Best 12-day Peru trips and itineraries

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Twelve days in Peru allow for a wide range of trip styles, from city and food-focused journeys to broader circuits linking several regions. A southern route can combine Lima’s coastal districts and restaurant scene with Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and a well-paced visit to Machu Picchu. Extending to Puno and Lake Titicaca adds boat trips, island communities, and dramatic high-altitude scenery.

For a stronger focus on biodiversity, Andean hubs can be paired with lodge-based Amazon stays around Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado. Culture-led plans might add smaller Andean towns, local markets, and lesser-known ruins, keeping the emphasis on depth rather than extra long-distance travel.

These Peru trips are created by Peru travel experts who know the country in depth. They are not fixed packages, but sample itineraries you can customize to your dates, budget, and interests with local specialists.

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