Our Full South to Quito (Guayaquil start) is the perfect pass for those who want to experience all of the wonders of Ecuador on one convenient ticket. From the beautiful and quaint beach town of Montañita to the adventure capital of Baños, our specially selected Ecuador Hop routes will never leave you wanting more. See the heights of Cotopaxi Volcano and voyage to the bottom of Quilotoa Lagoon with Ecuador Hop. If you’re ready to take on this adventure but want to start next to the beach, then check out our Full South to Quito (Montañita start) pass!
4 days minimum / No maximum
All your bus journeys on our luxury buses, free extra stops, hotel pickup/drop off, all local taxes and much more… see below for full list.
After booking, you will get a Hop Login code. With this, you can change all your buses, pickup locations and more up to 12 hours before the next bus! Flexible and Easy!
$169
Summary of the main attractions covered under this pass.
Detailed informational guide to each stage of this pass.
All bus times for each stage of this pass. Buses same time every day!
Up to date information regarding our service (e.g. around holiday periods)
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowThe Full South To Quito (with Guayaquil start) pass is broken down to 4 Hopstages:
Below you’ll see each of those hopstages individually, where you’ll know what to do, recommended number of nights and more!
Departures are every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.
Primax Terminal Terreste Gas Station: Just 1 minute walking distance to Guayaquil Bus Terminal and International Airport. Click here for directions to our meeting point.
Buses depart at 4am sharp.
After you visit this coastal paradise, you’ll probably want to stay forever! We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Montañita. Montañita has long been famous with surfers for its ideal waves, but even if you don’t surf you’ll find plenty to do here. With its gorgeous beaches and never-ending parties, you’re sure to have an absolutely amazing stay in Montañita. Spend some time experiencing Ecuador’s coast and enjoy the perfect sandy beaches, lovely tropical greenery, and brilliant nightlife that this coastal town has to offer.
As always, if you love Montañita, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Departures are every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Pick up from all hotels and hostels in central Montañita.
Bus starts pickups between 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Cuenca. The city is most well-known for its splendid colonial architecture, but there are plenty of other things to do besides exploring the historic city center. This is one of our favorite stops and you’re sure to find many incredible activities here!
As always, if you love Cuenca, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Departures are every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday.
Pick up from all hotels and hostels in Cuenca.
Bus starts pickups between 10:30pm – 11:00pm. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Baños. Whether you prefer a canyoning expedition in the jungle or a day in the hot tub (or maybe both), Baños has something for everybody and that’s why it’s one of Ecuador’s best destinations.
As always, if you love Baños, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Departures are everyday.
Meeting point in Paracas is Library at Juan Montalvo Park (Located on Calle Juan Montalvo between 16 de Diciembre and 12 de Noviembre).
Buses depart at 1pm sharp.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Quito. You can spend some time exploring the city’s historic center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit the Mitad del Mundo monument marking the equator, or catch onward flights to the Galápagos and other destinations.
As always, if you love Guayaquil, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowWe have developed a recommened itinerary based on our expertise, with the amount of time to spend in each destination and what to do. This is just a recommendation, you are free to stay however long you want each place as we have buses running every day.
Enter a departure date and you can see our recommended itinerary starting on that day. If you don't have an exact date, just enter any and a recommended itinerary will appear.
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Buses operate EVERYDAY in EVERY direction. You can choose where our bus will pick you up in our booking system. Follow our recommended plan here or hop on and hop off as much as you like |
| HOPSTAGE 1 |
| Guayaquil to Montañita | Wed/Fri/Sun | ||||||
| Guayaquil (Depart) | 04:00 AM | ||||||
| Montañita (Arrive) | 07:00 AM | ||||||
Main activities in Montañita: |
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| HOPSTAGE 2 |
| Montañita to Cuenca | Wed/Fri/Sun | ||||||
| Montañita (depart) | 03:00 PM | ||||||
| Cuenca (arrive) | 10:00 PM | ||||||
Main activities in Cuenca: Exploring the city’s colonial architecture, visiting the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, hiking in El Cajas National Park. |
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| HOPSTAGE 3 |
| Cuenca to Alausí to Riobamba to Baños | Wed/Fri/Sun | ||||||
| Cuenca (Depart) | 11:00 p.m. | ||||||
| Alausí | 02:30 a.m. (the next day) | ||||||
| Riobamba | 04:30 a.m. (the next day) | ||||||
| Baños (Arrive) | 06:00 a.m. (the next day) | ||||||
Note about Alausí: Main activities in Riobamba: Main activities in Baños: |
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| HOP STAGE 4 |
| Baños to Quito | Every day | ||||||
| Baños (Depart) | 01:00 PM | ||||||
| Quito (Arrive) | 8:30 PM | ||||||
Main activities in Quito: |
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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowSUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
04:00AM
Primax Terminal Terreste Gas Station: Just 1 minute walking distance to Guayaquil Bus Terminal and International Airport.
Click here for directions to our meeting point.
4 Days / 3 Night
$169
We will be taking a short break at the end of December for Christmas and New Year. We do this to give our bus drivers and guides time to spend with their families during these special holidays. As a business, we know this may disappoint some travelers, but we care about our employees the same way we care about our passengers and want to give them a well-deserved rest.
NO BUS ON: 24, 24 & 31 DEC & 1 JAN
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you check the bus timetables for each pass as not all routes have daily departures.
Easter weekend holidays: Hostel and tour prices increase in this period. We will not be able to assist you with booking any accommodation during this period. Please book in advance.
Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase in this period. We will not be able to assist you with booking any accommodation during this period. Please book in advance.
You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowAs well as an unbeatable safety record, Ecuador Hop is also famous for its punctuality and comfort. In South America, where things often run later than scheduled, we are very proud to say we achieve a 98.5% on-time arrival for each trip.
If comparing Ecuador Hop to other bus companies, make sure you check their safety record, past accidents, as well as their Tripadvisor page (if they even bother to have one) as often you will find there is a reason why some bus companies have “cheaper” prices than Peru Hop.
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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
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