Our favourite solo holiday experiences in South America

The advantages of solo holidays are manifold; they stretch you out of your comfort zone, boost your confidence and create unparalleled experiences. Enjoy the freedom and excitement of travelling alone with a tailor-made trip across South America with Lightfoot Travel.

Go on a voyage of self-discovery while taking in the best that Argentina has to offer. Start in the capital of Buenos Aires where you can stay in a boutique winery in Mendoza while sampling the region’s fine wine and food and learning how to tango. Head north to witness alpine forests, glacial lakes, towering volcanoes, and the natural wonder of Iguazu Falls.

Learn more about the ancient Incas, the evolution of Andean hill tribes, or how Amazonian villagers live on a journey through Peru. In Ecuador, combine colonial history in Quito, trekking in the Andean mountains, and swimming amongst marine life in the Galapagos for an enriching solo escapade.

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A Culinary Journey Through Peru

LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu

  • Discover the colonial and modern side of Lima on a private guided tour
  • Enjoy a typical Peruvian feast while watching a Paso horse show
  • Meet Manuel Choqque, one of the world's most celebrated producers,
  • Explore the magnificent Inca site of Machu Picchu
  • Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes at a cookery class in Cusco
  • Dine at some of the world's best restaurants in Cusco
ideal length 8 nights

A Long Weekend in Hong Kong

Hong KongChinaAsia

  • Witness the beauty of Hong Kong from the top of Victoria Peak

  • Savour traditional cuisine including Hong Kong’s famed dim sum

  • Discover the Colonial District of Stanley

  • Marvel at the Hong Kong skyline from Kowloon’s Avenue of Stars

  • Go on a shopping spree of designer brands at the Citygate Outlet Mall

ideal length 3 nights

Ancient Andalusia

AndaluciaSpainEurope

  • Marvel at the Moorish architecture of Granada’s Alhambra

  • Delve into Spanish tapas on a food tour of Seville

  • Enjoy dinner and a live flamenco display at Tablao Flamenco, Cordoba

  • Sample fine wines and watch dancing horses in Jerez

  • Experience the atmospheric ancient cities of Andalusia

ideal length 7 nights

Autumn in Slovenia and Croatia

CroatiaSlovenia

  • Explore the Old Town of Ljubljana, Europe’s greenest capital
  • Discover Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled
  • Go wine tasting and truffle hunting on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula
  • Marvel at the turquoise lakes and gushing waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes
  • Admire the museums and historical attractions of cultural Zagreb
ideal length 11 nights

Beach, Food, & Art Summer Vacation

GreeceCyclades: Mykonos & SantoriniBarcelonaMadridSpainEurope

  • Explore Athens on a private guided tour, including a trip to the Acropolis
  • Visit the sacred site of Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo
  • Enjoy beautiful beaches and fun activities in Mykonos
  • Get a taste of Spain on a tapas tour of the Spanish capital, Madrid
  • Discover the world of Gaudi in the avant-garde city of Barcelona
ideal length 14 nights
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