Peru – Machu Picchu

Peru Singles Vacation

*please scroll down for non-trek itinerary

LARES TREK ITINERARY

Day 1 SAT: BEGIN PERU SINGLES VACATION: ARRIVE LIMA AND TRANSFER TO CUSCO

Arrival in Lima by 7:00 am this morning or earlier on your intl flight.
Proceed through customs and immigrations and check in for your domestic flight to Cusco.
*Please note- If you are already in Lima prior to the morning of 6/13, please be at Jorge Chavez (LIM) intl airport to check in for your flight 2 hours ahead of your Lima- Cusco flight departure time.

INCLUDED IN PERU SINGLES VACATION: Domestic flight Lima to Cusco departs morning of 6/13 (exact flight schedule for this segment depends on your intl air and the available flights at time of your booking)
Upon arrival in Cusco- You will be met by your singles Peru trip host and staff and transferred to the hotel in Cusco where you will get checked in. We will have a quick meet and greet with the entire group while we taste a Coca leaf tea (traditional Peruvian drink)
After unwinding from the flight we will have time for a special group lunch to get to know our fellow singles travelers and to be introduced to traditional Peruvian Cuisine. Later that afternoon your local Cusco tour and Peru trekking guide meets you and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water).

Welcome Lunch included. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).
Day 2: PISAC RUINS AND MARKET

Breakfast. At around 9:00 am depart Cusco for Pisac. This excursion takes you through the Urubamba Valley to the colorful Indian Market of Pisac where natives from the region of Cusco come to trade their products, You will first visit the magnificent Inca archeological site above this town from where you have a great view of this valley and a chance to either take the bus down to the town or hike down through Inca ruins and terraces. You will have ample time for lunch in Pisac and free time for exploring the town and shopping. Also visit a Llama farm and local weaving co-op, where you can learn about these unique animals as well as traditional weaving techniques of Peru. In the later afternoon you will be dropped off at your hotel and the evening will be at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 3: LARES TREK START: CUSCO – CALCA – QUISHARANI- CUNCANI

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
Today our hosted Peru singles travel group will leave from Cusco early in the morning by bus and travel through the Sacred Valley to begin our Lares Inca Trail trek in Peru’s Andes mountains. We will arrive at Quisharani (3,700 mts) where will trek over our first pass at 4200 meters before descending to our first camp at Cuncani (3750 mts) in the later afternoon.

Day 4: CUNCANI – LAGUNA ARUYACOCHA

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included
After continuing up through the valley, we arrive to the community of Huacawasi. People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Passing this community we begin climbing up to our second and highest pass of the hike (4550 mts), From here, we catch a stunning view of the some of the famous glacial mountain peaks up to 5750m. Descending gently for about one hour, we come to the beautiful Aruyacocha Lake, and just past a second lake- our campsite.

Day 5: LAGUNA ARUYACOCHA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Breakfast and Lunch included.

Today our trail leads downhill to an overlook facing a wide valley. Descending into the valley, we eventually arrive to the administrative area of Yuanahuara and enjoy our guided tour. Lunch. We continue the hike and later arrive at Ollantaytambo. This Inca fortress is situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological remains and a wide variety of flower and bird species. After a tour of the Inca site and town, we take an afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and spend the night there in a comfortable hotel. Reunite with the non-trek group this evening.

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Aguas Calientes at Hotel Inka Town or similar.

Please note- All projected times and hike distances are approximate and only estimates. Actual times between campsites may vary. Guides reserve the right to change campsite locations and/or modify the itinerary if needed. Horses are to help carry supplies and gear not to ride (permitted to ride only in emergency). All times for tours, transfers, daily arrival/departure times, etc are approximate and subject to change at the guide’s and or host’s recommendations. Erik’s Adventures reserves the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns, circumstances outside its control (ie worker strikes, weather, government, etc.). During the singles trekking trip, we reserve the right to make changes if needed for safety, scheduling, and other concerns.

Day 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Breakfast. Afterwards, at 5:30 am take the early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. After witnessing sunrise over this majestic place, we will have a guided tour of the complex with our local guides (approx. 3 hours) Afterwards, There will be several hours available to spend as you choose in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Rest of day free in Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Bus back to Aguas Calientes town included. Early evening train Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo /bus Ollanta to Cusco returns you to Cusco that evening. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 4$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 6:00 pm. Arrive around 10 pm at hotel in Cusco.

Lunch on your own. Special Early Group Dinner included in Aguas Calientes before the train ride. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 7: CUSCO

Breakfast. Free day to do another Peru adventure tour (such as white water rafting or mountain biking at additional cost and can be arranged up to one day before) or just relax, go shopping and enjoy the exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch on own arrangements. That evening meetup in the lobby at 700 pm- There will be a special farewell dinner and cultural show (included) at a famous restaurant in Cusco that we will walk over to from the hotel. Farewell Dinner and Show Included. Rest of evening at leisure. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Augustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 8 SAT: CUSCO- LIMA

Breakfast. Morning transfer to Cusco airport. Fly back to Lima from Cusco.

INCLUDED DOMESTIC FLIGHT: Cusco to Lima departs in morning (exact flight schedule depends on your intl air and available flights at time of your booking) Please book your flight home form Lima for a departure after 1230 PM to ensure you make your connection.

“End of Peru Singles Trip”
If you are staying an extra night in Lima- There are a wide variety of hotel options for all budgets available, we recommend the Marriott Hotel in Miraflores
Please note- All times for tours, transfers, daily arrival/departure times, etc are approximate and subject to change at the guide and or host’s recommendations. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns, circumstances outside its control (i.e. worker strikes, weather, government, etc.). We may use similar hotels to the ones specified in this itinerary.

NON TREK ITINERARY

Day 1 SAT: BEGIN PERU SINGLES VACATION: ARRIVE LIMA AND TRANSFER TO CUSCO

Arrival in Lima by 7:00 am this morning or earlier on your intl flight.
Proceed through customs and immigrations and check in for your domestic flight to Cusco.
*Please note- If you are already in Lima prior to the morning of 6/13, please be at Jorge Chavez (LIM) intl airport to check in for your flight 2 hours ahead of your Lima- Cusco flight departure time.

INCLUDED IN PERU SINGLES VACATION: Domestic flight Lima to Cusco departs morning of 6/13 (exact flight schedule for this segment depends on your intl air and the available flights at time of your booking)
Upon arrival in Cusco- You will be met by your singles Peru trip host and staff and transferred to the hotel in Cusco where you will get checked in. We will have a quick meet and greet with the entire group while we taste a Coca leaf tea (traditional Peruvian drink)
After unwinding from the flight we will have time for a special group lunch to get to know our fellow singles travelers and to be introduced to traditional Peruvian Cuisine. Later that afternoon your local Cusco tour and Peru trekking guide meets you and takes you on a sightseeing tour of the town taking in the colonial churches and visiting Inca ruins outside the city; Sacsayhuaman (temple of the Lightning), Qenqo (ceremonial place) and Tambomachay (Temple of the water).

Welcome Lunch included. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).
Day 2: PISAC RUINS AND MARKET

Breakfast. At around 9:00 am depart Cusco for Pisac. This excursion takes you through the Urubamba Valley to the colorful Indian Market of Pisac where natives from the region of Cusco come to trade their products, You will first visit the magnificent Inca archeological site above this town from where you have a great view of this valley and a chance to either take the bus down to the town or hike down through Inca ruins and terraces. You will have ample time for lunch in Pisac and free time for exploring the town and shopping. Also visit a Llama farm and local weaving co-op, where you can learn about these unique animals as well as traditional weaving techniques of Peru. In the later afternoon you will be dropped off at your hotel and the evening will be at your leisure.

Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 3: CUSCO ADVENTURE ACTIVITY

Breakfast. Today we depart on an included adventure tour for White Water rafting.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart at 09:00 a.m. for a RIVER RAFTING EXCURSION AT CHUQUICAHUANA URUBAMBA RIVER: Always a favorite activity among our trip participants!

One of the most popular rafting sections during the season is the “Cusipata” section of the river on the Upper Urubamba. There are great class IIl rapids. After a beautiful 1-½ hour drive, passing through small communities and impressive scenery, we will arrive to the “put in” at the shores of the Upper Urubamba River. Our professional rafting guides will give you a safety briefing and provide you with all the proper safety equipment for rafting. We will be floating for approximately 2- 2 ½ hours, running class II and III type rapids. Afterwards, we will arrive at the “take-out”, where a hot, home cooked lunch will be provided. Showers and a hot sauna will also be available. We will arrive back to Cusco around 6:00 p.m. This is a full day group tour!

INCLUDES:
– Transportation from hotel in Cusco to the “put-in” at the river
– All rafting equipment, such as helmet, life jacket, paddle, self bailing raft
– Spray jacket, wet suit
– Professional English speaking rafting guides
– Delicious lunch
– Transportation back from the river to your hotel

Please note: If for one reason or another you do not want to participate in the rafting, that’s no problem at all. You may have a free day in Cusco or to visit the surrounding area to pursue another type of adventure activity (ie horseback riding, canyoning, or other activity of your own choice)

Dinner on your own. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 4: MORAY AND SALT MINES – OLLANTAYTAMBO

Breakfast. After breakfast your non-trekking Peru singles travel group will be picked up at the hotel by your local guide and driver for today’s activities. Moray is located one hour or so from Urubamba City, and provides one of the most spectacular views of the Urubamba Mountain Range. It is also the location of some dramatic conical depressions formed by a unique form of Inca Terraces. This site is thought to have been an experimental natural greenhouse to grow an extraordinary variety of tropical crops beyond their normal altitude. After Moray, we visit Maras. We do a small hike down the Salt mines and we will visit the local salt co-operative, which extracts the mineral by evaporation from a natural spring, thereby demonstrating that early Andean civilizations were not necessarily dependent upon coastal trade for this important mineral. Reaching the valley of Urubamba our transport meets us to take us to Ollantaytambo for a guided tour of this site. This Inca fortress is situated in a fertile river valley and sheltered by mammoth mountains, this ancient Inca village is considered one of the most important living museums in the world. This is a perfect place to appreciate the vast archaeological remains and a wide variety of flower and bird species. After a tour of the Inca site and town, you will be taken to your hotel for checking in and the rest of the evening is at your leisure in the small, picturesque tourist town of Ollantaytambo. (Most restaurants, cafes, etc are within easy walking distance.)

Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at Ollantaytambo Hotel Tikawasi Valley (or similar)

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES

Breakfast. After breakfast, check out and make your way with a short walk or moto taxi down to the Train station in Ollantaytambo.
Board a morning train to Aguas Calientes arriving in Aguas Calientes. You will be met by a staff member from the hotel you will be staying in to assist with luggage and they will escort you to the hotel. Afternoon on your own to explore the Machu Picchu Museum near Aguas Calientes, day hikes available (such as the jungle ladders on Putu Cusi), markets and shopping, or just relax at the hot springs.

Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Hotel Inka Town (or similar)

Day 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Breakfast. Afterwards, at 5:30 am take the early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. After witnessing sunrise over this majestic place, we will have a guided tour of the complex with our local guides (approx. 3 hours) Afterwards, There will be several hours available to spend as you choose in this unique archaeological site, allowing ample opportunities to explore on your own. Rest of day free in Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Bus back to Aguas Calientes town included. Early evening train Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo /bus Ollanta to Cusco returns you to Cusco that evening. Optional visit to Aguas Calientes Hot springs (extra charge 4$ per person) before the train ride back to Cusco at around 6:00 pm. Arrive around 10 pm at hotel in Cusco.

Lunch on your own. Special Early Group Dinner included in Aguas Calientes before the train ride. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 7: CUSCO

Breakfast. Free day to do another Peru adventure tour (at additional cost and can be arranged up to one day before) or just relax, go shopping and enjoy the exciting nightlife of Cusco. Lunch on own arrangements. That evening meetup in the lobby at 700 pm- There will be a special farewell dinner and cultural show (included) at a famous restaurant in Cusco that we will walk over to from the hotel. Farewell Dinner and Show Included. Rest of evening at leisure. Overnight in Cusco at Hotel San Agustin Plaza (or similar).

Day 8 SAT: CUSCO- LIMA

Breakfast. Morning transfer to Cusco airport. Fly back to Lima from Cusco.

INCLUDED DOMESTIC FLIGHT: Cusco to Lima departs in morning (exact flight schedule depends on your intl air and available flights at time of your booking) Please book your flight home form Lima for a departure after 1230 PM to ensure you make your connection.

“End of Peru Singles Trip”
If you are staying an extra night in Lima- There are a wide variety of hotel options for all budgets available, we recommend the Marriott Hotel in Miraflores
Please note- All times for tours, transfers, daily arrival/departure times, etc are approximate and subject to change at the guide and or host’s recommendations. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns, circumstances outside its control (i.e. worker strikes, weather, government, etc.). We may use similar hotels to the ones specified in this itinerary.