Top 7 Day Trips from in Manabi Province, Ecuador

March 26, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in Manabi Province, Ecuador including 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, Full Day: Isla de la Plata, Manabí Province. (Departure from Guayaquil), Montecristi & The Rain Forest, Best of Ecuador: Andes, Coastlines and Cloud Forests.
Restaurants in Manabi Province

1. Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR

Manta Tour Guides
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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.

2. Manta's highlights & Montecristi

Manta SOS Guide - Day Tours
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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.

3. The rain forest, surroundings & lunch.

Manta SOS Guide - Day Tours
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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.

4. Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, Traditional Cuisine. SHORE TOUR

Manta Tour Guides
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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.

5. Full Day: Isla de la Plata, Manabí Province. (Departure from Guayaquil)

Viasam Tours
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4.1 based on 7 reviews

The Isla de la Plata, is a Protected Ecological Reserve, also known as the Mini Galápagos, which houses a great diversity of native birds of Galapagos such as: pikemen, frigates, albatrosses, etc. During the excursion we taking a boat ride to practice snorkeling and this way appreciate the wonderful biodiversity of marine species, coral reefs, sea turtles, goldfish, angefish, stingray, etc, framed all for your delight in a wonderful landscape offered by the sun, the sea and the beautiful trekking trails, being a perfect complement to your visit.

Inclusions: Private air-conditioned transportation, Tour guide, Map, Shipping, naturalist guides, meals, snorkeling equipment, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Dredeezy

Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!

6. Montecristi & The Rain Forest

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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.

7. Best of Ecuador: Andes, Coastlines and Cloud Forests

Galápagos PRO Ecuador

From the Andes mountains, along winding Cloud Forest paths, over stunning white sand beaches to the depths of some of the worlds best dive sites - Ecuador's staggering beauty is almost impossible to imagine until you see it with your own eyes! Experience the cultural highlights of Otavalo's Craft Market, the vibrant Cultural World Heritage city Quito, romantic railways, and breathtaking views. We're excited to bring you this comprehensive tour showcasing the magic of Ecuador!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, The transfers as per program, Accommodation and activities according to your itinerary, 24/7 assistance in German, English and Spanish

Exclusions: Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Alcoholic beverages, Personal Expenses, Tips, Food and drinks not listed in the itinerary, The international flight to the destination

Reviewed By LindyTeoTravel

My husband and I returned safely on Saturday from our Ecuador and Galapagos trip. Even if everyday life is slowly sinking in again, we are still very much inspired by the great, unique experiences we were able to gather on the islands. We would like to express our gratitude to you and your team for the organization and the really smooth running of our trip. Everything has always worked exactly as described in the itinerary (except when we did not work as we should and arrived late due to a stalled clock for our transfer to Isabela …). The plan was perfect to keep track of all the activities and had always answers for any ambiguity and questions, so nothing could go wrong. That has always given us a dose of extra security. And if there were any organizational or other questions, Karin and also especially Rebekka was always available with answers and offer a helping hand! Especially on the islands, the time feels so precious, that you want to devote yourself fully to the diverse experiences … Conclusion: our expectations were exceeded and we will recommend Galapagos PRO for sure. Thanks and best regards, Lindy T

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