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A coast-to-highlands 12-day itinerary that links Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, the Sun Route and Machu Picchu — ideal for travelers who want a curated, active introduction to Peru’s landscapes, archaeology and living cultures.
A coast-to-highlands 12-day itinerary that links Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, the Sun Route and Machu Picchu — ideal for travelers who want a curated, active introduction to Peru’s landscapes, archaeology and living cultures.
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Operated by Exclusive Peru Tours · Lima, Lima
You step off the bus into Miraflores air—Pacific salt and traffic mixing with the bright chatter of vendors—and the trip’s rhythm becomes clear: a run from coastal cliffs to the high Andes and back. Over 12 days you’ll move through Lima’s colonial plazas, watch Humboldt penguins at the Ballestas, dune-ride in Huacachina, stand beneath Arequipa’s white sillar and peer into Colca Canyon where condors wheel.
challenging.
12 days.
Moderate to good cardiovascular fitness recommended due to long days, high-altitude sites and multi-hour transfers.
Yes — tickets and morning/afternoon entry slots sell out, especially in the dry season; book them before departure when included in a package.
Carry several hundred Peruvian soles for small purchases, tips, community fees and remote services; major cities accept cards but remote islands and markets often do not.
This trip includes uneven sites, stairs, boat rides and long bus transfers; it is not ideal for travelers with serious mobility constraints.
Routine vaccines are advised; consider altitude precautions for highland visits and use bottled or purified water for drinking in remote areas.
This route traces pre-Inca and Inca infrastructure—terracing, stone masonry and pilgrimage routes—overlaid by colonial urbanism introduced after the 16th century.
Visitors should minimize plastic use, respect reed islands’ traditional management, and follow local rules at archaeological sites to reduce erosion and cultural impact.
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