15 Day Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group 18-30's

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Trip Length

15 Days

Trip Starts

Quito

Trip Finishes

Lima

Countries Explored: Ecuador, Peru

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

Departures

Feb 2025 to Dec 2026

Budget

Affordable

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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

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. Stay: Cabanas Pimpilala (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

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Quito to Lima: Surf Towns & Hot Springs

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Day 1: Quito

Day 2: Quito - Tena

Day 3: Tena

Day 4: Tena

Day 5: Tena - Baños

Day 6: Baños

Day 7: Baños - Cuenca

Day 8: Cuenca

Day 9: Máncora

Day 10: Máncora

Day 11: Máncora - Trujillo

Day 12: Trujillo

Day 13: Trujillo - Lima

Day 14: Lima

Day 15: Lima

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