Rome2Rio

Plan your Ecuador Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

Ecuador travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Ecuador are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

7 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Riobamba

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Cajas National Park
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
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Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
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Activities
  • Parque Ciudad Blanca
  • Museo del Banco Central
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral de Ambato
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chambo River Ecological Walk
  • Colta Lake
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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8 days in Ecuador

Quito Riobamba

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
  • Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8515 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$26–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de la Cultura Carchi
  • Cementerio de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,418 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
  • Tren de la Libertad Ibarra Salinas
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visita a Salasaca
  • Casa del Portal
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
  • Chambo River Ecological Walk
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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9 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Machala

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • MAAC Museum
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chocolate and Sweets Factory
  • San Francisco Church
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque La Merced
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia La Merced
  • Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chimborazo Volcano
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit the Music Museum
  • Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
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Activities
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
  • Catedral de Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1206 reviews
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10 days in Ecuador

Loja Quevedo

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
  • Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chocolate and Sweets Factory
  • Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • Palacio de Cristal
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
  • Museo del Banco Central
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
  • Mirador de la Cruz
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Colta Lake
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cotopaxi National Park
  • Volcan Ruminahui
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.9191 reviews
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Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador

11 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
  • Cuenca Cathedral
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monumento a la Batalla de Ibarra
  • Fabrica de Helados de Paila
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visita a Salasaca
  • Parque Cevallos
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Devils Nose Train Ride
  • Colta Lake
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
  • Walk through Jipiro Park
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Days 10–11: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon de Quevedo
  • Parque Central 24 de Mayo
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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12 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Basilica del Voto Nacional
  • Historic Center of Quito
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8515 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$26–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Isidro Ayora
  • Cementerio de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,418 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia La Merced
  • Mercado Central
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • April 21st Park
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hike in Podocarpus National Park
  • Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Days 11–12: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
  • Nightlife at a Local Bar
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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13 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • MAAC Museum
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de las Flores
  • Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo del Banco Central
  • Parque Pedro Moncayo
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chimborazo Volcano
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hike in Podocarpus National Park
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Days 10–13: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cafeteria Experience
  • Nightlife at a Local Bar
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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14 days in Ecuador

Loja Quevedo

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
  • Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • San Francisco Church
  • Cajas National Park
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
  • Parque de las Iguanas
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Amazonas
  • Laguna de Yahuarcocha
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Sangay National Park
  • Maldonado Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza San Sebastian
  • Quilotoa Lagoon
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.9191 reviews
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Days 10–14: Quevedo, Ecuador

15 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Old Cathedral
  • Cuenca Cathedral
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
  • Puerto Santa Ana
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Amazonas
  • Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Compras en Quisapincha
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Walk through Jipiro Park
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Days 10–15: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Local Artisan Shops
  • Nightlife at a Local Bar
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
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Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

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16 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
  • Mitad del Mundo
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Hotel
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Swissotel Quito

8.8515 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
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Activities
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
  • Malecon 2000
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Hotel
Hotel
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Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$26–30
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Activities
  • Cementerio de Tulcan
  • Compras en la Zona Comercial
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Hotel
Hotel
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Hotel Avanty

9.11,418 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
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Activities
  • Basilica La Dolorosa
  • Museo del Banco Central
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
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Activities
  • Mercado Central
  • Visita a Salasaca
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
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Activities
  • Devils Nose Train Ride
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
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Activities
  • Try Lojas traditional cuisine
  • Visit the Mirador El Panecillo de Loja
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Hotel
Hotel
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Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Paseo Shopping Machala
  • Mercado Central de Machala
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1206 reviews
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Days 11–16: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
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Activities
  • Cocoa Plantation Visit
  • Iglesia San Jose
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Hotel
Hotel
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Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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17 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
  • Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
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Hotel
Hotel
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Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
50 min
$110–260
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Activities
  • Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
  • San Francisco Church
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Hotel
Hotel
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TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
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Activities
  • Mirador Arcangel San Miguel
  • Laguna de Yahuarcocha
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Hotel
Hotel
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Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
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Activities
  • Casa del Portal
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
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Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • Loma de Quito Viewpoint
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
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Activities
  • Explore the Botanical Garden
  • Visit Loja Cathedral
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puerto Bolivar
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1206 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
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Activities
  • Gastronomic Tour Local Cuisine
  • Mercado Municipal de Quevedo
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Hotel
Hotel
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Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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18 days in Ecuador

Loja Machala

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Day 1: Loja, Ecuador

Activities
  • Hike in Podocarpus National Park
  • Visit the City Gate
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Cuenca by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Cuencabus bus
4h
$10–24
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Activities
  • Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
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Hotel
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TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
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Activities
  • Malecon del Salado
  • Palacio de Cristal
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Quito, Ecuador

Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Capilla de San Francisco
  • Walking Tour Calle Bolivar
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
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Activities
  • Catedral de Ambato
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
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Activities
  • Maldonado Park
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Latacungabus bus
2h 10m
$4–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia de La Merced
  • Plaza San Sebastian
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.9191 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Day 18: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quevedo → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quevedo to Machalabus bus
6h 46m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Excursion to Jambeli Island
  • El Paseo Shopping Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1206 reviews
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19 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Santo Domingo de los Colorados

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Cajas National Park
  • Municipal Museum of Modern Art
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.9487 reviews
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Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque de las Iguanas
  • Puerto Santa Ana
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Quito to Ibarrabus bus
2h 15m
$5–23
See more transport options
Activities
  • Laguna de Yahuarcocha
  • Centro Cultural El Cuartel
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 5: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de la Ciudad
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 7: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 8: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Stroll along Calle Lourdes
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 9: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Machala by bus via catamayo
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Loja to Machalabus bus
4h 58m
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central Juan Montalvo
  • Municipal Palace of Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1206 reviews
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Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central 24 de Mayo
  • Sports Complex Quevedo
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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Day 18: Latacunga, Ecuador

Day 19: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Latacunga → Santo Domingo de los Colorados by bus
  1. Take the bus from Latacunga to Santo Domingo de los Coloradosbus bus
2h 45m
$9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Jardin Botanico Padre Julio Marrero
  • Parque de la Juventud y la Familia
Explore Santo Domingo de los Colorados itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Zaracay

7.9102 reviews
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20 days in Ecuador

Quito Santo Domingo de los Colorados

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • La Ronda Street
  • Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.8515 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 3: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$110–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Faro Lighthouse
  • Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,395 reviews
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Day 4: Tulcán, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Tulcán by bus
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Tulcánbus bus
8h 30m
$26–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central de la Independencia
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

9.11,418 reviews
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Day 5: Ibarra, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ibarra by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ibarrabus bus
2h 30m
$4–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Ibarra
  • Parque Ciudad Blanca
Explore Ibarra itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Ajavi

8.6154 reviews
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Day 6: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Esmeraldas → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Esmeraldas to Ambatobus bus
6h 30m
$15–90
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador de la Cruz
  • Parque de la Familia
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.3179 reviews
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Day 8: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Riobambabus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Loma de Quito Viewpoint
  • Chambo River Ecological Walk
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3220 reviews
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Day 9: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore Parque Central
  • Explore the Botanical Garden
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.2288 reviews
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Day 10: Machala, Ecuador

Days 11–18: Quevedo, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Quevedo by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Quevedobus bus
6h 47m
$12–17
See more transport options
Activities
  • Rio Quevedo Boat Ride
  • Cafeteria Experience
Explore Quevedo itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Olimpico en Quevedo

8.222 reviews
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Day 19: Latacunga, Ecuador

Day 20: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

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