Private Tour
Half Day Cacao Farm and Guayaquil City Highlights Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey just an hour away from Guayaquil, into the heart of the cocoa plantations. Discover the charm of cocoa cultivation and harvesting, a unique experience that will allow you to appreciate this golden seed. Observe the magical transformation of cocoa, from the meticulous selection of the fruit, through fermentation, drying and roasting, to its magical transformation into a delicious bar of organic chocolate. After this experience in the universe of cocoa, a delicious lunch awaits you on the farm. Savor fresh organic products, directly from the farm to your plate, in a natural and peaceful environment. The adventure continues in the vibrant heart of Guayaquil, where hidden wonders await you. The Malecón Simón Bolívar, with its beautiful view of the Guayas River, is the perfect place for a relaxing walk. We invite you to visit Las Peñas, with its cobbled streets and colonial houses, a mirror of the city’s past.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil
This experience invites you to discover the fascinating contrast of Guayaquil a city where modern life and history coexist just steps apart. As you walk through its streets, you’ll notice how the colonial houses, local traditions, and everyday stories keep the city’s spirit alive. This emblematic area is a true symbol of Guayaquil, where history still breathes among colorful homes, cobblestone paths, and a culture that proudly endures through time.
Las Penas
Come and enjoy a unique experience in Las Peñas, the most iconic neighborhood of Guayaquil. Stroll through its colorful streets filled with history, art, and tradition, and climb the famous 444 steps that lead to the top of Santa Ana Hill. From there, you’ll admire a stunning panoramic view of the city — a place where the traditional and the modern, the colonial and the cosmopolitan, the natural and the urban blend in perfect harmony.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup
Transport by private vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup points
Tryp By Wyndham Guayaquil Airport
Av Joaquin Orrantia Guayaquil Ecuador
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Ave. de Las americas, Junto al Aeropuerto Internacional Guayaquil Ecuador
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
Av Juan Tanca Marengo y Abel Romero Castillo, Plaza Del Sol Guayaquil Ecuador
Unipark Hotel
Clemente Ballen 406 y Chile Guayaquil Ecuador
Hotel Palace Guayaquil
Chile 214 Y Luque, Guayaquil Ecuador
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S/n Guayaquil Ecuador
Hostal Villa 97
Ciudadela Simon Bolivar, Manzana 1 Villa 97 Guayaquil Ecuador
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Ave. Francisco De Orellana Mz. 111 Guayaquil Ecuador
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Av. 9 de Octubre 414 and Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Ecuador
Options
Guayaquil Cocoa – City Express
Cocoa Farm Culinary Experience: explore Ecuadorian cacao from fruit to flavor on a flexible 4-hour private tour in Guayaquil.
Private Experience: 4-hour private cacao tour with farm visit, chocolate workshop and cooking class. Only your group participates.
Duration: 4 hours: Private Guided Tour
Private Cacao & Fusion Lunch: Private fusion of cacao and Ecuadorian cuisine.
Cocoa Experience Route: Hotel pickup in Guayaquil, visit to a city cacao farm, chocolate workshop and hands-on cooking class. Return .
Pickup included
Full Experience tour 6 hours
Cocoa Farm and Guayaquil: A trip to the past to learn about the history, traditions, and customs of the region. Live a unique cultural experience.
Two adventures in a one day: This experience is the perfect combination of history, uniting the tranquility of the countryside and the magic cacao
Duration: 6 hours
delicious lunch of Ecuadorian: Enjoy a delicious lunch at the hacienda, with fresh and organic products directly from the farm to your table.
Cocoa Farm and Guayaquil: Connection to the agricultural world.
Organic chocolate making.
Learn about the city's history
Food tasting
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yamil and Mate provided an amazing tour that was personalized to us, complete with a home cooked traditional lunch.
Laurie W,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour included the history of Guayaquil, a stop at Parque Historico de Guayaquil - animal sanctuary, viewed the old part of town, learned about the cacao trees, its fruit, the beans and saw how chocolate was made. Yamil treated us to an iced chocolate cappuccino, a taste of pure chocolate with a touch of rum and cinnamon in it, and a traditional home cooked lunch. Yamil also provided us with a glass of juice squeezed from the sweet flesh around the cacao bean and his own cappuccino made with coffee, milk and crushed cacao beans. It was all absolutely delicious. We left feeling like family instead of strangers. I would highly recommend any tour Yamil offers.
Nice mix of city and...
Kent H,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice mix of city and country. The cacao plantation was great. We even made our own chocolate bars from beans we picked.
Truly personalized experience! Highly recommend!
jjquinnaz,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our itinerary had to be changed due to the extreme winter weather out at cacao farm—Yamil notified us ahead of time and we approved of his modifications. We ended up have a “half-day about town” in Guayaquil that was enjoyed even more thoroughly because of our guide’s thoughtful combining of experiences to make the most of a different day than the original booking. I am quite sure that my friends and I had the best possible day we could have with Yamil’s care and focus on providing an exceptional short visit!
Incredible day in Guayaquil
LostBrazilians,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day in Guayaquil with the most prepared and friendly guide from Ecuador. We know the best places in town. Don’t stop living this experience!
Interesting trip to cocoa farm
Paul H,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Friendly and attentive guides. Very informative and tasty chocolate. Nice to see the whole process from flower to bar of chocolate. Nice lunch.
Stepping stone to Heaven
V8405UXjessicap,Jan 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is unforgettable, the personalized attention to every detail, and the friendliness of Yamil and Simon make it a unique explanation. The explanation of the Cocoa process and being able to be a part of it is an experience that my husband and I take in our hearts. The Historical Park is also a charm. Contact with nature and going back to colonial Guayaquil is wonderful. We are more than satisfied with this experience. Thank you very much Yamil and Simon
Nice experience with friends
StefaniaDeSantis90,Dec 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and experience to share with friends. The guides very available and prepared; we learned a lot about Churute and saw several animals. We loved the visit to the estate; everyone very friendly, clear and entertaining explanation about the process of transforming cocoa into chocolate. Exquisite food. Highly recommended!
Amazing Tour
Andrea L,Dec 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best experience, I got to know a little more about the cocoa process and its benefits, Ideal for going with the family:) This tour is very interesting, thank you for your kindness and guide.
Cacao Route
416denisset,Dec 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the opportunity to get to know the majestic cocoa route with my husband, a unique and recommended experience 100%. We also toured Guayaquil and enjoyed nice places that leave us wanting to come back for more! Thank you Yamil for such a nice experience! For the professional, friendly, reliable treatment and for the quality of person you are! We hope to come back soon!:)
Beautiful private tour
Rodrigo C,Dec 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to thank Yamil Saman and his gentle wife for their excellent care in this fantastic experience. A beautiful tour among friends, learning more and more about this beautiful land.
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