About this trip
This 15-day overland route runs from Quito down through the Andes and Amazon to the Pacific coast, finishing in Lima. It's a mix of colonial towns, jungle, mountains, and surf, with plenty of ground to cover by coach along the way.
You'll spend time in a jungle community for an introduction to Amazon life, walk colonial streets, and soak in hot springs, with stretches of free time built in to explore each stop on your own or add on activities like mountain biking, rafting, and surfing.
What you'll do
- Spend time with an Amazon jungle community
- Walk the colonial streets of Andean towns
- Soak in natural hot springs
- Optional mountain biking and white-water rafting
- Catch waves in Pacific coast surf towns
- Overland journey from Quito to Lima through Ecuador and Peru
- Fast-paced overland trip covering Andes, Amazon, and coast in 15 days
- Many of the adventure activities (biking, rafting, surfing) are optional extras
- Includes a good amount of free time to explore or rest between moves
Worth it if you want genuine friendships, solid organisation and a guide who actually cares. Think twice if you need luxury or prefer solo exploration.
- Guides like Eduardo, Fio, Facuu, Augustina and Mauricio actively book restaurants, massages, taxis and handle logistics so you don't.
- Amazon homestay, paragliding and jungle exploration packed in; genuinely adventurous rather than coach-tour superficial.
- Group size and vibe small and relaxed enough to form real friendships, unlike larger operator trips.
- Tour ends abruptly; reviewers relieved to have another booked immediately after, suggesting emotional whiplash.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,040, about 29% below the priciest month (Mar).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Quito · 5 Sept – 6 Sept
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