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The 10 Best Food Tours in Ecuador, Ecuador
Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
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1. Life and gastronomy of Guayaquil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a perfect combination! First, take a city tour and visit the most interesting places of Guayaquil. Then, enjoy an Ecuadorian culinary experience. Roundtrip transportation, local guide and a 3-course meal all included!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Traditional Ceviche, Lunch in Pez Azul, a famous local restaurant focused on seafood
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By dannydN9975SW
My nephew and I had a nice time at Darwin's Observatory, the turtles were amazing. I highly recommend walking through this park and the out on the rocks that line the shoreline behind it. Scuba diving was awesome, I went out on an older wooden sailboat in excellent condition for a wonderful 2 tank dive. We saw a number of native fish to the islands, Hammer Head Sharks and other specie's I had not seen before. Food was awesome, especially if you enjoy fresh right from the boats freshness. Hiking was great too. You were able to crawl through lava formed tunnels and walk through them too. The sites on the island were amazing. Great surfing, we caught some really nice right breaks. Waves were awesome to to big to ride. Down hill skateboarding was a treat on really smooth asphalt roads on challaging hills. Tent a bike and really your the island and beaches. This was a great trip, spent a week in this island looking to go back and sport fish and dive some of the other islands real soon.
2. Full Day: Chocolate Route, Forests & Mangroves (Departure from Guayaquil)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We start at 8:30 a.m. where we will do three different activities in a single day visiting a protected reserve that houses 54 species of mammals in which we highlight the howler monkey, 221 species of birds, 8 amphibians and 12 varieties of reptiles. We will walk through an extensive vegetation surrounded by trees representative of the dry forest, then we will go to the mangroves of El Morro and take a boat that will cross the estuary, the habitat of the Bottlenose Dolphin, a beautiful and friendly mammal and enjoy several interesting places to observe a variety of native and migratory herons. Finally, our activity ends in a representative Cacaotera Farm to know and learn completly the beautiful process of the Cocoa Fruit from sowing, harvesting and the post harvesting, this is accompanied by the elaboration of handmade 100% Ecuadorian chocolate.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Dredeezy
Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!
3. Chocolate Tour in Mindo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Yumbos Chocolate is a fair trade chocolate factory located in Mindo, where you can learn the full production of the high quality cocoa bean, grown and produced in Ecuador. In the facilities there is a didactic area reserved for the explanation with all the necessary steps to the production of the chocolate bar. A guide illustrates and explains with enthusiasm in several languages, ending with an extensive tasting of chocolate products.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By ATWtravler
We took the Cable Car (Tarabita) over and back and hiked the trail down to the "Large" waterfall. Limited tourists now so no lines and only a couple other people. Trail maintenance and steps are in disrepair, 20 mins down, 30 mins up. The Large waterfall is just a small 12-15 ft cascade over a few rocks and the forest is not really very impressive. We hike regularly in Hawaii where we live and those hike are much more scenic in terms of lush greenery, flowers, birds and real waterfalls. Maybe something to do if you are in the area but definitely not as a daytrip from Quito.
4. Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
This is a great tour for chocolate lovers and also for people who just want to check the countryside of Ecuador. We pick you up at your Hotel in Guayaquil, drive for 45 min - 1 hour to a small family owned cocoa farm in the rural area. Here is where we walk thorugh the plantations to learn everything about cocoa and after this we go to make some chocolate right from the cocoa beans! The tour price includes the transportation, guiding, and the farm entry fee. This is a half day tour that last in avergae 4 hours.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By ldugan
My girlfriends and I had a wonderful trip to this beautiful farm. Mario was an amazing host! Mario made it personal and so fun. The farm is delightful the lunch prepared there and served was beautiful and delicious! It was a great day tour before our trip to galapagos!
5. To'ak Chocolate & Art Experience, Quito - Ecuador
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
To’ak Chocolate and Fundación Guayasamín have teamed up to create the Chocolate & Art Experience, a one-of-a-kind journey in Quito that celebrates the rich history, art, and chocolate of Ecuador. Ecuador’s native son, Oswaldo Guayasamín, is one of Latin America’s most celebrated artists. His work has been on display in many of the finest museums and galleries in the world. Guayasamín’s house, along with the Capilla del Hombre, is one of Ecuador’s most iconic attractions. To’ak Chocolate, born and based in Ecuador, uses the oldest and rarest cacao variety on earth to make extremely limited editions of single-origin Ecuadorian dark chocolate. Its flagship edition was aged for four years in a French oak cognac cask and retails for $385 per bar, considered the most valuable chocolate in the world.
Inclusions: Bottled water, You are invited to enjoy a pairing of To'ak chocolate with your preference of whisky, rum or tequila (specific choice is subject availability)., Entrance to the Capilla del Hombre., Minimum 2 adults per booking
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Reviewed By 195SusanL
Thoroughly enjoyed this new chocolate! Carl was amazing. Looking forward to more from To’ak as they grow more national cacao beans.
6. Mindo Tour Including Coffee, Chocolate, and Cloud Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Mindo is a beautiful town known for its ecotourism and its wide variety of birds. The number of species rivals North America and Europe all together and that is why it’s a haven for Ornithologists worldwide. It is located within the Mindo-Nambillo protected Forest. Its warm climate is ideal. Among its main attractions you can find waterfalls, clouded forests, butterfly farms, river rafting, trekking, and adventure sports. In Mindo you can also enjoy mountains, fishing sites and it is the perfect area for do such activities as: tubbing, regattas, canopying, horseback rides, Orchid Farms, bicycle and motorcycle rides and you can also enjoy a Frog “concert” The best time to visit Mindo is between May and December, as the weather is a little bit drier.
Inclusions: private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, It is advisable to take an additional 20 dollars for tickets to the activities.
7. It´s all about chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the world of the most promiscuous fruit, chocolate. Try beverages, salty courses, spices, flowers, alcohlic drinks and more delights mixed harmoniously with handmade chocolate. Live chocolate like you´ve never did before.
Inclusions: Top local coffee, Chocolate in all its forms
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Greg S
My group of 6 friends did this tour (booked on Viator) yesterday. Overall we liked the tour guide Jose, he had a good personality. But due to value, food chosen, and hiccups made by him, we would not recommend this tour. First issue is the driver came to our hotel looking for another couple. He left when the hotel reception told him “Brinn” isn’t staying at the hotel. Apparently, Brinn is another couple who booked this tour but were staying at another hotel. By the time they figured out the mistake, we started the tour 45 minutes late. Instead of being cognizant of this, Jose started the tour with a 45 minute, long winded conversation about the center of the world. This tour is called “Street Food with Drinks.” This is an exaggeration- we had “drink” (singular) and no street food. We went to a bar and had a local cocktail (very tasty). Went to a hole in the wall and had a tamale, chicken gizzards and an empanada. Finally, went to a cafe and had an herbal tea. Overall, it was about $60 worth of food for our group and it $462 ($77 a person). And the food was forgettable. Maybe the pandemic has made the street food tour less than ideal. It is a fact that many places have shut down since last year. But perhaps the tour should be put on hold until the situation in Quito improves.
8. City Tour in Guayaquil - Parque de las Iguanas - Malecon 2000 - Las Peñas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
City Tour in Guayaquil, English and Spanish. We travel through the most tourist places of Guayaquil. such as: Iguana Park (Seminar Park) Malecon 2000, San Francisco Square, Guayaquil Administration Palace and Las Peñas. Tour in Guayaquil of excellent quality but cheap in price. We don't do Guided Monologues! We are a professional team, lovers of Guayaquil, we are passionate about tourist guidance and meet friends from all over the world. We will be your friend accompanying you, while we show you the best of the city of Guayaquil.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast
Reviewed By DrJessicaPierce
We had a great downtown tour with Javeth. We walked around downtown while he told us about the rich history. The tour was around 2 hours which was just what we were looking for. We felt very safe.
9. Street Food Essentials
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
After years of research we've singled out the best street food stands in Quito for you to delight your palate while understanding how locals live traditional food and its appealing scenery
Inclusions: All the food, Hand made chocolate and coffee are included, Soda/Pop
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Greg S
My group of 6 friends did this tour (booked on Viator) yesterday. Overall we liked the tour guide Jose, he had a good personality. But due to value, food chosen, and hiccups made by him, we would not recommend this tour. First issue is the driver came to our hotel looking for another couple. He left when the hotel reception told him “Brinn” isn’t staying at the hotel. Apparently, Brinn is another couple who booked this tour but were staying at another hotel. By the time they figured out the mistake, we started the tour 45 minutes late. Instead of being cognizant of this, Jose started the tour with a 45 minute, long winded conversation about the center of the world. This tour is called “Street Food with Drinks.” This is an exaggeration- we had “drink” (singular) and no street food. We went to a bar and had a local cocktail (very tasty). Went to a hole in the wall and had a tamale, chicken gizzards and an empanada. Finally, went to a cafe and had an herbal tea. Overall, it was about $60 worth of food for our group and it $462 ($77 a person). And the food was forgettable. Maybe the pandemic has made the street food tour less than ideal. It is a fact that many places have shut down since last year. But perhaps the tour should be put on hold until the situation in Quito improves.
10. Private Mindo Ziplining, Chocolate Tasting, and Equator Museum Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 8 reviews
Mindo is a mountain area watershed or landmark, located at the western side of the Ecuadorian Andes. Here, two of the most bio-diverse eco regions in the world meet the Chocoan Lowlands and the Tropical Andes. This private tour is recommended for all types of adventurous travelers. Below you’ll find our standard itinerary, this is a private tour, which you can modify to your own preferences. You can choose to do an additional chocolate tour, to go tubing in the river (cold water!), to visit a butterfly farm and much more! A hotel pick up and drop off is included.
Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Transportation from and to hotel in Quito (urban zone), Meals as described in the itinerary, Activities as described in the itinerary, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, Optional tips for the guide
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
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