Leaving Guayaquil heading towards the Pacific, we arrive in Playas, located on Ecuador's Pacific coastline 100 km to the southwest of Guayaquil. Surrounded by shrimp farms and various types of palm trees, Playas offers a variety of tasty seafood dishes.

Further to the north, on the tip of the Santa Elena Peninsula144 km from Guayaquil lays Salinas, a modern-looking beachside city full of quality hotels. Salinas is the ideal place to try your hand at water sport such as jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, and deep sea fishing.

Playas
Called General Villamil on some maps, Playas is the closest beach resort to Guayaquil, which makes it crowned and littered during the high season. Playa is also an important fishing village. As result of its proximity to Guayaquil there are many holiday homes in Playas. It is a busy from December to April but quiet at other times. Weekends are much busier than midweek.

Salinas
This is a beautiful beach and resort that is located only 141 km from Guayaquil. For several decades now, it is the vacation spot for the upper class of Guayaquil and one of the favorite destinations for foreign visitors looking for high quality service and comfort. Large skyscrapers, whose white plays with the blue sky and sea, have grown up as well as shopping centers and places for fun.

This cosmopolitan city is the largest port in Ecuador and offers what any major city on the world can. Rich Historical background, wonderful museums, a handsome modern district with great shopping and good restaurants. A prosperous city leading the economy of the country, which displays great pride. Have also a number of historical places either by car like the Centenario or Las Peñas neighborhood and on foot like the riverfront or Malecon. Another great place to discover!

An interesting visit to the City’s History and traditions built in its original setting of tropical rain forest. Good chances to see natural vegetation and animal life in captivity conditions. A architectural representation of colonial houses representative of the coast and live recreations of hundred years ago are part of this exciting visit.

Learn about the archaeology dating back around four thousand years of human habitation in one of the finest museums in the country. An enriching cultural experience.

A half a day visit to a well set display of the Flora found on the Tropical Rain Forest with easy walking trails dedicated to nature lovers and for those who want to know more about this rich environment.

This full day excursion allows you to view the Ecuadorian Coast countryside and to learn about the farmer (Montubio) living ways. The Coast has some of the most important export crops in Ecuador such as bananas, coffee or cacao together with a variety of exotic fruits.
All in all an educational experience for those who want to understand the tropical country agriculture. Enjoy a home made lunch at the hacienda (optional).

Day 1
Guayaquil – El Morro - Ballenita (B,L)

Your tour begins with the transfer from the port to El Morro. El Morro is located at the south west in the Guayas province. Its principal attractive is the Isla de los Pajaros (Birds Island) and, if the sea level is right, we might see a variety of dolphins searching for food in the channels of the islands. Enjoy the spectacular mangroves' landscape and the dense activity of birds. Watch the magnificent Frigate birds nesting around the shrimp pools, or check out the more than fifty species of migratory birds resting and feeding in the area.  Then continue to Olón, a town situated in the heart of the already known “Ruta Del Sol”.   Lunch included in route in local restaurant in the basis of a fixed menu

Overnight at selected hotel


Day 2
Ballenita – Cantapiedra – Puerto López (B,L)

Cantalapiedra is located in the heart of Ayampe´s River basin and is one of the best Tropical Humid Forests of the Chongón-Colonche Coastal Range.  This wild life sanctuary is the perfect opportunity to see  many animals as   the howl monkey, ant-eaters bears, yaguarundis, trigillos, between others and more than 200 species of birds.

Puerto López is a small fishing village bordering the Pacific Ocean and it is the nearest town from where you can visit the Machalilla National Park.  The town offers many different attractions like whale watching tours during June and Septembers, trekking to the Machalilla National Park, tours to La Isla de la Plata, etc.

Lunch included in route.

Overnight at selected hotel


Day 3
Puerto López – La Isla de la Plata (B,L)

Depart by boat from Puerto López, located in the Manabí Province to visit La Plata Island offers a small showcase of some Galapagos species of seabirds together with great diving and snorkel chances. Also, superb whale watching on certain seasons.

Overnight at selected hotel


Day 4
Puerto López – Olón - Guayaquil (B)

This day will depend on clients interests, you can visit the Church in Olón, museums, spend the day in the beach, etc…Lunch included in local restaurant in the basis of a fixed menu.  In the afternoon, return to Guayaquil