September 3-10, 2027
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8 Days In Peru: A Lesbian Group Journey To Machu Picchu
Discover Peru with Pride Adventures and trip host Shannon Brown on an 8 day lesbian adventure shaped by culture, connection, ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and the unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu.
This hosted lesbian group trip is designed with the care, community, and thoughtful hosting Pride Adventures is known for, bringing travelers together through shared experiences, meaningful cultural moments, included group meals, and a welcoming group environment from start to finish.
From the vibrant energy of Lima to the historic streets of Cusco, the beauty of the Sacred Valley, the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, and the wonder of Machu Picchu, this journey is created to feel cultural, connected, and truly memorable.
Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & The Heart Of Peru
Peru invites us into a journey filled with history, food, community, and wonder. We’ll begin in Lima before flying to Cusco, where colonial architecture, Inca heritage, local markets, and mountain views create the perfect introduction to the Andes.
From there, we’ll travel through the Sacred Valley, visiting meaningful community based experiences including the Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op and the Parwa Community Restaurant, two cultural highlights that bring local traditions, textile arts, food, and community led tourism to the heart of this adventure.
The journey continues by scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Together, we’ll rise early for a guided visit to one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites, sharing a once in a lifetime moment with a group of lesbian travelers who came to experience Peru with curiosity, connection, and pride.
TRIP HOST
Shannon Brown - Marysville, TN
Shannon (x/she) is a Pride Adventures trip host, LGBTQ+ therapist, nonprofit founder, and adventurous traveler who brings heart, purpose, curiosity, and a deep love of queer community to every journey.
Shannon Brown - Marysville, TN Bio
We’re excited to introduce Shannon (x/she) as one of our Pride Adventures trip hosts. Shannon has a deep love for places with rugged beauty and a strong spirit of adventure, especially Scotland and Alaska. Raised by a father who traveled the world and a mother who nurtured a deep appreciation for culture and the arts, Shannon grew up in a home filled with people from around the globe, sparking a lifelong love of connection, discovery, and meaningful travel. One of the things Shannon loves most about exploring the world is finding queer community wherever she goes and building friendships across cultures and destinations. Professionally, Shannon owns an LGBTQ+ therapy practice and founded an LGBTQ+ nonprofit, dedicating much of her life to supporting and uplifting queer people. When she is not working, she is usually planning her next adventure, happiest when discovering new places across the U.S. and around the world. Shannon’s warmth, purpose, and love of community beautifully reflect the spirit of Pride Adventures.
shannon@prideadventures.com
Itinerary Overview
Experience the heart of Peru as we travel from Lima to Cusco, weaving together vibrant city life, Andean culture, Sacred Valley landscapes, community-based experiences, and the unforgettable wonder of Machu Picchu. This thoughtfully designed route balances guided cultural experiences with time to explore, creating a journey that feels immersive, social, and full of discovery.
From the coastal energy of Lima to the historic streets of Cusco, the women-led weaving traditions of Ccaccaccollo, the community flavors of Parwa Community Restaurant, and the scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes, each day builds toward our guided visit to Machu Picchu. Pride Adventures will also add special hosted touches, including a Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner, an included Cusco cooking class, base tips, and the support of our trip host Shannon Brown throughout the experience.
Day 1: Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time and settle in before meeting your G Adventures CEO, trip host Shannon Brown, and fellow travelers during the evening welcome gathering. Pride Adventures will also host a special Welcome Dinner to help everyone connect before the adventure begins.
Transportation: On your own
Stay: Ibis Budget Miraflores or similar
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Highlights: Arrival day, welcome meeting, hosted welcome dinner, group introductions
Day 2: Lima To Cusco
Begin the day with an included flight from Lima to Cusco, the historic heart of the Inca Empire. After arriving in the Andes, enjoy time to settle in, explore the city, and begin adjusting to the altitude. Pride Adventures will include a Cusco cooking class, giving our group a delicious introduction to Peruvian ingredients, local food traditions, and hands-on cultural connection.
Transportation: Plane, private vehicle, walking
Stay: Hotel Prisma or similar
Included Meals: Breakfast, Cusco Cooking Class
Highlights: Flight to Cusco, free time to explore, altitude acclimation, included cooking class
Day 3: Cusco
Spend the day exploring Cusco’s colonial and Inca heritage on a guided walking tour through the city. Visit the Cusco Cathedral area, see the architecture that tells the story of both Spanish and Inca influence, and continue toward the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct before enjoying lunch near the main plaza. The rest of the evening is free to explore, relax, or enjoy dinner with the group.
Transportation: Walking
Stay: Hotel Prisma or similar
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights: Cusco walking tour, colonial architecture, Inca history, Sapantiana aqueduct, free evening
Days 4-5: Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambo
Travel into the Sacred Valley for two unforgettable days of culture, community, and Andean landscapes. Visit the Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op, a G for Good experience where local women share traditional weaving and dyeing practices. Enjoy lunch at the community-based Parwa Community Restaurant, visit a pottery making community, and continue to Ollantaytambo.
The next day, explore more of the Sacred Valley with visits to the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and the Chincheros ruins. These days bring together some of the most meaningful cultural pieces of the journey, from textiles and food to ancient agricultural sites and mountain views.
Transportation: Private vehicle, walking
Stay: Hotel in Ollantaytambo or similar
Included Meals: Breakfast daily, Lunch daily
Highlights: Sacred Valley, Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op, Parwa Community Restaurant, pottery demonstration, Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Chincheros ruins
Day 6: Ollantaytambo To Aguas Calientes
Begin the day with a visit to the Ollantaytambo ruins, where stone terraces and Inca architecture rise above the town. After exploring the site, board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation walk and free time to explore the town, visit the local hot springs, or simply take in the anticipation of tomorrow’s visit to Machu Picchu.
Transportation: Walking, train
Stay: Hotel in Aguas Calientes or similar
Included Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Ollantaytambo ruins, scenic train journey, Aguas Calientes orientation walk, free time
Day 7: Machu Picchu & Return To Cusco
Rise early for the unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu. Travel by local bus to the site, then explore the ancient citadel with a local guide who will share the history, architecture, and meaning of this extraordinary place. After the guided visit, return to Aguas Calientes and continue by train and private vehicle back to Cusco. Pride Adventures will host a special Farewell Dinner to celebrate the journey together.
Transportation: Local bus, walking, train, private vehicle
Stay: Hotel Prisma or similar
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Highlights: Guided Machu Picchu visit, ancient terraces and temples, scenic return train, farewell dinner in Cusco
Day 8: Departure From Cusco
Depart Cusco at any time, or stay longer to continue exploring Peru on your own. Please note that this trip ends in Cusco, not Lima. Travelers are responsible for booking their own departure flights, including any connecting flight from Cusco to Lima if needed for international travel.
Transportation: Departure transfer on your own
Stay: Optional post trip accommodations not included
Included Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Departure day, optional extra time in Cusco, onward travel from Cusco
Important flight note: This trip begins in Lima and ends in Cusco. Travelers should book arrival flights into Lima and departure flights from Cusco, or arrange their own connecting flight back to Lima if needed for international travel.
Booking Options
Our 8 Days in Peru: A Lesbian Journey to Machu Picchu with Pride adventure includes 7 nights of hotel accommodations in comfortable, well-located properties throughout Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes. Lodging is selected to support the flow of the itinerary, with easy access to the places we visit and a comfortable place to rest between active days.
This is an active, standard-style adventure, so accommodations are clean, welcoming, and practical rather than luxury-focused. Hotels may vary by departure and are subject to change before the trip begins, but the properties listed are examples of the style and location travelers can generally expect.
Each stay is chosen to help us experience Peru in a thoughtful and connected way, from city stays in Lima and Cusco to nights closer to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. We offer two rooming options:
Shared Room – We Can Match You
$2699
Stay in a comfortable shared room with one other traveler, with your own private bed.
You are welcome to request a specific roommate, or we can thoughtfully match you with a fellow traveler whenever possible based on preferences and availability. Shared rooms are a great option for solo travelers who want to enjoy the social side of group travel while keeping costs down.
Please note: Hotels listed are subject to change and represent typical accommodations for this departure.
Private Room – Your Own Space
$3199
Enjoy a private room throughout the trip for added comfort and personal space. Private rooms are limited and available on a first come basis.
Please note: Hotels listed are subject to change and represent typical accommodations for this departure.
Featured Experiences
This Peru adventure is filled with meaningful moments we’ll share together, from hands-on food experiences and community-based cultural visits to the scenic journey into the Sacred Valley and our guided visit to Machu Picchu. Below is a sampling of the included experiences that help make this trip feel immersive, connected, and deeply memorable.
Pride Adventures Hosted Dinners
While many meals on this adventure offer flexibility, Pride Adventures will include a special Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner to bring the group together at meaningful moments of the journey. These hosted meals create space to connect with Shannon Brown, meet fellow travelers, celebrate the experience, and close out the trip together in community.
Cusco Cooking Class
Experience Peruvian cuisine through an included Cusco cooking class, designed to bring local food traditions to life. This hands-on experience introduces travelers to essential ingredients, regional flavors, and the joy of preparing Peruvian dishes together. It is one of the special Pride Adventures additions created to make this journey feel even more cultural and connected.
Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op
Visit the Ccaccaccollo Women’s Weaving Co-op, a meaningful G for Good experience in the Sacred Valley. Learn about traditional weaving and dyeing techniques, meet local women artisans, and see how community-based tourism helps support small business development, cultural preservation, and local livelihoods.
Parwa Community Restaurant
Enjoy lunch at Parwa Community Restaurant, another G for Good experience in the Sacred Valley. This community-run restaurant supports sustainable tourism and local economic opportunity while giving our group a delicious farm-to-table style meal rooted in the region. It is a beautiful way to experience Peru through food, community, and connection.
Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray
Explore the beauty and history of the Sacred Valley, including the circular agricultural terraces of Moray, the striking Maras Salt Mines, and the ruins of Chincheros. These landscapes reveal the ingenuity of Inca engineering and the living cultural traditions that continue throughout the Andes.
Machu Picchu By Scenic Train
Travel by scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, before rising early for a guided visit to one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. From the train journey through the Sacred Valley to the moment the group steps into Machu Picchu together, this is the unforgettable centerpiece of the adventure.
Travel With Pride! 🌈
At Pride Adventures, we believe the world should be experienced by the entire LGBTQ+ community, including lesbian travelers, gay men, queer travelers, trans and nonbinary travelers, and the many friends and allies who help make our journeys feel welcoming and connected.
We are especially excited to continue growing our exclusive lesbian trips, and this Peru adventure is a beautiful part of that vision. With Shannon Brown as our lesbian trip host, this journey is intentionally created for women who want to explore the world together through culture, connection, shared meals, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable experiences.
While some of our current videos and past trip images may not yet fully reflect the lesbian travel community we are building, that is something we are actively changing. We are proud to create more space for lesbian travelers within Pride Adventures and to bring more people from across the rainbow into the joy of small group travel.
Together, we combine trusted local partnerships, thoughtful trip design, and the heart, community, and hosted experience of Pride Adventures.
This is more than a tour. It is a hosted Pride Adventures experience created with lesbian travelers in mind.
Inclusions:
What's Included:
What’s Included:
✓ 7 nights of accommodations in comfortable, standard-style hotels in Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes
✓ Pride Adventures trip host Shannon Brown throughout the journey
✓ G Adventures Chief Experience Officer throughout the tour
✓ Local guides for select included experiences and key cultural sites
✓ 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches included with the base itinerary
✓ Pride Adventures Welcome Dinner in Lima
✓ Pride Adventures Farewell Dinner in Cusco
✓ Included Cusco cooking class added by Pride Adventures
✓ Internal flight from Lima to Cusco
✓ All transportation between destinations and included activities
✓ Sacred Valley guided tour
✓ Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit, a G for Good experience
✓ Parwa Community Restaurant lunch in the Sacred Valley, a G for Good experience
✓ Pottery making demonstration
✓ Visit to Maras Salt Mines and the ruins of Moray
✓ Chincheros ruins visit
✓ Ollantaytambo ruins visit
✓ Scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu
✓ Aguas Calientes orientation walk
✓ Guided Machu Picchu tour with a local guide
✓ Train and private vehicle return to Cusco after Machu Picchu
✓ Base tips included for the G Adventures CEO, local guides, drivers, included activities, and included meals
✓ Small group experience, limited to a maximum of 16 travelers
What's Not Included:
What’s Not Included:
× International flights to Lima and departing from Cusco
× Airport transfers on arrival or departure days, unless added separately
× Visa or entry fees, if required based on passport nationality
× Meals not specified in the itinerary, including most dinners and some lunches
× Optional activities not listed as included
× Personal expenses, including souvenirs, snacks, beverages, laundry, and incidentals
× Travel insurance, which is required and must include at least $200,000 USD in emergency medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage
× Additional personal tips beyond the included base tips
Tip note: Pride Adventures includes base tips for the CEO, guides, drivers, included activities, and included meals. If travelers feel someone has gone above and beyond, they are welcome to offer an additional personal tip at their discretion.
Physical Rating, Service Level & Travel Style:
Physical Rating: Active
This journey includes walking through cities, archaeological sites, ruins, stairs, and uneven stone paths. Expect active sightseeing in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, with some time spent at high altitude. This is not a trekking trip, but travelers should be comfortable walking for several hours at a time and navigating uneven terrain.
Service Level: Standard
We stay in comfortable, standard-style hotels selected for location, convenience, and the flow of the itinerary. Accommodations are clean, welcoming, and practical rather than luxury-focused. Hotels listed are subject to change and represent typical accommodations for this departure.
Travel Style: Active Cultural Adventure
This trip blends iconic Peru highlights with cultural connection, community-based experiences, and shared group moments. From Lima and Cusco to the Sacred Valley, scenic train, and Machu Picchu, the journey is designed for lesbian travelers seeking culture, connection, and adventure in a welcoming small group.
Important Documents & Links:
JoinCGA.com – California Gay Adventures
Documents containing personal information will be delivered privately to attendees via email and/or text as the trip dates approach. For any questions, please contact chris@prideat.com.
Important Documents & Links:
We’ll provide several key resources to help you prepare for your Pride Adventures journey. The Pride Adventures Trip Guide will be your primary reference and will include the full itinerary, daily details, accommodations, logistics, packing guidance, and trip-specific updates. The G Adventures Full Trip Dossier will also be available for travelers who want to review the official tour operator details, policies, optional activities, and general travel information.
Please note that this Pride Adventures departure includes select hosted elements and enhancements, so some details in the G Adventures dossier may differ. For the most up to date and trip-specific guidance, always refer to the Pride Adventures Trip Guide and PrideAdventures.com.
Pride Adventures Trip Guide: Coming soon
G Adventures Full Trip Dossier: Coming soon
Adventure Updates
Adventure Updates
This section is reserved for important announcements and time sensitive updates. For full details on flights, itinerary, packing, and logistics, please refer to the Trip Documents section and the upcoming Pride Adventures Trip Guide.
Questions? Contact tripsupport@prideadventures.com
🟡 Trip Status: Pending Confirmation
This trip is currently open for registration and will be officially confirmed once we reach the minimum of 8 travelers. Until the trip is confirmed, we recommend waiting to book international flights.
This departure requires a minimum of 8 travelers and is limited to a maximum of 16 travelers.
✈️ Flights
Please do not book flights until Pride Adventures announces that the trip has been officially confirmed.
Once confirmed, travelers should plan to arrive in Lima on arrival day and depart from Cusco on departure day. This trip begins in Lima and ends in Cusco.
If you would like help reviewing flight options once the trip is confirmed, contact tripsupport@prideadventures.com.
🌈 Pre Trip and Post Trip Options
For travelers who would like to arrive early or stay later, Pride Adventures can help request additional hotel nights.
Pre-trip hotel options may be available in Lima before the tour begins. Post-trip hotel options may be available in Cusco after the tour ends.
At this time, we are not planning an additional organized pre-trip or post-trip program.
🤝 Traveler Connections
Once the trip is officially confirmed, we will open a private Departure Lounge where registered travelers can meet each other, ask questions, receive updates, and start talking through trip details together.
A live pre-trip Zoom call will also be held approximately 30 days before departure. Just before the trip begins, we will open a private WhatsApp chat for final coordination and connection, along with a shared photo album where travelers can contribute and enjoy photos from the journey.
📬 Need Help?
For questions about flights, trip status, logistics, or registration, contact:
tripsupport@prideadventures.com