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7 days in Ecuador
QuitoAmbatoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- Historic Center of Quito
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
$126–266
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$17–29
Activities
- Visit Same Beach
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel

Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$22–39
Activities
- Parque Pedro Moncayo
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–22
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel

8 days in Ecuador
CuencaMachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Cementerio de Tulcan
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
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
$16–32
Activities
- Plaza Grande
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
Hotel

Day 5: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Volcan Ruminahui
- Mercado Central de Latacunga
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Mercado Central
Hotel

Day 8: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel

9 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- El Faro Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–230
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
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
$126–259
Activities
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
- Plaza Grande
Hotel

Day 4: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Hacienda La Cienega
- Volcan Ruminahui
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- La Merced Market
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Parque de la Familia
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
- Museo Marino de Machala
- Puerto Bolivar
Hotel

Days 8–9: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Monumento al Ingenio
- Parque Lineal Milagro
Hotel

10 days in Ecuador
TulcánMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Parque Isidro Ayora
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
$16–32
Activities
- Parque La Carolina
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
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
$126–266
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Old Cathedral
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- 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
- Visit the Central Market
- Stroll along Calle Lourdes
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- Colta Lake
- Guamote Indigenous Market
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel

Day 8: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Paseo La Merced
Hotel

Days 9–10: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Catedral de Milagro
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel

11 days in Ecuador
QuitoMilagroItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
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
$126–266
Activities
- Plaza de las Flores
- Cajas National Park
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel

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

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$17–29
Activities
- Catedral Cristo Rey
- Playa Las Palmas
Hotel

Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$22–39
Activities
- Mercado Amazonas
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–22
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Hotel

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

Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–32
Activities
- Municipal Palace of Machala
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel

Day 11: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Complejo Deportivo Milagro
- Monumento al Ingenio
Hotel

12 days in Ecuador
CuencaQuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Mirador de Turi
- San Francisco Church
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- 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
$16–32
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel

Day 5: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Quilotoa Lagoon
- Monumento a la Mama Negra
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- City Museum
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel

Day 8: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel

Days 9–10: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Evening Entertainment at Local Bars
- Cinema Milagro
Hotel

Day 11: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Merced
- Compras de Artesanias Locales
Hotel
Day 12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Parque de la Familia Quevedo
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel

13 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilEsmeraldasItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Plaza de la Administracion
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–230
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Plaza de las Flores
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
$126–259
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel

Day 4: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Volcan Ruminahui
- Cotopaxi National Park
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- Chimborazo Volcano
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Visita a Salasaca
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
- Puerto Bolivar
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel

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

Day 10: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Compras de Artesanias Locales
- Malecon de Babahoyo
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
- Malecon de Quevedo
Hotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–14
Activities
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
- Walk along Rio Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 13: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Esmeraldasbus
5h 18m
$17–24
Activities
- Explore Mercado Central
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel

14 days in Ecuador
TulcánIbarraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Parque Isidro Ayora
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
$16–32
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Museo de la Ciudad
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
$126–266
Activities
- Stroll along Calle Larga
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
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 Music Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
- La Merced Market
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel

Day 8: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Municipal Palace of Machala
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel

Days 9–10: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Universidad Estatal de Milagro
- Evening Entertainment at Local Bars
Hotel

Day 11: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Compras de Artesanias Locales
- Iglesia San Francisco
Hotel
Day 12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
- Sports Complex Quevedo
Hotel

Day 13: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 16m
$16–31
Activities
- Volcan Ruminahui
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel

Day 14: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
3h 38m
$8–21
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel

15 days in Ecuador
QuitoLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- Museo de la Ciudad
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
$126–266
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- San Francisco Church
Hotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Catedral de Tulcan
- Parque Isidro Ayora
Hotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$17–29
Activities
- Taste Local Gastronomy
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
Hotel

Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$22–39
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–22
Activities
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
- Visita a Salasaca
Hotel

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

Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Walk through Jipiro Park
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–32
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel

Days 11–12: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Sugar Cane Plantation Tour
- Parque Lineal Milagro
Hotel

Day 13: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Biblioteca Municipal de Babahoyo
- Paseo en Bote por los Esteros
Hotel
Day 14: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Monumento al Banano
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
Hotel

Day 15: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 16m
$16–31
Activities
- Parque Vicente Leon
- Plaza San Sebastian
Hotel

16 days in Ecuador
CuencaSanto Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Plaza de las Flores
Hotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- Palacio de Cristal
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel

Day 3: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–31
Activities
- Cementerio de Tulcan
- 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
$16–32
Activities
- Plaza Grande
- El Ejido Park
Hotel

Day 5: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Plaza San Sebastian
- Volcan Ruminahui
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel

Day 8: 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
- Puerto Bolivar
Hotel

Days 9–10: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Monumento al Ingenio
- Malecon de Milagro
Hotel

Day 11: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Iglesia San Francisco
- Centro Comercial El Paseo Shopping Babahoyo
Hotel
Day 12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel

Day 13: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–14
Activities
- Playa de Crucita
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
Hotel

Day 14: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Esmeraldasbus
5h 18m
$17–24
Activities
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
- Malecon de Esmeraldas
Hotel

Day 15: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$22–39
Activities
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel

Day 16: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 54m
$16–21
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Jardin Botanico Padre Julio Marrero
Hotel

17 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilLojaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Hotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–230
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Stroll along Calle Larga
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
$126–259
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Historic Center of Quito
Hotel

Day 4: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quito to Latacungabus
1h 48m
$3–15
Activities
- Hacienda La Cienega
- Iglesia de La Merced
Hotel

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Riobambabus
1h 53m
$4–15
Activities
- Guamote Indigenous Market
- City Museum
Hotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- 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
- Parque de la Madre
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel

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

Day 10: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Estadio Rafael Vera Yepez
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
Day 11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Plaza Civica de Quevedo
Hotel

Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Portoviejobus
3h
$7–14
Activities
- Playa de Crucita
- Mercado Central Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 13: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Esmeraldasbus
5h 18m
$17–24
Activities
- Catedral Cristo Rey
- Playa Las Palmas
Hotel

Day 14: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$22–39
Activities
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Hotel

Day 15: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–25
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Catedral de Tulcan
Hotel

Day 16: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Mantabus
10h 30m
$27–39
Activities
- Museo Cancebi
- Mall del Pacifico
Hotel

Day 17: 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
- Walk through Jipiro Park
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel

18 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
- Compras en la Zona Comercial
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
$16–32
Activities
- TeleferiQo
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
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
$126–266
Activities
- Cuenca Cathedral
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–230
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
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 Museo de la Cultura Lojana
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel

Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$18–30
Activities
- Guamote Indigenous Market
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
Hotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–14
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel

Day 8: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus
6h 35m
$23–41
Activities
- Catedral de Machala
- Parque de la Madre
Hotel

Days 9–10: Milagro, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Machala to Milagrobus
3h 30m
$7–15
Activities
- Catedral de Milagro
- Monumento al Ingenio
Hotel

Day 11: Babahoyo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Milagro to Babahoyobus
1h 1m
$9–13
Activities
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Merced
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Los Rios
Hotel
Day 12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Babahoyo to Quevedobus
2h
$8–16
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
Hotel

Day 13: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 16m
$16–31
Activities
- Quilotoa Lagoon
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
Hotel

Day 14: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Ibarrabus
3h 38m
$8–21
Activities
- Museo del Banco Central
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel

Day 15: 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
- Parque Central 20 de Marzo
Hotel

Day 16: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Mantabus
5h 49m
$15–24
Activities
- Tarqui Beach
- Central Market
Hotel

Day 17: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–19
Activities
- Museo Portoviejo
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel

Day 18: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–22
Activities
- Reserva Ecologica Tsachila
- Mercado Municipal de Santo Domingo
Hotel



