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7 days in Ecuador
QuitoAmbatoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- 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
$147–257
Activities
- San Francisco Church
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
Day 4: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Parque Central 20 de Marzo
- Catedral Cristo Rey
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Basilica La Dolorosa
Hotel
Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–26
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
Hotel
Day 7: 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
$20–49
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
8 days in Ecuador
CuencaPortoviejoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Malecon 2000
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$135–246
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Explore Parque Central
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- Devils Nose Train Ride
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Parque Juan Montalvo
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
- Tarqui Beach
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Mirador de Crucita
- Plaza Civica Eloy Alfaro
Hotel
9 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilSanto Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–200
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- Cuenca 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
$151–249
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Plaza Grande
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Chimborazo Volcano
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Parque de la Familia
- Mercado Central
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Museo Cancebi
- Isla de la Plata Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
- Jardin Botanico de Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 9: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Monumento al Indio Colorado
Hotel
10 days in Ecuador
TulcánMachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
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
$16–33
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- 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
$147–257
Activities
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Parque de las Iguanas
Hotel
Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Visit Same Beach
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
Hotel
Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel
Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Parque de la Familia
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- Colta Lake
Hotel
Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Visit the Central Market
- Visit the Music Museum
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$24–32
Activities
- Paseo La Merced
- Municipal Palace of Machala
Hotel
11 days in Ecuador
QuitoMantaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- 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
$147–257
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel
Day 4: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Excursion to Atacames Beach
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel
Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–26
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel
Day 7: 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
$20–49
Activities
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
- Compras en Quisapincha
Hotel
Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- Colta Lake
Hotel
Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$24–32
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Banana Plantation Tour
Hotel
Day 11: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Mantataxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
7h 6m
$26–50
Activities
- Plaza Civica
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
12 days in Ecuador
CuencaEsmeraldasItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- MAAC Museum
- Plaza de la Administracion
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$135–246
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- April 21st Park
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Tarqui Beach
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Amador Flor
- Walk along Rio Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 9: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Reserva Ecologica Tsachila
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machalabus
8h 30m
$23–35
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Hotel
Day 11: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Tulcántaxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
12h 37m
$43–60
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel
Day 12: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$18–30
Activities
- Catedral Cristo Rey
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel
13 days in Ecuador
GuayaquilIbarraItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–200
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- 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
$151–249
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Parque La Carolina
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
- Colta Lake
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Montecristi Panama Hat Factory Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Walk along Rio Portoviejo
- Paseo Shopping Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 9: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
- Mercado Municipal de Santo Domingo
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machalabus
8h 30m
$23–35
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 11: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Tulcántaxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
12h 37m
$43–60
Activities
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Mirador de Tulcan
Hotel
Day 12: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$18–30
Activities
- Playa Las Palmas
- Malecon de Esmeraldas
Hotel
Day 13: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
Hotel
14 days in Ecuador
TulcánLatacungaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
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
$16–33
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Historic Center 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
$147–257
Activities
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Hotel
Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- Palacio de Cristal
Hotel
Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Playa Las Palmas
- Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
Hotel
Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel
Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel
Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
- City Museum
Hotel
Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
- 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
$24–32
Activities
- Banana Plantation Tour
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel
Day 11: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Mantataxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
7h 6m
$26–50
Activities
- Whale Watching Tour
- Mall del Pacifico
Hotel
Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
- Museo Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 13: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
- Reserva Ecologica Tsachila
Hotel
Day 14: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Parque Vicente Leon
- Volcan Ruminahui
Hotel
15 days in Ecuador
QuitoQuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- 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
$147–257
Activities
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Malecon del Salado
Hotel
Day 4: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Excursion to Atacames Beach
Hotel
Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Parque La Merced
Hotel
Day 6: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Tulcánbus
1h 58m
$5–26
Activities
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
- Iglesia de San Francisco
Hotel
Day 7: 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
$20–49
Activities
- Parque Cevallos
- Quinta de Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- City Museum
- La Merced Market
Hotel
Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- 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
$24–32
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
Hotel
Day 11: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Mantataxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
7h 6m
$26–50
Activities
- Malecon Escenico
- Mall del Pacifico
Hotel
Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Walk along Rio Portoviejo
- Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo
Hotel
Day 13: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Iglesia Catedral de Santo Domingo
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
Hotel
Day 14: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Mirador El Calvario
- Parque Vicente Leon
Hotel
Day 15: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 3m
$17–32
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Monumento al Banano
Hotel
16 days in Ecuador
CuencaQuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
- San Francisco Church
Hotel
Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Malecon 2000
Hotel
Day 3: Quito, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Quitoplane
- Take the transfer from Guayaquil to Quitotransfer
- Drive from Guayaquil to Quitocar
1h 40m
$135–246
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- TeleferiQo
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
- Walk through Jipiro Park
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- La Balbanera Church
- Devils Nose Train Ride
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Compras en Quisapincha
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Manta Port Viewpoint
- Surfing at San Lorenzo Beach
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Mirador de Crucita
- Degustacion de Comida Manabita
Hotel
Day 9: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Reserva Ecologica Tsachila
- Mercado Municipal de Santo Domingo
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machalabus
8h 30m
$23–35
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Paseo La Merced
Hotel
Day 11: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Tulcántaxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
12h 37m
$43–60
Activities
- Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
- Mercado Central de Tulcan
Hotel
Day 12: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$18–30
Activities
- Taste Local Gastronomy
- Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
Hotel
Day 13: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
Hotel
Day 14: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Latacungabus
3h 37m
$8–22
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Quilotoa Lagoon
Hotel
Days 15–16: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 3m
$17–32
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
Hotel
17 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Malecon 2000
Hotel
Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
47 min
$90–200
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- 10 de Agosto Market
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
$151–249
Activities
- Church of La Compania de Jesus
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Hotel
Day 4: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- 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
$256–491
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Hotel
Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus
4h 53m
$19–40
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus
1h 6m
$2–15
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Casa del Portal
Hotel
Day 7: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Mantabus
7h 14m
$17–24
Activities
- Manta Lighthouse
- Playa Murcielago
Hotel
Day 8: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Jardin Botanico de Portoviejo
- Parque Central Vicente Amador Flor
Hotel
Day 9: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Monumento al Indio Colorado
- Reserva Ecologica Tsachila
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Machalabus
8h 30m
$23–35
Activities
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel
Day 11: Tulcán, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Tulcántaxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
- Take the bus from Machala to Tulcánbus
12h 37m
$43–60
Activities
- Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
Hotel
Day 12: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$18–30
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Catedral Cristo Rey
Hotel
Day 13: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Capilla de San Francisco
Hotel
Day 14: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Latacungabus
3h 37m
$8–22
Activities
- Laguna de Yambo
- Iglesia de La Merced
Hotel
Days 15–17: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 3m
$17–32
Activities
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
- Local Artisan Shops
Hotel
18 days in Ecuador
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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- 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
$16–33
Activities
- El Ejido Park
- 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
$147–257
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- San Francisco Church
Hotel
Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
44 min
$90–200
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
- MAAC Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Esmeraldasbus
8h
$21–45
Activities
- Excursion to Atacames Beach
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel
Day 6: Ibarra, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ibarrabus
6h 38m
$23–40
Activities
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Hotel
Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Ambatobus
4h 23m
$10–23
Activities
- Parque Juan Montalvo
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 7m
$2–19
Activities
- Guamote Indigenous Market
- Sangay National Park
Hotel
Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$19–40
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit the Central Market
Hotel
Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$24–32
Activities
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
- Museo Marino de Machala
Hotel
Day 11: Manta, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the taxi from Machala to Mantataxi
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
- Take the bus from Machala to Mantabus
7h 6m
$26–50
Activities
- Museo Cancebi
- Isla de la Plata Tour
Hotel
Day 12: Portoviejo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Manta to Portoviejobus
32 min
$1–18
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion Nucleo de Manabi
- Parque La Rotonda
Hotel
Day 13: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Portoviejo to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
4h 5m
$9–23
Activities
- Mirador del Cerro Bomboli
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
Hotel
Day 14: Latacunga, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Santo Domingo de los Colorados to Latacungabus
3h
$6–9
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
- Laguna de Yambo
Hotel
Days 15–18: Quevedo, Ecuador
Transport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 3m
$17–32
Activities
- Cafeteria Experience
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel
