'Hacienda La Danesa' Cacao & Chocolate Experience

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5 to 6 hours
Free cancellation
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Mobile ticket

Overview

Do you love chocolate? You have come to the right place, because we are at the center of the new wave of artisan chocolatiers. Come and learn how we are experimenting with high quality beans, new methods of production, exotic fillings and breathtaking packaging. On this Half Day tour you will learn about what makes fine chocolate and sample from a wide array of locally hand made chocolates. Your chocolate obsessed host will fill you in on the history of chocolate, its health benefits and all the latest trends. All while strolling through the cacao plantation and beautiful farm gardens, where Scandinavians first set up the plantations during the Pepa de Oro.

This is a Hands-on chocolate making experience where chocolate tasting is included. Guests may buy chocolate and other farm fresh products at the end of the experience.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Lunch - 3-course lunch
  • Cacao & Chocolate Tour
  • Biking
  • Lazy River Tubing
  • Milking in the Gardens
  • Hacienda Products Tasting

What to expect

A professional driver will pick you up at your desired location in Guayaquil and drive to 'Hacienda La Danesa' through picturesque landscapes. Upon your arrival you will be greeted by an English speaking host and chocolate lover with a traditional welcome snack and cold infused drinks.

After an introduction to the historic property, you will head to the cacao plantations and learn about cacao farming followed by a hands on chocolate making workshop (tempering and crystallization) to prepare your own chocolate bar to take home. Following the Cacao & Chocolate experience you will enjoy a farm fresh three course lunch prepared by the family Chef.

At the end you will have the opportunity to buy craft chocolate to take take home. Hacienda La Danesa chocolate is only available at the farm making it the perfect very special gift to take home.

Time of tour

10:00 AM

Meeting point

Traveler pickup is offered
We may also pick you up at your Airbnb Rental or any other property in the Guayaquil area.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

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.
ssims003
October 2021

Perfect three night stay for the end of our honeymoon. The meals, staff and accommodations surpassed all of our expectations. La Danesa is a dream location with amazing activities and well thought out details in every location. The excursions (cloud forest hike and beekeeping course) were so uniq...

ovqgye
February 2021

We visit La Danesa for our wedding anniversary, it was amazing, we stay at the stables, great room, super cozy and romantic. One of the great thing we enjoy was the peacefulness around us, having at home 4 kids this was surreal. food is great, amenities area great, all the experience is a great...

Paulina V
August 2019

Hacienda la Danesa es un lugar ideal para el relax total, el contacto con la naturaleza, la atención esmerada, la infraestructura y la comida hacen que uno desee volver.

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from US$190 / per person