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Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures

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35 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
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Highlights

Experience traditional life in a local community in the Amazon.

Witness colonial cities and volcanoes.

Sandboard the dunes of Huacachina..

Spot condors at Colca Canyon.

Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Settle in with the locals at a homestay on Lake Titicaca.

Get adventurous in Baños.

Relax on the beach with free time in Mancora.

Itinerary

Experience South America’s full spectrum with the Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures trip, a five-week odyssey for young adult adventurers. Traversing Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, this trek and hike tour offers everything from Pacific coastlines to the awe-inspiring Amazon, and the storied heights of the Andes. Hike the Inca Trail, mountain bike wild tracks, and raft rapid rivers—this challenging itinerary is for those who crave adrenaline and authentic cultural encounters. The USP is its intense mix of included activities and free time, allowing you to immerse yourself in ancient cultures or blaze your own trail. With local transportation, genuine accommodations, and all logistics covered, this tour package guarantees an unforgettable South American experience.

day 1Quito

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.

Accomodation
Hotel Air Suites (or similar)
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
Quito City Tour & Equator Line , Cotopaxi Volcano - Full Day

day 2Quito/Tena

day 3Tena

day 4Tena

day 5Tena/Baños

day 6Baños

day 7Baños/Cuenca

day 8Cuenca

day 9Máncora

day 10Máncora

day 11Máncora/Trujillo

day 12Trujillo

day 13Trujillo/Lima

day 14Lima

day 15Lima

day 16Lima/Huacachina

day 17Huacachina/Nazca

day 18Nazca/Arequipa

day 19Arequipa

day 20Arequipa/Colca Canyon

day 21Colca Canyon/Arequipa

day 22Arequipa/Cusco

day 23Cusco

day 24Cusco

day 25Cusco/Ollantaytambo

day 26Inca Trail

day 27Inca Trail

day 28Inca Trail

day 29Machu Picchu/Cusco

day 30Cusco

day 31Cusco/Puno

day 32Puno/Lake Titicaca

day 33Lake Titicaca/Puno

day 34Puno/La Paz

day 35La Paz

What's Included

Accommodation
Simple hotels (19 nts), hostel (4 nts, multi-share), overnight buses (4 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (3 nt), G Adventures-supported community lodge (1 nt).
Meals
20 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD695-905 for meals not included.
Transport
Public bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe, train, hiking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, ShandiaYour G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, ShandiaYour G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, CcaccaccolloYour G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products, CuscoYour G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake TiticacaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, TenaYour Discover Moment: BañosYour Discover Moment: LimaYour Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, NazcaYour Discover Moment: CuscoYour Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, OllantaytamboYour Big Night Out Moment: CuscoAmazon Jungle excursion to a local communityBeach time in MancoraSunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)Colca Canyon excursionGuided tour of Machu PicchuInca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days)Lake Titicaca excursion

Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews
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Vanessa WVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Really nice experience, I saw a lot things and had many highlights. It was a pitty that our first CEO was not that good and caused some negative vibes in the group. The Lares Trek was cool and no problem at all for me regarding the hike but some people should have not be on the trek because they struggled really hard and we needed to wait really long for them.

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Catherine DVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This trip was the experience of a lifetime. I’m so thankful to G Adventures, our CEO Felix, and to the other travelers in my group for making this trip better than I could have imagined! We got to see and do so much, every day was exciting and well organized.

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Jacob MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Amazing experience, made me full in love with Peru! The massive famous hikes could of been advertised in La paz, has 1 of the most famous 6000M hikes in the world and would of been nice to know about it or put it in the optional activities so I missed out on that unfortanilty

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Nicholas SVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

experience was great, however your G app is terrible, and needs updating, it requires to have a download function so that the tour can be viewed with no internet as even with a internet connection the itinerieary couldnt be accessed most of the time.

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JosephVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

I had the most fun and would recommend it others I learnt a lot made amazing friends. I will not forget this summer I had the best time. The transport could be private with such large groups and late checkouts should be included.

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