Top Guayaquil Day Trips & Excursions

Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito

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• Explore the artisan towns of Cotacachi and Otavalo on this 8-hour private day trip from Quito. Travel in a private vehicle via the Pan-American highway, stopping at various lookout points and attractions along the way. Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide and a flexible itinerary. Pickup and drop-off at your Quito hotel included.
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Cloud Forest and waterfalls private Day trip

• Take a day trip in the nature, and come to hike in the last cloud forest the coast of Ecuador. On this 10-hour private tour to the Bucay Mountains We will take you to know several kind of trees, plants and with lucky you will be able to see some of the most representative birds of this natural area. You will know 3 waterfalls, like the "Iabela" of 295ft, the highest in Bucay. you will have time to take a refreshing shower under each waterfall that we wil visit. Also you will know the trapiche, it`s a very old traditional activity makes for the people who live in the Bucay mountains. • The tour includes private transportation service from your hotel  • Enjoy a traditional local lunch.  • Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour.
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Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour

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• 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.
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Manglares Churute and Cacao Route from Guayaquil

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• 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.
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Tour to Tintoreras Bay from Isabela Island

• Discover the vibrant flora and fauna of Isabela and Las Tintoreras on a 3-hour group tour. Morning pickup from your hotel spares you the stress of getting to the dock in time for departure. Once aboard the boat, enjoy a water tour of the bay, then head onwards to Las Tintoreras. Live commentary from your guide enhances the sightings of blue footed boobies, sea turtles, iguanas, and more.
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Puerto del Morro, Mangroves, Dolphins, Cacao and Traditions of Guayaquil

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• Coastal Ecuador often gets overlooked in favor of the Andes or Galapagos. With this full-day tour from Guayaquil, see firsthand what makes this region so special. During a morning stop at a tropical plantation, learn about how artisan chocolate is made from bean to bar. Continue to Puerto del Morro for a boat ride in the Pacific in search of bottlenose dolphins and a variety of migratory seabirds.
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Salinas and Ballenita Full-Day Trip from Guayaquil

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• 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.
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Day Trip to Hacienda La Danesa with a Three Course Lunch and Activities

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• Hacienda La Danesa, a century-old working dairy, cacao, and teak farm, sits an hour outside of Guayaquil. With this tour, escape the busy city for a day on this family-owned hacienda with a selection of activities tailored to visitors. Tour a cocoa plantation, sample hacienda-made artisan goods, and tuck into a farm-to-table lunch. The afternoon leaves time for river tubing, a guided bike ride, or an optional Guayaquil city tour.
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Day Trip to Puerto Lopez and Isla de la Plata from Guayaquil

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• Spend a day exploring the Isle of Silver which is also known as a mini Galapagos. Short hiking trails provide opportunities to see marine birds including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, pelicans, frigate birds, and albatrosses. Snorkel around the island to enjoy coral reefs and marine life including colorful reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and even sea lions. Whales may also be spotted from June to September.
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Day Trip to Hacienda La Danesa with Horseback Riding and Lunch

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• 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.
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Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Barcelo Colon Miramar in Salinas from Guayaquil

• 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.
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Full Day Española Island

• If you are an animal lover than this day tour to Española Island is a must. Hike and snorkel in and around the island to observe iguanas, the famous Blue-footed Booby, sea lions, and many more animals in their natural habitats. Sit down to a delicious lunch as you take in the island’s beautiful natural scenery before heading back to San Cristobal Island.
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Private Quilotoa Lagoon Tour from Quito

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• The Quilotoa Lagoon is one of the most picturesque destinations in the Ecuadorian Andes, but many tours only pay a quick visit. This private full-day tour from Quito offers ample time to admire the scenery, trek around the lakeside, or visit the surrounding villages. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Nariz del Diablo Alausí - Sibambe - Alausí from Guayaquil

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• 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.
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Private Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve from Guayaquil

• Take a break from the Guayaquil’s hustle and bustle on a 9-hour private tour to Ecological Reserve Manglares Churute.  The action packed day begins with private transport from your hotel, followed by a canoe ride and easy mountain hike. Along the way, see the famous flora and fauna of Ecuador.  Your private guide then takes you for an included Ecuadorian lunch before visiting (and taste testing at) a cacao farm.
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Hacienda La Danesa by Train from Guayaquil

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• Escape the city and spend the day at rural Hacienda La Danesa, a 145-year-old dairy and cacao farm, on a full-day tour from Guayaquil. Traveling by train, you’ll stop first at Yaguachi, home to a local crafts market, before tasting, making, and learning about chocolate at Hacienda La Danesa. Lunch, refreshments,m and train tickets are included.
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Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands from Isabela Island

• Combine land and sea adventure in the Galapagos during this guided tour from Isabela Island. After a boat journey, during which sea turtles and rays may be spotted on the surface, take a guided hike to see blue-footed boobies and learn about geology. Finally, snorkel (equipment included) over underwater lava flow tunnels which are home to a variety of marine species which can be spotted in the clear water.
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Cacao Farm Excursion Day Trip from Guayaquil

• 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.
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Salinas Full-Day Trip from Guayaquil

• 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.
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Private Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito

• Enjoy personalized attention and a private car for your visit to the Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito. Round-trip transportation from your hotel included.
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Puerto Morro and Manglares Isla de los Pajaros

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• 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 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.
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Full-Day Forests, Cocoa and Traditions from Guayaquil

• Leave the busy city behind and discover the wildlife and cocoa production unique to Ecuador on an 8-hour tour. Comfortable transportation from your Guayaquil hotel takes you to a wildlife reserve. Home to hundreds of species, you have the opportunity to see numerous mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Next, visit a local plantation and learn about the in depth cocoa process the sets Ecuador apart from other countries.
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Canal del Morro Boat Tour and Varadero Beach from Guayaquil

• 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.
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Explore and Discover

• We start the tour from the hotel or airport and depart for the seminar park characterized by beautiful iguanas that walk relaxed near their visitors.Then we will visit the Malecon 2000, an emblematic place of the city, from there we will take a boat that will take us along the Guayas River to Santay Island, a place very popular for its flora and fauna.After that we will visit "La Perla" and  Santa Ana hill.At the end we will visit the Craft market of Guayaquil. Other important place to visit is The General Cementery, the eye-catching white architectonic group formed by magnificent mausoluems.
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