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7 days in Ecuador
Cuenca RiobambaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- El Ejido Park
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Guayaquilcar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Guayaquiltransfer
- Fly from Quito to Guayaquilplane
2h 13m
$146–196
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Basilica La Dolorosa
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- Sangay National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Ecuador
Quito LojaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- TeleferiQo
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Plaza de las Flores
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Parque La Merced
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil MachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- MAAC Museum
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–290
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Parque La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Iglesia La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Museo Marino de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Ecuador
Tulcán QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Parque Central de la Independencia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Quitocar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
3h 2m
$46–56
Activities
- TeleferiQo
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 11m
$62–80
Activities
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
- Explore the Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- City Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Latacungabus
1h
$1–18
Activities
- Laguna de Yambo
- Cotopaxi National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$15–30
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Ecuador
Cuenca QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Plaza Grande
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Guayaquilcar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Guayaquiltransfer
- Fly from Quito to Guayaquilplane
2h 13m
$146–196
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Cementerio de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Parque Pedro Moncayo
- Basilica La Dolorosa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Visit the Central Market
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Quevedo Cultural Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Ecuador
Quito QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Catedral de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Basilica La Dolorosa
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Parque Juan Montalvo
- Casa del Portal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Malecon Escenico
- Mall del Pacifico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–290
Activities
- San Francisco Church
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Capilla de San Francisco
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Maldonado Park
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit the City Gate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- El Murcielago Beach Walk
- Whale Watching Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Museo Marino de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–13: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Quevedo Cultural Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Ecuador
Tulcán QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Quitocar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
3h 2m
$46–56
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Puerto Santa Ana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 11m
$62–80
Activities
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
- Visit the City Gate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- April 21st Park
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Casa del Portal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Latacungabus
1h
$1–18
Activities
- Parque Vicente Leon
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–14: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$15–30
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Ecuador
Cuenca QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- 10 de Agosto Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- Plaza Grande
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Guayaquilcar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Guayaquiltransfer
- Fly from Quito to Guayaquilplane
2h 13m
$146–196
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- MAAC Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Parque Isidro Ayora
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Parque La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Explore Parque Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Tarqui Beach
- Malecon Escenico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–15: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Monumento al Banano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Ecuador
Quito QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- La Merced Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–16: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Sports Complex Quevedo
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

17 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–290
Activities
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
- Mirador de Turi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Museo del Banco Central
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Compras en Quisapincha
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- Guamote Indigenous Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Visit Loja Cathedral
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- El Murcielago Beach Walk
- Manta Port Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Catedral de Machala
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Plaza Civica de Quevedo
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Ecuador
Tulcán MantaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Parque Central de la Independencia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Quitocar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
3h 2m
$46–56
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- El Ejido Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Mirador de Turi
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Puerto Santa Ana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 11m
$62–80
Activities
- Explore Parque Central
- Explore the Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- City Museum
- Maldonado Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Latacungabus
1h
$1–18
Activities
- Monumento a la Mama Negra
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 9–16: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$15–30
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Quevedo Cultural Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$12–18
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
8h 27m
$24–40
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Plaza Civica
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

19 days in Ecuador
Cuenca LatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- Mirador de Turi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 39m
$154–318
Activities
- El Ejido Park
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Guayaquilcar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Guayaquiltransfer
- Fly from Quito to Guayaquilplane
2h 13m
$146–196
Activities
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- La Merced Market
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Manta Port Viewpoint
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–18: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Sports Complex Quevedo
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the transfer from Quevedo to Latacungatransfer
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 21m
$15–31
Activities
- Hacienda La Cienega
- Plaza San Sebastian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

20 days in Ecuador
Quito Santo Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 18m
$146–326
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–290
Activities
- Palacio de Cristal
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Mirador de Tulcan
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
- Mercado Amazonas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 50m
$10–55
Activities
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Colta Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 41m
$27–50
Activities
- Mall del Pacifico
- Plaza Civica
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Machalabus
6h 40m
$23–41
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–18: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–18
Activities
- Sports Complex Quevedo
- Malecon de Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the transfer from Quevedo to Latacungatransfer
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 21m
$15–31
Activities
- Iglesia de La Merced
- Pujili Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 20: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2h 45m
$9
Activities
- Monumento al Indio Colorado
- Museo Etnografico Tsachila
Hotel
RecommendedHotel


