Starting from the Inca capital of Cusco, then to the sacred mountaintop Machu Picchu, the colorfully hued Rainbow Mountain, and finally to the Nazca Lines etched into the desert――.
This journey is a special Peru itinerary that values the shared emotions and conversations that only adults can appreciate.
By beginning your trip gently in the lower-altitude Sacred Valley, you can explore the grandeur of the Andes and the legacy of the Inca civilization while taking care of physical acclimatization. At Machu Picchu, a Japanese-speaking guide will lead you to learn about its history, beliefs, and the background of a lost civilization, creating moments to share values across generations.
In the latter part of the trip you’ll move to Lima to stroll through a city where colonial and contemporary cultures intersect. You’ll also view the Nazca Lines from the air and reflect on a distant ancient past.
This is a Peruvian experience for adults—ideal as a milestone or commemorative journey—where parents and children can talk about the present and weave deeply memorable moments.
Signature points
An Andes itinerary considerate of adult stamina and pace
Designed to start in the Sacred Valley for better acclimatization. The schedule reduces the burden of long-distance travel and sightseeing and is planned with attention to physical condition. Parents and adult children can safely enjoy the Andes’ spectacular scenery and archaeological sites.
In-depth guided explanations to satisfy intellectual curiosity
At sites such as Machu Picchu, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, and Lima, guides accompany you and provide careful explanations of history, culture, and the background of civilizations. Rather than superficial sightseeing, it fosters “understanding and learning” that resonates between adults.
Scenic experiences fit for life milestones, fostering meaningful conversation
Encounters with overwhelming nature and ancient mysteries—like Rainbow Mountain and the Nazca Lines—naturally deepen conversation. The journey itself nurtures new memories and bonds between parents and adult children.
Itinerary
Day1
Arrival Lima -> onward flight to Cusco
Peru - Lima
Flight transfer
After landing in Lima and connecting to your onward flight to Cusco.
Flight: LIM – CUZ
Peru - Cusco
Private transfer
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be welcomed by your Japanese-speaking guide for briefing and continue by private transfer directly to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.
The drive offers a scenic and panoramic journey through the Andean highlands, passing traditional villages, farmland, and mountain landscapes, with photo stops along the way. This lower-altitude route allows for a gentler acclimatization before reaching Cusco.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will be taken to your hotel for rest and acclimatization.
Guidance: Private Japanese-speaking transfer assistance (Cusco Airport)
Private transfer (driver only): Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo with snacks & photo stops
[Japanese Assistant]
Peru - Ollantaytambo
El Albergue Ollantaytambo
Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×
Day2
Cusco - Sacred Valley tour PVT - Train to Machu Picchu town
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Sacred Valley tour
Today you will explore some of the most iconic and stunning sites of the Sacred Valley. Your day begins in Chinchero, a charming Andean village known for its traditional weaving and vibrant local market. Continue to the Salinas de Maras, where thousands of dazzling white salt pools cascade down the mountainside, forming one of Peru’s most striking landscapes.
Next, visit Moray, a fascinating archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces once used by the Incas as an open-air laboratory.
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide for the Sacred Valley.
[Japanese Guide]
Peru - Sacred Valley
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant, surrounded by beautiful valley views.
Train ride
After lunch, board a comfortable train to Machu Picchu. In a modern and comfortable carriage you can relax and enjoy the Andean atmosphere.
Train ride: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Peru - Aguas Calientes
Walk to hotel
Upon arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by the hotel staff and walk to the hotel.
Dinner
El MaPi Hotel byInkaterra
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎
Day3
Machu Picchu tour PVT - Train to Ollantaytambo – Transfer to Cusco
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer
From Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride brings you to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Peru - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu tour
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided visit of this extraordinary 15th-century Inca citadel, dramatically set on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley.
Surrounded by steep cliffs and the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is renowned for its remarkable preservation and breathtaking setting. Abandoned before the Spanish conquest, the site remained hidden until its rediscovery in 1911 and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide at Machu Picchu
Entrance Machu Picchu: Circuit 2 A/B or 3 A/B (depending on availability)
[Japanese Guide]
Bus transfer
After exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
Peru - Aguas Calientes
Train transfer
Take the train from the station to Ollantaytambo.
Peru - Ollantaytambo
Private transfer
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco by private vehicle.
Peru - Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day4
Cusco City Tour
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Cusco sightseeing
Discover the fascinating blend of Inca and colonial heritage on this private city tour of Cusco. Begin with a visit to the Koricancha, once the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, later transformed into the Santo Domingo Convent. Continue to the Cusco Cathedral, an architectural gem adorned with ornate altars and colonial paintings. The journey then takes you beyond the
city to the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, renowned for its massive stone walls and panoramic views over Cusco.
After exploring this remarkable site, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide.
Duration: approx. 3–4 hours.
[Japanese Guide]
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day5
Rainbow Mountain
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Peru - Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain tour
Early in the morning, set out on an unforgettable adventure to Vinicunca, the famous Rainbow Mountain. After a scenic drive through remote Andean valleys dotted with alpacas and traditional villages, begin a gentle hike surrounded by snow-capped peaks and vibrant highland landscapes.
As you reach the summit (over 5,000 m), marvel at the mountain’s natural rainbow-colored layers — a breathtaking geological wonder created by mineral deposits. Enjoy time to take photos and soak in the panoramic views before descending and returning to Cusco in the afternoon.
Guidance: International group tour with English-speaking guide.
Duration: full day
[English Guide]
Lunch
Peru - Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×
Day6
Fligh Cusco - Lima & City Tour
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Flight transfer
You will travel from Cusco to Lima.
Flight: CUZ – LIM
Peru - Lima
Private vehicle transfer
Arriving in Lima, you will be transferred directly to your hotel for rest.
Lima sightseeing
After settling in, begin your Half-Day Lima City Tour at Plaza San Martín with a short photo stop, followed by a visit to the San Francisco Monastery, famous for its baroque architecture and underground catacombs.
Next, explore Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Lima, including views of the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral.
Enjoy a walk through the old town with insights into Lima’s colonial and modern
influences, ending with a small, sweet treat.
On the return to Miraflores or Barranco, pass by Huaca Pucllana (external view) and
the Parque del Amor with beautiful Pacific Ocean views.
Guidance: shared international group, English-speaking guide.
[English Guide]
casa republica Barranco
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day7
Nazca Lines flight
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Private vehicle transfer
Today, enjoy a private transfer south along Peru’s dramatic Pacific coastline, passing ocean cliffs, desert landscapes, and small fishing towns, with optional short photo stops along the flight over the Nazca Lines.
After approximately four hours, you will arrive at Pisco Airport for your scenic flight over the Nazca Lines.
Nazca Lines sightseeing
During this unforgettable experience, admire the enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert — including the Hummingbird, Monkey, Condor, and Astronaut, among others. Created by the ancient Nazca culture over 2,000 years ago, these vast designs remain one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries and continue to inspire awe.
Nazca Lines Overflight: shared group with English-speaking assistance
[English Guide]
Peru - Paracas
After landing, if time permits, you will enjoy a rest or lunch in Paracas.
Private vehicle transfer
You will return to Lima by private vehicle.
Private Transport (only driver): Lima Hotel – Pisco Airport / Paracas – Lima Hotel
Peru - Lima
casa republica Barranco
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day8
Farewell Peru
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Private vehicle transfer
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport to board on your international flight.
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day1
08/09(Sun)
Arrival Lima -> onward flight to Cusco
Peru - Lima
Flight transfer
After landing in Lima and connecting to your onward flight to Cusco.
Flight: LIM – CUZ
Peru - Cusco
Private transfer
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be welcomed by your Japanese-speaking guide for briefing and continue by private transfer directly to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley.
The drive offers a scenic and panoramic journey through the Andean highlands, passing traditional villages, farmland, and mountain landscapes, with photo stops along the way. This lower-altitude route allows for a gentler acclimatization before reaching Cusco.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will be taken to your hotel for rest and acclimatization.
Guidance: Private Japanese-speaking transfer assistance (Cusco Airport)
Private transfer (driver only): Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo with snacks & photo stops
[Japanese Assistant]
Peru - Ollantaytambo
El Albergue Ollantaytambo
Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×
Day2
08/10(Mon)
Cusco - Sacred Valley tour PVT - Train to Machu Picchu town
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Sacred Valley tour
Today you will explore some of the most iconic and stunning sites of the Sacred Valley. Your day begins in Chinchero, a charming Andean village known for its traditional weaving and vibrant local market. Continue to the Salinas de Maras, where thousands of dazzling white salt pools cascade down the mountainside, forming one of Peru’s most striking landscapes.
Next, visit Moray, a fascinating archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces once used by the Incas as an open-air laboratory.
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide for the Sacred Valley.
[Japanese Guide]
Peru - Sacred Valley
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant, surrounded by beautiful valley views.
Train ride
After lunch, board a comfortable train to Machu Picchu. In a modern and comfortable carriage you can relax and enjoy the Andean atmosphere.
Train ride: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Peru - Aguas Calientes
Walk to hotel
Upon arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by the hotel staff and walk to the hotel.
Dinner
El MaPi Hotel byInkaterra
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:⚪︎
Day3
08/11(Tue)
Machu Picchu tour PVT - Train to Ollantaytambo – Transfer to Cusco
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Bus transfer
From Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride brings you to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Peru - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu tour
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided visit of this extraordinary 15th-century Inca citadel, dramatically set on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley.
Surrounded by steep cliffs and the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is renowned for its remarkable preservation and breathtaking setting. Abandoned before the Spanish conquest, the site remained hidden until its rediscovery in 1911 and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide at Machu Picchu
Entrance Machu Picchu: Circuit 2 A/B or 3 A/B (depending on availability)
[Japanese Guide]
Bus transfer
After exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
Peru - Aguas Calientes
Train transfer
Take the train from the station to Ollantaytambo.
Peru - Ollantaytambo
Private transfer
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco by private vehicle.
Peru - Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day4
08/12(Wed)
Cusco City Tour
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Cusco sightseeing
Discover the fascinating blend of Inca and colonial heritage on this private city tour of Cusco. Begin with a visit to the Koricancha, once the most sacred temple of the Inca Empire, later transformed into the Santo Domingo Convent. Continue to the Cusco Cathedral, an architectural gem adorned with ornate altars and colonial paintings. The journey then takes you beyond the
city to the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, renowned for its massive stone walls and panoramic views over Cusco.
After exploring this remarkable site, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel
Guidance: Private tour with Japanese-speaking guide.
Duration: approx. 3–4 hours.
[Japanese Guide]
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day5
08/13(Thu)
Rainbow Mountain
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Peru - Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain tour
Early in the morning, set out on an unforgettable adventure to Vinicunca, the famous Rainbow Mountain. After a scenic drive through remote Andean valleys dotted with alpacas and traditional villages, begin a gentle hike surrounded by snow-capped peaks and vibrant highland landscapes.
As you reach the summit (over 5,000 m), marvel at the mountain’s natural rainbow-colored layers — a breathtaking geological wonder created by mineral deposits. Enjoy time to take photos and soak in the panoramic views before descending and returning to Cusco in the afternoon.
Guidance: International group tour with English-speaking guide.
Duration: full day
[English Guide]
Lunch
Peru - Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×
Day6
08/14(Fri)
Fligh Cusco - Lima & City Tour
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Flight transfer
You will travel from Cusco to Lima.
Flight: CUZ – LIM
Peru - Lima
Private vehicle transfer
Arriving in Lima, you will be transferred directly to your hotel for rest.
Lima sightseeing
After settling in, begin your Half-Day Lima City Tour at Plaza San Martín with a short photo stop, followed by a visit to the San Francisco Monastery, famous for its baroque architecture and underground catacombs.
Next, explore Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Lima, including views of the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral.
Enjoy a walk through the old town with insights into Lima’s colonial and modern
influences, ending with a small, sweet treat.
On the return to Miraflores or Barranco, pass by Huaca Pucllana (external view) and
the Parque del Amor with beautiful Pacific Ocean views.
Guidance: shared international group, English-speaking guide.
[English Guide]
casa republica Barranco
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day7
08/15(Sat)
Nazca Lines flight
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Private vehicle transfer
Today, enjoy a private transfer south along Peru’s dramatic Pacific coastline, passing ocean cliffs, desert landscapes, and small fishing towns, with optional short photo stops along the flight over the Nazca Lines.
After approximately four hours, you will arrive at Pisco Airport for your scenic flight over the Nazca Lines.
Nazca Lines sightseeing
During this unforgettable experience, admire the enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert — including the Hummingbird, Monkey, Condor, and Astronaut, among others. Created by the ancient Nazca culture over 2,000 years ago, these vast designs remain one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries and continue to inspire awe.
Nazca Lines Overflight: shared group with English-speaking assistance
[English Guide]
Peru - Paracas
After landing, if time permits, you will enjoy a rest or lunch in Paracas.
Private vehicle transfer
You will return to Lima by private vehicle.
Private Transport (only driver): Lima Hotel – Pisco Airport / Paracas – Lima Hotel
Peru - Lima
casa republica Barranco
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Day8
08/16(Sun)
Farewell Peru
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Private vehicle transfer
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport to board on your international flight.
Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As specified in the itinerary
Flight (Int'l)
None
Flight (Dom.)
As specified in the itinerary
Railway
As specified in the itinerary
Bus
As specified in the itinerary
Car
As specified in the itinerary
Ferry/Boat
None
Other transp
As specified in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As specified in the itinerary
Activity
As specified in the itinerary
Meal
B/F:7 LUN:2 DIN:1
As specified in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
- 02 night at Lima Hotel.
- 01 night at Sacred Valley Hotel, Ollantaytambo
- 01 night at Aguas Calientes Hotel
- 03 nights at Cusco Hotel.
- Meals specified as per the itinerary above.
- Private transport from/to airport.
- Tours in shared (SIB) or private (PVT) service as per the itinerary above.
- Japanese-speaking or English-speaking guides as per the itinerary above.
- Entrance tickets for every place to be visited.
- Touristic train roundtrip Ollantaytambo- Machu Picchu- Ollantaytambo
- Bus up & down to/from Machu Picchu
- Nazca lines overflight, incl. taxes
- Domestic Flights
Excludes (Others)
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not specified.
- Personal expenses and Tips.
- Alcoholic beverages.