Go Solo: Peru’s Sacred Valley, Lima & Machu Picchu

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

The Peru Rail line requires an individual’s passport information in order to purchase tickets to Machu Picchu. The tickets are person-specific and must match the bearer’s passport records. Participants should complete their Participant Information Form upon enrollment so that the Program Coordinator can make ticket reservations. If the Program Coordinator does not receive passport information no later than 90 days prior to departure, they may not be able to place a reserve on tickets.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

All routine vaccinations (e.g., tetanus, hepatitis A, flu shots, etc.) should be kept up-to-date as a matter of good health practice; especially if you plan to travel internationally. In preparation for your program, you should check health and travel advisories that affect your itinerary. Information from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Dept. of State can help you plan ahead. At least six weeks prior to departure, make arrangements to see your physician or the travel nurse at your local public health clinic to determine what vaccinations are appropriate based on your medical history and travel itinerary. Information can be obtained by visiting the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/travel or by calling 800-CDC-INFO. Some vaccinations do not offer immediate protection and require days or weeks to take full effect; therefore, do not leave your doctor's appointment and vaccinations to the last minute. The rigors of travel and changes in diet can sometimes disrupt sensitive digestive systems. Past participants have suggested taking probiotic supplements to help maintain digestive health during travel.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on October 3, 2026

Meet the group at Casa Andina Select Miraflores in Lima

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in, 8:00 a.m. Orientation Day 2.

Getting to the site: Independent travelers and those deviating from the program dates are responsible for arranging their own transfers. Please see the options below. If you prefer to schedule a private transfer, please contact (800) 866-7111 or email roadscholarprograms@holbrooktravel.com for additional information no later than 45 days before the program’s start date. Authorized taxi transportation such as Taxi Green (www.taxigreen.com.pe/ ) is available for hire at the international airport in Lima. After clearing Customs/Immigrations and exiting into the International Arrivals Hall (1st Floor), please follow the signs leading to the official airport taxi counters on the same floor. The counters are located near Exit Door #2 and are staffed with bilingual representatives. Once you’ve paid your fare at the counter, you will exit through Door #2 to board your assigned taxi cab parked outside. If you require assistance in finding the taxi counters or any other services at the airport, please visit one of the airport's information desks. If you plan to use an app-based taxi service such as Uber or Cabify, you will need to follow the airport signs to the 2nd Floor pedestrian walkway and the designated pick-up area for those services. Some hotels offer an airport shuttle service which is complimentary or available at an additional cost. Please check the accommodation section of your Preliminary Information Packet for more information and contact the hotel directly to make a reservation if applicable/appropriate. The Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru is located approximately 45 minutes from the arrival hotel.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cusco at Sonesta Hotel Cusco

End of Trip: Hotel checkout 9:00 a.m. Approx. 2:30 p.m. transfer to airport.

Getting to the airport: The program ends with a late afternoon flight from Cusco to Lima. Upon arrival to Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, connect with your international flights. Please book international flights departing Lima no earlier than 11:00 p.m. There is no hotel stay included for the day in Lima.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.