Our 4 day Ecuadorian Coast tour takes you to the Pacific coast of Ecuador and combines a visit to poor man´s Galapagos with time to relax on the beach or in your hammock. Puerto Lopez is a small fishermen´s town from where you can do a tour to Isla de la Plata where you can see blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and you will have time to go snorkeling. From June to September you also can watch humpback whales while navigating towards Isla de la Plata!
You will have private transportation from and to your hotel in Guayaquil; the tour to Isla de la Plata is shared with other travelers and with an English speaking guide. This tour can start on every day of the year and accommodation is at a tourist superior class hotel. Explore the Ecuadorian coast and enjoy the local gastronomy!
ITINERARY
Day 1: Guayaquil - Puerto Lopez
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Guayaquil to take you to Puerto Lopez, a small fishermen´s town on the Ecuadorian coast. Upon arrival you can explore the town on your own. Overnight at Hosteria Mandala or similar.
Meals included: -
Day 2: Isla de la Plata
Today you will go by speedboat (1.5 hours) to Isla de la Plata, which is also known as poor man´s Galapagos. From June to September you can watch humpback whales while navigating towards Isla de la Plata. Humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic to tropical waters to give birth to their calves, because they need to be born in a warm environment since they are born with a thin isolating layer. You will arrive to Isla de la Plata (Drake Bay) and after landing you start the hike around the island for approximately 3 hours. You will see blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigate birds and albatross (from April to October). After this hike you will return to Drake Bay where the boat is waiting for you to take you to the snorkeling place, here you can see colorful tropical fishes and sea turtles. Overnight at Hosteria Mandala or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 3: Puerto Lopez
Enjoy a free day in Puerto Lopez! In the morning you will be able to see the fishermen come in and unload their catch, while the air is full of frigate birds and pelicans trying to grab the fish! An optional activity is visiting Los Frailes, which is the most beautiful beach of the mainland of Ecuador, and Agua Blanca. Agua Blanca is a pre-Columbian archeological site from the Manteño culture and there is also a natural sulfur lagoon; the minerals and mud are good for your skin. At the Agua Blanca site you have the chance to see howler monkeys, butterflies, hummingbirds and local flora like ceibo trees. Both Los Frailes and Agua Blanca are located in the Machalilla National Park. Overnight at Hosteria Mandala or similar.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Puerto Lopez - Guayaquil
A driver will pick you up around noon from your hotel to drive you back to Guayaquil.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Additional information
• 3 persons: USD 424 p.p.
• 2 persons: USD 493 p.p.
• 1 person: USD 672 p.p.
• Children until 11 years receive a 10% discount
• This tour includes accommodation at a Tourist Superior Class hotel. Contact us for for the price of this itinerary including a Tourist Class or First Class hotel or let us know if you want to add some days / activities or if you want to do just a part of this tour.
• Accommodation at hotel mentioned or similar
• Private transfers from/to Guayaquil
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Shared day tour to Isla de la Plata (boat transportation, English speaking guide, snorkeling equipment)
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Additional activities
• Beverages
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• This tour can be adapted to your wishes and preferences.
• This itinerary includes accommodation at a Tourist Superior Class hotel. Contact us for for the price of this itinerary including a Tourist Class or First Class hotel or let us know if you want to add some days / activities or if you want to do just a part of this tour.
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
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