Quito To Guayaquil

Pick up from all hotels and hostels in Quito

Bus starts pickups between 6:00am – 6:30am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.

• Things to do in Cotopaxi:
  See the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano, one of Ecuador’s most famous sights and one of the highest volcanoes in the world
• Things to do in Quilotoa:
• Visit a lookout point for the incredible Quilotoa Lagoon, located inside the crater of an active volcano.
• Things to do in Baños:
• Cycle around the “Ruta de las Cascadas,” a loop bringing you past some of the area’s most beautiful waterfalls.
• Go zip-lining and take in the incredible jungle scenery from above as you soar through the sky.
• Do some white water rafting on the nearby Rio Pastaza for some adrenaline-pumping action.
• Visit the “Swing at the End of the World” to ride a treehouse swing over a cliff (really!) and take in a phenomenal view of the surrounding mountains.

We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Baños. Whether you prefer a canyoning expedition in the jungle or a day in the hot tub (or maybe both), Baños has something for everybody and that’s why it’s one of Ecuador’s best destinations.

As always, if you love Baños, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Departures are every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Meeting point in Paracas is Library at Juan Montalvo Park (Located on Calle Juan Montalvo between 16 de Diciembre and 12 de Noviembre).

Buses depart at 2pm sharp.

• Things to do in Riobamba:
• Visit the famous Riobamba market to shop for traditional textiles and other artisan handicrafts.
• Things to do in Cuenca:
• Wander around one of South America’s most beautiful cities and appreciate the lovely colonial architecture.
• Take a hike in the incredible El Cajas National Park, a natural protected area home to cloud forest ecosystems and diverse flora and fauna.
• Visit the Ingapirca Archaeological Complex and experience the largest Inca ruins in all of Ecuador.
• Stroll through Cuenca’s colorful flower market, considered one of the best in the world.

We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Cuenca. The city is most well-known for its splendid colonial architecture, but there are plenty of other things to do besides exploring the historic city center. This is one of our favorite stops and you’re sure to find many incredible activities here!

As always, if you love Cuenca, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Departures are every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Pick up from all hotels and hostels in Cuenca.

Bus starts pickups between 10:30pm – 11:00pm. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.

• Visit Guayaquil’s famous boardwalk, the Malecón 2000, which runs past some of the city’s most famous sites as well as many restaurants and stores.
• Walk through the Guayaquil Historic Park, where you can see relics from the city’s history as well as some of the area’s native wildlife.
• Explore Cerro Santa Ana and the Las Peñas neighborhood, whose scenic views and colorful buildings make it one of the city’s most impressive areas.
• Take the opportunity to visit some of the city’s many museums.
• Tour the nearby Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco, a large protected natural area of tropical dry forest where you can spot many types of exotic wildlife.

We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Guayaquil. For travelers who are planning to visit the Galapagos Islands while in Ecuador, Guayaquil is the best place to catch a flight. For help on planning the Galapagos Islands tour, which is easily incorporated into your Ecuador Hop itinerary, make sure to check out our Galapagos Islands guide.

As always, if you love Guayaquil, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!