Private Excursions from Guayaquil

Private Excursions from Guayaquil

Spending a few days in Guayaquil? Book one of our private tours! All routes include pickup at your hotel and return transfer, as well as an exclusive English-speaking guide.

Quilotoa Lake & Shalala Viewpoint (12 hours)

We'll head to the province of Cotopaxi to soak up the natural beauty of Quilotoa Lake, one of the most famous lagoons in Ecuador. We'll also enjoy stunning panoramic views of this magnificent environment from the Shalala viewpoint.

Before returning to your hotel in Guayaquil, we'll also stop at the viewpoint located next to the canyon of the Toachi River.

This route will be based on the itinerary of the Quilotoa trip. Pickup time: 7:30 am

Ayangue & Snorkeling + Playa Rosada (8 hours)

The excursion begins with a transfer to the province of Santa Elena, where the town of Ayangue is located. There we'll take a boat tour next to the islet of El Pelado, during which we'll see sea lions, pelicans and other regional animals.

After enjoying some free time to snorkel in the area, we'll head to the beautiful beach of Playa Rosada.

We'll follow a very similar itinerary to the Ayangue Trip with Snorkelling + Playa Rosada. Pickup time: 7 am

Puerto El Morro & Dolphin Watching (8 hours)

We'll depart from Guayaquil and head towards Puerto El Morro, where we'll board a boat that will take us to the mangroves of the area, where we'll get to see the friendly bottlenose dolphins.

During the tour, we'll also learn about the habits of other animals of this ecosystem, including pelicans, frigate birds and pink herons.

The route will be very similar to the trip to Puerto El Morro with dolphin watching. Pickup time: 8:30 am

Seven Waterfalls of Naranjal (8 hours)

This excursion is a 3 to 4-hour hiking route. But don't worry, it'll be well worth the effort of the hike, as we'll visit the famous seven waterfalls located in El Naranjal. The perfect reward for your hard work!

We'll also learn all about the great diversity of bird species in El Naranjal and, of course, you'll also be able to take a refreshing swim in one of its famous waterfalls.

We will follow a similar route to the Seven Naranjal Waterfalls Day Trip. Pickup time: 7:30 am

Zhagal Hot Springs (10 hours)

With this excursion from Guayaquil, you'll relax in the hot springs of Zhagal, known to have medicinal properties. Here you'll find several types of natural pools, with both hot and cold water.

Next to the hot springs, you'll also enjoy a peaceful natural environment, surrounded by forests of lush vegetation.

The route will be similar to that of the Zhagal Hot Springs Trip. Pickup time: 7:30 am

Chimborazo Volcano & Balbanera Church (10 hours)

We'll start the excursion heading to the Chimborazo volcano which, at an altitude of 6,263 meters, clocks in at the highest peak in Ecuador. We'll ascend to its crater and see the llamas, vicuñas, alpacas and other animals that live in the area.

Then, we'll go to the Balbanera Church, where we'll learn about the origins of the oldest catholic temple in Ecuador.

This option will follow a very similar route to that of the Chimborazo Volcano Trip + Balbanera Church. Pickup time: 3 am

Cerro Blanco Forest (5 hours)

Did you know that the Cerro Blanco Forest has over 240 species of birds? In fact, this area of Ecuador was declared by SEO Bird Life as one of the country's main ornithological conservation areas.

During the tour, in addition to seeing the birds of the forest, we'll learn to differentiate the local botanical species, like the timber trees used for the manufacture of furniture.

The itinerary will be similar to the Cerro Blanco Forest Day Trip. Pickup time: 5:15 am

Advantages of booking a private tour

When you book a private tour, you'll have an exclusive English-speaking guide, just for you and your group. You'll also be able to choose the time and day of the week you want to take the tour.