Cuenca to Guayaquil one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit

4.9 (56 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the fascinating views and contrast of the Ecuadorian Andes and lowlands in our one-way flexible, convenient tour departing from Cuenca to Guayaquil including a visit to Cajas National Park, a local fruit market, and a cacao farm. Allowed 2 suitcases per person.

Options

Group Tour with lunch

One-course lunch included
Group Tour: You will share the tour with other passengers (Max 15)

Hotel pick up included

Private Tour

This option is exclusively for your party, offers a personalized and flexible service.
Lunch included
SUV, Van or Minibus
Pickup included

Group tour WITHOUT lunch

NO LUNCH INCLUDED: You can bring your own meal or buy it yourself at the restaurant we stop for lunch.
Pickup included

Direct Shuttle Only (NO TOUR)

Duration: 3 hours
SUV, Van, Minibus
Private Shuttle one-way: Customized pick-up time, is a perfect option for those looking just for a transfer. NO GUIDE, NO MEALS, TRANSPORT ONLY
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch (If option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour Guide/Driver (If option selected)
  • Transportation in private Van with AC
  • Gratuities
  • Cacao Loma

What to expect

  1. Laguna La Toreadora
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    From Cuenca, we will drive through the famous Andes mountains to Toreadora refuge, located in Cajas National Park. This park is one of the most important protected areas in the south of Ecuador and the main supplier of water of Cuenca. You will marvel at the beautiful scenery found in this area. We will have the opportunity to do a hike (optional) to explore the Polylepis Forest and Moorland ecosystems with its lakes.

    Then we will cross the continental divide and continue our drive to the lowlands making stops to enjoy the beautiful scenery if weather permitting.
  2. 1h
    On the way, we will stop for lunch at this very local restaurant where the specialty is trout, however, there are several options including vegetarian and vegan. Our tour guide will advise you.
    You will also have the chance to enjoy the mysterious Andes mountains views from this point.
  3. 15m
    Taste the natural sweetness that is part of the cuisine and daily life of Ecuadorians. This local market booming with colors and fruits is one of the most interesting experiences in this area, with our experienced tour guide will learn and sample (If you like to) some of the local sweet and exotic fruits grown here. If you think you know the taste of bananas, mandarines, coconut, dragon fruit, passionfruit to name a few, get ready for the real flavor of these delicious fruits!
  4. 30m
    Ever tasted the pulp of fresh cacao beans? We will visit a local family farm, the main product growing here is cacao (base to make chocolate), however, they have many other products such as breadfruit, coffee, passionfruit, pineapple, among many others. You will be able to experience the process of craft chocolate making and try it if you like to while our tour guide explains the history of cacao and the local customs as well.

    After a full-day trip, we will drop you in Guayaquil at your hotel, airport or the location of your choice.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We offer hotel pick ups within Cuenca. However, you can meet us at Parque Calderon as well.

End point

We drop you of at any hotel with in Guayaquil city, please contact us to [email protected] to arrange it.

Pickup details

Please provide the pick up location or contact us to [email protected]

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Passport name, number and nationality is required at time of booking for all participants.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • Please notice: this is one-way trip Guayaquil to Cuenca or viceversa tour.
  • For 1 to 5 passengers, a bilingual guide will also be the driver. For more than 5 passengers, a driver and a bilingual guide will be provided.

Cancellation policy

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

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