City: Santa Elena Province
Top Things to do in Santa Elena Province
The 10 Best Tours in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
The Province of Santa Elena (Spanish pronunciation: [ˌsanta eˈlena]) is a province of Ecuador in the coastal region. Created in 2007 from territory that belonged to the Guayas Province, it is one of the two newest provinces of Ecuador, along with Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas. Its capital city is Santa Elena, from which the province derives its name.
Restaurants in Santa Elena Province
1. Salinas beach tour and bird watching (From Guayaquil )
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
We will visit Salinas, the Lobería, place of refuge of sea lions; We will advance to the Chocolatera (the most outstanding point of the coastal profile) then we will know the beautiful beaches of Punta Carnero and rough sea. Finally we will arrive to make a tour of the salt ponds. This place is considered a protected refuge for wildlife since it hosts 135 species of migratory birds 92 aquatic and 43 terrestrial that make this site their habitat. We will learn the processes of the elaboration of salt that consists of entering by means of pumps the sea water to the pools for its evaporation, achieving the crystallization of the salt; then the iodization and fluorination processes are carried out
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, All Fees and Taxes, Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch
Reviewed By Dredeezy
Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!
2. Ecuador Cheap Customized Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Because being travelers, we know what is necessary to travel correctly, so Customized tours depending on travelers' preferences, let me know how much time you have and we can make it worth it! While you are here, spend some time in Ecuador! Here you have Quito is the perfect place to learn how the Spanish invasion changes everything about the prehispanic culture, mixing it into a creole style. Nice view of volcanoes and contrast with the modern Quito's city life. Some places/activities' availability may vary. Better to go during weekdays to avoid conglomeration. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other.
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Reviewed By Alexa Y
Daniel was a great guide and the drive from Quito was beautiful. The thermal springs and spa itself were amazing! I did the 45 min deep body massage and I highly recommend. If you go on a weekend, I would recommend leaving early, Daniela will work with you to figure out what time you want to leave and how long you want to stay, he is very flexible. If you're interested in Spa treatments, I would schedule them in advance or as soon as you arrive so that you can get the time slot you want. I waited a few hours and it started to get a little more crowded (not full but there were others there) and I hate to wait til the afternoon for my massage. Overall, it was a very relaxing day.
3. Ecuador Parapente Montañita a Motor
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We fly in a paraglider with the pilot guide, who takes you to the adventure activity, in front of the sea on the Ruta del Spondylus (Ruta del Sol). The guide takes care of the whole operation, you just have to enjoy and fulfill your dream of flying. The flight experience lasts between 12-15 minutes. Paragliding with a Motor A flight in motorized Paragliding can cover more distance in the same time, we ascend higher to appreciate the incredible Pacific ocean and the continent of the Ecuadorian profile
Inclusions: Certified tour guide (English, Spanish)
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Reviewed By V2019TFjanh
We spent the whole day with Pablo. We could rent the full equipment and got him and his assistant guide us for our flights at the cliffs of San Pedro. Pablo is a very experienced pilot and instructor and a very very nice guy on top :-) We felt totally safe at all times. The flying area of San Pedro is great for soaring. We enjoyed it so much! A perfect address both for pilots and people looking for a tandem or a paragliding lesson. Thank you again Pablo and all of the team!
4. Baños to Montañita
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
From Baños we will head to the resort town of Montañita. This scenic little paradise on the Pacific coast is popular with both travelers and local Ecuadorians for its gorgeous beaches and incredible nightlife. The weather is sunny all year round, and there's always good times to be had in town. Montañita is the perfect place to relax for a couple days and just enjoy the pleasant climate and beautiful scenery!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
5. Montañita Beach Surf Trip
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tourists will be able to do surf lessons on different beaches, they will also have the opportunity to get to know the nearby mountain communities with their handicraft or gastronomic offerings. Surfing is a fun activity. Connecting with the sea generates better energy in our body and mind. It is ideal to get out of the routine and everyday stress. Our instructors are very friendly and passive during surf lessons. Brother Surf School, It is located just to the left of the Kundalini Hostel and Lido Beach Grill Restaurant in Montañita Beach. It has characteristics of Cabaña Rustia People who walk along the beach passing the river at 200 meters towards the Punta de Montañita
Inclusions: Private transportation, Surf lessons / Surf Instructor / Complete Surf Team, feeding according to the surf trip: 1/2 day snack / 1day typical food
Exclusions: Repair costs of surf equipment
6. Curiquingue Pass: Cuenca to Quito
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Culture, coast and cloud forests! Begin your journey in Ecuadors cultural hotspot Cuenca, making your way along the diverse coastline to Montañita, Puerto López while stopping in cacao farms and rural villages to sample the local cuisine. Traveling away from the coast to a cloud forest in Mindo, where you can indulge in the music of nature before heading to Quito and the middle of the world. Do not miss a thing with Wanderbus. Check below for more details!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By jasmined795
We were originally drawn to Wanderbus because of the flexibility of the transportation that they offered. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they were not running their normal "hop on/hop off" bus schedule, so we opted for a private tour. From the very beginning, Nicholas was extremely attentive to our desires and helped to make an itinerary that encompassed everything that we wanted. We met Alex, our extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide, in Quito and he stayed with us for the entire trip. We ended up making some changes to our originally planned itinerary and decided to stay in Cuenca for several days longer than planned. Both Nicholas and Alex were very helpful and accomodating- we really appreciated the flexibility that Wanderbus offered.
7. Navigable Bay Tour (Santa Cruz)
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
We have breakfast, 9:00 a.m. We take a boat that will take us to the first destination LA LOBERIA, which is an islet approximately two miles away from Santa Cruz Island, where sea lions rest, continuing with our tour we arrive at CANAL DEL AMOR where we have to observe countless birds, native plants and different species of marine life, we disembark on a small dock to go to PLAYA DE LOS PERROS is called that because there are countless crabs known as dogs, then near the love channel we can perform the activities Snorkeling where we can see sea turtles, rays, fish of different colors, sea lions and the main attraction the dry cleaners that are a species of the shark family, we go to the Franklin dock where we will disembark and start our journey to the CRACKS, where we can swim, snorkel and learn more about the flora and fauna of the Galapagos.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax
Reviewed By cajigasmf
Wilter and Vicente were wonderful. They pick us up at the airport in Baltra and made sure we were on time to take our bus, water taxi and boat that took us to Isla Isabela. They were on time and very attentive. We felt very comforting to be able to rely on someone that new all the steps to make it to your destination island. Because it could be very overwhelming. We will use them again on our future trip to Galapagos. We highly recommend them.
8. Ruta del sol Salinas Puerto del morro 2 dias
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Ruta del sol salinas puerto el morro 2 days a night DAY 1. Departure from Guayaquil to Puerto El Morro, to navigate the estuary during the tour, we will appreciate several types of mangroves, this place is considered a protected area and has become a natural refuge for hundreds of herons and birds that They are considered species in danger of extension, we will observe a colony of bottlenose dolphins in their natural state sailing through the estuary. Day 2 The next day in the morning we will visit the beautiful beaches of Salinas and its surroundings as the Chocolatera, La Lobería, this place is an interesting refuge of South American sea lions from Peru we will have the opportunity to visit the craft workshop Genesis Visit the mines of salt and we will observe the process of elaboration of salt, we will walk by a path and we will be able to observe 140 species of birds that migrate from the northern hemisphere along the Pacific coast, to the south of the continent.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Landing and facility fees, activities, Air-conditioned vehicle, Sailing for an hour in a fast boat, Naturalist guide, typical appetizer
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Dinner, tips
Reviewed By Dredeezy
Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!
9. Full South to Quito (With Montañita Start)
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Don’t miss out on seeing all of Ecuador’s beautiful hidden treasures by flying or busing directly between cities! Traveling on Ecuador Hop gives you the opportunity to visit many unique and exclusive stops. You’ll be able to really experience everything that this amazing country has to offer! Ecuador Hop has many tours and activities to offer.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Emurphy87
Beautiful crater! Ecuador Hop is a great company with excellent guides. The hike down to the crater is very sandy, long and tough - bring sturdy shoes like hiking boots.
10. Full-Day All-Inclusive Tour to Barcelo Colon Miramar in Salinas from Guayaquil
Enjoy the best of one the most important beach in Ecuador! Just 2 hour from Guayaquil, with all meals and drinks included in the Barcelo Colon Miramar.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Unlimited drinks (open bar), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Buffet lunch
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By robcantrell2
This was a great way to see the city in air conditioned comfort. Our tour guide is a retired airline pilot with perfect English and a great deal of knowledge regarding the city. We opted for the breakfast/lunch tour. We toured spots outside of the usual “tourists traps”. Lunch was perfection! We ate local cuisine at a corner cafe and the owner explained each dish in great detail. Don’t leave Guayaquil without taking this tour.
