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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 Machala

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • San Francisco Church
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 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
$100–260
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Activities
  • La Perla Ferris Wheel
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Maldonado Park
  • Chambo River Ecological Walk
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de la Ciudad
  • Visita a Salasaca
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral de Machala
  • Gastronomic Experience Seafood
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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8 days in Ecuador

Quito Machala

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • La Ronda Street
  • Parque La Carolina
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Quito → Cuenca by car, fly
  1. Drive from Quito to Cuencacar car
  2. Take the transfer from Quito to Cuencatransfer
  3. Fly from Quito to Cuencaplane plane
2h 14m
$136–286
See more transport options
Activities
  • Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
  • Homero Ortega Panama Hat Museum
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Las Penas Historic Neighborhood
  • Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 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
$27–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
  • Iglesia de San Francisco
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus bus
  2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Ambatobus bus
7h 55m
$16–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 6: 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
  • Guamote Indigenous Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
  • Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

9 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Esmeraldas

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Parque de las Iguanas
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
49 min
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador de Turi
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
  • Guamote Indigenous Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador de la Cruz
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
  • Puerto Bolivar
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore Mercado Central
  • Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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10 days in Ecuador

Tulcán Quevedo

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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador

Activities
  • Parque Central de la Independencia
  • Catedral de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 2: Quito, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Quito by bus via ibarra
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
  2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
4h 14m
$15–31
See more transport options
Activities
  • Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 reviews
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Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
  • Santa Ana Hill and Lighthouse
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 5: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Loja by bus, taxi
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus bus
  2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi taxi
5h 11m
$67–80
See more transport options
Activities
  • Stroll along Calle Lourdes
  • Enjoy a coffee at a local cafe
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chapel of the Holy Family
  • Sangay National Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de Ciencias Naturales Gustavo Orces V.
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Banana Plantation Tour
  • El Paseo Shopping Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Day 10: Quevedo, Ecuador

11 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Latacunga

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Plaza de las Flores
  • Cuenca Cathedral
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puerto Santa Ana
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hacienda Abraspungo
  • Chimborazo Volcano
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Juan Montalvo
  • Mercado Central
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Gastronomic Experience Seafood
  • Paseo La Merced
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
See more transport options
Activities
  • Relax at Tonsupa Beach
  • Visit Isla de los Pajaros
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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Day 10: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

12 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • El Ejido Park
  • Basilica del Voto Nacional
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • El Faro Lighthouse
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 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
$27–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
  • Mirador de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador

Day 6: 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
  • Sangay National Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
  • Visit the Museo de la Cultura Lojana
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 10–12: Quevedo, Ecuador

13 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
  • Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
49 min
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Pumapungo Museum and Archaeological Park
  • Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Loma de Quito Viewpoint
  • Chimborazo Volcano
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visita a Salasaca
  • Museo de la Ciudad
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral de Machala
  • Mercado Central de Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
See more transport options
Activities
  • Excursion to Atacames Beach
  • Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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Day 10: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–13: Quevedo, Ecuador

14 days in Ecuador

Tulcán Quevedo

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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador

Activities
  • Paseo por el Centro Historico
  • Catedral de Tulcan
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 2: Quito, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Quito by bus via ibarra
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
  2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
4h 14m
$15–31
See more transport options
Activities
  • Panecillo Hill and Virgin of Quito
  • Capilla del Hombre
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 reviews
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Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de la Administracion
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 5: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Loja by bus, taxi
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus bus
  2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi taxi
5h 11m
$67–80
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore the Museo de Arqueologia y Lojanidad
  • Visit San Sebastian Plaza and Church
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Sangay National Park
  • Chambo River Ecological Walk
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Jardin Botanico Atocha-La Liria
  • Catedral de Ambato
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Excursion to Jambeli Island
  • Museo Marino de Machala
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 10–14: Quevedo, Ecuador

15 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • New Cathedral Bell Tower
  • Chocolate and Sweets Factory
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Faro Lighthouse
  • Botanical Garden of Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • First Constituent Assembly Monument
  • Colta Lake
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia La Merced
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
See more transport options
Activities
  • Playa Las Palmas
  • Catedral Cristo Rey
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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Day 10: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–15: Quevedo, Ecuador

16 days in Ecuador

Quito Quevedo

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Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • El Ejido Park
  • Basilica del Voto Nacional
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Plaza de la Administracion
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 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
$27–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
  • Parque Isidro Ayora
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador

Day 6: 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
  • Guamote Indigenous Market
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–35
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Activities
  • Walk through Jipiro Park
  • Visit the Music Museum
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 8: 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
$22–32
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Activities
  • Museo Marino de Machala
  • Reserva Ecologica Santa Clara Birdwatching
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Machala → Latacunga by bus
  1. Take the bus from Machala to Latacungabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Machala to Latacungabus bus
  3. Take the bus from Machala to Latacungabus bus
8h 35m
$26–56
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Activities
  • Cotopaxi National Park
  • Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamin Carrion - Nucleo de Cotopaxi
Explore Latacunga itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Endamo

8.9194 reviews
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Days 10–16: Quevedo, Ecuador

17 days in Ecuador

Guayaquil Quevedo

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Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Activities
  • Plaza de la Administracion
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 2: Cuenca, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Cuenca by fly
  1. Fly from Guayaquil to Cuencaplane plane
49 min
$100–260
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Activities
  • San Francisco Church
  • 10 de Agosto Market
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
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Activities
  • Chimborazo Volcano
  • La Balbanera Church
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
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Activities
  • Monumento a la Primera Imprenta
  • Mirador de la Cruz
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
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Activities
  • Excursion to Jambeli Island
  • Parque de la Madre
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
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Activities
  • Parque Central 20 de Marzo
  • Explore the Port of Esmeraldas
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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Day 10: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

18 days in Ecuador

Tulcán Santo Domingo de los Colorados

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Day 1: Tulcán, Ecuador

Activities
  • Catedral de Tulcan
  • Parque Isidro Ayora
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 2: Quito, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Quito by bus via ibarra
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
  2. Take the bus from Tulcán to Quitobus bus
4h 14m
$15–31
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Activities
  • Church of La Compania de Jesus
  • Historic Center of Quito
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 reviews
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Day 3: Cuenca, Ecuador

Day 4: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cuenca → Guayaquil by fly
  1. Fly from Cuenca to Guayaquilplane plane
45 min
$100–260
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Activities
  • Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
  • Malecon 2000
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 5: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Guayaquil → Loja by bus, taxi
  1. Take the bus from Guayaquil to Lojabus bus
  2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil to Lojataxi taxi
5h 11m
$67–80
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Activities
  • Visit the Central Market
  • Try Lojas traditional cuisine
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 6: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • La Balbanera Church
  • April 21st Park
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
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Activities
  • Casa del Portal
  • Mercado Central
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Day 18: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

19 days in Ecuador

Cuenca Quevedo

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Day 1: Cuenca, Ecuador

Activities
  • Cuenca Cathedral
  • Plaza de las Flores
Explore Cuenca itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

8.8478 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil
  • Museo del Cacao y Chocolate
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 reviews
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Day 3: Quito, Ecuador

Day 4: Loja, Ecuador

Day 5: Riobamba, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Loja → Riobamba by bus
  1. Take the bus from Loja to Riobambabus bus
4h 53m
$18–35
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Activities
  • Colta Lake
  • Maldonado Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 6: Ambato, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Ambato by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Ambatobus bus
1h 20m
$2–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visita a Salasaca
  • Iglesia La Merced
Explore Ambato itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Colony Inn Hotel

6.1179 reviews
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Day 7: Machala, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Ambato → Machala by bus
  1. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
  2. Take the bus from Ambato to Machalabus bus
6h 35m
$24–41
See more transport options
Activities
  • Banana Plantation Tour
  • Malecon de Puerto Bolivar
Explore Machala itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Oro Verde Machala

9.1202 reviews
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Day 8: Tulcán, Ecuador

Day 9: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tulcán → Esmeraldas by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Esmeraldasbus bus
8h
$12–25
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de la Cultura Afroecuatoriana
  • Enjoy a Marimba Show
Explore Esmeraldas itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Casa Arnaldo "Esmeraldas"

8.333 reviews
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Day 10: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 11: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 12–19: Quevedo, Ecuador

20 days in Ecuador

Quito Esmeraldas

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Activities
  • La Ronda Street
  • Mitad del Mundo
Explore Quito itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Swissotel Quito

8.9548 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
$100–260
See more transport options
Activities
  • Malecon 2000
  • La Perla Ferris Wheel
Explore Guayaquil itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wyndham Guayaquil, Puerto Santa Ana

9.11,374 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
$27–55
See more transport options
Activities
  • Puente Internacional de Rumichaca
  • Parque Isidro Ayora
Explore Tulcán itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Avanty

91,358 reviews
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Day 5: Ambato, Ecuador

Day 6: 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
  • April 21st Park
Explore Riobamba itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hacienda Abraspungo

9.3211 reviews
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Day 7: Loja, Ecuador

Distance
Transport
Popular
Riobamba → Loja by bus
  1. Take the bus from Riobamba to Lojabus bus
4h 54m
$18–35
See more transport options
Activities
  • Attend a concert or cultural event at Teatro Nacional Benjamin Carrion
  • Explore the Botanical Garden
Explore Loja itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Sonesta Hotel Loja

9.1293 reviews
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Day 8: Machala, Ecuador

Day 9: Latacunga, Ecuador

Days 10–17: Quevedo, Ecuador

Day 18: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

Day 19: Ibarra, Ecuador

Day 20: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Must-see Ecuador

Plot your journey across Ecuador, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.

Popular cities in Ecuador to visit