10 days in Ecuador Itinerary

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the world behind art at La Capilla Del Hombre, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica del Voto Nacional, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Quito Old Town. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Intinan Museum, get engrossed in the history at Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila, then make a trip to Mitad Del Mundo, and finally get engrossed in the history at Museum of Maria Augusta Urrutia (La Casa Museo Maria Augusta Urrutia).

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Mobile, USA to Quito is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Mobile to Quito, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mobile in July, things will get slightly colder in Quito: highs are around 73°F and lows about 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Puerto Villamil.

Located in the southeast of Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil is home to the majority of the island's 2,200 inhabitants.

On the 28th (Fri), contemplate the geological forces at Sierra Negra and then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Cristo Salvador. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Playa Puerto Villamil, contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna de los Diablos, then take in the waterfront at Malecon Cuna del Sol, then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and finally stroll through Concha de Perla.

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Fly from Quito to Puerto Villamil in 5.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Quito to Puerto Villamil due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Puerto Ayora.

The largest settlement in the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora offers visitors to the islands an array of facilities and things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): kick back and relax at Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay, then appreciate the history behind Monumento de aves de Galapagos, then view the masterpieces at The Angelique Art Gallery, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve. Keep things going the next day: take in the waterfront at Malecon de Puerto Ayora, take in the dramatic natural features at Las Grietas, then don't miss a visit to Santa Cruz Fish Market, then stroll through Charles Darwin Research Station, and finally stroll around Parque San Francisco.

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You can ride a ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Galapagos Time (GALT) to Ecuador Time (ECT) is 1 hour. July in Puerto Ayora sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 71°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to ride a ferry to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

The capital of the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is located on easternmost island of the archipelago, San Cristobal.

On the 1st (Tue), make a trip to La Casa del Ceibo, then make a trip to Kicker Rock, then appreciate the history behind Estatua de Charles Darwin, and finally cast your line with Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency. On the next day, learn more about the world around you at Interpretation Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Mann, and then enjoy the sand and surf at La Loberia.

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You can ride a ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in 3.5 hours. In July in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Guayaquil.

Hills dotted with colorful houses and waterfront promenades typify Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and commercial center.

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You can fly from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Guayaquil in 4 hours. When traveling from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Guayaquil, with highs around 86°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 70°F. On the 3rd (Thu), you're off to home.