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7 days in Ecuador
Quito MachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
- Museo de la Ciudad
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
$166–336
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Parque Isidro Ayora
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–25
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$31–58
Activities
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
- Taste Local Gastronomy
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$26–50
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Puerto Bolivar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Ecuador
Cuenca PortoviejoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- La Balbanera Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Plaza Civica
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Parque La Rotonda
- Mirador de Crucita
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Malecon 2000
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–230
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
$173–331
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Explore Parque Central
- Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- La Merced Market
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Isla de la Plata Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
- Parque Forestal Portoviejo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Parque de la Familia Quevedo
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Ecuador
Loja PortoviejoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–25
Activities
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–25
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Riobambacar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
6h 32m
$53–82
Activities
- Colta Lake
- La Balbanera Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Museo Cancebi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Manabi
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Ecuador
Quito MantaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Museo de la Ciudad
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
$166–336
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- Parque de las Iguanas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Mirador de Tulcan
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–25
Activities
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$31–58
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Visit Same Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$26–50
Activities
- Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
7h 30m
$24–43
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chimborazo Volcano
- Sangay National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–35
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: 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
$28–50
Activities
- Mall del Pacifico
- Plaza Civica
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Ecuador
Cuenca MilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Palacio de Cristal
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Historic Center of Quito
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Visit the Central Market
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Mirador de Crucita
- Parque La Rotonda
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Sports Complex Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Evening Entertainment at Local Bars
- Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil BabahoyoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–230
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- 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
$173–331
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Devils Nose Train Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Playa Murcielago
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Manabi
- Mercado Central Portoviejo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Paseo La Merced
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Parque de la Madre
- Local Craft Shopping
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
54 min
$9–14
Activities
- Malecon de Babahoyo
- Paseo en Bote por los Esteros
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Ecuador
Loja MilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–25
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- San Francisco Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–25
Activities
- Catedral de Tulcan
- Parque Central de la Independencia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Riobambacar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
6h 32m
$53–82
Activities
- La Merced Market
- Maldonado Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Manta Port Viewpoint
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Jardin Botanico de Portoviejo
- Mirador de Crucita
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Quevedo Cultural Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Paseo La Merced
- Puerto Bolivar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–14: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Ecuador
Quito MilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
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
$166–336
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- Stroll along Calle Larga
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Mirador de Tulcan
- Parque Central de la Independencia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–25
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$31–58
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$26–50
Activities
- Excursion to Jambeli Island
- Banana Plantation Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
7h 30m
$24–43
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–35
Activities
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: 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
$28–50
Activities
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
- Museo Cancebi
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Manabi
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Gastronomic Tour Local Cuisine
- Cafeteria Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 14–15: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Milagrobus
3h 6m
$7–17
Activities
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Ecuador
Cuenca LatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Parque La Carolina
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Explore the Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- April 21st Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Central Market
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Parque Forestal Portoviejo
- Jardin Botanico de Portoviejo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
- Monumento al Banano
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Excursion to Jambeli Island
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–14: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
54 min
$9–14
Activities
- Mercado Central de Babahoyo
- Monumento a la Madre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 28m
$8–20
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Monumento al Indio Colorado
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$9
Activities
- Laguna de Yambo
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

17 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil IbarraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- Malecon 2000
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–230
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
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
$173–331
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Quito to Lojacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Lojatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Lojaplane
- Take the foot from Quito to Lojawalk
- Take the bus from Quito to Lojabus
3h 55m
$255–309
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–35
Activities
- Maldonado Park
- Guamote Indigenous Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
- Casa del Portal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Museo Cancebi
- Playa Murcielago
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Mirador de Crucita
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Museo Marino de Machala
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Parque Central 17 de Septiembre
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–14: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
54 min
$9–14
Activities
- Estadio Rafael Vera Yepez
- Paseo en Bote por los Esteros
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 15: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 28m
$8–20
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Parque de la Juventud y la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 16: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$9
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Parque Vicente Leon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
4h 6m
$9–18
Activities
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
- Parque Pedro Moncayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Ecuador
Loja LatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Walk through Jipiro Park
- Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–25
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$161–269
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–25
Activities
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Drive from Tulcán to Riobambacar
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Riobambabus
6h 32m
$53–82
Activities
- City Museum
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Manta, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$16–25
Activities
- Museo Cancebi
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Amador Flor
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Iglesia San Jose
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$13–18
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Museo Marino de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 13–14: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–9
Activities
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
- Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 15–16: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
54 min
$9–14
Activities
- Malecon de Babahoyo
- Mercado Central de Babahoyo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 17: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 28m
$8–20
Activities
- Balneario Las Vegas
- Iglesia Catedral de Santo Domingo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$9
Activities
- Iglesia de La Merced
- Laguna de Yambo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

19 days in Ecuador
Quito LatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- TeleferiQo
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
$166–336
Activities
- Mirador de Turi
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–230
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–25
Activities
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$31–58
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Malecon de Esmeraldas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$26–50
Activities
- Paseo La Merced
- Puerto Bolivar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
- Take the bus from Machala to Ambatobus
7h 30m
$24–43
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
- April 21st Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–35
Activities
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 11: 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
$28–50
Activities
- Playa Murcielago
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$3–21
Activities
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
- Parque La Rotonda
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 13: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–8
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Sports Complex Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 14–15: Milagro, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Milagrobus
3h 6m
$7–17
Activities
- Parque de la Madre
- Gastronomic Tour Local Eateries
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 16–17: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
54 min
$9–14
Activities
- Paseo en Bote por los Esteros
- Estadio Rafael Vera Yepez
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 28m
$8–20
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Monumento al Indio Colorado
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$9
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
- Quilotoa Lagoon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel



