Jun–Sep tends to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
ECUADOR · NATURE + ADVENTURE
ECUADOR — QUITO, VOLCANOES & GUAYAQUIL
Volcanic landscapes and cities between Quito and Guayaquil.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEJun–Sep
EXPERIENCENature + Adventure
COUNTRYEcuador
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Quito; Cotopaxi; Baths; Guayaquil
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Landscapes of Quito
2Experiences in Cotopaxi
3Nature of Baños
4Lookouts and photography
5Local culture
6Rhythm and identity of the destination
Volcanic landscapes and cities between Quito and Guayaquil. The combination of Quito and Guayaquil gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Quito
Quito opens the trip with exploration of Quito's natural formations and scenery.
DAY 2
Quito — selected experiences
Day in Quito for nature, photography and scenic spots in Quito.
DAY 3
Quito → Cotopaxi
Travel from Quito to Cotopaxi. After arrival, the day opens up space for nature, photography and panoramic points of Cotopaxi.
DAY 4
Cotopaxi — local experience
Cotopaxi gets a full day for trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Cotopaxi.
DAY 5
Cotopaxi in depth
More time in Cotopaxi, now exploring the natural formations and scenery of Cotopaxi.
DAY 6
Cotopaxi → Baths
Departure from Cotopaxi towards Baños, where upon arrival you can start exploring the trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Baños.
DAY 7
Deep baths
More time in Baños, now exploring the natural formations and scenery of Baños.
DAY 8
Baños — full day
The day in Baños combines nature, photography and panoramic points of Baños.
DAY 9
Baths → Guayaquil
The journey leaves Baños and heads to Guayaquil, with the remainder of the day spent exploring Guayaquil's natural formations and scenery.
DAY 10
Guayaquil — full day
The day in Guayaquil combines nature, photography and panoramic points of Guayaquil.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The journey between Quito and Guayaquil combines landscapes, culture and local experiences in a sequence designed to understand the destination beyond postcards.
YOUR WAY
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