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Ecuador & Peru Compact 15 days - G Adventures

11.04.2026

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Overview

Discover the highlights of Ecuador and Peru in 15 days from Lima to Quito - through the Andes, along the Amazon and along the coast of the Pacific. Explore pre-Incan ruins and colonial towns, experience the mightiest river in the world and get to know an indigenous community in the jungle. If you want, you can also get really active - on mountain bikes, rafting, surfing and other adrenaline-fuelled optional activities. And in addition to all the programme items, you also have enough time to explore and plan your own adventure.

This trip is great with the Adventure on the Galápagos Islands 9 days - G Adventures combinable.

*Travel health insurance is mandatory for this tour. We will be happy to help you take out this insurance.

Duration of the trip: 15 days / 14 nights

Starts: Quito

Ends: Lima

Transport: Local bus, boat, minibus, motorised canoe

Meals: 6x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner

Group size: max. 18, on average 14 people

Age range: 18 - 39

Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

18 people

Included/Excluded

14 nights
Simple hotels (8 nights, sometimes shared rooms)
Night buses (3 nights)
Rustic huts in the jungle (2 nights)
Lodge (1 night)
6x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner
Shandia Community Experience & Cycle Tour, Shandia
Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Welcome meeting
Meet new friends
Host family in the Amazon jungle, Tena
Baños
Lima
Excursion to a community in the Amazon jungle
Beach fun in Mancora and Huanchaco
All transfers between destinations and to and from included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

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Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

14 nights
Simple hotels (8 nights, sometimes shared rooms)
Night buses (3 nights)
Rustic huts in the jungle (2 nights)
Lodge (1 night)
6x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner
Shandia Community Experience & Cycle Tour, Shandia
Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Welcome meeting
Meet new friends
Host family in the Amazon jungle, Tena
Baños
Lima
Excursion to a community in the Amazon jungle
Beach fun in Mancora and Huanchaco
All transfers between destinations and to and from included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Quito

Arrival possible at any time. Spend the first day of your trip exploring the capital of Ecuador. In the evening, there will be a meeting with the group at the hotel. Your opportunity to meet the CEO and your fellow travellers and find out more about your trip. Decide on a subsequent dinner with the group on site. Please check the notice board in the lobby (or ask at reception) for the official time and place for the group meeting.

Accommodation: Casa CarpeDM (or similar)

Quito/Tena

Drive to Tena in the Amazon jungle and continue by truck and boat to a community in the jungle, travelling overland to Tena, which lies on the edge of the Amazon rainforest. From there we continue by truck for 45 minutes to the local community of Pimpilala, where we will spend 3 nights. You will stay with a Quichua family, experience the hospitality of these wonderful people and experience life in the jungle first hand.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Tena

You will explore the animal world, stay with a host family and learn a lot about life in the jungle. During this homestay in the Ecuadorian Amazon region near Rio Napo, you will learn about traditional ways of thinking and customs. You will stay with a Quechua family near the community of Cando. They have already given many visitors an insight into their completely different way of life, allowing you to see life from a new perspective. You can take part in many great activities here. Hike through the rainforest, bathe under waterfalls and learn how to use tropical plants. Visit a shaman, experience local traditions and learn more about the history and culture of the Quechua people.

Accommodation: Cabanas Pimpilala (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Tena

In the morning, cycle to the nearby village of Shandia and discover the beauty of the Amazon with a young person from the village as your guide. See how chocolate is made and learn more about the traditional use of cocoa, savour food made from fresh local ingredients and spend the night in the lodge supported by G Adventures.

Accommodation: Shandia Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Tena/Baños

Travel to Baños, a paradise for adrenaline junkies. Baños is the perfect place for outdoor activities such as horse riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, climbing and rafting in the surrounding mountains and on the Patate River. Time at leisure, go out and explore Baños and its beautiful surroundings.

Accommodation: Hotel La Floresta (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Baños

You can relax in the nearby hot springs or get active with optional activities such as hiking, horse riding or mountain biking. There's plenty to see and do in Baños, and we wanted to make sure you had some time to take it all in. You can relax or try optional activities such as hiking, canyoning or a dip in the hot springs. Your CEO will have even more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Accommodation: Hotel La Floresta (or similar)

Baños/Cuenca

Journey to historic Cuenca. Ecuador's third largest city, Cuenca, has retained a beautiful small-town atmosphere with its colonial architecture, art galleries and museums. The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Visit national parks, hike through the beautiful countryside and visit Ecuador's only Inca ruin site. Explore the city's sights such as the cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shady plazas and museums.

Accommodation: Hotel La Casona (or similar)

Cuenca

Optional day trips to the Cajas National Park or to the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. Time at leisure, enjoy free time to explore colonial Cuenca and its surroundings. Border crossing (Ecuador - Peru): Time for another stamp in your passport. Pack your bag and cross another country off your hit list.

Accommodation: El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar)

Máncora

Cross the border into Peru and off to the beach. Time at leisure, relax in this Peruvian fishing village, go to the beach or try surfing.

Accommodation: El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar)

Máncora

Optionally, you can chill out on the beach, discover Mancora, go horse riding or surfing. Time at leisure, enjoy a day off to relax or get active.

Accommodation: El Gran Caiman Mancora (or similar)

Máncora/Trujillo

Free time in Mancora. Night bus to Trujillo.

Accommodation: Hotel Gran Caiman Day Room (or similar)

Trujillo

Bienvenidos a Trujillo! Today you can visit the impressive sandstone archaeological site of Chan Chan, take a photo at the yellow colonial church or drive to Huanchaco to spend some time on the beach. Visit the ruins of Chan Chan: Hop in a taxi and visit the ruins of Chan Chan, the capital of Peru's largest pre-Inca empire, 5 kilometres outside the city of Trujillo. Abandoned around 1470 after the conquest by the Inca army, the city today comprises a 5,000-hectare site of eroded mud bricks.

Accommodation: Hotel El Frayle (or similar)

Trujillo/Lima

A full day in Trujillo, then overnight bus to Lima. Free time, do as much or as little as you like before getting on the bus in the evening. Visit the ruins of Chan Chan: Hop in a taxi and visit the ruins of Chan Chan, the capital of the largest pre-Inca empire in Peru, 5 kilometres outside the city of Trujillo. Abandoned around 1470 after being conquered by the Inca army, the city today comprises a 5,000-hectare site of eroded mud bricks.

Lima

Barranco Neighbourhood Visit: Dubbed Lima's coolest neighbourhood, this area was once full of summer homes for Lima's elite and is now a neighbourhood full of art boutiques, trendy bars, converted mansions and cool vibes. Your Discover moment: There's plenty to see and do in Lima, and we wanted to make sure you had some time to take it all in. Relax or take part in optional activities, such as a cookery class, the Magic Circuit of Water or a visit to the lost Inca citadel of Lima. Your CEO has even more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Accommodation: Hotel Gemina (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Lima

Departure possible at any time. Day of departure. You don't want to leave yet? Your CEO can help you with your travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Stay overnight with a host family in the Amazon
Have fun with lots of activities in Baños
Explore huge volcanoes and colonial cities
Chill out and surf on Mancora beach
Explore the nightlife in Trujillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:

Latest arrival time:

Airport transfer:

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:

Latest departure time:

Airport transfer:

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs XXXX EUR. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Otherwise, you may share a room with another participant. Some rooms may be triple rooms and in rare cases quadruple rooms. You can find more information about the accommodation in the tour PDF.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

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Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

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Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

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Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Ecuador

Several countries

Peru

Operator

G Adventures

Tour duration

11 to 15 days