How many days do you need in Guayaquil, Puerto Ayora, Isla San Cristóbal & Puerto Villamil?
- Most travelers spend 11-14 days in Guayaquil, Puerto Ayora, Isla San Cristóbal, and Puerto Villamil combined
- Visiting Guayaquil, Puerto Ayora, Isla San Cristóbal, and Puerto Villamil in 9 or 10 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend In Ecuador
Recommended Itineraries for Guayaquil, Puerto Ayora, Isla San Cristóbal & Puerto Villamil
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Guayaquil, Explore | Guayaquil |
| Day 2 | Fly to Isla Santa Cruz, Visit the Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 3-4 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 5 | Speedboat to Isla Isabela, Explore Wildlife on Las Tintoreras Islet | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 6 | Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 7 | Excursion to Los Túneles | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 8 | Explore a Breeding Center & Wetlands, Transfer to Isla San Cristóbal | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 9 | Snorkeling at Kicker Rock, Dinner by the Sea | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 10 | Fly to Guayaquil | Guayaquil |
| Day 11 | Depart Ecuador |
This 11-day journey around Guayaquil and the Galapágos Islands is packed with outdoor activities and wildlife experiences. Start in Ecuador's largest city, touring Guayaquil before catching a flight to the Galápagos archipelago. You'll island-hop by boat, snorkel around incredible rock formations, hike to a crater volcano, and see giant tortoises up close. Head back to the mainland for the final night of the trip. Read more
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Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Guayaquil, Afternoon City Tour | Guayaquil |
| Day 2 | Fly to Isla San Cristóbal, Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 3 | Discover the Highlands of San Cristobal | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 4 | Snorkeling at Kicker Rock | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Puerto Ayora, Afternoon Boat Tour | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 6 | Visit the Highlands Tortoise Reserve & Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 7 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 8 | Wildlife Tour on Isla Isabela | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 9 | Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 10 | Excursion to Los Túneles | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 11 | Explore a Breeding Center & Wetlands, Transfer to Puerto Ayora, Visit a Local Brewery | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 12 | Cycling at Cerro Mesa Reserve, Kayaking at Garrapatero Beach | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 13 | Transfer to Isla Baltra, Fly to Quito, Depart Ecuador |
Experience the best of the Galápagos Islands by land and sea on this 13-day grand tour. You'll begin in Guayaquil, on mainland Ecuador, before jetting off to the "enchanted islands," where the adventure kicks off with wildlife excursions on Isla Santa Cruz and snorkeling at Kicker Rock. Continue to Isla Isabela, where you'll take boat tours, hike volcanoes, kayak off the coast, and much more. Read more
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