Daily Excursions| Culture | Nature

The Ecuadorian Pacific coast is a region that offers untouched and tropical beaches, small fishing villages, national parks, archeological sites and lively harbor and touristic cities. It´s known as the Route of the Sun , whose path is of great variety and a wonderful mixture of ecotourism, sun, culture and gastronomy .

With Inti Travel and Tours and our Ecuadorian associates as your hosts, you will experience the local customs, Ecuadorian hospitality, and visit both past and present.

2008 Rates
All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time.

All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time.

2009 Rates
All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time.

All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time.

2008 1 person 2 people 3 people 4-9 people p/p $66 $37 $36 $26 2009 1 person 2 people 3 people 4-9 people p/p $68 $38 $37 $27 All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time. This port, bustling with life is the proud heir to cultural benchmarks and token samples of its generous, wondrous nature. A stroll along the "MALECON 2000" brand-new waterfront under the canopy of mango trees is a sneak preview to its tropical vibes. The visit starts along the main avenue of Guayaquil, the heart of the business district of the city, by the Centennial Park that honors the heroes of Guayaquil's independence. A stop is made at Bolívar Park, with an equestrian statue of South America's liberator, Simón Bolívar.

Park of the Iguanas

This is also called "the park of the iguanas", as they roam around the park undisturbed and perch on the treetops, blending perfectly with the green leaves. Beside the park is the neo-gothic Metropolitan Cathedral. 

Drive through the open market of La Bahía, and the Spanish shipyard, now a Naval Museum. Then, a stroll along Guayaquil's new and ravishing Malecon 2000, a 2.5 Km. (1.5 mile) waterfront, running parallel to the River Guayas and featuring historical, cultural and entertainment areas. To the north of the waterfront is Santa Ana Hill and the oldest neighborhood of Guayaquil, Las Peñas, which has been beautifully restored with bright colored wooden constructions housing many art galleries. The next stop is Guayaquil's cemetery with outstanding marble sculptures by famous Italian artists and then drive along the newest neighborhoods in the Sanborondón area.
 
 Wear light clothes for warm weather, good walking shoes, hat or cap.
 Average temperature during the day: 22° to 32° C / 70° to 90° F.
 Altitude: sea level

Reservations

Humpback Whales in Machililla National Park (3 days, 2 nights in July, Aug & Sept)

2008 2 people 3 people 4-9 people p/p $611 $561 $561 2009 2 people 3 people 4-9 people p/p $611 $561 $561 All rates are in US dollars, per person, include all taxes, and are subject to change at any time. We will start the tour to visit “ La Isla de la Plata ” in  the Machalilla National Park, famous for be very similar to The Galapagos Islands because of the presence of many sea birds such as frigates, blue footed boobies, albatrosses, etc. We will be able to see the enormous humpback whales that arrive to mate in the sea in front of Ecuador between July and September.

Humpback Whale

Itinerary:

Day 1: Flight from Quito to Manta. Arrival and immediate transfer to Machalilla National Park (two hours drive), visiting on the way Montecristi Village, famous for the worldwide known “Panama Hats”. Accommodations at Mantaraya Lodge. Lunch. In the afternoon visit to Salango Museum. Return to the hotel, briefing, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Breakfast. Full day visit to Isla de la Plata. Walk on trails. Includes box lunch. swimming and snorkeling. Sail back to Puerto López. Return to the hotel, briefing, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Visit to Los Frailes Beach (snorkel). Lunch and early departure to Manta to take return flight to Quito.

Reservations