How many days do you need in Quito, Puerto Ayora & Puerto Villamil?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Puerto Villamil combined
- Visiting Quito, Puerto Ayora, and Puerto Villamil in 6 or 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Isla San Cristóbal and Yasuni National Park
How Many Days to Spend In Ecuador
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Recommended Itineraries for Quito, Puerto Ayora & Puerto Villamil
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, City Tour | Quito |
| Day 2 | Visit the Middle of the World, Quito Cooking Class | Quito |
| Day 3 | Fly to the Galápagos, Transfer to Isla Santa Cruz, Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 4 | Excursion to an Uninhabited Island | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Puerto Villamil, Snorkel at Los Túneles | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 6 | Hiking on the Sierra Negra Volcano, Free Afternoon on Isla Isabela | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 7 | Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras, Transfer to Puerto Ayora | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 8 | Kayaking at Garrapatero Beach, Transfer to Isla Baltra, Depart Ecuador |
Soak up a little culture in Ecuador's capital before heading to the Galápagos Islands and enjoying all the wild archipelago has to offer. Start in Quito, where you'll visit key colonial highlights; then, it's off to Isla Santa Cruz, where you'll mingle with and learn about giant tortoises. Explore uninhabited islands and rub shoulders with blue-footed boobies before hiking Sierra Negra volcano and snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking near Las Tintoreras and Garrapatero Beach. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Yasuni National Park
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Free Day | Quito |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Yasuni National Park, Board the Manatee Amazon Explorer | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 3 | Explore Pañacocha, the Mythical Piranha Lagoon | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 4 | Explore Parrot Clay Licks & Amazon Communities | Yasuni National Park |
| Day 5 | Return to Puerto Providencia, Transfer to Coca, Transfer to Quito | Quito |
| Day 6 | Fly to the Galápagos, Transfer to Isla Santa Cruz, Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 7 | Speedboat to Isla Isabela, Explore Wildlife on Las Tintoreras Islet | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 8 | Speedboat to Isla Santa Cruz, Kayaking on Tortuga Bay | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 9 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 10 | Fly to Quito, Depart Ecuador |
Experience two of Ecuador's most remarkable ecosystems in style on this 10-day adventure. Starting from the capital of Quito, set off into the wilds of the Amazon and board a three-night luxury river cruise through Yasuni National Park. Spot primates, parrots, and piranhas as you explore the rainforest by kayak and on foot, returning to the comfort of your ship each evening. Then it's time to switch gears and fly to the Galápagos for island hopping, snorkeling, and wildlife encounters. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Isla San Cristóbal
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Free Day | Quito |
| Day 2 | Fly to the Galápagos, Transfer to Isla Santa Cruz, Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 3 | Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 4 | Discover Pinzon Island & La Fé | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 5 | Wildlife Tour on Isla Isabela | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 6 | Kayaking in Puerto Villamil, Biking in Cave Sucre | Puerto Villamil |
| Day 7 | Hiking on the Sierra Negra Volcano, Speedboat to Isla Santa Cruz | Puerto Ayora |
| Day 8 | Speedboat to San Cristobal Island, Visit an Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 9 | Snorkeling at Kicker Rock | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 10 | Embracing Nature: Discovering Wildlife on Española Island | Isla San Cristóbal |
| Day 11 | Fly to Quito, Free Day | Quito |
| Day 12 | Depart Quito |
Experience the best of Quito and the Galápagos Islands on this thrilling 12-day itinerary. Featured on ABC's Good Morning America, the trip starts and ends in Ecuador's vibrant capital city, where you'll enjoy two full days of sightseeing. The rest of the adventure happens in the Galápagos, where you'll explore several islands, spot rare birds in the wild, snorkel with penguins, and see giant tortoises up close. Read more
Map
