Top Things to do in Manta
Things to do in Manta, Manabi Province: The Best Bus Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Manta, Ecuador including Private Tour: Fishermen and Pacoche Humid Forest Walking Tour, Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR, Manta's highlights & Montecristi, The rain forest, surroundings & lunch., Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, Traditional Cuisine. SHORE TOUR, Manabi Diversity Route, Montecristi & The Rain Forest, From Cacao to Chocolate: Private Tour in Manta, 6-Day Coastal Real Estate and Beaches Tour from Manta, Spondylus Route.
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1. Private Tour: Fishermen and Pacoche Humid Forest Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the fish-market, the motor of the local economy of Manta. Discover the universe of the humid tropical forest with its howler monkeys in Pacoche (natural reserve). Learn about the Ecuadorian revolution and buy the famous Montecristi Hat and local handcrafts in Montecristi.
Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
2. Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Your in good hands. We are a British ex-pat family that has been living in Manta since 2009. We have 4 generations of family enjoying the sun, sea and sights. We strive to create a perfect day for our clients using our world travel and local experience to find the best tour attractions. We will go out of our way to make your time in Manta an amazing part of your trip. This is a lovely light activity tour. You can walk as much or little as you like and all areas are wheel chair accessible. We can do group or private tours on request and are very flexible if you would like to mix things up and have a custom tour. Feel free to check out our website or social media for more information.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Some great local snacks to try like the plantain potato chips, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Columbus_Wanderer
My wife and I signed up for a local tour with Manta Tour Guides (Manta Ecuador). Until we took this tour, we always used the cruise ship's excursions. Our experience with Manta Tour Guides changed our ways. This company was excellent. We did more and saw more attractions than two combined cruise line excursions. We saw and intermingled with locals at the wonderful fish market, saw Panama hats being woven and took a walk in the rainforest. The tour was topped off with a lovely meal at a local restaurant on the beach. And when we got off the bus at the ship terminal, we were greeted by the owner with a tasty local cocoa treat...a nice touch. Also, this company tries to keep the group to 8 or less which is great. The only ding against this company is they didn't have our names on the tour list.....good thing I brought the email confirmation which solved this issue. The tour guide, Rosario, was excellent also. I recommend this company for tours if you go to Manta, Ecuador.
3. Manta's highlights & Montecristi
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 10 reviews
Lower prices, high standards! This tour will give you a sense of what locals experience everyday, you will learn about our education system, history, customs, culture, & cuisine. You will learn how we build our fishing boats, locals may approach to you asking to take them with you on a picture posing, holding a big tuna while you visit the actual fish market ; We will take you to one of the factories where we process "tagua" buttons, this buttons get exported, so you might be wearing one right now; we will also show you how the Montecristi hats are woven, and how much work a weaver put into it, through a demonstration, in one of the artisan's shops, we will explain the process, right after, we will take you to the museum Ciudad Alfaro, which is full of art and history that you will be introduced to. On the way back, do not miss taking a picture of the weaving woman statue on the roundabout.
Inclusions: Entries and plenty water bottled , Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Amerijam1
In late January (2021) I used a multitude of services offered by Manta SOS Guide Tours, from Guayaquil airport pickup and return to obtaining my residency visa. I was truly impressed with the attention to detail Monica and Fernando devoted to overcoming some of the unique challenges in facilitating my residency cedula. I would recommend Manta SOS Guia. Especially to all considering travel to Manta requiring airport transportation, touring support and visa processing.
4. The rain forest, surroundings & lunch.
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Lower prices, same standards! This tour captures nature, culture, history, archeology, and local cuisine in one trip; you will be able to witness how the Toquilla hats are woven. After exploring the rain forest, and watching howler monkeys, we will be visiting the light house, to see an spectacular view of the ocean, then you will be visiting Pacocha museum, and finally you will enjoy a delicious lunch and relaxing time on the beach. Warning: there is 500 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes.
Inclusions: We will be offering Ceviche or local lunch., Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Amerijam1
In late January (2021) I used a multitude of services offered by Manta SOS Guide Tours, from Guayaquil airport pickup and return to obtaining my residency visa. I was truly impressed with the attention to detail Monica and Fernando devoted to overcoming some of the unique challenges in facilitating my residency cedula. I would recommend Manta SOS Guia. Especially to all considering travel to Manta requiring airport transportation, touring support and visa processing.
5. Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, Traditional Cuisine. SHORE TOUR
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 9 reviews
We emigrated from the UK over 10 years ago and we know what you're looking for. We always put you first, but the quality of our tour locations are a very close second. We won't tolerate establishments that merely tolerate tourist travellers. They have to excel in in Service and Quality, or we leave them out. This tour is a favourite for the more active Cruise ship passengers and tourists alike. We spend a day enjoying local wildlife, culture, food and drink. The rainforest section can include light and easy walking for up to 1 hours, and then a much more adventurous active hike for the second hour if desired. If not we can hop back on the bus and meet the rest of the group at the finish line.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Local Plantain Crisps/chips
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Reviewed By Bledsoe2Bledsoe2
What a terrific tour. We walked the beach front and saw the local cuisine. It was amazing to see all the people and fish. From the waterfront, we headed off through the forest to a small town to see Artisan goods in the city. It was fabulous. off to the tour of the Panama Hat factory. We enjoyed lunch which was terrific. We enjoyed this trip.
6. Manabi Diversity Route
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 15 reviews
Get a taste of Manta's, culture, nature and history. Visit the house of the famous Panama Hat Weaver "Don Simon". He's considered the best on this field as he weaves the most finest hats in the World. Discover the universe of the humid tropical forest with its howler monkeys in Pacoche. Learn about the Ecuadorian revolution and buy yourself the famous Panama Hat and local handicrafts in Montecristi.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup, Hotel/port drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By jafypacu62
Gabriel arranged for us a full day tour of a Cocoa plantation and factory that processes Cocoa. He organized the tours seamless and professionally. He is an excellent organizer and tour guide whom we highly recommend to anyone coming to Manta. Gabriel is very patient and lets you see all you desire to see on the trip without a feeling of compunction. My wife and I were, and still are, pleased with the service he rendered us while we were in Manta.
7. Montecristi & The Rain Forest
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 7 reviews
Lower prices, high standards! this tour will show you our culture, our traditions, our cuisine, History,nature, handcraft and heritage in just 5 to 6 hours, with the most friendly Ecuadorian tour guide in town. Warning: there are 500 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Amerijam1
In late January (2021) I used a multitude of services offered by Manta SOS Guide Tours, from Guayaquil airport pickup and return to obtaining my residency visa. I was truly impressed with the attention to detail Monica and Fernando devoted to overcoming some of the unique challenges in facilitating my residency cedula. I would recommend Manta SOS Guia. Especially to all considering travel to Manta requiring airport transportation, touring support and visa processing.
8. From Cacao to Chocolate: Private Tour in Manta
Learn about the process to transform one of the best cacao in the world in chocolate. Discover the production process of handcraft beer and taste the different types of beer. Know more about the local economy and one of its most exported product. Visit INIAP Institute (Agricultural Research Farm) in Portoviejo. Walk around the nursery garden and National Cacao farm, get a taste of different national cacao beans, and learn about the preservation program and the crop. Drive to Pacoche Forest to visit a coffee plantation at the National Wildlife refuge of Pacoche. Learn about Ecuadorian coffee, see an exhibition of roasting, grounding and best preparation of local coffee, where you'll be delighted with nice cup of our very own local coffee and a delicious local snack. Return to cruise terminal
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
9. 6-Day Coastal Real Estate and Beaches Tour from Manta
This tour includes transportation to and from the Manta airport, 5 nights accommodation on the beach and 3 days of real estate tours with a licensed and registered agent in Ecuador. Real estate tour pricing is per group up to a maximum of 3 people (for activities). This tour doesn't include meals and airplane tickets. The locations to visit are Canoa, Bahia de Caraquez, San Clemente, Crucita, Manta y Santa Marianita. Tour itinerary starts on Day 1 at 9am and finishes on Day 5 at 4pm in San Clamente, Manabi, Ecuador.
Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation in Vistazul Ocean View Condo 150 meters from the beach, Round-trip transfer, Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By ninitravels
Our tour to El Cajas national park was fantastic! The pick up in Cuenca and the drive to the national park went very smooth. Once there, we opted for a longer hike and ended up exploring this beautiful place for about 4-5 hours. We had our lunch in the park and there was always time to stop and take pictures (Jon being a great photographer took several of us too:) ). Great place, great hike, great company, great day!
10. Spondylus Route
We invite you to travel to Ecuador in the months of July, August and September; season of sighting and mating of humpback whales in Machalilla National Park, being able to observe a unique and amazing spectacle. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the paradisiacal beaches that the Ecuadorian coast offers us, becoming the ideal place to live a fascinating experience. Do not miss this opportunity that our travel agency offers you at affordable prices, including sea food and multiple entertainments for the whole family. Get to know the Ecuadorian Sun Route, from Salinas to Puerto Cayo in Manabí.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation from Quito, Meal half board (Breakfast and Dinner) type menu, Visits according to specified itinerary, accommodation
Exclusions: Entrance to Agua Blanca Ruins $ 5, Drinks at meals, Expenses not specified in the program
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