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Founded in the 1530s, Ecuador's largest city and main port is the top access point for Galapagos cruises and home to a bustling import-export business. Tourism is on the rise as well, thanks to a new international airport and urban renewal projects along the River Guayas promenade and in the historic neighborhood of Las Peñas. The 465-step climb to the top of Santa Ana Hill provides sweeping views and a chance to stand on the site of the city's birthplace.
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1. Cacao Farm Excursion Day Trip from Guayaquil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Travel to a neighboring cacao farm on this 4-hour tour from Guayaquil. Observe the harvesting of cacao to make a cocoa juice cocktail as your professional guide gives you the history of the business. Walk by crops filled with exotic fruits, bananas, and rice, that will later be used as a fresh lunch.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By robcantrell2
This was a great way to see the city in air conditioned comfort. Our tour guide is a retired airline pilot with perfect English and a great deal of knowledge regarding the city. We opted for the breakfast/lunch tour. We toured spots outside of the usual “tourists traps”. Lunch was perfection! We ate local cuisine at a corner cafe and the owner explained each dish in great detail. Don’t leave Guayaquil without taking this tour.
2. Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guayaquil, known as 'La Perla del Pacífico'. It's the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador. Its has been a city with a great commercial tradition and now it is betting on tourism, and it is developing as a national and international tourist destination being home of many international fairs and events.
Inclusions: All activities, Driver, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By robcantrell2
This was a great way to see the city in air conditioned comfort. Our tour guide is a retired airline pilot with perfect English and a great deal of knowledge regarding the city. We opted for the breakfast/lunch tour. We toured spots outside of the usual “tourists traps”. Lunch was perfection! We ate local cuisine at a corner cafe and the owner explained each dish in great detail. Don’t leave Guayaquil without taking this tour.
3. Private Cajas National Park Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Cajas National Park is a well known national park located in the highlands of Ecuador. The main highlight of a trip to El Cajas is to simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery for miles around. It is home to a large variety of animals some of which are endemic or highly endangered. The National Cajas Park takes you to a beautiful lake and Andes forest at the lower elevations of the national park. Tourists can stop by the visitor center at the mountain pass at 3,979 m. From there, you can go on a hike through several hiking trails or you go camping along the way. Get to know Cajas National Park with this full day private tour.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Private Tour
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Tips
Reviewed By daniellD4910OZ
The driver was quick to communicate and promptly picked me up at hotel on time. He was very friendly and informative about the country and region. The hike was very nice and the guide at the National Park was engaging, informative, and made for a pleasant hike. After hike we enjoyed a nice lunch then returned back to hotel in late afternoon.
4. Guayaquil Layover Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Make the most of your layover at the Guayaquil airport with a layover sightseeing tour that includes round-trip airport transfer. Enjoy a short tour of the city, do some shopping at the handicraft market and supermarket, and stop for dinner at a restaurant of your choice before returning to the airport.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Jared H
I was very fortunate to have Mario (the owner) as my guide, and he provided me with an exceptional experience today!!! Mario was nice, friendly and extremely knowledgeable in the local flora and fauna, and he made it very clear his primary interest was in my satisfaction with a memorable visit to Ecuador. First, we visited the Lara family farm where Mario and Alberto showed me how cocoa is made into dark chocolate bars and tasty hot chocolate beverages, and we even had an authentic home cooked Ecuadorian dish made by Ninfa Lara (who was also very friendly and welcoming, and an outstanding chef). After lunch, Mario and Jairo Lara took me to the protected forest of Churute for a small hike, where we found more than 12 howler monkeys, which was an amazing experience to hear them screaming and producing sounds so loud it makes them appear much larger than what they are!!! Then we also rented a motor boat and toured the mangrove forest preserve to look for exotic birds and crocodiles. I can say without a doubt you WILL NOT be disappointed with your experience by booking with this company!!!
5. Shared Cajas National Park Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
It will be an unparalleled experience as it will be possible to observe a very diverse fauna, such as Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and coatis. Next to the park, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Cajas is a place of pilgrimage in the open air where they say the Virgin Mary appeared. The main activities practiced are photography, hiking and experiential fishing.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Local guide, Lunch, Meeting point given by the operator ( near the hotel of the customer)
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Tips
Reviewed By daniellD4910OZ
Driver picked us up on time at hotel at 7am and informed us that main road to Cajas was closed due to a mudslide but no problem there's another way that is slightly longer(if you hear that consider not going) it ended up taking 6hrs to get there when normally takes 3hrs or less. Finally reached the park at 1pm to begin hike. Milton our guide met us there and did an awesome job of leading us on a hike. Milton was very engaging and informative and did an excellent job. Finished hike at 4:15 and was advised main road should be open but driver opted to take the alternate route (6hr drive back to Guayaquil arriving back to hotel at 10pm. Fortunately we brought a few snacks as driver never did stop and allow us to eat a meal(supposed to be included) 15hrs without eating can be rough so plan accordingly. Overall the hike part of the trip was awesome and would definitely do it again but like I said, if alternate route is mentioned consider opting out and trying a different day.
6. Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
This is a great combination for a 7-hour day trip of Guayaquil. In this private tour, travelers get to see the countryside of Ecuador and check out the city of Guayaquil in the same day. From 10am to 2pm you will visit a Cocoa farm and the countryside to learn and make chocolate, after you'll visit the highlights of downtown Guayaquil. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop off with a driver/guide and transportation in a private vehicle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Jared H
I was very fortunate to have Mario (the owner) as my guide, and he provided me with an exceptional experience today!!! Mario was nice, friendly and extremely knowledgeable in the local flora and fauna, and he made it very clear his primary interest was in my satisfaction with a memorable visit to Ecuador. First, we visited the Lara family farm where Mario and Alberto showed me how cocoa is made into dark chocolate bars and tasty hot chocolate beverages, and we even had an authentic home cooked Ecuadorian dish made by Ninfa Lara (who was also very friendly and welcoming, and an outstanding chef). After lunch, Mario and Jairo Lara took me to the protected forest of Churute for a small hike, where we found more than 12 howler monkeys, which was an amazing experience to hear them screaming and producing sounds so loud it makes them appear much larger than what they are!!! Then we also rented a motor boat and toured the mangrove forest preserve to look for exotic birds and crocodiles. I can say without a doubt you WILL NOT be disappointed with your experience by booking with this company!!!
7. Ecuador Classic 8 Days Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ecuador Classic tour was designed for the person who is looking for an overview of Ecuador. To begin, you will enjoy a full city tour of Quito and the Equator Museum. then you will visit the Otavalo Indian Market and the Peguche Waterfall. And don´t forget the Cuicocha Volcano visit. Next, you´ll journey to the Cotopaxi Volcano for womderful views of the famous avenue of the volcanoes. Then visit the jungle gateway known as Baños and its waterfalls. After stuning views of more volcanoes , also a magical train ride , finally cuenca city one of the Unesco world heritage sites and Guayaquil City, the largest one of Ecuador. Discover with us the Ecuadorian wonders!!!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, 8 Days / 7 Nights in Tourist Superior hotel Category ( DBL, TRPL), National Parks Entrance fee
Exclusions: Quito Tickets , Gratuities, International Flight to Quito or Guayaquil
Reviewed By SunriseFitness
I highly recommend this tour! It’s active but not strenuous, covers a lot, and Alex was friendly and knowledgeable throughout. It felt nice to have a blend of parks and the city, stopping along the way for photos, explanations and history, sweeping city views and gelato on a balcony.
8. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour we will pass through several tourist points of the main cities with greater awards for their tourist attractions.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide
Exclusions: Guayaquil Municipal Tax US$ 2,50 direct payment in the Guayaquil hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
9. Cultural tour, 3 days, INCA EXPRESS Ingapirca - Cuenca - Cajas Nationalpark
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You will discover the best of the Southern Highlands of Ecuador: Ingapirca - the best maintained inca site in Ecuador Cuenca - UNESCO heritage city El Cajas National Park - an amazing moorland high in the Andes
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, 2 nights in tourist superior hotel in Cuenca
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
10. City Tour in Guayaquil - Parque de las Iguanas - Malecon 2000 - Las Peñas
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
City Tour in Guayaquil, English and Spanish. We travel through the most tourist places of Guayaquil. such as: Iguana Park (Seminar Park) Malecon 2000, San Francisco Square, Guayaquil Administration Palace and Las Peñas. Tour in Guayaquil of excellent quality but cheap in price. We don't do Guided Monologues! We are a professional team, lovers of Guayaquil, we are passionate about tourist guidance and meet friends from all over the world. We will be your friend accompanying you, while we show you the best of the city of Guayaquil.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast
Reviewed By DrJessicaPierce
We had a great downtown tour with Javeth. We walked around downtown while he told us about the rich history. The tour was around 2 hours which was just what we were looking for. We felt very safe.
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