Eight to 10 days is a great length for an Ecuador trip, with stops in Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Isla Isabela. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as seven days. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country. Keep reading for more inspiring Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Isla Isabela itineraries.
How many days do you need in Quito, Puerto Ayora & Isla Isabela?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Isla Isabela combined
- Visiting Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Isla Isabela in 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
How Many Days to Spend In Ecuador
Recommended Itineraries for Quito, Puerto Ayora & Isla Isabela
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, City Tour | Quito |
| Day 2 | Quito Historic Center, Panecillo Hill & Middle of the World Tour | Quito |
| Day 3 | Cuicocha Lagoon Hike & Otavalo Market | Quito |
| Day 4 | Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest | Quito |
| Day 5 | Fly to Isla Santa Cruz, Visit the Highlands & Charles Darwin Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 6 | Speedboat to Isla Isabela, Explore Wildlife on Las Tintoreras Islet | Isla Isabela |
| Day 7 | Hiking on Sierra Negra Volcano | Isla Isabela |
| Day 8 | Speedboat to Isla Santa Cruz, Kayaking Tortuga Bay | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Isla Baltra, Fly to Quito | Quito |
| Day 10 | Sightseeing in Quito, Depart Ecuador |
Ecuador is famous for many ecological and cultural highlights, and you'll get to visit two—Quito and the Galápagos Islands—on this 10-day itinerary. Start in Quito to tour the colonial city center, hike to volcanic lagoons, and explore the biodiversity of the Mindo Cloud Forest. Continue the trip with a flight to the Galápagos, where you'll spend four days relaxing on sunny beaches, visiting uninhabited islands, and looking for rare and endemic animals. Read more
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