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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nature Reserve Cerro Blanco is a 6,078-hectare private reserve of tropical dry forest on the ecuadorian coast, located in the chongón colonche mountain range at km 16 on the road to the coast. The largest lung and the best-preserved remaining extension of dry forest in guayaquil Biodiversity Our natural wealth lies in having more than 700 species of vascular plants; 20% are endemic to the tumbesian region in southwestern Ecuador. More than 54 species of mammals, 24 species of bats, and more than 240 species of birds have been recorded we are also home to 22 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, and much biodiversity yet to be discovered and studied. The fauna has endemic representatives, some of which are globally threatened, such as the jaguar, saffron flyfish, grey-backed hawk, and the Guayaquil parrot, among others. We have differents roads with differents duration: Buena Vista Trail Canoa Trail Higueron Trail Howler Monkey Trail Half day and Full Day BirdWatching

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.

Cuenca apart of its history and culture has something particular and it is a craft beer that this city has. In this experiences you will know about the history of cuenca and you will taste the traditional beer of this beatiful city

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.