Cuenca to Guayaquil one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Tour Guide/Driver (If option selected)
- Transportation in private Van with AC
- Lunch (If option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Laguna La Toreadora
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Laguna La Toreadora, Parque Nacional El Cajas, 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mestizo Restaurant, 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puente de las frutas de Tamarindo, 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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Laguna La Toreadora, Parque Nacional El Cajas, 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mestizo Restaurant, 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puente de las frutas de Tamarindo, 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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patricia_D
April 2023
Muy bueno todo, el guia Luis 10 puntos siempre atento y brindando toda la información.Linda experiencia
Muy bueno todo, el guia Luis 10 puntos siempre atento y brindando toda la información.Linda experienciaMONICA H
December 2019
El tour estuvo bien y el guía también, pero no visitamos la granja de cacao como se especificaba claramente en la reserva, de ahí mi queja. Cuando se lo comentamos al guía nos dijo que él no lo tenía en su itinerario. Nos gustaría saber por qué no se nos avisó previamente de que no podía realizar...
El tour estuvo bien y el guía también, pero no visitamos la granja de cacao como se especificaba claramente en la reserva, de ahí mi queja. Cuando se lo comentamos al guía nos dijo que él no lo tenía en su itinerario. Nos gustaría saber por qué no se nos avisó previamente de que no podía realizarse esa visita, además de que considero que el precio del tour debería ser menor lógicamente. Saludos y espero su respuesta.Christinezeiner
August 2019
Ayer pasamos el día con Herman haciendo un paseo muy lindo decade Guayaquil hasta Cuenca. Herman llegó a recogernos en nuestro hotel a la hora en punto. Durante el viaje nos enseño un montón sobe la historia ecuatoriana, la geografía del país, y las diferencias entre las varias zonas en Ecuador. ...
Ayer pasamos el día con Herman haciendo un paseo muy lindo decade Guayaquil hasta Cuenca. Herman llegó a recogernos en nuestro hotel a la hora en punto. Durante el viaje nos enseño un montón sobe la historia ecuatoriana, la geografía del país, y las diferencias entre las varias zonas en Ecuador. Era muy amable con nosotras y sabía mucho de todo. Como somos maestras, teníamos muchas preguntas, y su conocimiento de su cultura y su país se notó mucho. Sería un placer viajar otra vez con Herman!Viajerachilena1
July 2019
Los paisajes hermosos, las actividades muy interesantes y entretenidas, la comida deliciosa y el guia Javier muy agradable. Recomendado para todo publico.
Los paisajes hermosos, las actividades muy interesantes y entretenidas, la comida deliciosa y el guia Javier muy agradable. Recomendado para todo publico.MNRPLA
May 2019
Ottimo servizio di trasferimento con incluso il tour al parco Cayas, guida competente e buon pranzo compreso.
Ottimo servizio di trasferimento con incluso il tour al parco Cayas, guida competente e buon pranzo compreso.rossellap315
February 2019
Ho effettuato due diversi tour: il primo mi ha portata ad Alausi per prendere il “treno più difficile del mondo” e poi all’area archeologica di Ingapirca, 12 ore ben intervallate e molto interessanti. La guida, Adrian Mora, ci ha fornito informazioni complete, storico-culturali, e non ci ha perme...
Ho effettuato due diversi tour: il primo mi ha portata ad Alausi per prendere il “treno più difficile del mondo” e poi all’area archeologica di Ingapirca, 12 ore ben intervallate e molto interessanti. La guida, Adrian Mora, ci ha fornito informazioni complete, storico-culturali, e non ci ha permesso mai di annoiarci, con una presenza sempre discreta. Il secondo tour ci è servito per raggiungere Guayaquil visitando il Parco nazionale Cajas, assolutamente da non perdere. In 192 km, da 2500 m si raggiungono i 4200 per poi arrivare a livello del mare a Guayaquil. Il cambio di altitudine permette di vedere tutti i cambi di vegetazione, che Adrian descrive con professionalità. Anche la visita alla fattoria del cacao, con la dimostrazione di come attraverso mezzi rudimentali si ottenga del cioccolato puro, è interessante.