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Plan your Ecuador Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

Ecuador travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Ecuador are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

7 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Riobamba

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Chocolate and Sweets Factory
  • Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Puerto Santa Ana
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Basilica La Dolorosa
  • Museo del Banco Central
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
  • Catedral de Ambato
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Balbanera Church
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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8 days in Ecuador

Quito Riobamba

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8514 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
  • MAAC Museum
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$25–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central de la Independencia
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,422 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque La Merced
  • Basilica La Dolorosa
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque de la Familia
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Colta Lake
  • Devils Nose Train Ride
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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9 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Latacunga

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Malecon 2000
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Old Cathedral
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit the Music Museum
  • Visit the City Gate
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
  • Mercado Amazonas
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque de la Familia
  • Quinta de Juan Montalvo
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Merced Market
  • La Balbanera Church
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Central de Latacunga
  • Hacienda La Cienega
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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10 days in Ecuador

Loja Quevedo

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Try Lojas traditional cuisine
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Municipal Museum of Modern Art
  • Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque de las Iguanas
  • Puerto Santa Ana
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Capilla de San Francisco
  • Basilica La Dolorosa
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
  • Parque Cevallos
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • City Museum
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia de La Merced
  • Volcan Ruminahui
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Latacunga → Quevedo by bus via ambato
  1. Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus bus
  2. Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
  3. Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus bus
5h 17m
$14–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nightlife at a Local Bar
  • Malecon de Quevedo
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.223 reviews
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11 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Latacunga

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
  • Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Parque de las Iguanas
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Ciudad Blanca
  • Parque La Merced
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Devils Nose Train Ride
  • Sangay National Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit the Central Market
  • Stroll along Calle Lourdes
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Day 10: Manta, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

12 days in Ecuador

Quito Latacunga

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Plaza Grande
  • Mitad del Mundo
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8514 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon 2000
  • Palacio de Cristal
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$25–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
  • Parque Isidro Ayora
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,422 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Amazonas
  • Parque La Merced
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
  • Guamote Indigenous Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore Parque Central
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9206 reviews
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Day 11: Manta, Ecuador

Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador

13 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cuenca Cathedral
  • Chocolate and Sweets Factory
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
  • Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Amazonas
  • Parque La Merced
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Cevallos
  • Mercado Central
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Colta Lake
  • Loma de Quito Viewpoint
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza San Sebastian
  • Iglesia de La Merced
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Days 10–13: Quevedo, Ecuador

14 days in Ecuador

Loja Quevedo

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
  • Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
  • Cuenca Cathedral
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
  • Museo del Banco Central
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Merced Market
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador El Calvario
  • Iglesia de La Merced
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Days 10–14: Quevedo, Ecuador

15 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Plaza de las Flores
  • San Francisco Church
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • Plaza de la Administracion
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
  • Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Quinta de Juan Montalvo
  • Mirador de la Cruz
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Merced Market
  • Loma de Quito Viewpoint
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit the Central Market
  • Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
  • Museo Marino de Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9206 reviews
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Day 10: Manta, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–15: Quevedo, Ecuador

16 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
  • TeleferiQo
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8514 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
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Activities
  • MAAC Museum
  • Malecon 2000
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$25–30
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Activities
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
  • Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,422 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
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Activities
  • Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
  • Museo del Banco Central
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral de Ambato
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Balbanera Church
  • Colta Lake
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
  • Walk through Jipiro Park
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Day 11: Manta, Ecuador

Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 13–16: Quevedo, Ecuador

17 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Malecon 2000
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
  • Mirador de Turi
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hike in Podocarpus National Park
  • Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Pedro Moncayo
  • Basilica La Dolorosa
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
  • Catedral de Ambato
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Maldonado Park
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador El Calvario
  • Laguna de Yambo
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

18 days in Ecuador

Loja Machala

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
  • Visit the Central Market
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
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Activities
  • Cajas National Park
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
  • Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
  • Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral de Ambato
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • La Merced Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Central de Latacunga
  • Iglesia de La Merced
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Day 18: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quevedo → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus bus
6h 46m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Paseo Shopping Machala
  • Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9206 reviews
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19 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
  • Old Cathedral
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de la Administracion
  • Puerto Santa Ana
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque La Merced
  • Capilla de San Francisco
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Casa del Portal
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • Sangay National Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
  • Walk through Jipiro Park
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Day 10: Manta, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–19: Quevedo, Ecuador

20 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • El Ejido Park
  • Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8514 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puerto Santa Ana
  • Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$25–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia de San Francisco
  • Catedral de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,422 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
  • Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Compras en Quisapincha
  • Mercado Central
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
  • Sangay National Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore the Botanical Garden
  • Explore Parque Central
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Day 11: Manta, Ecuador

Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 13–20: Quevedo, Ecuador

30 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Tulcán

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,399 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–250
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cuenca Cathedral
  • Plaza de las Flores
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9492 reviews
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Day 3: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Lojabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
  • Explore Parque Central
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2290 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Laguna de Yahuarcocha
  • Parque La Merced
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6155 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–95
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Central
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.4178 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Maldonado Park
  • La Merced Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3221 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hacienda La Cienega
  • Laguna de Yambo
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.8197 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Day 18: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quevedo → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus bus
6h 46m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Central de Machala
  • Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9206 reviews
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Day 19: Manta, Ecuador

Days 20–29: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

Day 30: Tulcán, Ecuador

Must-see Ecuador

Plot your journey across Ecuador, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.

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