Quito to La Paz

Discover the heart and soul of Andean South America on this adventure from the height of Quito to the soaring altitude of La Paz. From the lush Amazonian jungle to the laid-back beaches of Peru, across the vast altiplano and soaring mountains, uncover indigenous cultures and discover the extraordinary history of the Inca.

Fall asleep to the sounds of the wild in an Amazon Jungle eco lodge, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, meet the locals on glistening Lake Titicaca and spot condors in the Colca Canyon. With lots of flexibility, this trip is ideal for those with a sense of adventure and a thirst for discovery.

Itinerary / Highlights

Days 1-2 Quito
Explore cobblestone streets lined with colourful markets.

Days 3-4 Amazon Jungle
Learn the secrets of the Amazon and the medicinal uses of plants on a local-guided tour of the jungle.

Days 5-7 Banos
Experience an adrenaline rush high in the Ecuadorian Andes - white-water rafting, anyone?

Days 8-9 Cuenca
Visit the ruins of the Inca's second capital, Ingapirca.

Days 10-13 Mancora/ Trujillo
See the surfing fishermen of Huanchaco.

Days 14-15 Lima
Experience the exciting nightlife of Peru's capital.

Day 16 Pisco
Opt to visit the Ballestas Islands, a famed wildlife haven.

Days 17-18 Nazca
From ancient mummies to colossal etchings, discover the mysteries of the desert.

Days 19-21 Arequipa/ Colca Canyon
Conquer one of the world's deepest canyons. The following day rise early to search out elusive condors.

Days 22-24 Cuzco/ Sacred Valley/ Ollantaytambo
Visit the colourful San Pedro market. Travel through the Sacred Valley and visit a local community - perhaps pick up some Quechua lingo.

Days 25-28 Inca Trail
Trek through cloud forests on the Inca Trail to awe-inspiring Machu Picchu.

Day 29 Cuzco
Relax in a cafe or hit the mountain tracks on a daring bike ride.

Days 30-32 Puno/ Lake Titicaca
Cruise the world's highest navigable lake and experience local life at a homestay.

Day 33 Copacabana
Feast on fresh trout at one of the town's atmospheric restaurants.

Days 34-36 La Paz
If woolly hats and alpaca gloves are on the shopping list, then hitting La Paz's markets is a must-do.

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Accommodation Details

Simple hotels (28 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight coach (1 nt). Note: some accommodation may be multishare