The rain forest, surroundings & lunch.
Overview
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Lower prices, high quality ! This tour captures nature, culture, and local cuisine in one trip; Starting from the fish market, this trip will give you a taste of how it is being a local, interacting to the people in the market and watching how the big fish are being brought to the shore, in the market you will see the stalls where they sell, seafood and the catch of the day, the boat yard is another spot we will visit, where the fishing boats are being built, you will be able to witness how the Toquilla hats are woven in one of the small factories and buy it from it, after exploring the rain forest, and watching howler monkeys, we will be visiting the light house, to see an spectacular view of the ocean, and finally you will enjoy a delicious lunch and relaxing in one of the restaurants in the rain forest.
Warning: there is 1300 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During December and May we face the rainy season, so we might experience rain.
If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English or Spanish, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
Running shoes, or boots, Mosquito repellant long pants and long sleeve clothing, do not wear sandals.
Please let us know if you have allergies
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plage de Tarqui
Visit to the fish market, we might be able to see how the fish is being brought in to the shore, also learn about the most popular fish sold to locals and restaurants in town.
Plage de Tarqui
Visit to the boatyard, in this stop, we will able to see where the fishing boats are being built, we might be able to see the carpenters working on them depending on the day.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
We will be offering Ceviche or local lunch.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
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Options
More than 1 participant option
Local lunch and
SUV or Small bus
Pickup included
The rain forest, surroundings & lunch.
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Manta
Al Baja,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good mix of fish market, city views and Rain Forest. Denis our guide was great and entertaining. No monkeys today though.
A good in Ecuador
Dulcie L,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Denis, our guide was wonderful and helped to make our day very enjoyable. The forest walk did not offer much to see....the monkeys were a no show. The traditional Ecuador lunch was enjoyable and the hat making demonstration was very interesting. A good day spent in Ecuador.
Overall best...
Laurent M,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall better than expected. Too much time at the fish market but the rest of the tour is well balanced.
Limited activities and lunch is not edible
monica p,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Limited outdoor activity, few trees in a park like and 2 monkeys. The lunch is provided by a local restaurant going out of business because the food is poor. The chicken was served raw, with plenty of peanut butter sauce. Nobody questioned us about peanut butter allergies
Private Tour with Jorge and Samuel
Sugar0802,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our private tour with Jorge and driver Samuel. The fish market and boat yard were really interesting. We had a private trip into the rainforest and saw a tiger tarantula, tiny frog, and heard howler monkeys in the canopy (and even saw them in the distance). We learned so much about the trees and plant life in the rainforest, too. We followed that with the best lunch - tongas! That was all followed by a beach visit to see the turtle nests and a hike to the lighthouse. It was grueling but beautiful and Jorge made sure we were able to make the climb up and back. We then went to Montecristi to learn how they make the hats and a super tasty (and affordable) chocolate shop. We were returned to the ship with plenty of time to spare, exhausted but so grateful we chose Manta SOS and a private tour, all topped off with our amazing guide and driver. Book with confidence!
A great day in Manta
nhiemn2018,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour of Manta and the surrounding areas with Dennis, our tour guide. Meeting at the cruise terminal was on time as promised. We love the visit to the local fish market to see the fresh catch of the day. People are friendly and we feel safe. Lunch at a local restaurant was very nice. We would not hestitate to book with Manta SOS again in a future visit.
Fantastic Tour
Randy P,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Jose was excellent. The tour is a great mix of local culture, food and adventure. The lunch was authentic and delicious. Recommend highly!
Beyond expectations
Sharon Auffet D,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose was over and above best guide, very engaging, presented himself well. Nelson , the bus driver was excellent as well.
Excellent guide and value for the cost
Kathleen S,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose was an Excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, very welcoming and personable, and with incredible command of English. The communication before was very clear and helpful. The various stops were not only very different but the time at each was just right. Lunch was so interesting, and delicious and Nelson was a careful and safe driver. Our group was 12 people and it was a manageable size.
Was canceled
Jessy J,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00It was cancel as they were not enough bookings for the tour I was really looking forward to this as there’s not much to do in manta
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