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 only
Local lunch and
SUV or Small bus
Pickup included
The rain forest, surroundings & lunch.
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Wonderful
520chantellej,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were amazing. We took so many photos our tour guide mauro was super informative and cared about our safety made sure we got to and from places safely and made sure to stop everywhere we wanted to stop on the route. My favorite spot was puerto Lopez and the lagoon
Excellent Excursion
hopebernard13,,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great trip! Franklin was a wonderful guide! The meal was excellent! We would highly recommend this excursion!
Excellent tour
Kim D,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The guides were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour went longer than expected, as they went out of their way to fit in as much as possible to make make our day a memorable one.
Ecuador sampler
Thomas h,,Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Gave us a real good sampling of Ecuador. Our guide (Chis) was wonderful filled in all the blanks and hit all the highlites for us. Ps the lunch was a great local experience
Bad experience, learned my lesson.
IsabelC C,,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Called to cancel on 3/25, around d 12;20 pm because Saphire Princess canceled Manta Port due to political I nstability in Ecuador,state of emergency was extended for another month,etc. Talked to customer service, left email and phone number where I could be reached. At sea heading toward Puntarenas Costa Rica on 3/25.Have not heard from you or tour operator. Tells me there is poor communication between Viator and tour company reaching out to customers. I would think twice if I ever book with you again. I had a very bad experience this time, will not recommend even to my worse e emy
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