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7 days in Ecuador
QuitoRiobambaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Historic Center of Quito
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuenca
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuenca
- Fly from Quito to Cuenca
2h 16m
$148–248
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel
Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcán
8h 30m
$27–32
Activities
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambato
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobamba
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- April 21st Park
- Colta Lake
Hotel
8 days in Ecuador
CuencaIbarraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quito
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quito
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quito
1h 40m
$138–262
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Visit Loja Cathedral
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
- Maldonado Park
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Parque Isidro Ayora
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
- Basilica La Dolorosa
Hotel
9 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilEsmeraldasItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuenca
47 min
$90–190
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quito
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quito
- Drive from Cuenca to Quito
1h 40m
$153–240
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Explore the Botanical Garden
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Capilla de San Francisco
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
6h 36m
$20–22
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel
10 days in Ecuador
TulcánSanto Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
Hotel
Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quito
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito
4h 10m
$16–33
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuenca
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuenca
- Fly from Quito to Cuenca
2h 16m
$148–248
Activities
- Plaza de las Flores
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Loja
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Loja
5h 9m
$67–86
Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden
- Stroll along Calle Lourdes
Hotel
Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Chimborazo Volcano
- La Merced Market
Hotel
Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Catedral de Ambato
Hotel
Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Manta
7h 14m
$17–25
Activities
- Playa Murcielago
- Isla de la Plata Tour
Hotel
Day 9: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejo
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
- Parque Central Vicente Amador Flor
Hotel
Day 10: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Museo Etnografico Tsachila
Hotel
11 days in Ecuador
QuitoLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- La Ronda Street
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuenca
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuenca
- Fly from Quito to Cuenca
2h 16m
$148–248
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- MAAC Museum
- Puerto Santa Ana
Hotel
Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcán
8h 30m
$27–32
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Capilla de San Francisco
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambato
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobamba
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
- La Balbanera Church
Hotel
Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Loja
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Explore Parque Central
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel
Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machala
- Take the bus from Loja to Machala
4h 58m
$24–34
Activities
- Municipal Palace of Machala
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel
Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel
Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Volcan Ruminahui
- Hacienda La Cienega
Hotel
12 days in Ecuador
CuencaLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- San Francisco Church
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Plaza de la Administracion
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quito
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quito
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quito
1h 40m
$138–262
Activities
- Plaza Grande
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- La Balbanera Church
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Cementerio de Tulcan
- Parque Isidro Ayora
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Basilica La Dolorosa
- Parque Pedro Moncayo
Hotel
Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
6h 36m
$20–22
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machala
9h
$24–45
Activities
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Malecon de Quevedo
Hotel
Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Monumento a la Mama Negra
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel
13 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilMantaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
- Parque de las Iguanas
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuenca
47 min
$90–190
Activities
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
- Plaza de las Flores
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quito
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quito
- Drive from Cuenca to Quito
1h 40m
$153–240
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- Colta Lake
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Cementerio de Tulcan
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel
Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
6h 36m
$20–22
Activities
- Excursion to Atacames Beach
- Taste Local Gastronomy
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machala
9h
$24–45
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Banana Plantation Tour
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Gastronomic Tour Local Cuisine
Hotel
Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Cotopaxi National Park
Hotel
Day 13: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Drive from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Fly from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the taxi from Latacunga to Manta
4h 32m
$155–264
Activities
- Playa Murcielago
- El Murcielago Beach Walk
Hotel
14 days in Ecuador
TulcánIbarraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
Hotel
Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quito
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quito
4h 10m
$16–33
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel
Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuenca
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuenca
- Fly from Quito to Cuenca
2h 16m
$148–248
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
Hotel
Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Loja
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Loja
5h 9m
$67–86
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
Hotel
Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- Devils Nose Train Ride
Hotel
Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Manta
7h 14m
$17–25
Activities
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
- Plaza Civica
Hotel
Day 9: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejo
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Mirador de Crucita
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 10: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Iglesia Catedral de Santo Domingo
- Jardin Botanico Padre Julio Marrero
Hotel
Day 11: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machala
8h 30m
$23–35
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel
Day 12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Cafeteria Experience
- Sports Complex Quevedo
Hotel
Day 13: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Quilotoa Lagoon
- Parque Vicente Leon
Hotel
Day 14: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarra
3h 38m
$8–22
Activities
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Hotel
15 days in Ecuador
QuitoMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuenca
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuenca
- Fly from Quito to Cuenca
2h 16m
$148–248
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcán
8h 30m
$27–32
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambato
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobamba
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- Guamote Indigenous Market
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel
Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Loja
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel
Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machala
- Take the bus from Loja to Machala
4h 58m
$24–34
Activities
- Municipal Palace of Machala
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Cafeteria Experience
- Monumento al Banano
Hotel
Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Volcan Ruminahui
- Quilotoa Lagoon
Hotel
Day 12: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Drive from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Fly from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the taxi from Latacunga to Manta
4h 32m
$155–264
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Museo Cancebi
Hotel
Day 13: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejo
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Museo Portoviejo
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
Hotel
Day 14: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Padre Julio Marrero
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
Hotel
Day 15: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Milagro
5h
$15–24
Activities
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
- Monumento al Ingenio
Hotel
16 days in Ecuador
CuencaMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquil
44 min
$90–190
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quito
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quito
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quito
1h 40m
$138–262
Activities
- Parque La Carolina
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- La Merced Market
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Iglesia La Merced
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Mercado Amazonas
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
Hotel
Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
6h 36m
$20–22
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machala
9h
$24–45
Activities
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
Hotel
Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Pujili Market
- Hacienda La Cienega
Hotel
Day 13: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Drive from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Fly from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the taxi from Latacunga to Manta
4h 32m
$155–264
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Isla de la Plata Tour
Hotel
Day 14: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejo
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Paseo Shopping Portoviejo
- Mirador de Crucita
Hotel
Day 15: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Balneario Las Vegas
- Centro Comercial Paseo Shopping Santo Domingo
Hotel
Day 16: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Milagro
5h
$15–24
Activities
- Monumento al Ingenio
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
Hotel
17 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuenca
47 min
$90–190
Activities
- Plaza de las Flores
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quito
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quito
- Drive from Cuenca to Quito
1h 40m
$153–240
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- Historic Center of Quito
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Loja
- Take the transfer from Quito to Loja
- Fly from Quito to Loja
- Take the foot from Quito to Loja
- Take the bus from Quito to Loja
3h 55m
$237–502
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobamba
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- April 21st Park
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambato
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Mercado Central
Hotel
Day 7: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the foot from Ambato to Tulcán
- Take the bus from Ambato to Tulcán
7h 32m
$21–49
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Catedral de Tulcan
Hotel
Day 8: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarra
2h 30m
$5–26
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Hotel
Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldas
6h 36m
$20–22
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Playa Las Palmas
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machala
9h
$24–45
Activities
- Museo Marino de Machala
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedo
6h 30m
$15–30
Activities
- Monumento al Banano
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
Hotel
Day 12: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacunga
4h 16m
$17–32
Activities
- Quilotoa Lagoon
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
Hotel
Day 13: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Drive from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Manta
- Fly from Latacunga to Manta
- Take the taxi from Latacunga to Manta
4h 32m
$155–264
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Central Market
Hotel
Day 14: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejo
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Paseo Shopping Portoviejo
- Parque Forestal Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 15: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Parque de la Juventud y la Familia
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
Hotel
Day 16: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Milagro
5h
$15–24
Activities
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
Hotel
Day 17: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyo
1h 1m
$10–14
Activities
- Degustacion de Gastronomia Local
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Merced
