Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs

$1.401,65 / Per Person

  • Duration

    15 Days

  • Min Age

    18 +

  • Country

    US Dollar, USD

  • Location

    Ecuador

  • Posted 2 days ago

  • 4,8 Super

Overview

Booking Type

G Adventures

Duration

15 days

Age Requirement

18-39 yrs

Max Group Size

18

Guiding Method

Transport Types

Discover the best of Ecuador and Peru as you explore the Andes, Amazon, and Pacific coast on this 15-day adventure from Quito to Lima. Hit the beach, 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.

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks at a downtown bar. Say cheers with a local craft beer and get excited for the adventure of a lifetime.
Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador’s capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel.

Accommodation:
- Casa CarpeDM (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Quito City Tour and Equator

Travel overland to the jungle city of Tena, located on the edge of the Amazon. Hop into the back of a pickup truck and head to the local community of Pimpilala where you will stay in rustic wooden huts. Enjoy the hospitality of a Quichua family and experience life in the jungle first-hand.


Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Local Bus 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle Experience

Venture out on nature walks and become immersed in the jungle around you. Learn about uses of traditional plants, and the cultural beliefs and local traditions in the Amazon jungle. You can also choose to take a tour of an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre.


Accommodation:
- Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Amazon Jungle Experience

Wake up and cycle to the nearby community of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a member of the community as your guide. Learn about traditional uses of cacao by watching a chocolate-making demonstration, eat meals made of fresh local ingredients, and stay at the G Adventures-supported community lodge.


Accommodation:
- Shandia Lodge (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Shandia Biking & Community Experience
- Shandia Community Lodge

Travel to Baños and get your adrenaline pumping. Try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains.


Accommodation:
- Hotel La Floresta (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Pickup truck: Tena 00:45 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

The day is yours to explore what Baños has to offer. Check out the swing at the end of the world or relax in nearby hot springs.


Accommodation:
- Hotel La Floresta (or similar).

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Baños Canyoning Adventure
- Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle

Additional Notes: Opt to pre-book the "Baños Canyoning Adventure" or "Baños Ziplining Adventure Bundle" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

Soak up the scenic views en route to the town of Cuenca, Ecuador's third largest town. Explore art galleries, museums, and admire its colonial architecture. Visit national parks, take walks in the breathtaking countryside, or check out the country's only Inca ruin site.


Accommodation:
- Hotel La Casona (or similar).

Transport:
- Local bus: Riobamba to Cuenca 06:00 Hr(s)

Choose your own adventure today. Wander through charming cobbled streets to discover the sights and sounds of Cuenca. From colourful homes with red-tiled roofs, to flower markets and picturesque plazas, the photo ops are endless in this town. (Prepare to have your camera roll filled with Cuenca!) Later, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Mancora.


Accommodation:
- El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar).

Transport:
- Overnight Bus 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Ecuador - Peru)

Wake up in the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers. Chill out and breathe in the salty air.


Accommodation:
- El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar).

A lazy beach day is just what the doctor ordered. Unless you want to or take a surf lesson or join a yoga class. Totally up to you as you enjoy a free day in Mancora.


Accommodation:
- El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar).

Didn't get to do everything you wanted yesterday? No worries – more time in Mancora today. Later, relax and get some sleep on an overnight bus to Trujillo.


Transport:
- Overnight Bus 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)

Bienvenidos a Trujillo! You can visit the impressive Chan Chan sandstone archaeological site today, snap a photo at the yellow colonial church, or head to Huanchaco for some more beach time.


Accommodation:
- Hotel Orbegoso (or similar).

Enjoy another full day in Trujillo before boarding a night bus to Lima.


Transport:
- Overnight Bus 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)



Accommodation:
- Hotel Gemina (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Barranco Neighbourhood Visit

Depart at any time.


Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Destinations

  • Quito / EC

  • Tena / EC

  • Banos / EC

  • Cuenca / EC

  • Mancora / PE

  • Trujillo / PE

  • Lima / PE

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