Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
SEQM
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs. 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...read more ultimate adventure.
Itinerary
Spend the first day of your trip wandering Ecuador’s capital city. Meet the group in the evening at the hotel. Stay: Hotel Air Suites
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. (B/L/D)
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. Stay: Cabanas Pimpilala (B/L/D)
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. Stay: Shandia Lodge (B/L/D)
Travel to Baños and get your adrenaline pumping. Try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains. Stay: Hotel La Floresta (B)
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. Stay: Hotel La Floresta
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. Stay: Hotel La Casona
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. Stay: El Gran Caiman Mancora
Wake up in the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers. Chill out and breathe in the salty air. Stay: El Gran Caiman Mancora
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. Stay: El Gran Caiman Mancora
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.
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. Stay: Hotel Orbegoso
Enjoy another full day in Trujillo before boarding a night bus to Lima.
Discover the lively city of Lima today. Visit the trendy Barranco neighbourhood with your CEO to get a taste of bohemian-cool, try some ceviche, or sip pisco sours after exploring the colourful mansions and palm-studded streets. Stay: Hotel Gemina (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Mingle with Amazon locals during a homestay.
- Get active in Baños.
- Explore towering volcanoes and colonial cities.
- Chill out on the beach or surf in Mancora.
- Explore the nightlife in Trujillo.
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
- Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- 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
- Barranco neighbourhood visit (Lima)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Simple hotels (8 Nights, some multi-share), overnight buses (3 Nights), rustic jungle huts (2 Nights), G Adventures-supported community lodge (1 Night)
- Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
- Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Local bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Brochure
G Adventures 18-To-Thirty Somethings (2023-24)
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
