Montecristi & The Rain Forest

4.4 (29 reviews) Manta, Ecuador
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Lower prices, high quality! this tour will show you our culture, our traditions, our cuisine, History, nature, handcraft and heritage in just 5 to 6 hours, with the friendliest Ecuadorian tour guide in town, we will be able to see howler monkeys, wildlife, the palm tree that we use to weave the Panama hats, the fish market to see how the fish is being brought to the shore, sharks, marlin, tuna, we will be visiting Ciudad Alfaro museum, and we will be seeing how they make the Panama hats, this tour covers almost everything you do not want to miss, and also how they make buttons out of a particular palm tree that only grows in tropical areas.
Warning: there are 800 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes at least and mosquito repellent.

Options

Montecristi & The Rain Forest

Pickup included

Two participants and over

Pickup included

French or German language

Other Languages : Option for German and French language
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. Plage de Tarqui
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit to the fish market, we will see how the fishermen bring the fish to the coast, and we will see the seafood the market is offering.
  2. Plage de Tarqui
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Visit to the boatyard in Tarqui, you will be witnessing how the boatyard are being built.
  3. Pacoche Wildlife Refuge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This is one of the 56 protected areas in Ecuador, where you will be able to have contact with nature, this ecosystem has a diverse number of animals, such as howler monkeys, Machalilla frog which is the second smallest in the world, humming birds and plants that are part of our living.
    Warning: there is 500 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes
  4. Montecristi
    1h
    Downtown Montecristi, where you will be able to witness how the artisans weave a fine Montecristi hat, you will be able to visit the church of Montecristi and shops.
  5. Museo Ciudad Alfaro
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This town is located 15 minutes from Manta, known by the "Montecristi" hats. This city has become an icon for Ecuadorians, many visitors come to see how the "Montecristi" hats are woven; also we will visit Ciudad Alfaro, a complex that was built in order to honor our ex president Eloy Alfaro, who regardless of being a wealthy man, he fought agains the inequality in 1895, and where we singned our last constitution in 2008.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Inside the terminal, we will be next to the exit door or standing at the entrance door.
WI-FI available in the terminal.

End point

Inside the terminal, we will be next to the exit door or standing at the entrance door.
WI-FI available in the terminal.

Pickup details

We accommodate our start time to match your arrival, take the free "Shuttle" to the ship terminal, our representatives will be wearing uniforms with MANTA SOS'S logo, We will meet you at the waiting area, inside the terminal, next to the exit door as you see on the pictures on the tour description.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • During December and May we face the rainy season, so we might have to deal with some light rain.
  • If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English or Spanish, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
  • Boots or running shoes, do not wear sandals, Mosquito repellant long pants and long sleeve clothing

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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