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Quito to Lima Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,180
      CAD $1,190
      AUD $1,150
      EUR €920
      GBP £715
      NZD $1,470
      ZAR R9,535
      CHF FR1,080
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $600
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,780*
      CAD $1,772*
      AUD $1,724*
      EUR €1,338*
      GBP £1,081*
      NZD $2,190*
      ZAR R13,708*
      CHF FR1,554*
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Trip Validity

  • 2011-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel through Ecuador and Peru on a tour from Quito to Lima.

Jump on board this Overland adventure stretching between two of South America's most iconic cities - Quito and Lima. Travel through Ecuador and Peru as you snake down the spine of the continent. Discover places of immense natural beauty and explore regions off the tourist trail. From Ecuador's jungle-clad mountains to the arid coastline of Peru, visit the ancient city of Chan Chan, watch fishermen manoeuvre narrow reed boats in Huanchaco and explore the towering Andes by horseback or by foot. With plenty of flexibility to choose the adventures that best suit you, this Overlanding journey is the ultimate way to discover this iconic stretch of land.

  • Admire the towering Temples of the Sun and the Moon
  • Bliss out in the hot springs of Banos
  • Explore South America's oldest pre-Columbian city at Chan Chan
  • Learn about the antiquities unearthed in Sipan
  • Sleep in the heart of the Amazon Jungle
  • Soak up the sun in Punta Sal
  • Take in world-class views along the Quilotoa Loop
  • Wander the cobbled streets of Ecuador's colourful Quito

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Quito to Lima Summary

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Day 1 Quito

Quito is a cultured city with a wonderous Old Town, a dynamic nightlife and atmospheric streets showcasing Ecuadorian life in all its splendour.

Days 2-4 Amazon Jungle

The Amazon Rainforest, over 1.7 billion acres in size and spilling over into 8 countries, is a wondrous place with a bounty of plantlife, animals and fascinating communities.

Days 5-7 Rio Verde

Rio Verde is a beautiful little town set in a valley with great hiking and close to several lovely waterfalls, including the San Miguels falls.

Days 8-9 Chugchilan/Quilotoa Loop

Nestled in amongst the Andes, Chugchilan is a picturesque village with amazing mountain scenery, wonderful hiking trails and is a perfect base to explore the area. The Quilotoa Loop starts in Latacunga and journeys through local villages, stunning mountain vistas, cloud forests and valleys, and to the beautiful Laguna Quilotoa.

Day 10 Riobamba

Ecuador's mountain-climbing and trekking capital, Riobamba is a lovely city at the starting point of the Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) train ride.

Day 11 Cuenca

With roots tracing back to 8000BC, Cuenca is a fascinating and beautiful city, and World Heritage-listed due to its wonderfully preserved heritage buildings.

Days 12-13 Punta Sal

Gorgeous secluded beaches, blue skies and a relaxed pace of life are on offer in Punta Sal, a lovely beachside town in the very north of Peru.

Days 14-15 Huanchaco

Famed for its 'surfing' fishermen, Huanchaco was once a small fishing village but is now a relaxed beach haven for travellers keen on seeing the nearby ruins.

Days 16-18 Huaraz

Set amid the dramatic Callejon de Huaylas Valley and known for its excellent trekking, Huaraz has a lovely Plaza de Armas and good markets.

Days 19-20 Lima

Lima is a large, fascinating hotchpotch of architectural styles, coastal scenes, world cuisines, impressive museums, traditional culture and modern arts and nightlife.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Finish:

    Lima, Peru

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with facilities) (7 nts), Guesthouse (4 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Hotel (3 nts), Lodge (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    3 night/3 day Amazon Adventure, Chan Chan Archaeological Site, Lord of Sipan Museum, Pyramids of Sun and Moon, Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan, Visit to Banos

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    577kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,180
    CAD $1,190
    AUD $1,150
    EUR €920
    GBP £715
    NZD $1,470
    ZAR R9,535
    CHF FR1,080
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    USD $600
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  • Total price from

    USD $1,780*
    CAD $1,772*
    AUD $1,724*
    EUR €1,338*
    GBP £1,081*
    NZD $2,190*
    ZAR R13,708*
    CHF FR1,554*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $89
    CAD $88
    AUD $86
    EUR €66
    GBP £54
    NZD $109
    ZAR R685
    CHF FR77
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About Ecuador , Peru

    • 20
    • GDOA
    • 5.00 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,180
      CAD $1,190
      AUD $1,150
      EUR €920
      GBP £715
      NZD $1,470
      ZAR R9,535
      CHF FR1,080
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $600
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,780*
      CAD $1,772*
      AUD $1,724*
      EUR €1,338*
      GBP £1,081*
      NZD $2,190*
      ZAR R13,708*
      CHF FR1,554*
      *
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