Top Ecuador Chocolate Tours - page 2

Explore the history and heritage of Pisco—Peru’s most famous spirit—on this tasting tour from Ica. With pickup and drop-off at you Ica hotel included, spin along the Pisco Route with your private guide and find out what makes this cocktail staple special. Sample traditional Pisco in distilleries in Ica and Chincha, visit seedbeds and plantation houses, and listen as your guide sheds light on Pisco’s interesting backstory.

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

Experience a day full of contrasts and surprises in Ecuador’s capital. Start in Quito’s Historic Center, wandering cobblestone streets and charming plazas, and visit the stunning Basílica del Voto Nacional, with the option to climb its towers for unforgettable city views. Explore the golden interior of La Compañía de Jesús, then ascend to El Panecillo hill to admire the iconic winged Virgin overlooking the city. Pause for panoramic views at the Pululahua Crater before heading north to stand on the equatorial line at the famous Middle of the World and explore the interactive Intiñan Museum. *Tasting of artisanal chocolate made with Ecuadorian cocoa, the most famous in the world.

Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. See, too, the famous equator monument and stop in Peguche to visit a waterfall and a local family to learn about local music.

Glide up the estuary in a motorised canoe to see the peaceful local mangrove forest. Spot native birds and aquatic creatures living amongst the trees with the help of your guide. Visit a cacao farm to harvest and sample your own cacao and tropical fruit. Learn about the chocolate making process before enjoying a delicious traditional Ecuadorian lunch and chocolate dessert.

Escape the city for a full-day adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes on this private tour from Quito. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zipline through the Mindo Cloud Forest, sample coffee and chocolate on a tour of the El Quetzal Chocolate Factory, and walk along the equator line at the Mitad del Mundo. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

Discover the cuisine of one of Latin America's tastiest capitals, Quito, during this street food and drinks tour. Walk around the city with your guide and stop at several locally-known vendors to sample delicious Ecuadorian dishes. Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Guapolo and watch the sunset from a scenic viewpoint. Your night ends with a drink at a local speakeasy.

Discover the wildlife, nature, and flavors of Ecuador on a private full-day tour to the Mindo Cloudforest from Quito. There's something for everyone to enjoy with a visit to a hummingbird sanctuary, chocolate tasting, cable-car ride, and trek to a waterfall. Included lunch and transportation eliminates the guesswork of independently navigating in a foreign location. If you aren't interested in a particular activity, the itinerary can be customized to suit your personal desires.

Experience the contrast between the green highlands, dry desert, and the dense tropical area. Discover the flavors, aromas and taste of the Ecuadorian Cacao know as one of the best in the world. You will experience a chocolate tasting as well.

Discover the historic center of Quito when you book this half-day tour of the historic center followed by a delicious dessert experience. Alongside a private guide, walk through the city’s colonial streets to see highlights like Independence Square. Then, stop at a woodcarving workshop to try your hand at the craft with a local artisan. End your tour with tasty treats at a local chocolate factory and a traditional ice cream shop.

Visit a family-owned cacao farm on a 4-hour tour from Guayaquil, and see how Ecuadorian chocolate goes from freshly-harvested fruit to the finished product. Learn about planting and harvesting, help toast, husk, and grind the cacao seeds, and eat a farm lunch made with organic ingredients grown onsite. This 4-hour cacao farm tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Guayaquil, all activities, and lunch.

From the comfort of your hotel we will take you by private transport to know an agro-tourist farm. where we will learn about the cultivation of cocoa and the production of Ecuadorian chocolate. We will also prepare a delicious handmade lunch. and we will eat it together. After the tour we will return by private transport to your hotel.

I am an expert agriculturist, working for more than 10 years in local food systems and sustainable travel. I have guided in South America (Ecuator, Peru, Bolivia), visiting traditional attractions, off-the-beaten-track charms, and most importantly local communities. It will be pure excitement exploring the city, in the most tasteful and informative way! This unforgettable experience includes sampling local Ecuadorian food while uncovering the rich, vibrant stories attached to the historical sites of Quito. We will get a taste of local life, during our journey, we will go to: Four food stops (sample tasting is included on the tour price): dark chocolate, tons of native Ecuadorian fruits (you will be surprised), "Envueltos" (tamales, humitas), Colonial candies, "mistelas", local drinks, and more Andean cuisine. Enjoy the tour while talking about Ecuatorian culture and geography from a food perspective.

This half day experience allows you to visit an organic farm with several plantations where you can choose the products of the harvest to prepare your own food. This is a fun and educational way to learn more about Ecuadorian cuisine, where you will learn to make typical dishes with natural and fresh ingredients. You will be surprised how easy and tasty it is to cook with products from the farm to your table. Then we will participate in an entertaining and educational experience to learn more about the wonderful world of chocolate. Discover how cocoa is grown, harvested, fermented and dried, the most valued in the world for its quality and flavor. Taste the cocoa fruit and learn about its properties and health benefits. Participate in an artisan chocolate workshop, where you will learn how to roast, grind, refine, temper cocoa and create your own chocolate bars or chocolates with different flavors and percentages of chocolate. You will be an expert chocolatier!

Near Guayaquil Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the tropical forest!♂️ Join our bike tour and explore the magical mangroves inhabited by crabs and birds unique to the region. Experience the fascinating process of chocolate production: from the planting and harvesting of cocoa to its artisanal production. An experience that will delight your senses and connect you to nature in its purest form! Book now and be part of this unique experience. Pedal, explore and taste!

Sample the artisanal food producers of Manta during this 6-hour exploration of the city’s chocolate and craft beer industries. Check out the plantations and growing facilities for Creole Cocoa and Rio Chico, learning about their cultivation of cacao beans and the chocolate making process. You’ll also get to visit nearby plantations of oranges, lemons and coconuts before heading to a local craft brewery for a tasting. This food-focused trip also includes a lunch of typical local cuisine, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Cover some of Quito's highlights, including the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo) and the Pululahua Crater, on this double-decker bus tour. During the half-day tour, you'll learn about the landmarks and popular attractions in Quito from your guide and enjoy VIP access to all of the attractions in the Middle of the World Complex.