South American Explorer
Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries – Peru & Ecuador – and discover the lost lands of the Incas! With the awe-inspiring spectacle of Machu Picchu; the sensation of waking up to the sounds and sights of the Amazon rainforest, or intimate encounters with incredible animals, you will surely find something to astound you at every turn of this journey.
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Trip highlights
- Stunning 5-day Andean trek to Machu Picchu, one of the seven modern wonders of the world;
- Surf the Pacific waves off the coast of Mancora, Peru’s best-known beach town;
- Navigate your way through the rapids with some white water rafting near Baños, Ecuador’s adventure sports capital;
- Get up close and personal with a vast range of animals while volunteering at an Amazon Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary;
- Trek the Quilotoa Loop, arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and one of Ecuador’s most popular treks!
Trip details
Price
$6,300 USD
Start Dates
- Fri 10th January 2025
- Fri 4th April 2025
- Fri 19th September 2025
Duration
7 weeks
Backpacking trip itinerary
Week 1: Cusco
Week 2: Trek to Machu Picchu
Week 3: Peruvian Beach Days & Quilotoa Loop
Week 4: Jungle Adventures
Weeks 5 & 6: Animal Rescue Sanctuary Volunteering & Indigenous Culture in Tamandua
Week 7: Mindo, Otavalo & Quito
What's included
What's Included
- Airport pick-up & return transfer
- Gapforce Expedition Leader
- Pre-departure support
- Local project staff
- All accommodation for the duration of the trip
- Program transfers
- Flights from Cusco - Lima & Lima - Quito
- Breakfast & Dinner each day
- Some lunches
- Trips & activities as listed in brochure
- All internal transport
- 24/7 emergency back-up
- Financial failure protection
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from destination
- Travel insurance
- Visa & vaccinations
- Some lunches
- Spending money
- Tipping & gratuities
Contact Gapforce to Learn More
Our partner, Gapforce manages this trip. They are available to answer your questions!
