& Snorkelling
Departure will be from Manta to Puerto López to board a boat towards Salango Island bordering the Puerto López Bay and the untouched beaches. At arrival we will do a short hike around the island for marine birds watching.
We will get ready to practice snorkelling and observe coral reefs and tropical fishes.
Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes for the beach, raincoat and suntan lotion.
Included: lifeguard vest, naturalistic guide, snorkelling equipment and snack.
La Plata Island
Departure will be very early in the morning toward the southern part of Manabí. At arrival in Puerto Lopez we will board the boat (wet boarding) which will take us to the island. The journey takes almost 2 hours (21 miles)
Arriving in the island we will disembark at Drake Bay and start a three-hours trekking accompanied with a naturalist tour guide. You will observe the tropical dry forest and colonies of blue and red-footed Boobies as well as masked Boobies. You will have free time to practice snorkelling after that and then you’ll go back to the continent.
Tour time: 10 hours
Whale watching Tour
From June to October
Departure will be very early in the morning toward the southern part of Manabí. At arrival in Puerto Lopez we will board the boat which will take us to meet the whales. Wet boarding
Hunchback whales come from the Antarctic Ocean on their migratory route northward looking for warm waters during the mating and birth season.
Besides, in this time of year, there is a possibility to observe dolphins and other marine species.
This is an exclusive whale watching tour and it is only possible from June to October when the whales come to reproduce in the warm waters of Machalilla National Park.
Agua Blanca archeological area & Los Frailes Beach
Machalilla National Park
You will arrive to the interpretation center of the Machalilla National Park in Puerto López and visit the Agua Blanca archeological area.
In this commune we will find the in situ museum which contains samples of the Manteña culture. Along the path you will observe the tropical dry forest which remains almost untouched.
Visit Los Frailes beach (the only lifelike beach with white sand). Journey to the look out point of Boobies
Panoramic view of the city
Tour time: 2 hours
Departure will be from the assigned hotel to take you on a trip by the city and be transferred to the mall. You will have different stops for shopping and pictures.
Panoramic view in Chiva
Tour time: 2 hours
Departure will be from the assigned hotel.
The antique typical transport of the Ecuadorian coast region is now used to make a trip around the business and nightlife districts.
We will do a short stop at the central park of the city for pictures.
At the rhythm of a rustic music band and with a welcoming cocktail the party will start.
Excursion in Santa Marianita
Departure by the Route of the Sun, on the way you will observe a small fishing town.
You will visit one of the most extensive beaches to practice sports.
We will play games, competitions and target practice.
In the afternoon we will go to a look out point to see the beautiful sunset.
Tour guide and assistance included.
City Manta & Montecristi
Cuna de Eloy Alfaro
Tour time: 4 hours
Pick up the guests at the assigned hotel.
The tour starts with a panoramic view of the city and visiting a Tagua factory. Demonstration of the production of the crafts which are very valued in the European market and also called vegetal ivory or ivory nut.
After that you will visit the Central Bank Archeological Museum with an exhibition of pre-Columbian cultures of the Ecuadorian coast region.
Finally, you are going to Montecristi, a small town where the toquilla straw hat (better known as Panama Hats) is elaborated and commercialize. Demonstration and video courtesy of Delgado Tourism and Travel.
You will also visit the Museum of Eloy Alfaro: First liberal president of Ecuador,
and the minor Basilica of the Virgin of Monserrate.
Montecristi
Cradle of Eloy Alfaro
Tour time: 1 hour 45 minutes.
Departure to Montecristi, a small town where the toquilla straw hats (better known as Panama Hats) is elaborated and commercialize. Demonstration and video courtesy of Delgado Tourism and Travel.
After that you will go to the market of handcrafts.
Finally you will visit the Museum of Eloy Alfaro: First liberal president of Ecuador, and the minor Basilica of the Virgin of Monserrate.
City Manta
First you will visit the Central Bank Archeological Museum with an exhibition of pre-Columbian cultures of the Ecuadorian coast region.
Then we will take you to La Dolorosa, a church with a modernist and innovative architecture.
After that the tour guide will drive you to a shipyard in Los Esteros, and finally you will be visiting a Tagua factory. Demonstration of the production of the crafts which are very valued in the European market and also called vegetal ivory or ivory nut.
Chiva Party
The Chiva is an antique typical transport of the Ecuadorian coast region which is now used to make a trip around the nightlife district and the rest of the city; decorated with balloons, coils and colourful necklaces and accompanied with the rhythm of a rustic music band we will spend a great night full of lights and fun.
The trip will end up at a nightclub
Nightclub is optinal.
More than 20 people
San Antonio Farm
Hacienda San Antonio
Tour time: 4 hours
Transfer to Pacoche Forest, you will be at 390 meters above the sea level. Within only 20 minutes you will observe different types of woods until you arrive in the farm.
Welcoming typical cocktail.
Optional short horse riding.
Target practice.
Optional: Horse riding inside the Pacoche Wet Forest
You can visit San Antonio Farm in your own vehicle showing the VIP card from your hotel.
Program includes:
Horse riding excursion
Pacoche Wet Forest
- Brunch
- 1 bottle of water and coffee
- Horse riding excursion to watch hauler monkeys
- Panoramic view of the beach
- Lunch ¨Tonga¨ - Typical meal wrapped up with plantain leaves (made with chicken or fish)
- Visit the communes to observe their local costumes
- Return to San Antonio: Shower
- Tour guide
Tour time: 6 hours
Important:
These fees can be applied with 25 people.
Previous experience is required
Maximum availability 25 people
Bahía de Caráquez & the Birds Island
Tour time: 6 hours approx.
After breakfast we will go out from Manta to the north of the province. We will stop in Rocafuerte to taste their delicious candies.
In Bahía, we will have a short walk in the MIrador de la Cruz for a panoramic view of the city and then we will board a small boat called panga to go to the island and observe colonies of frigates and other birds.
Depending on the tides, boarding can be wet.
Lunch
Return to Manta.
Telf :
Marcela : 099557657
Diego De la Fuente : 093811832 /
