Connecting Lima and Quito, two of South America's most fascinating cities, this fifteen-day journey offers a great mix of natural beauty, historical ruins and the chance to feel alive in the great outdoors. Explore stunning cloud forests, meet the local indigenous peoples of Santo Domingo and take the opportunity to trek through the majestic mountain peaks and glacial lagoons near Huaraz. Get your surf on challenging the wild breaks around Mancora or walk back in time at the pre-Inca ruins around Huanchaco. Discover the excitement of diversity in Ecuador and northern Peru.
What's Included
- Guided visit of the Huaca de la Luna archaeological site and museum, 2 night excursion to cloud forest lodge near Santo Domingo, Visit to the Tsachila indigenous community.
- 1 Lunch. (Allow USD350-550 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (10 nts), Cloud Forest Lodge (2 nts), Night bus (2 nts).
- Public bus.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 8.
Day 1 Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-4 Huaraz/Night bus
Travel by bus to Huaraz. Optional hikes in the nearby spectacular mountains, or soak up the scenery from an alpine cafe.
Day 5,6 Huanchaco / Night bus
Arrive by overnight bus to Huanchaco. Optional activities include a visit pre-inca sites such as Huaca de la Luna and Chan Chan, visit nearby Trujillo, surf lessons or relax on the beach. Continue by overnight bus to Mancora on the night of day 6.
Day 7,8 Mancora
Free time in Mancora. Optional activities include surfing, horseback riding or relaxing on the beach.
Day 9,10 Machala
Travel by bus and cross the border into Ecuador, arriving at Machala. Optional visits to the nearby Archipelago of Jambeli or wander the seaside markets.
Day 11 Guayaquil
Continue by bus to Guayaquil. Wander the renovated riverside Malecon and sample some of the seafood.
Day 12,13 Santo Domingo (L)
Travel by bus to the cloud forest lodge near Santo Domingo. Included visit to the indigenous community of Tsachila for cultural interaction and to learn about their traditional culture. Optional hikes and excursions from the lodge to enjoy the scenery and observe bird life.
Day 14 Quito
Bus journey to Quito. Free afternoon to explore the city, take an optional city tour or explore the shops and cafes of the Mariscal neighborhood.
Day 15 Quito
Depart at any time.
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