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7 days in Ecuador
QuitoLojaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Ambatowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
6h 44m
$19–46
Activities
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
Hotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel

8 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Old Cathedral
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
- Plaza de la Administracion
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Catedral de Tulcan
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
Hotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel

Day 8: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
Hotel

9 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Palacio de Cristal
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–220
Activities
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
- Old Cathedral
Hotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 40m
$123–251
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel

Day 4: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
- April 21st Park
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Parque de la Familia
- Catedral de Ambato
Hotel

Day 6: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Parque de la Madre
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel

Days 7–8: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Parque Lineal Milagro
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
Hotel

Day 9: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Parque 24 de Mayo
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Merced
Hotel
10 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
- Mirador de Tulcan
Hotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- Plaza Grande
Hotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- Mirador de Turi
- Plaza de las Flores
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 10m
$62–80
Activities
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel

Day 6: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 32m
$26–48
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Ambatobus
7h 14m
$16–24
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Devils Nose Train Ride
Hotel

Day 9: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ibarrabus
5h 30m
$13–22
Activities
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel

Day 10: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$19–20
Activities
- Explore Mercado Central
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel

11 days in Ecuador
QuitoLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- Parque de las Iguanas
Hotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
- Parque Isidro Ayora
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Ambatowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
6h 44m
$19–46
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Casa del Portal
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- La Merced Market
Hotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel

Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 32m
$26–48
Activities
- Tarqui Beach
- Playa Murcielago
Hotel

Day 9: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- Museo Portoviejo
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
Hotel

Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
Hotel

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 16m
$16–30
Activities
- Mercado Central de Latacunga
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel

12 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Catedral de Tulcan
- Mirador de Tulcan
Hotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- April 21st Park
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel

Days 8–9: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
- Evening Entertainment at Local Bars
Hotel

Day 10: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Paseo en Bote por los Esteros
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Sports Complex Quevedo
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Parque Forestal Portoviejo
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
Hotel

13 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilLojaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Palacio de Cristal
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–220
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
Hotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 40m
$123–251
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
Hotel

Day 4: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- Maldonado Park
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Hotel

Day 6: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel

Days 7–8: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
Hotel

Day 9: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Iglesia San Francisco
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Merced
Hotel
Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
Hotel

Day 11: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Playa de Crucita
- Walk along Rio Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 12: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Mantabus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
Hotel

Day 13: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Manta to Lojataxi
9h 25m
$71–101
Activities
- Visit Loja Cathedral
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel

14 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- TeleferiQo
- El Ejido Park
Hotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- Plaza de las Flores
- San Francisco Church
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 10m
$62–80
Activities
- Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
- Walk through Jipiro Park
Hotel

Day 6: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 32m
$26–48
Activities
- Tarqui Beach
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Ambatobus
7h 14m
$16–24
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Compras en Quisapincha
Hotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- April 21st Park
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel

Day 9: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ibarrabus
5h 30m
$13–22
Activities
- Basilica La Dolorosa
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
Hotel

Day 10: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$19–20
Activities
- Explore Mercado Central
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
Hotel

Day 11: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$23–45
Activities
- Parque de la Madre
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel

Days 12–13: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
- Parque Lineal Milagro
Hotel

Day 14: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Paseo Fluvial por el Rio Babahoyo
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Los Rios
Hotel
15 days in Ecuador
QuitoMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Plaza Grande
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- San Francisco Church
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
- Plaza de la Administracion
Hotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Ambatowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus
6h 44m
$19–46
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Mercado Central
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- City Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
Hotel

Day 8: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 32m
$26–48
Activities
- Mall del Pacifico
- Whale Watching Tour
Hotel

Day 9: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- Museo Portoviejo
- Mirador de Crucita
Hotel

Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Quevedobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Quevedo Cultural Center
Hotel

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 16m
$16–30
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
- Cotopaxi National Park
Hotel

Day 12: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
3h 38m
$8–21
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
Hotel

Day 13: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$19–20
Activities
- Taste Local Gastronomy
- Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
Hotel

Day 14: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$23–45
Activities
- Municipal Palace of Machala
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel

Day 15: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
- Parque Lineal Milagro
Hotel

16 days in Ecuador
CuencaLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- San Francisco Church
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$25–30
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Parque Central de la Independencia
Hotel

Day 4: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Mitad del Mundo
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Mercado Central
Hotel

Day 7: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel

Days 8–9: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
- Catedral de Milagro
Hotel

Day 10: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Centro Comercial El Paseo Shopping Babahoyo
- Biblioteca Municipal de Babahoyo
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Malecon de Quevedo
- Monumento al Banano
Hotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Manabi
Hotel

Day 13: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Mantabus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- Isla de la Plata Tour
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel

Day 14: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Manta to Lojataxi
9h 25m
$71–101
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit the Music Museum
Hotel

Day 15: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
- Take the bus from Loja to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
9h 38m
$27–40
Activities
- Parque de la Juventud y la Familia
- Mercado Municipal de Santo Domingo
Hotel

Day 16: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Parque Vicente Leon
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel

17 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilTulcánItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Malecon 2000
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–220
Activities
- San Francisco Church
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel

Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Cuenca to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Cuenca to Quitocar
1h 40m
$123–251
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel

Day 4: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Riobambabus
3h 14m
$7–25
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- City Museum
Hotel

Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Compras en Quisapincha
Hotel

Day 6: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Hotel

Days 7–8: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
- Mercado Municipal de Milagro
Hotel

Day 9: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Los Rios
- Paseo Fluvial por el Rio Babahoyo
Hotel
Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel

Day 11: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Museo Portoviejo
- Mercado Central Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 12: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Mantabus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- El Murcielago Beach Walk
- Central Market
Hotel

Day 13: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the bus from Manta to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Manta to Lojataxi
9h 25m
$71–101
Activities
- Visit the Central Market
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel

Day 14: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
- Take the bus from Loja to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
9h 38m
$27–40
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Museo Etnografico Tsachila
Hotel

Day 15: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Hacienda La Cienega
Hotel

Day 16: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
3h 38m
$8–21
Activities
- Mercado Amazonas
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
Hotel

Day 17: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–25
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Iglesia de San Francisco
Hotel

18 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Mirador de Tulcan
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel

Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
- Take the foot from Tulcán to Quitowalk
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus
4h 10m
$16–31
Activities
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel

Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Drive from Quito to Cuencacar
- Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
- Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane
2h 16m
$120–255
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–220
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel

Day 5: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus
- Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi
5h 10m
$62–80
Activities
- Visit the City Gate
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel

Day 6: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Mantabus
8h 32m
$26–48
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Ambatobus
7h 14m
$16–24
Activities
- Parque de la Familia
- Iglesia La Merced
Hotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–18
Activities
- Guamote Indigenous Market
- Sangay National Park
Hotel

Day 9: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ibarrabus
5h 30m
$13–22
Activities
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel

Day 10: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the foot from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$19–20
Activities
- Visit Same Beach
- Catedral Cristo Rey
Hotel

Day 11: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Machalabus
9h
$23–45
Activities
- Parque de la Madre
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel

Days 12–13: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Cinema Milagro
- Local Ice Cream Parlors
Hotel

Day 14: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Estadio Rafael Vera Yepez
- Centro Comercial El Paseo Shopping Babahoyo
Hotel
Day 15: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Parque de la Familia Quevedo
- Cafeteria Experience
Hotel

Day 16: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–13
Activities
- Mercado Central Portoviejo
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 17: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–22
Activities
- Balneario Las Vegas
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
Hotel

Day 18: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Monumento a la Mama Negra
- Plaza San Sebastian
Hotel


