Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy the fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands in our one-way flexible, convenient tour departing from Cuenca to Guayaquil including a visit to Cajas National Park, a local fruit market, and a cacao farm. Allowed 2 suitcases per person.
Lunch (If option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Guide/Driver (If option selected)
Transportation in private Van with AC
Gratuities
Cocoa Farm entrance fee $3 - $15 p.p
Departure Point
Simón Bolívar 832, Cuenca, Ecuador
We offer hotel pick ups within Cuenca. However, you can meet us at Parque Calderon as well.
Please provide the pick up location or contact us to [email protected]
Return Details
Av. 9 de Octubre 109, Guayaquil 090313, Ecuador
We drop you of at any hotel with in Guayaquil city, please contact us to [email protected] to arrange it.
Laguna La Toreadora, Cuenca, Ecuador From Cuenca, we will drive through the famous Andes mountains to Toreadora refuge, located in Cajas National Park. This park is one of the most important protected areas in the south of Ecuador and the main supplier of water of Cuenca. You will marvel at the beautiful scenery found in this area. We will have the opportunity to do a hike (optional) to explore the Polylepis Forest and Moorland ecosystems with its lakes.
Then we will cross the continental divide and continue our drive to the lowlands making stops to enjoy the beautiful scenery if weather permitting. 90 minutes
6HRX+J5R, E582, Cuenca, Ecuador On the way, we will stop for lunch at this very local restaurant where the specialty is trout, however, there are several options including vegetarian and vegan. Our tour guide will advise you.
You will also have the chance to enjoy the mysterious Andes mountains views from this point. 60 minutes
Cuenca - Molleturo, 9GFP+RQ9, Naranjal, Ecuador Taste the natural sweetness that is part of the cuisine and daily life of Ecuadorians. This local market booming with colors and fruits is one of the most interesting experiences in this area, with our experienced tour guide will learn and sample (If you like to) some of the local sweet and exotic fruits grown here. If you think you know the taste of bananas, mandarines, coconut, dragon fruit, passionfruit to name a few, get ready for the real flavor of these delicious fruits! 15 minutes
Cacao Loma, Ecuador Ever tasted the pulp of fresh cacao beans? We will visit a local family farm, the main product growing here is cacao (base to make chocolate), however, they have many other products such as breadfruit, coffee, passionfruit, pineapple, among many others. You will be able to experience the process of craft chocolate making and try it if you like to while our tour guide explains the history of cacao and the local customs as well.
After a full-day trip, we will drop you in Guayaquil at your hotel, airport or the location of your choice. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 per booking is required.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Tonya_S
01 Aug 2024
Pleasant drive from Cuenca to Guayaquil. The stops were nice, lunch was good and our driver, Luis, was excellent, friendly and informative.
Remigio_T
15 Jul 2024
Genius trip. Getting from Cuenca to Guayaquil will take 4 hours, so why not make it an adventure. You get to enjoy la sierra y la costa. Lovely hike. The cacao farm has completely changed the way I experience chocolate forever. Our guide was very accommodating to our small children and elderly aunt. ¡Fabuloso!
Lynnrealty
03 Mar 2024
What an excellent trip including tour of Cajas national park . Our private guide Pedro spoke fluent English and was knowledgeable and personable. The whole day was enjoyable and we highly recommend taking this trip as a means to getting from Cuenca to Guayaquil.
This tour in
Cuenca
is organized by
Cuenca Bestours Tour Operator
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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