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Guayaquil, Gateway to the Galapagos, is more than just a layover city. See for yourself during this layover roundtrip sightseeing tour to/from the airport. This whirl around Ecuador's most important port city is completely flexible depending on the length of your layover. Stop by a local market to haggle over Ecuadorian handicrafts, pick up some handmade chocolate, get an overview of the city from downtown sights, or simply grab a bite to eat. Whatever you decide, it beats hanging out in an airport!

Don't let time constraints keep you from seeing the best of Guayaquil—make the most of your stay in the city on a private tour that lets you customize your itinerary to suit your interests. You'll enjoy your guide's undivided attention as you travel between top landmarks including Parque Seminario (Parque de las Iguanas), Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, and the riverside boardwalk.

Skip confusing bus timetables and taxi queues in Ecuador’s largest city with an airport meet-and-greet service and private transfer straight to your Guayaquil hotel. You are 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).

Chocoholics and cultural connoisseurs alike are sure to enjoy a private 4-hour tour from Guayaquil to a local cocoa farm. Relax, as private transportation takes you from your hotel and into the Ecuadorian countryside. Discover what makes chocolate production in Ecuador unique, as you explore the family owned cocoa plantation. Harvest ripe cocoa beans with your guide, then use dried beans to create a cocoa infusion of your own.

Experience the true heart of Ecuadorian cacao at our family-owned hacienda in Ecuador. Unlike traditional tours, this experience is personally hosted by the hacienda owners, offering an authentic connection to our family traditions, cacao farm, and artisanal chocolate factory. Walk through cacao fields, learn the complete bean-to-bar process, visit our working chocolate factory, and create your own personalized chocolate bar. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients while discovering the rich flavors of Ecuadorian coastal cuisine. This immersive cultural and culinary experience is perfect for chocolate lovers, foodies, and travelers seeking authenticity and unforgettable memories.

Explore the history of Guayaquil on this guided evening tour. Visit some of the top attractions like Plaza de San Francisco, Seminario Park (also known as Iguana Park), Malecon 2000, Administracion Plaza, and the colorful Santa Ana Hills. Then, stop by FrutaBar, a traditional bar in Guayaquil, where you’ll be able to grab a drink.

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.

Guayaquil, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, for its history and contribution to the culture not only of Ecuador but at the level of South America, for being one of the main Ports of the Shipyard, in times of Colonization. You will be able to observe at each stop the relevance it has for the city.

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.

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and it can be a challenge for first-time visitors to get their bearings. This 3-hour sightseeing tour offers the ideal introduction, visiting landmarks such as The Metropolitan Cathedral, Tower Morica, and Malecon 2000; exploring neighborhoods like Las Peñas and Santa Ana Hill; and strolling through Las Iguanas park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover the rich history and culture of Guayaquil on a fascinating tour that includes visits to outstanding museums. Accompanied by a certified tour guide, you will explore the Municipal Museum, the Cocoa Museum and the MAAC. Stroll along Panama Street, and other museums. This tour includes tickets, a bottle of water, and a refreshment.

Step into Guayaquil's past on this unique tour that combines the city’s main attractions with a guided walk through the city’s General Cemetery. Admire the artistic mausoleums and hear fascinating stories of historical figures buried there. A cultural and slightly mysterious twist to your classic city tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ayangue Beach is located in Santa Elena Province, this beach is condidered as a pacific Pool due to the water calm down, in the snorkeling activity we will see sea lions, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigates. This tour is for relaxing so you will enjoy of the beach.

A tour led by a professional who will make you discover the city and its charms in a private way and willing to adapt the program according to your interests.

Combine culture with nature on a private full-day city and cocoa farm tour from Guayaquil. Designed for travelers passing through Guayaquil, this excursion takes you to a rural cocoa farm where you’ll tour the plantation and make chocolate from scratch. Then, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Guayaquil city, home to attractions such as Las Penas neighborhood, Malecon 2000, and Parque Historico. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

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.

Get a closer look at Ecuador's flora and fauna on a private half-day tour to the Churute Ecological Reserve from Guayaquil. Walk through lush forests with a local guide and spot howler monkeys and various bird species. Enjoy a canoe ride through the estuary to observe mangrove wildlife and savor a traditional Ecuadorian lunch included in the tour.

In this tour we will visit the main attractions of Guayaquil in a panoramic tour that includes the Seminario Park, the Simon Bolivar Malecon and the neighborhood of Las Peñas, with breathtaking views from the Santa Ana Hill. You will also visit the Historic Park of Guayaquil, where nature and traditional architecture merge.