Relish our single-direction, adaptable, comfortable and exclusive journey starting from Guayaquil to Cuenca that features a stopover at a cacao plantation and an optional trek in Cajas National Park. Permitted 2 luggage per person.
Relish our single-direction, adaptable, comfortable and exclusive journey starting from Guayaquil to Cuenca that features a stopover at a cacao plantation and an optional trek in Cajas National Park. Permitted 2 luggage per person.
- Cacao Loma - Have you ever tried the pulp of fresh cacao beans? Visit a local family farm where cacao, the essential ingredient for chocolate, is the primary crop. The farm also grows a variety of other products like breadfruit, coffee, passionfruit, and pineapple. Experience the art of craft chocolate making and sample it if you wish, while the…
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Cacao Loma - Have you ever tried the pulp of fresh cacao beans? Visit a local family farm where cacao, the essential ingredient for chocolate, is the primary crop. The farm also grows a variety of other products like breadfruit, coffee, passionfruit, and pineapple. Experience the art of craft chocolate making and sample it if you wish, while the tour guide shares insights into the history of cacao and local traditions.
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Puente de las frutas de Tamarindo - Discover the natural sweetness integral to Ecuadorian cuisine and daily life. This vibrant local market, filled with colorful fruits, offers one of the most fascinating experiences in the area. With guidance from our knowledgeable tour guide, you can learn about and taste (if you choose) some of the local sweet and exotic fruits grown here. If you think you know the taste of bananas, mandarins, coconut, dragon fruit, and passionfruit, prepare to experience the authentic flavors of these delightful fruits!
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Mestizo Restaurant - On our journey, we’ll pause for lunch at this authentic local restaurant, renowned for its trout specialty. However, there are also several vegetarian and vegan options available. Our tour guide will provide recommendations. Enjoy the enchanting views of the Andes mountains from this location.
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Laguna La Toreadora - We will ascend to the highlands through the southern Andes to visit Cajas National Park, one of Ecuador’s most picturesque and significant protected areas. This lake system is the primary water source for Cuenca. Depending on your fitness level, we will embark on a hike to explore the moorlands ecosystem, native Polylepis forest, and the unique vegetation found here.
After a full day of exploration, you will be dropped off in Cuenca at your hotel or a location of your choice.
- Licensed Tour Guide/Driver
- Lunch Option Available
- Convenient Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Comfortable Transportation Provided
- Licensed Tour Guide/Driver
- Lunch Option Available
- Convenient Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Comfortable Transportation Provided
- Gratuities
- Cocoa Farm fee $3 p.p
- Gratuities
- Cocoa Farm fee $3 p.p
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number and nationality is required at time of booking for all participants
- A minimum of 2 people is required to operate shared tours.
- Please notice: this is one-way trip Guayaquil to Cuenca or viceversa tour
- For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be…
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number and nationality is required at time of booking for all participants
- A minimum of 2 people is required to operate shared tours.
- Please notice: this is one-way trip Guayaquil to Cuenca or viceversa tour
- For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
