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Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures

Really discover what South America is all about on this epic five-week journey through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This adventure truly has it all – the Pacific coast, the awe-inspiring Amazon, and the archeological highlights and cultural treasures of the Andean highlands. Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, tear it up on mountain bikes, raft wild rivers, catch big waves, and get your adrenaline pumping on exciting optional excursions. With local transportation and authentic accommodation, this adventure offers an intense blend of included activities and free time to explore on your own.

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35 DaysQuito to La Paz
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: SEQL
From $3449.25 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Merchandising: Award Winning Inca Trail Program

Named Best Inca Trail Tour Operator by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru. Your purchase of this tour helps employ over 560 local guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and office staff &mdash; connecting local communities to the global tourism chain. <a href="https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/active/hiking-trekking/inca-trail/">Learn more about our Inca Trail program</a>.

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures - Itinerary

Trip Start: QuitoTrip End: La Paz

DAY 1

Quito

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.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Hotel Air Suites:
Hotel Air Suites

Optional Activities

Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures - Itinerary

Trip Start: QuitoTrip End: La Paz
DAY 1
Quito

DAY 1

Quito

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.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Hotel Air Suites:
Hotel Air Suites

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Quito/Tena
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DAY 3
Tena
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DAY 4
Tena
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DAY 5
Tena/Baños
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DAY 6
Baños
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DAY 7
Baños/Cuenca
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DAY 8
Cuenca
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DAY 9
Máncora
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DAY 10
Máncora
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DAY 11
Máncora/Trujillo
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DAY 12
Trujillo
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DAY 13
Trujillo/Lima
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DAY 14
Lima
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DAY 15
Lima
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DAY 16
Lima/Huacachina
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DAY 17
Huacachina/Nazca
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DAY 18
Nazca/Arequipa
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DAY 19
Arequipa
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DAY 20
Arequipa/Colca Canyon
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DAY 21
Colca Canyon/Arequipa
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DAY 22
Arequipa/Cusco
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DAY 23
Cusco
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DAY 24
Cusco
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DAY 25
Cusco/Ollantaytambo
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DAY 26
Ollantaytambo/Cusco
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DAY 27
Cusco
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DAY 28
Cusco/Aguas Calientes
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DAY 29
Aguas Calientes/Cusco
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DAY 30
Cusco
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DAY 31
Cusco/Puno
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DAY 32
Puno/Lake Titicaca
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DAY 33
Lake Titicaca/Puno
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DAY 34
Puno/La Paz
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DAY 35
La Paz
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
  • Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
  • Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
  • Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
  • Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
  • 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
  • Your Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
  • Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community
  • Beach time in Mancora
  • Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)
  • Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)
  • Colca Canyon excursion
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days)
  • Lake Titicaca excursion
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • 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
Transportation
  • Public bus, boat, truck, motorized canoe, train, hiking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.

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USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Shandia Biking & Community Experience, Shandia
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
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
Your Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco. Amazon Jungle excursion to a local community. Beach time in Mancora. Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina). Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca). Colca Canyon excursion. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days). Lake Titicaca excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Please note current landslides are causing road closures. Due to this, drive times between cities may take longer than usual as there's a possibility alternate routes will need to be taken. No included activities are expected to be missed, but please be aware that delay times may change depending on a variety of factors.

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