Day trip from guayaquil,howler monkey trail and visit to a cacao farm.
Overview
We start at 8:30 am where we will do two different activities in a single day visiting a protected reserve that houses 54 species of mammals in which we highlight the Howler Monkey, 221 species of birds, 8 amphibians and 12 varieties of reptiles. We will walk through an extensive vegetation surrounded by trees representative of the dry forest. We will continue our journey in a cocoa farm. We will learn the production process in the machines and equipment that have been designed and built in the same facilities by the master chocolatiers. First you start with toasting, which together with the fermentation process is crucial for the aromas and flavors of chocolate to develop. This activity is defined as "natural planting chocolate". It is very important to emphasize that chocolate is made in the same plantation, giving an unparalleled importance to the origin of the product that is elaborated with in the farm.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup
- Drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Viasam Day trip
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Viasam Day trip, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
We start at 08:00 am where we will do three different activities in a single day visiting a protected reserve that houses 54 species of mammals in which we highlight the howler monkey, 221 species of birds, 8 amphibians and 12 varieties of reptiles. We will walk through an extensive vegetation surrounded by trees representative of the dry forest.
Then we´re be heading to a representative Cocoa Farm to know and learn completly the beautiful process of the Cocoa Fruit from sowing, harvesting and the post harvesting, learning the production process of cocoa roasting in the equipment of this farm, including the process of flavoring and aroma, ending with the 100% pure Ecuadorian chocolate.
Duration: 7 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Viasam Day trip, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
We start at 08:00 am where we will do three different activities in a single day visiting a protected reserve that houses 54 species of mammals in which we highlight the howler monkey, 221 species of birds, 8 amphibians and 12 varieties of reptiles. We will walk through an extensive vegetation surrounded by trees representative of the dry forest.
Then we´re be heading to a representative Cocoa Farm to know and learn completly the beautiful process of the Cocoa Fruit from sowing, harvesting and the post harvesting, learning the production process of cocoa roasting in the equipment of this farm, including the process of flavoring and aroma, ending with the 100% pure Ecuadorian chocolate.
Duration: 7 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- this activity is recommended for children of 16 years
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Tourism is changing, now it is different but traveling is still pleasant and relaxing. Continuing life, we will serve using all the necessary precautionary measures so that your travel experience around Guayaquil and the coast is unique, offering private travel experiences with distance social
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
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July 2021
This private tour was great. They picked us up at our hotel in Guayaquil and off we went. Yamil was our guide for the city and countryside tour. The then handed us off to another guide (Simon) who took us up into the forest and to the cocoa farm, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We saw quite a few ho...
This private tour was great. They picked us up at our hotel in Guayaquil and off we went. Yamil was our guide for the city and countryside tour. The then handed us off to another guide (Simon) who took us up into the forest and to the cocoa farm, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We saw quite a few howler monkeys . We hiked further into the forest to see the beautiful waterfall. The cocoa farm tour was great! We had a good lunch of fish soup and plantain cups filled with avocado - yummy. The tour of the cocoa farm was wonderful and we were amazed at the fruit pods hanging on the trees. Having the opportunity to experience this tour was great. I would highly recommend this to everyone.253purnav
September 2019
From the start Yamil and Wendy were incredibly warm and friendly. We loved the cacao farm experience and eating fresh chocolate- amazing! The forest was beautiful but had a TON of mosquitoes. Yamil kindly lent us extra bug spray and some extra long-sleeved shirts to further protect us. Super thou...
From the start Yamil and Wendy were incredibly warm and friendly. We loved the cacao farm experience and eating fresh chocolate- amazing! The forest was beautiful but had a TON of mosquitoes. Yamil kindly lent us extra bug spray and some extra long-sleeved shirts to further protect us. Super thoughtful!Cct1953
May 2019
We had an absolutely fantastic day hiking the forest to see the Howler monkeys. The flora and butterflies were beautiful. Our guide Simon was very personable and knowledgeable about the natural history of the area. I learned so much. The trip to the farm was interactive and memorable. The family ...
We had an absolutely fantastic day hiking the forest to see the Howler monkeys. The flora and butterflies were beautiful. Our guide Simon was very personable and knowledgeable about the natural history of the area. I learned so much. The trip to the farm was interactive and memorable. The family owned Cocoa farm had a wide variety of fruits and plants to taste and experience. Traditional food was cooked using the harvest from the farm and was absolutely delicious. Thank you to our charming hosts. Truly a unique and valuable experience. Thank you Yamil and Louise for an unforgettable day.nwstull
March 2019
My wife and I took the full day tour that include hiking through a very large protected nature reserve just 20-30 minutes from Guayaquil, and then a surprise visit to nearby cocoa plantation to learn how to make chocolate and sample the product. Both aspects of this tour were amazing and truly un...
My wife and I took the full day tour that include hiking through a very large protected nature reserve just 20-30 minutes from Guayaquil, and then a surprise visit to nearby cocoa plantation to learn how to make chocolate and sample the product. Both aspects of this tour were amazing and truly unforgettable. Yamil was our tour guide for the day and he brought along another expert field guide, Daniel, for the nature hike portion of the trip. They were both super knowledgeable and thoroughly described the abundance of flora and fauna species in the reserve. The subsequent trip to the cocao plantation was a surprise to us at the time and we really enjoyed that as well. Yamil gave an interesting and broad explanation of Ecuador’s position in the economy of South America and the world in regards to the farming and production of chocolate, bananas, and other crops. Delicious food and drink was also provided! This was an excellent personalized tour and a perfect end to our honeymoon trip in Ecuador! Highly recommend!Mihaela U
September 2018
Since the first moment I saw Yamil I was filled with warmth and passion for Guayaquil! The day unfolded with a first trip to the historical parc where Yamil took lots of pictures and explained to me the architecture and natural wonders of Ecuador, while also referring to the history of the countr...
Since the first moment I saw Yamil I was filled with warmth and passion for Guayaquil! The day unfolded with a first trip to the historical parc where Yamil took lots of pictures and explained to me the architecture and natural wonders of Ecuador, while also referring to the history of the country. Following we stopped in Plaza Lagos for a great coffee and sweets to relax and recharge in anticipation of visiting Malecon and Las Penas taking the 444 steps to Piazza Sta Ana where the lighthouse offered us 360 degrees views of the area. Yamil created an experience of visiting with a good friend. One of the best tours I ever had!! We exchanged also knowledge of languages - he taught me a bit of Spanish and learned a few new English words from me ... We both agreed on Italian :-)Ernst_S
January 2023
Med guide Simon og sjåfør hadde vi en fin tur i et naturreservat med spennende lyder fra aper og fugler. Lunsjen ble inntatt på en kaffe plantasje hvor vi fikk smake på kakaobønner og være med på en interessant presentasjon av sjokoladeproduksjon, velsmakende og hyggelig.
Med guide Simon og sjåfør hadde vi en fin tur i et naturreservat med spennende lyder fra aper og fugler. Lunsjen ble inntatt på en kaffe plantasje hvor vi fikk smake på kakaobønner og være med på en interessant presentasjon av sjokoladeproduksjon, velsmakende og hyggelig.