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7 days in Ecuador
Cuenca RiobambaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- Metropolitan Cathedral 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
$150–193
Activities
- Capilla del Hombre
- El Ejido Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
- Taste Local Gastronomy
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
- Colta Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

8 days in Ecuador
Quito RiobambaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
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
$145–315
Activities
- Cajas National Park
- Plaza de las Flores
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
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
$26–30
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Carchi
- Cementerio de Tulcan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
- Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Casa del Portal
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Hacienda Abraspungo
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

9 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil MachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- MAAC Museum
- Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–260
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- San Francisco Church
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
$154–315
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Parque La Merced
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
- Catedral Cristo Rey
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chimborazo Volcano
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Visit the Music Museum
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
- Catedral de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

10 days in Ecuador
Loja QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Visit Loja Cathedral
- Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–24
Activities
- Chocolate and Sweets Factory
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Palacio de Cristal
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
$150–193
Activities
- Mitad del Mundo
- Plaza Grande
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Playa Las Palmas
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
- Mirador de la Cruz
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Colta Lake
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus
2h 10m
$4–15
Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park
- Volcan Ruminahui
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$14–30
Activities
- Paseo Shopping Quevedo
- Cafeteria Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

11 days in Ecuador
Cuenca QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- Metropolitan Cathedral 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
$150–193
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
- Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
- Playa Las Palmas
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Visita a Salasaca
- Parque Cevallos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- Colta Lake
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
- Walk through Jipiro Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–11: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Malecon de Quevedo
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

12 days in Ecuador
Quito QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Historic Center of Quito
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
$145–315
Activities
- 10 de Agosto Market
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- Parque Historico Guayaquil
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Parque Central 20 de Marzo
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced
- Mercado Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- April 21st Park
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Catedral de Machala
- Municipal Palace of Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–12: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

13 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
- MAAC Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–260
Activities
- Plaza de las Flores
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
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
$154–315
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- El Ejido Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Museo del Banco Central
- Parque Pedro Moncayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Parque Central 20 de Marzo
- Excursion to Atacames Beach
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Parque Juan Montalvo
- Museo de la Ciudad
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chimborazo Volcano
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Paseo La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–13: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Cafeteria Experience
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

14 days in Ecuador
Loja QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–24
Activities
- San Francisco Church
- Cajas National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Parque Historico Guayaquil
- Parque de las Iguanas
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
$150–193
Activities
- TeleferiQo
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Mercado Amazonas
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
- Iglesia La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Sangay National Park
- Maldonado Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus
2h 10m
$4–15
Activities
- Plaza San Sebastian
- Quilotoa Lagoon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–14: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$14–30
Activities
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

15 days in Ecuador
Cuenca QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador
Activities
- Old Cathedral
- Cuenca Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- Puerto Santa Ana
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
$150–193
Activities
- Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
- Historic Center of Quito
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Mercado Amazonas
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
- Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Compras en Quisapincha
- Iglesia La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Walk through Jipiro Park
- Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Mercado Central de Machala
- Paseo La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–15: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Local Artisan Shops
- Nightlife at a Local Bar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

16 days in Ecuador
Quito QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- Mitad del Mundo
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
$145–315
Activities
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Parque Historico Guayaquil
- Malecon 2000
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

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

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Basilica La Dolorosa
- Museo del Banco Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
- Boat Tour on Esmeraldas River
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Mercado Central
- Visita a Salasaca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Devils Nose Train Ride
- First Constituent Assembly Monument
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Try Lojas traditional cuisine
- Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
- Mercado Central de Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–16: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
- Iglesia San Jose
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

17 days in Ecuador
Guayaquil QuevedoItinerary navigation
Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Activities
- Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
- Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane
50 min
$110–260
Activities
- Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
- San Francisco Church
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
$154–315
Activities
- Historic Center of Quito
- Plaza Grande
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Taste Local Gastronomy
- Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Casa del Portal
- Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore the Botanical Garden
- Visit Loja Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Puerto Bolivar
- Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Gastronomic Tour Local Cuisine
- Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

18 days in Ecuador
Loja MachalaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Loja, Ecuador
Activities
- Hike in Podocarpus National Park
- Visit the City Gate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus
4h
$10–24
Activities
- Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
- New Cathedral Bell Tower
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- Malecon del Salado
- Palacio de Cristal
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
$150–193
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- Capilla del Hombre
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Capilla de San Francisco
- Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
- Catedral Cristo Rey
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Catedral de Ambato
- Parque Juan Montalvo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Maldonado Park
- Chapel of the Holy Family
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus
2h 10m
$4–15
Activities
- Iglesia de La Merced
- Plaza San Sebastian
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
- Take the transfer from Latacunga to Quevedotransfer
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Quevedobus
5h 17m
$14–30
Activities
- Monumento al Banano
- Cocoa Plantation Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus
6h 46m
$12–17
Activities
- Excursion to Jambeli Island
- El Paseo Shopping Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

19 days in Ecuador
Cuenca Santo Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary 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
$110–260
Activities
- Parque de las Iguanas
- Puerto Santa Ana
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
$150–193
Activities
- Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
- La Ronda Street
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus
2h 15m
$5–23
Activities
- Laguna de Yahuarcocha
- Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Explore Mercado Central
- Enjoy a Marimba Show
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Museo de la Ciudad
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Chapel of the Holy Family
- Hacienda Abraspungo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Stroll along Calle Lourdes
- Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Parque Central Juan Montalvo
- Municipal Palace of Machala
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Parque Central 24 de Mayo
- Sports Complex Quevedo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 18: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the transfer from Quevedo to Latacungatransfer
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 21m
$14–31
Activities
- Mercado Central de Latacunga
- Iglesia de La Merced
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2h 45m
$9
Activities
- Jardin Botanico Padre Julio Marrero
- Parque de la Juventud y la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

20 days in Ecuador
Quito Santo Domingo de los ColoradosItinerary navigation
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Activities
- La Ronda Street
- Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
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
$145–315
Activities
- Municipal Museum of Modern Art
- Old Cathedral
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane
45 min
$110–260
Activities
- El Faro Lighthouse
- Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus
8h 30m
$26–30
Activities
- Parque Central de la Independencia
- Paseo por el Centro Historico
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus
2h 30m
$4–19
Activities
- Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
- Parque Ciudad Blanca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
- Take the walk from Ibarra to Esmeraldaswalk
- Take the bus from Ibarra to Esmeraldasbus
6h 36m
$30–54
Activities
- Relax at Tonsupa Beach
- Explore Mercado Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus
6h 30m
$15–90
Activities
- Mirador de la Cruz
- Parque de la Familia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus
1h 20m
$2–14
Activities
- Loma de Quito Viewpoint
- Chambo River Ecological Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 9: Loja, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus
4h 54m
$18–30
Activities
- Explore Parque Central
- Explore the Botanical Garden
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 10: Machala, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
- Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus
4h 58m
$22–30
Activities
- Museo Marino de Machala
- Banana Plantation Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Days 11–18: Quevedo, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus
6h 47m
$12–17
Activities
- Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
- Cafeteria Experience
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 19: Latacunga, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
- Take the transfer from Quevedo to Latacungatransfer
- Take the bus from Quevedo to Latacungabus
4h 21m
$14–31
Activities
- Monumento a la Mama Negra
- Cotopaxi National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel

Day 20: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Latacunga to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus
2h 45m
$9
Activities
- Parque Central Vicente Maldonado
- Iglesia Catedral de Santo Domingo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel


