Cacao, Nature & Culture
Ecuador cultivates some of the world’s finest cacao; from small scale farmers at local fincas to world famous chocolate producers, we invite you to travel the wonderful journey of Ecuadorian cacao. This tour takes in some of the traditional highlights of Ecuador, complemented by visits to fincas, artisanal producers, co-operative working initiatives and local communities.
- Transfer to hotel and introduction to tour
Activity length: Approx 2 hrs
Overnight: Guayaquil
- Visit to small scale cacao and chocolate producer
- Short visit to Manglares Churute Reserve in search of birdlife and monkeys
- Visits to Parque de las Iguanas and the Malecon in Guayaquil
Highlights # cacao, wildlife,tropical fruits #
Activity length: Approx 8hrs
Overnight: Guayaquil
- Demonstration of traditional production techniques used here for hot chocolate and ‘queso fresco’, fresh cheese.
- Visit to traditional fincas of the area
Highlights # traditional fincas, hot chocolate, fresh cheese #
Activity length: Approx 7hrs
Overnight: Señor de los Caballos
- Horse ride through local plantations of cacao, banana and teak
- Afternoon to enjoy the facilities of the hotel
- Optional cacao skin treatment – to be reserved in advance
Highlights # horses, scenery, relax #
Activity length: Depending on your chosen activities
Overnight: Señor de los Caballos
- Visit to Salinas mountain
- Visit to the co-operative working initiative “Salinerito” in the village of Salinas de Guaranda
- Cycling (optional)
Highlights #Mountain scenery, walking, culture, chocolate,co-operative working#
Activity length: Approx 9hrs
Overnight: Guayaquil
- Transfer to Guayaquil airport for connections home, or Galapagos, or Northern Ecuador extension tours (please ask for details)
Activity length: Approx 1hr
We keep our itinerary pages short and sweet, please contact us for the full detailed version or with any questions you may have.
* Tailor-made itineraries are also available*
Price: from $1125 p/p
Min: 2 people/Max: 16 people
INCLUDED
- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Visits and excursions detailed in the itinerary
- Breakfast is included in all packages
- Other meals may be included, depending on your choice of package
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Soft & Alcoholic drinks
- Additional activities
- Meals (other than breakfast), depending on your choice of package
- Tips