8-Hour Hiking Tour from Guayaquil with Wildlife in Mountain Forests

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the park's rich wildlife on scenic hikes
• 02 Explore pristine mountain forests, streams, wildflowers, and butterflies
• 03 Choose from four hiking routes through different wildlife areas
• 04 Enjoy a picnic lunch and refreshments in the serenity of the forest

Explore the pristine mountain forests outside Guayaquil on a hiking tour through a national park of mountain streams and lush forest. Along the trail, look out for pretty wildflowers and butterflies, with the chance to encounter parrots, monkeys, sloths, anteaters, and even jaguar. With varied hiking routes and time in the serenity of the forest, this experience offers an off-the-grid escape into Ecuador's wildlife-rich landscapes.

Along the trail, look out for pretty wildflowers and butterflies, with the chance to encounter parrots, monkeys, sloths, anteaters, and even jaguar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Guayaquil

Languages Afrikaans, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Guayaquil Off the Grid Forest Hike

• Pick up at your hotel in the morning and head off to the park.
• Once at the park, we will go on a hike. There are 4 routes of varying lengths, from 2 hours to 5 hours, each going into different areas where different animals occur. Lunch packs and refreshments will be provided.
• After a fruitful day in the serenity of the forest, I will see you off home or, if you prefer, you are welcome to join me for some fantastic local cuisine for dinner.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off
• Transport
• Guiding
• Entrance fees
• Lunch packs and refreshments

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Flights
• Medical and travel insurance
• Breakfast and dinner

What to bring

• Comfortable hiking clothing: the jungle is humid, so cotton is best
• Hat
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock
• Binoculars
• Camera, with long lenses for birds and monkeys high up

Know before you go

• Guayaquil is a big city, and traffic conditions vary, so patience is key when getting to and from the park.
• This is a nature trail, and you undertake it at your own risk.
• The pace is very relaxed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Tour start

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.