How many days do you need in Quito, Puerto Ayora, Yasuni National Park & Isla San Cristóbal?
- Most travelers spend 10-14 days in Quito, Puerto Ayora, Yasuni National Park, and Isla San Cristóbal combined
- With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Puerto Villamil
How Many Days to Spend In Ecuador
Recommended Itineraries for Quito, Puerto Ayora, Yasuni National Park & Isla San Cristóbal
Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Transfer to Yasuni National Park, Indigenous Experience in the Amazon | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 2 | Indigenous Encounter & Hike to Mama Cuna Path | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 3 | Visit the Parrot Clay Lick, Visit a Community Project & the Observation Tower | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 4 | Sacred Wayusa Ritual, Transfer to Quito | Quito |
| Day 5 | Fly to Isla San Cristóbal, Afternoon at Leisure | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 6 | Snorkeling at Kicker Rock | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 7 | Embracing Nature: Discovering Wildlife on Isla Española | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 8 | Wildlife Encountering at Lobos Island | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 9 | El Junco Lagoon - Galapaguera Colorado Hill - Puerto Chino Beach | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Puerto Ayora, Kayaking on Tortuga Bay | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 11 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 12 | Explore the Santa Cruz Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 13 | Transfer to Isla Baltra, Depart Ecuador |
Witness untouched nature and extraordinary wildlife on this epic 13-day journey. Begin deep in Yasuni National Park, where you'll settle into a rainforest lodge and spend your days learning about Indigenous customs, spotting exotic birds, and paddling along the Río Napo. Then, it's off to the Galápagos to hop between the islands of Isla San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz. Snorkel, kayak, and hike your way through one of the world's most remarkable ecosystems as you pose with marine iguanas, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
15-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Villamil
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Free Day | Quito |
| Day 2 | Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class, Visit the Middle of the World Monument | Quito |
| Day 3 | Explore Local Culture at Otavalo Market, Hike at Cuicocha Lake | Quito |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Yasuni National Park, Visit the Napo Wildlife Center | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 5 | Visit the Parrot Clay Lick & Kichwa Community, Hike through the Rainforest | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 6 | Climb a Canopy Tower, Enjoy a Rainforest Hike & Canoe Rides | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 7 | Napo River Canoeing Excursion, Transfer to Quito | Quito |
| Day 8 | Fly to Isla San Cristóbal, Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 9 | Tour of Isla San Cristóbal: Highlights, Beaches & Marine Life | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Puerto Ayora, Visit the Highlands Tortoise Reserve & Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 11 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Puerto Villamil, Excursion at Los Túneles | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 13 | Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 14 | Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, Transfer to Puerto Ayora, Farewell Dinner by the Sea | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 15 | Transfer to Isla Baltra, Depart Ecuador |
Nature lovers will adore this journey through Ecuador, which takes you to the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands. Start in Quito, where you'll tour the city, take a cooking class, and visit the equator. Take a day trip to an Indigenous market and volcanic crater lake, then head into the Amazon for some wildlife spotting and a visit to a Kichwa community. Return to Quito and fly to the Galápagos, where you'll see giant turtles, snorkel with marine wildlife, try paddleboarding, and hike up a volcano. Read more
How to travel between Quito, Puerto Ayora, Yasuni National Park & Isla San Cristóbal
The natural paradise that is the Galápagos Islands isn't just a must-visit destination in Ecuador, it's one of the world's most wonderful and important natural sights, containing wildlife that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Travel from Quito is usually via Guayaquil, the big port city in Southern Ecuador, which sits much closer to the islands. Arrival on the islands is normally through the island of Santa Cruz and its Baltra airport or Isla San Cristóbal and its local airport. Read more
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