Private tour: Daily

 

Highlights:

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• Enjoy the beautiful contrasting scenery of the tropical lowlands and magical highlands

• Visit a cacao farm and taste cocoa fruit 

• Stop at the continental divide between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans

• Hike through the moorland and Polylepis Forest 

 

Description:

 

The tour begins either in Guayaquil or Cuenca. From Guayaquil, we will drive through the beautiful farming area of the lowlands where we will see the great diversity of products that are grown here. After driving an hour, we will visit one of the local cacao farms where the natives will show us some very interesting features. The guide will explain the importance of this product in the local economy. We will find not only cacao beans but also bananas, coffee, passion fruit and more. 

 

We continue our drive upwards to the highlands through the famous Andes, where we will find Cajas National Park. This park is one of the most important protected areas in the south of Ecuador and the main source of water for the city of Cuenca. You will marvel at the beautiful scenery found in this area. You will be able to see both, Polylepis Forest and Moorland ecosystems, where we will take short hikes.

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

 

Lunch in a local restaurant.

Map

          Important Info

 

Departure point: Pickup at hotels or Airbnbs

Departure time: 8:00 am

Duration: 7 to 10 hours 

Included in price: 

• Hotel pick-up & drop off

• Licensed tour guide English/Spanish

• Transportation

• Lunch with trout option

• Entrance fees, tolls, and taxes

Not included: Tips, extras.

Please Note

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.