Day Trips – Guayaquil
Guayaquil City Tour
The city of Guayaquil is the gateway to the Galápagos and many people stay here for a few days on their way to the islands. All flights to the Galápagos come via Guayaquil, so why not take the opportunity to find out more about Ecuador’s largest city. Home to over 3 million people, it is a vibrant city and you will find a variety of things to see and do. From the beautiful riverfront boardwalk and the colourful neighbourhood of the Santa Ana Hill, to parks, museums and restaurants.
We offer tours of the city with a local, bilingual guide who will bring you to all the main attractions:
- The Malecón 2000
- The Santa Ana Hill
- Las Peñas Neighbourhood
- Seminario or “Iguana” Park
- The Metropolitan Cathedral
- City Hall
- And much, much more!
The city tour lasts 3.5 hours and can be arrange for the morning or afternoon. Transportation is included.
Pricing for the City Tour:
From £45 / $55 per person based on 2 people.
From £35 / $40 per person based on 4 people.
We can take groups of up to 8 people and the more people the better the price. Please contact us for full details.
This tour can also be combined with a visit to Parque Histórico, Churute Ecological Mangrove Reserve or a Cacao Plantation.
Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve
With over 38,000 hectares of mangroves and over 12,000 hectares of tropical forest, the Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve is one of the largest mangrove reserves in the country. Located just 58km (36 miles) from downtown Guayaquil, it’s easy to add a visit to this bird watcher’s paradise to your city tour. Within this reserve, there are over 300 species of birds, 27 of which are endemic to Ecuador and 11 are endangered species.
The day will include a boat ride down the saltwater canals of the Guayas Estuary. Learn about the different species of mangroves and interesting flora and fauna you discover on the way. The adventure continues with a walk through the dry tropical forests in search of rare birds and Howler monkeys.
Cacao and Chocolate Experience
Are you a chocolate lover? If so, you will be happy to know that Ecuador makes some of the best chocolate in the world! Take the opportunity to visit a local cacao plantation and learn first hand how this treat is made. From the young cacao tree, to the roasting and grinding of the beans, a local cacao grower will lead you through each stage of the intriguing cacao production. You will also enjoy a typical lunch made only from fresh ingredients grown on the plantation.
This excursion lasts for 5 hours and includes the following:
- Private transportation
- A bilingual tour guide
- Tour of the farm
- Lunch
The Cacao plantation is located 15 minutes from the Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and about 1 our drive from Guayaquil. We always suggest combining these two excursions into a single full day trip.
Pricing for the Cacao Farm and Chocolate Experience:
From £115 / $145 per person based on 2 people
From £85 / $108 per person based on 4 people
Pricing for the Churute and Cacao Farm joint-excursion:
From £155 / $195 per person based on 2 people
From £125 / $160 per person based on 4 people
We can take groups of up to 10 people and the more people the better the price. Please contact us for full details.
