READY TO START YOUR DREAM TRIP?
First, let us explain how public buses in Ecuador work and then explain how Ecuador Hop works so you can understand a little about the difference. It's best to always compare your different options to find the best one.
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Want more details on how Ecuador Hop works? Below is our simple guide to helping you understand how our service works.
You may not be familiar with a hop-on hop-off system, but it's easy to understand. We're going to explain how Ecuador Hop works in 5 simple steps so that you, the passenger, can perfectly understand everything!
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View our recommended plan for the whole trip using our "Plan your itinerary" tool within each pass or simply make your own plan. Or, for the spontaneous, make no plans-- just hop on and go with the flow! Our passes are perfect for everyone, whether you want to squeeze it all into a few days or hop off somewhere along the route and stay for a longer period of time.
Note: Our passes are incredibly flexible, but if you want a fixed tour with everything organized and booked in advance for your whole trip (e.g. all accommodation and extra activities) then that is no problem at all. You can use our itinerary planner within each pass, and then book your own accommodation and tours to match this itinerary. OR, if you prefer, email our local experts who will assist you with everything you need.
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If starting your trip in Quito or Montañita, we will pick you up directly from your hostel or hotel. At other stops we have designated safe meeting points for pick-up and drop-off.
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You decide how long to stay at each stop. Maybe stay one night or one month, it's up to you! Your pass will be valid for one whole year, so you don't have to worry about those dreaded fixed schedules other companies offer. Simply log in to your HOP LOGIN account and change your itinerary on the go.
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Finish your trip and stop by our office to get help from one of our trained staff for the rest of your time in Ecuador!
READY TO START YOUR DREAM TRIP?
Meet our local Ecuadorian guides (now famous on Tripadvisor haha!) as well as fellow passengers from across the world. Pay local prices with local Ecuadorian companies paying Ecuadorian taxes. Lose an ATM card or your passport? Need to call home for an emergency? Ecuador Hop is always there to help, and our on-board assistants are famous for their care and attention, while also leaving travelers enough space and freedom to explore at their own pace.
As we like to say: "Travel independently but never alone."