11. Private cocoa and chocolate farm tour with lunch in Guayaquil
5.0· 15 reviews· 5.5 hoursThree hours at a family estate — explore cocoa cultivation and create your own chocolate bar, including a farm-to-table lunch.
“During our Thanksgiving holiday in Guayaquil, my husband, daughter, and I joined a cocoa farm tour led by Francisco, whom we had previously enjoyed on a city highlights tour. Our guide at the farm, Simon, was fluent in English and brought a wealth of knowledge and fun to our day. We savored a delightful lunch featuring local dishes prepared in the family kitchen, toured the farm, and engaged in a hands-on chocolate-making experience from bean to bar.”— 931fayeh
22. Private Guayaquil city tour tailored to your interests
5.0· 9 reviews· 3 hoursFlexible private tour, duration based on your needs—explore Guayaquil's highlights with a professional guide who adapts the itinerary to your preferences.
“Christian served as our guide, while William was our driver, picking us up from the hotel. We visited Iguana Park, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, and the AeroVia. Christian was knowledgeable, providing detailed answers to our inquiries and sharing cultural and historical insights. He also took us to a chocolate shop to explain the process and treat us to some ice cream. At the end of the trip, he kindly recommended a lovely restaurant for lunch and a nearby coffee shop. William was a polite driver who took great care of us. My friends and I had a wonderful experience.”— 80mathewe
33. Half-day cocoa farm visit from Guayaquil
5.0· 7 reviews· 4 hoursFour hours by private transport — learn about cocoa cultivation, chocolate production, and enjoy a handmade lunch together.
“This tour offered a comprehensive experience centered around fruits and chocolate. I learned about the chocolate-making process, and my favorite part was tasting the roasted cocoa beans with crushed macadamia nuts and panela, all sourced from the same estate. You have to try them! We also enjoyed a delicious traditional lunch cooked in a clay pot, making for a lovely experience just an hour from Guayaquil. Highly recommended!”— KarenP091094
44. Private car transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca
5.0· 4 reviewsThree to four hours by private car — a direct transfer between Guayaquil and Cuenca with a Spanish-speaking driver.
“This is an excellent transportation choice. We intended to book the tour for Cajas National Park and Guayaquil, but due to a landslide on the main road, CBT modified our tour to include the Incaprica and fruit market visit. Our guide, Wilson A, was fantastic and spoke English well.”— davidwm55
55. Private transfer from Guayaquil to Montañita
5.0· 2 reviewsFifteen minutes from Guayaquil airport to Montañita — private transportation with a professional driver.
“The driver was on time and polite, confirming our pick-up and helping us get settled at the hotel. It was a positive experience, particularly since no one spoke English.”— Lynda_M
66. Full-day tour of Guayaquil and a cocoa farm
5.0· 121 reviews· 7 hoursSeven-hour private tour — visit a cocoa farm from 10 AM to 2 PM, then explore downtown Guayaquil with a driver/guide and private vehicle.
“I highly recommend Mario as a tour guide. He is exceptional and incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the cocoa farm process. The farm itself is a beautiful location, and we had the opportunity to make chocolate from scratch, which included roasting the beans, peeling them, and grinding them into a paste using a hand grinder. We also sampled unique drinks. The lunch provided was delightful, both tasty and beautifully presented. We crafted our own chocolate bars with various toppings according to our preferences, and the chocolate quality was outstanding. Meeting the cocoa farm owners was a great experience, and we could purchase chocolate bars at a very fair price. On our way back to Guayaquil, Mario took us to see highlights such as a church, a lovely street, and the iguana park, sharing the city’s history and answering all our questions about life in Ecuador. Our full day with Mario ran from 10 AM to 6 PM. Thank you, Mario; we truly appreciate your country!”— Maureen_C
77. Private one-way transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca with Cajas Park stop
4.9· 49 reviewsApproximately six hours — private transport from Guayaquil to Cuenca with a visit to Cajas National Park and a cacao farm along the way.
“The service was excellent, extremely dependable, and always on time. They provided everything we required. We've used them twice already and will definitely choose them again. I highly recommend them.”— HuntsDesk
88. Howler monkey reserve and cacao farm tour from Guayaquil
4.9· 24 reviews· 7 hoursEight-hour private tour featuring a natural reserve, a cacao farm visit, and a hands-on culinary experience with local dishes incorporating cacao.
“This was an exceptional day trip from Guayaquil. Initially, we were concerned about spending three days in the city, but this excursion allowed us to immerse ourselves in nature nearby. Our guides, Simon and Yamil, made it even more enjoyable—especially since Simon is a fellow Canadian. The day began with an on-time pickup from our hotel, and we headed to Cerro Blanco National Park to see the howler monkeys. A ranger joined us, guiding us on an exciting adventure through the forest where we spotted the monkeys, intrigued by our presence. After our hike, we returned to a car stocked with cold drinks and beer, then traveled to a cacao farm, where we enjoyed a delightful lunch of shrimp ceviche with fried plantains and fresh cacao juice, all in a stunning setting among the fruit, nut, and cacao trees. We experienced a guided walk through the groves with ample fruit tastings before heading back to the city. The tour was flawless, with Yamil and Simon sharing their extensive knowledge throughout. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Guayaquil exceeded our expectations. We had concerns about being in such a large city, but it proved safe, vibrant, and full of activities. This trip was a perfect finale for our visit to Ecuador.”— Joey and Christ... W
99. Private day trip to Bucay Mountains and waterfalls
4.9· 34 reviewsNine to ten hours with private transport from Guayaquil — hike through a cloud forest, visit three waterfalls, and enjoy a traditional local lunch.
“My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Wilson was exceptional, providing attentive service to his guests. He's among the most pleasant and knowledgeable guides I've encountered in my travels. I highly recommend requesting him if you choose Bucay Adventures. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, Wilson.”— Scott_R
1010. Private transfer between Cuenca and Guayaquil
4.8· 38 reviews· 3 hoursFlexible door-to-door transfer between Cuenca and Guayaquil—choose private or shared service based on your schedule.
“The service was excellent; our driver was both punctual and approachable. His attentiveness ensured we felt secure about our pickup. He demonstrated great knowledge of the route, even selecting the cleanest and most comfortable service station for our break.”— andrest317
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