacred Valley. 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
Day 4 G Day: The Sacred Valley
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
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’
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
Day 7 Me Day: Cusco
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
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
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
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Lima
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. Activities in the area you could book ahead of time are, the Lima city tour or the Lima cooking class.
Day 2 Dinner Party: Lima
Day 3 We Day: Lima to Ollantaytambo via Cusco
Day 4 G Day: The Sacred Valley
Day 5 Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
Day 6 Machu Picchu
Day 7 Me Day: Cusco
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.
Day 8 Cusco
Day 9 Cusco
