Top Guayaquil Day Trips

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.

This full-day tour of some of the most beautiful and popular coastal areas of Ecuador includes Salinas, the San Lorenzo boardwalk, white sand beaches around the Ruta del Sol and Ballenita Beach, salt mines, a sea lion refuge, a nautical and pirate museum, and an included seafood lunch.

Take a break from the city and head to Alausí for a train ride along the Devil’s Nose.  This full-day excursion begins with private pick up from your Guayaquil hotel.  Your train ticket is pre-arranged by your private guide, so there’s no need for you to fuss over money or stand in long lines.  Then, enjoy an immersive cultural experience with the Puruhuas people in Sibambe before returning to Guayaquil.

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.

The lush countryside outside of Guayaquil on the Ecuadorean coast packs big natural and cultural appeal. On this day tour, trade the bustle of the big city for the tranquility of the Churute Ecological Reserve. Spot tropical and migratory birds on a cruise through the estuary and keep your ears open for howler monkeys on Pancho Diablo Hill. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to sample artisan chocolate along the Cacao Route—the heart of Ecuador’s chocolate industry.

Guayaquil on the coast of Ecuador, home to two million Guayaquileños, ranks as one of the country’s most vibrant cities. During this flexible city tour, get a feel for the port city’s top landmarks and attractions, and tour the Malecón, Las Peñas neighborhood, and the Historical Park. Your private guide can offer tips on the best things to see and do during the rest of your stay.

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.

Salinas, with its condos and white sands reminiscent of Miami Beach, sits on Ecuador’s Pacific coast directly west of Guayaquil. With this full-day tour, escape the busy streets of Ecuador’s biggest port city for a day hiking along the coast and relaxing on the beach. Stop to soak in the views from La Chocolatera, the westernmost point on the Ecuadorean mainland.

Spend a day exploring the picturesque dairy and cacao farm called Hacienda La Danesa on horseback. Learn about its 145-year history from your local guide and enjoy some time engaging with the Olsen family--three generations of farmers who call this peaceful plot of land home. Learn to make chocolate, navigate mountain trails on horseback, enjoy a lunch of Ecuadorian cuisine, and sample Ecuadorian Chardonnay during a delicious meal on site.

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.

Trade crowded streets of Guayaquil for a day of adventure experiencing Ecuador’s wildlife and popular Varadero beach.  Private transportation takes you and your guide to Puerto el Morro, with a stop at San Jacinto. The comprehensive - but leisurely paced - day tour also takes you on a boat tour, before you get to unwind on Varadero beach. Then, relax as comfortable transport returns you to the city.

This tour will start from Guayaquil at 02:00 AM the departure due to the distance of this destination from Guayaquil. The Quilotao lagoon is considered one of the most beautiful due to its location and the nature and fauna that the place offers us. Definitely a magical place to explore.

Chimborazo is the highest volcano and mountain in Ecuador, and the point furthest from the center of the Earth with an altitude of 6263.47 meters above sea level. Its last known eruption is believed to have occurred around A.D. 550. We will make a panoramic view of the Chimborazo Volcano, the car will arrive at the first refuge the we begin walking to the second refurge of this amazing volcano. After this visit we will be a stop in Balbanera’s Church to admire this incredible church

The beaches and laidback vibe of Montañita, a coastal town on the Pacific west of Guayaquil, have long attracted surfers and sun seekers searching for a place to relax. With this full-day tour, trade the busy streets of Guayaquil for this beach retreat. Your guide can point out points of interest, like a scenic viewpoint at Stella Maris Church or the handicraft shops of Libertador Bolívar.

Escape the concrete jungle for a couple of hours inside the Botanical Garden of Guayaquil. Avoid the confusion and crowds that come with public transit and relax in private round trip transportation from your hotel. With a pre-purchased ticket, there’s no need for you to wait in line at the entrance. In just two hours, you’ll experience over 300 plant species and animals ranging from squirrel monkeys to red piranhas.

If you want a day of non-stop adventure, this is the tour for you.  Private pickup from Guayaquil takes you to Riobamba, where you’ll hop on the Ice Train with your guide and discover some of Ecuador’s best natural wonders and meet the famous Baltazar Ushca.  You’ll also visit La Maya, where you’ll learn from the descendants of the Puruha people. After an included meal, head back to Guayaquil.

We will visit a beautiful waterfall in Bucay this place is a good point near to Guayaquil, we have an incredible viewpoint there and we will visit the train station to take some photos

The Cajas National Park is a paradise for hikers, but the high altitude can make trekking a challenge. This private full-day trekking tour is tailored to your fitness level and preferences, so you can discover the park’s natural wonders at a pace that suits you, visiting natural wonders and historic sites including Cucheros Lagoon, Burines Valley, Mamamag Lagoon, the Camino Real del Inca, and Llaviucu forest. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

GUAYAQUIL’S CITY TOUR 3 to 3.5 hours   Guayaquil is known as the "Gateway to the Galapagos Islands".   This tropical city is Ecuador's main port and the largest city with a population of three and a half million inhabitants and is the financial and commercial center of the country, is located along the Guayas River.   All flights going to the Galapagos Islands depart exclusively from Guayaquil and also return to Guayaquil first, which offers travelers the opportunity to explore the city and its surroundings. We´ll do the tour in a mini-van for 6, if your group is a larger group will have a larger capacity vehicle.

Spend a 12-hour day at the Barceló Colón Miramar, with drinks, meals, and transportation included from Guayaquil. Enjoy tours of the local Chocolatera and Salt Pool.

Join one of Ecuador's most popular beach clubs for the day on this all-inclusive escape from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The sun, sand, and surf of Villamil Beach are yours and all resort facilities, lunch, and open bar are also included for full Pacific Coast relaxation.

Nowhere in the world is there such a large amount of frigates. Not even in the Galapagos! You might think that the Hitchkok movie "The Bird" was inspired by this little known site. There is nothing more relaxing than sailing on the calm waters of the estuaries to admire nature accompanied by seabirds and dolphins!

The guide will pick up you in the lobby of ypour hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Guayaquil) In this tour we will watching Dolphins then we will go to Puerto Villamil to take the lunch and see the sea

Within the Cerro de Hayas Protective Forest you can visit the Siete Cascadas, a tourist attraction in Naranjal, just an hour and a half from Guayaquil. A 4-hour round trip ascent where you can connect with nature and meet the flora and fauna that this attraction has