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THE MOST DIVERSE ADVENTURE EVER!! 15 Days in southern Ecuador

THE MOST DIVERSE ADVENTURE EVER!! 15 Days in southern Ecuador

By Galapagos and Guayaquil Visit
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Disclaimer: Don´t blame us if you don´t want to go back home after this adventure. Ecuador is without doubt one the most diverse countries in the world. Within a 200 miles radius we´ll share: THE MOST REMARKABLE AND CHARMING CITY OF ECUADOR: GUAYAQUIL, DRY TROPICAL FORESTS, CHOCOLATE FARM, WALK THROUGH THE MOORLANDS, ARCHAEOLOGY, COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE, THE MOST CHARMING BEACHES, ACTION AND RELAXATION. To end with a one week trip to the magical GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Highlights: BIRDWATCHING (at the highest bio-diverse area of Ecuador: The Guayas river basin) ARCHAEOLOGY - Inca/ Cañari ruins. ADVENTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY - Hike through the moorlands, COZY COLONIAL TOWN: CUENCA  The largest and most beautiful beaches that you can imagine, Surfing, landscape, history, archaeology, excursions,  Note: between the months of July and October enjoy HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING while having this part of the adventure.
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 8 days
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, Spanish
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  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Guayaquil
  • Entry/Admission - Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Cuenca
  • Entry/Admission - El Cajas National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Montanita
  • Entry/Admission - Isla de la Plata
  • Entry/Admission - Playa de los Frailes
  • Entry/Admission - Malecon Salinas
  • Entry/Admission - Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay
What's not included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Airport/Departure Tax

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We´l pick you up at your hotel
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45424P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Infant meals not included
        • Minimum age is 18 years
        • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
        • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
        • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
        • Dress code is smart casual
        • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
        • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
        • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
        • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
        • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45424P3

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        $3,692.31
        per adult
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        Itinerary
        Overview
        Full Map
        8 stops
        Day 1
        Hotel Pick up
        Day 2
        Churute Mangroves reserve
        Day 3
        Cuenca
        Day 4
        El Cajas national Park
        Day 5
        Trip from the Andes to the Coast
        Day 6
        Isla de la Plata
        Day 7
        Salinas beach
        Day 8
        Flight ot the Galapagos islands
        About the operator
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        • Galapagos and Guayaquil Visit
          330
          Guayaquil, Ecuador
          Joined in April 2013
        • Vanoisi
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend this tour with Eduardo!
          We had a great time doing this tour with Eduardo. Not only did he show us the most interesting places in the city but also provided us with helpful insights for our upcoming trip to Galapagos Islands. We highly recommend Eduardo as a tour guide! He knows everything about Guayaquil's history and its nature. Thanks to him we were also able to touch one of the famous iguanas!
          Written August 20, 2024
        • TheFranci
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun and informative. Great tour guide.
          Eddie brings facts and energy. We could not help but be engaged the full time were we on the tour and learned a lot about the flora, fauna and history of the city. He answered all questions, offered tips for after our tour, and even dropped us off at a good restaurant for dinner near our hotel. We've traveled fairly extensively for decades. Eddie would easily be in the top 1% of tour guides we have enjoyed.
          Written March 30, 2024
        • Guide24800416592
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing adventure with the best guide (Eduardo Meneses)
          Ecuador is a country to discover. Eddie, our guide is passionate and shows us places filled with an amazing wildlife. Very available and on the lookout for his guess. In bonus, the best chocolat ever... We enjoyed these excursions which will remain engraved in our memories.
          Written March 4, 2024
        • 803caitlinh
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ecuador's BEST Guide
          My husband and I booked a tour with Eddie of the Churute mangroves and Howler monkey forest. Eddie personalized the tour to fit our needs and schedule. We saw many different kinds of birds on our way to the reserve and at the Estuary. Eddie had eagle eyes for spotting birds and he brought his professional level camera to capture high quality photos of them for us. After an enjoyable canoe ride in the Estuary, we went to the forest to search for the howler monkeys. It was a very easy trail and it did not take long for us to find them. We saw some females with their babies and a bit further on we saw a male as well. The best thing about this tour is Eddie! We are fairly well traveled and Eddie was by far the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide we have EVER had. He told us so much about Guayaquil, the wildlife, plants, and answered all of our questions. He even filled us in on some of the information that we missed while we were in the Galapagos. If we ever make it back to Ecuador, we will definitely book with Eddie again! (Eddie captured the attached images for us!)
          Written March 3, 2024
        • CanadianDale
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great visit in Ecuador!
          My trip to Ecuador was an amazing adventure in exploring its varied ecosystems. My time in the Galapagos and Guayaquil was enhanced by the great tours lead by our guide Eddie. His knowledge of wildlife and birds was amazing. He was even kind enough to share his amazing photos with us. Great visit!
          Written February 26, 2024
        • christianstjacques
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing adventure with the best guide (Eduardo Meneses)
          Eduardo shared his passion and knowledge for this beautiful part of the world. A must!!! In bonus, he take care of taking all the pictures to give us memories.
          Written February 26, 2024
        • reagin33
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Galapagos Island Tour
          Great trip, beautiful sites, professional team! The food was fantastic and the islands exceeded my expectations!!
          Written February 18, 2024
        • ilove2travel753
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Outstanding Tour of Guayaquil!
          Eddie was a wonderful tour guide: knowledgeable, flexible to our interests, and focused on helping us to get the most out of the short time we were in Guayaquil. His knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area, the city's history, the cacao, coffee and wine industries made the tour enjoyable and educational. Our next stop was the Galapagos, and we found the information he shared on the islands to be invaluable. Highly recommend!
          Written February 17, 2024
        • danielagL4695QK
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Galapagos - Santa Fe island
          I went with Eduardo to Santa Fe Island (Galapagos). The tour was amazing, there is a lot of marine life there. Eduardo shared all his knowledge with us and now I understand better why this place is so unique. He is very kind
          Written November 30, 2023
        • Explore03200312721
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          Excellent knowledge of the city and surroundings. Meneses is a great guide that loves his city and the history of ecuador.
          Written November 13, 2023
        • 886neale
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Couldn’t have seen this beautiful city without Eduardo. We stayed in Guayaquil before heading to the Galápagos.
          Eddie is the best. He & his driver coordinated everything perfectly. Eddie knows his city inside & out. Very knowledgeable, friendly, funny & thoughtful.
          Written November 10, 2023
        • Marisenmarie
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour. Do it for sure
          Eddie was super knowledgeable. He was personable. I enjoyed every minute of my tour. I would HIGHLY recommend him and this tour. The iguanas were the best !!!!
          Written September 29, 2023
        • kathydem
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The Highlight of a Memorable Trip
          This is a whole-hearted recommendation for Eduardo Meneses. My friend and I met Eduardo as our guide on a walking tour of Guayaquil prearranged by a tour operator. As he showed us the highlights of the city he clearly loves, we were impressed by his knowledge and sense of humor. It was our good fortune to learn he was available until 4:00 pm the next day, and he offered a trip featuring visits to the bird-abundant Churute Mangroves Preserve by boat, a forest walk in search of howler monkeys, and lunch and hands-on experience at a family-owned cacao plantation. Our last day in Ecuador was the highlight of a memorable trip. It was truly our good fortune to make Eduardo's acquaintance. We learned much and had fun while doing so.
          Written September 18, 2023
        • Michael H
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Guayaquil city tour from a new perspective.
          I have been coming to Guayaquil for over 15 years. This trip I had my daughter with me. Eddie gave us a city tour that was off the charts outstanding! He showed us the city through his eyes. I have a new found love for the city and see why it is commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Pacific. If you are fortunate enough to find yourself in Guayaquil, a city tour or adventure with Eddie is a must! He is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about what he does. He speaks flawless English and is well versed in many cultures around the world. You will not regret hiring him. He is in a class by himself!
          Written November 27, 2022
        • C_Strache
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Tour of the Churute Mangrove Reserve and Coca Farm
          We toured with Eduardo and had a great time! We saw lots of wildlife including howler monkeys, a sloth, crocodiles and I added 25 different birds to my life list. The Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve had several different areas- we took a boat thru the mangroves, which was great, we walked in the dry forest and we mostly drove but stopped to look at birds in the area where small farmers, and shrimp hatcheries dotted the landscape. Eduardo shared his extensive knowledge about all the wildlife, as well as about the local culture. Early on, we had stopped at a huge fruit market, and he gave us fruit to snack on as we traveled. Later, we had a delicious lunch at a cocoa farm and leaned how cocoa is farmed and prepared. Lastly, we made chocolate bars. All in all, it was a great day!
          Written October 24, 2022
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