Top Guayaquil Outdoor Activities

Cerro Blanco is a birdwatcher's paradise home to more than 200 bird species, many of which live nowhere else on Earth. Rise and shine on this roundtrip door-to-door tour from your Guayaquil hotel, arriving at Cerro Blanco visitors center in time for the morning chorus. Your naturalist guide will lead you around the lower mountain paths, helping spot and identify the flora and fauna you'll see and hear along the way.

You don’t need to visit the Galapagos Island to experience the rich wildlife of Ecuador. Get up close to howler monkeys, freshwater birds, and more on a tour to Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve. After comfortable transfer from your Guayaquil hotel, enjoy a peaceful canoe ride and hike through the tropical dry forest. Later, tour the grounds of a nearby cocoa plantation and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients.

Make the most of the journey from Guayaquil to Cuenca, Ecuador. This full-day one-way trip includes a stop at a cacao farm to see how the main ingredient in chocolate is grown and processed. In Cajas National Park, enjoy a short hike through the high altitude paramo moorland which is an important and scenic watershed.

Skip confusing bus timetables and taxi queues in Ecuador’s largest city with a private airport meet-and-greet service and transfer straight to your Guayaquil hotel. You’ll be met upon arrival with a smile and an easy-to-spot board with your name on it and taken to your downtown hotel (roughly 30 minutes depending on traffic).

Discover the grandeur of Ecuador's Chimborazo Volcano on a day tour from Guayaquil. Ideal for nature enthusiasts with limited time, this excursion eliminates the need for overnight stays. Start with a picturesque transfer from your hotel to the first refuge, then embark on a challenging 650-foot (200-meter) ascent to the second refuge guided by an expert. Conclude with a satisfying lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to Balbanera before returning to Guayaquil.

Experience a unique view of Guayaquil on this 15-minute paragliding tour. Soar through the air and get a birds-eye-view of this beautiful city, which is only more stunning up high! Meet your guides at your pre-arranged meeting location, after a short meet and greet you will start you paragliding adventure. The adventure starts with a scenic 4x4 truck ride up the Chongon - Colonche mountain road "Cerro Blanco" to the "Bototillo" paragliding track. This location is situated 300-meters above sea level, flying here will be sure to give you the best possible vantage point of Guayaquil's mangroves, gulfs and the river. You will receive a technical talk prior to taking to the sky ensuring you feel totally comfortable before the experience begins. You will also be provided with thermals to combat the chilly conditions once in the air. Once it's time for take off, you will receive 15-minutes of pure exhilaration as you glide over the city and get a truly once in a lifetime experience.

Discover the best of Guayaquil on this half-day experience that highlights the city's history, cultural diversity, and varied Ecuadorian cuisine. In a short amount of time see the gardens, birds, and monkeys of Historic Park, as well as the architecture of the old city. Plus learn all about chocolate with a visit to the Cocoa Museum and a cacao factory where you can see the chocolate-making process from bean to bar.

This area is the best option to do this activity in Guayaquil The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest has more than 240 species of registered birds. Cerro Blanco is one of the "30 sites Priorities for bird conservation in the Region Tumbesina It is one of the four protected areas at the level national that houses seven or more bird species globally threatened (Cerro Blanco has nine). In 1998 Birdlife International declared Cerro Blanco as the First Area of Importance for the conservation of Birds on the Ecuadorian Coast. Of the 240 registered bird species, 30 have ranges of Limited distribution and 24 are endemic to the Tumbesian Region.

Leave the busy city behind on this private full-day tour combining nature, culture, and Ecuadorian flavors. Increase your chances of spotting howler monkeys, forest birds, reptiles, and amphibians as you explore a natural reserve with a guide. Then visit a cacao farm to taste cacao-based products, learn the complete process from bean to bar, and prepare a cacao-forward 3-course meal during a hands-on cooking session. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

At Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island), you don’t have to fly all the way to the Galapagos to enjoy Ecuador’s diverse birdlife. This private day trip from Guayaquil takes you from Puerto Morro through the mangrove forests of the coast to an island where numerous species of migratory birds make their home. Spot frigates, albatross, pink herons, cormorants, and boobies in their natural environments.

Live the Magic of the World's Best Cocoa Discover the heart of Ecuadorian cocoa on a unique private tour. Tour a beautiful Family Estate, learn about the traditions of the countryside and experience transforming cocoa into your own chocolate bar! Perfect for families, couples and chocolate lovers. Book now and immerse yourself in the culture, flavors and history of the world’s most famous cocoa! Includes delicious Farm to Table Lunch. A Pro experience!

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.

Spend an adventure day amongst the waterfalls and cloud forest of Ecuador on a full-day private tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel offers spectacular views of the Bucay Mountains. Follow your guide through the cloud forest trails to three different waterfalls and swim beneath each. Afterward, make rappelling down a 30m/98ft waterfall (calm we teach you all about rappelling before) too you will learn how to operate a sugar cane press and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city. Get the personalized experience of a private tour Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Guayaquil Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off Enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian lunch during the tour Learn to make canyoning (rappelling 30m/98ft waterfall)

Spend a day amongst the waterfalls and wildlife of Ecuador on a full-day private tour to a coastal cloud forest. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel offers spectacular views of the Bucay Mountains. Follow your guide through the cloud forest trails to three different waterfalls and swim beneath each. Afterwards, learn how to operate a sugar cane press and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city.

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!

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day in our tour, we will find, coffee plants, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each, you can taste an exquisite 3-course lunch, and then move on to the preparation of artisanal chocolate, where you will visit the chocolate workshop and you can decorate with dehydrated fruits to your liking. Then we move Cerro Pereque Chico is one of the largest vanilla crops in the region, we will tour the vanilla greenhouses to learn about the process of cultivation, harvest, fermentation treatment and drying.

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day tour where you can observe tropical and migratory birds sailing in a fishing canoe through the estuary, continuing with the hiking you must remain attentive to the howler monkeys and other species that inhabit the Pancho Diablo hill, the sounds they emit generate an echo that combines with nature. In the afternoon, you can taste an exquisite 3-course lunch, and then move on to the preparation of artisanal chocolate, where you will visit the chocolate workshop and you can decorate with dehydrated fruits to your liking. In our tour, we will find, coffee plants, vanilla, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each one.

The minute you step out of your Guayaquil Hotel, get ready for a mesmerizing journey. This trip commences with a tranquilizing canoe ride and an adventurous hike through the tropical rainforest. Also, get prepared to be jolted by encountering the howler monkeys in the middle of the natural habitat in the pristine tropical forest. If you plan the tour during the rainy season, you will be delighted to see a small waterfall on the southeast slope of the hill, which can be easily reached in a 2-hour hike.

Spend a half day exploring both the city of Guayaquil and the Cocoa Route with a private guide. The private tour is done at your own pace, so you can maximize your experience. In private transport, you and your guide will visit a nearby cocoa plantation, and enjoy a hands-on experience with chocolate making. After lunch (included), experience the excitement of Ecuador’s largest city— Guayaquil—stopping at the Malecon Simón Bolívar and more.

Spend a day amongst the waterfalls and history a native tribe from the amazon of Ecuador on a full-day private tour to a cloud forest. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel will offers spectacular views of the Bucay Mountains. Follow your guide through the cloud forest trails to three different waterfalls and swim beneath each. Afterwards, learn history and activities a native tribe from the amazon and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city. - Get the personalized experience of a private tour - Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Guayaquil - Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off - Enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian lunch during the tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and set sail on a tranquil adventure along the Pacific coast. Benefit from the expertise of a naturalist guide who enriches the journey by identifying local wildlife, such as blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, along the way. You can also dive into the crystal-clear waters near Isla Salango for snorkeling opportunities, and admire the scenery from the El Rocio viewpoint in Machalilla National Park.

Join us on a 3-day tour from Guayaquil to discover Cuenca, one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities. Often overlooked by travelers, Cuenca is a hidden gem that captivates those who visit with its colonial and French-influenced architecture and rich cultural heritage. Its historic downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage site that will surely leave a lasting impression. The tour also includes a visit to the largest Inca ruins in Ecuador, Ingapirca, and the stunning Cajas National Park, one of the country's most beautiful protected areas. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this off-the-beaten-path destination.

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.