15 days in Ecuador: itinerary
A realistic 15-day route through Ecuador with sensible stop lengths, travel days and costs.
6 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
Quito, volcanoes, markets and the adventure town.
The route
- Days 1–3: Quito
- Days 4–6: Otavalo
- Days 7–9: Cotopaxi & the Avenue of Volcanoes
- Days 10–12: Baños de Agua Santa
Why this order works
It keeps transfers short and ends near a major airport. Long-distance buses are cheap, frequent and reach almost everywhere on the mainland
What it costs
At mid-range pace, an estimated $1,425 per person on the ground, excluding flights.
When to run it
Best months: June, July, August, September, December, January.
Recommended destinations
Where to go in Ecuador
Quito
High-altitude capital with one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America.
Explore Quito
Galápagos Islands
Volcanic archipelago 1,000km offshore with famously unbothered wildlife.
Explore Galápagos Islands
Cuenca
Elegant colonial city of domes, rivers and Panama-hat workshops in the southern Andes.
Explore Cuenca
Baños de Agua Santa
Adventure-sports town of waterfalls, hot springs and canyon swings below an active volcano.
Explore Baños de Agua SantaRelated guides
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