Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs
15 days
from Quito to Lima
From
$ 1399
Duration15 days
Discover the best of Ecuador and Peru as you explore the Andes, Amazon, and Pacific coast on this 15-day adventure from Lima to Quito. Explore pre-Inca ruins, walk the colonial streets, and get an introduction to the Amazon and its people with time in a jungle community. Tear it up on mountain bikes, raft wild rivers, catch big waves, and get your adrenaline pumping on exciting optional excursions. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore these remarkable countries on your own and create the ultimate adventure.
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Duration: 15 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: QuitoPhysical Grading: Light
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Ends in: LimaAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
Start place: Quito
Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador’s capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel.
Arrive at any time.
End place: Quito
Day 2: Quito/Tena
Start place: Quito
Travel overland to the jungle city of Tena, located on the edge of the Amazon. From there, transfer by truck to the local community of Pimpilala. Stay in rustic wooden huts in the community of a Quichua family, enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle first-hand.
End place: Tena
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3-4: Tena
Start place: Tena
Head out on nature walks and learn about uses of traditional plants, their cultural beliefs, and local traditions in the Amazon jungle.
End place: Tena
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Tena/Baños
Start place: Tena
Travel to Baños, the perfect setting to get your adrenaline pumping, try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains.
Meals: B
Day 6: Baños
Enjoy a free day in Baños, opt to check out the swing at the end of the world, soak in nearby hot springs, or, check out ziplining.
Day 7: Baños/Cuenca
Ecuador's third largest town, Cuenca, retains a pleasant provincial air with its colonial architecture, art galleries, and museums. The surrounding countryside is an outdoor playground. Visit national parks, take walks in the beautiful countryside, and see Ecuador’s only Inca ruin site.
Enjoy the scenery on the way to the charming town of Cuenca.
End place: Cuenca
Day 8: Cuenca
Start place: Cuenca
Enjoy a free day in beautiful Cuenca. Explore the city’s sights including cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shady plazas, and museums or opt to visit nearby Cajas National Park or the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. Later, catch an overnight but to Mancora.
End place: Cuenca
Day 9: Máncora
Arrive early into the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers from around Peru and the world. Chill out and breathe in the salty air.
Day 10: Máncora
Opt to relax on the beach, discover Mancora, go horseback riding, or take a surf lesson.
Day 11: Máncora/Huanchaco
Free time in Mancora. Overnight bus to Huanchaco.
End place: Huanchaco
Day 12: Huanchaco
Start place: Huanchaco
We continue heading south along the coast to Trujillo, the largest city in northern Peru. It is known for its beautiful colonial structures and nearby attractions of Chan-Chan ruins and the resort town of Huanchaco, where we spend the night.
Enjoy more beach time or opt to visit pre-Inca sites or the city of Trujillo.
End place: Huanchaco
Meals: B
Day 13: Huanchaco/Lima
Start place: Huanchaco
Full day in Huanchaco before boarding a night bus to Lima.
End place: Lima
Meals: B
Day 14: Lima
Start place: Lima
To get a feel for colonial Lima, take a cab to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace Guard in the afternoon. Walk around the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión for great examples of Spanish-colonial architecture and to experience life in a large South American city. There are many fine museums in and around the city, including the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera. An optional city tour visits many of the cities highlights.
Explore Peru's capital on an optional city tour, try paragliding, or simply relax. Be sure to try the tasty ceviche and pisco sours.
End place: Lima
Meals: B
Day 15: Lima
Start place: Lima
Depart at any time.
End place: Lima
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena Your Discover Moment: Baños Your Discover Moment: Lima
- Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community
- Beach time in Mancora and Huanchaco
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Local bus, Boat, Truck, Motorized canoe -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (8 nts, some multi-share), Overnight buses (3 nts), Rustic jungle huts (2 nts), G Adventures-supported community lodge (1 nt) -
Meals
6 breakfasts,
3 lunches,
3 dinners