Holy Week: tourist options in Guayaquil and near it

Various operators and travel agencies offer attractive packages for you to travel during the Easter holiday which, nationwide, is April 15, which coincides with the weekend of the 16th and 17th of the same month.

Remember that each agency and operator manages its payment and reservation policies. Hence, it is important that you call the numbers or write to the emails that we leave for each one to be informed and ask about the type of clothing, accessories, security protocols, among others, so that your trip is an unforgettable experience. .

The chosen options are within and near Guayaquil, the city from which the departure is in all cases. Keep in mind that the rains continue nationwide, so you should also make sure of the state of the roads and why not the weather.

summer vacations

April 15 to 17. Two-night accommodation at the Baja Montañita Beach Resort hotel. Includes: breakfast, use of facilities, hotel taxes. Does not include: transfers to and from the accommodation, meals and drinks not indicated in the program, excursions. Other services not specified in the program. Prices: depends on the number of people and room chosen. There are discounts for cash payments. Contacts: (04)259-1360 and info@summervacations.com.ec.

Otrams SA (packages ‘full day’ or all day)

April 15. Port Lopez. Price: $45. Includes: lunch, snack, transportation and beach tour April 16. Chimborazo. Price: $45. Includes: lunch, snack, transportation and first Chimborazo refuge and shopping tour in Guano. April 17th. Blanket. Price: $45. Includes: lunch, snacktransportation and beach tour. Facebook: others. Contacts: 099-919-4134 and 096-716-3892 (WhatsApp).

Ecuador Adventures (‘full days’)

Guayas River: return to Santay Island. Departures from the Historical Park dock: 10:30 and 14:30. April 15 and 16. Puerto Santa Ana, Malecón Simón Bolívar, the southern part of the city, the bridge that crosses Santay will be known. Includes: disembarkation at the pier and tour of the Santay commune, visit to the ecovillages, crocodile farm, Isla del Gallo, sector industries, shipyards and the Airway facilities, to return to the departure pier. Duration: 2 hours approximately. Prices: $15 adults and $7.50 children*.

Puna Island: dolphin watching, sea bathing, bird island, Los Farallones islets. Daily departures from April 15 to 17. Land route to Posorja. It also includes a seafood dish and a native guide. Prices: $50 adults and $25 children*.

Ayangue Spa: daily departures to Ayangue (province of Santa Elena). Yacht ride to explore the surroundings, Playa Rosada, snorkeling, sea bath and seafood dish included. Prices: $50 for adults and $25 for children*.

Samborondón river crossing: April 17 (only exit). Departure from the Historic Park pier (City Entre Ríos) aboard the El Mangle yacht. Walk along the Babahoyo River to appreciate the Mocolí Island and other modern urbanizations. Alternate North Bridge. Disembarkation at the Samborondón tourist pier. Includes: walk through the modern boardwalks, visit to the House – Hacienda, montuvia gastronomy sites and swim in the El Encanto freshwater beach. Return: 15:00. Prices: $30 adults and $15 children*.

Grades: *5 to 12 years. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, hat or cap, glasses, among others. Contacts: 099-950-1724, 096-410-1964 and chivas.acuaticas@gmail.com.

Explore It (‘full days’)

Chimborazo: April 15. Departure to the province of Chimborazo. Includes: stop at the Red Square (Guaranda), city ​​tours around this city, visit Calle de los Paraguas and the quesera to taste and buy cheeses; entrance to the Chimborazo Production and Fauna Reserve (4,200 masl), arrival at the first refuge (4,800 masl), ascent to the second refuge (5,000 masl), lunch menu type served and box lunch. Price: $45 per person.

Silver Island: April 16th. Departure to Puerto López (Manabí). Yacht ride for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Arrival at Drake Bay on Isla de la Plata, walk to watch seabirds, Galapagos sea lions, dolphins, sea turtles, snorkeling. It includes: lunch and lunch (fish ceviche) on board. Return: arrival in Puerto López with a stop at Dulces de Benito. Price: $70 per person.

Machalilla National Park – Tour 4 islands: April 17th. Yacht adventure tour, practice of snorkeling and kayaking on each island: Los Ahorcados Island, Salango Island, Horno Pan Islet and Sucre Islet. Includes: breakfast, bird watching, lunch (fish ceviche), navigation in front of Los Frailes beach, private transportation, entrance fees to tourist sites, box lunchnational guide, tour leader of tourism. Price: $65 per person.

In the three destinations: Check-in: 03:00 and departure: 03:15. Return: approximately 8:00 p.m. Exit: Terpel gas station (Av. Francisco de Orellana, next to the World Trade Center).

Unexpected Package: April 15 to 17. Tour without knowing where he is (you will be notified once you book). For this trip it is important that you know the level of difficulty of the trip (low, medium, high). Includes: 2 nights of hotel accommodation, 2 lunches, 2 American-style breakfasts, 1 breakfast on board, private tourist transportation throughout the tour, national tourist guide, described activities that will not be revealed until they are carry out the days of the trip. Does not include: dinners. Hiking at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, between 8-10 ºC. Duration: approximately 2 hours. Departure: 11:15 p.m. (check-in at 11:00 p.m.). Terpel gas station (av. Francisco de Orellana, next to the World Trade Center). Return: 22:00 approximately. Price: $220 per person. Contacts: 096-080-0480 and info@exploreit.ec.

Meet Ecuador (‘full day’)

Bucay. April 17th. Includes: transportation and transfers to destinations according to itinerary, box lunch (snack), goat ride, lunch, guides, tickets to the destinations on the itinerary, tour to the waterfalls, canyoneering (optional, $15), visit to the sugar mill, visit to the viewpoint, Bucay boardwalk and train station. Does not include: expenses not specified in the program, cost of canyoneering, breakfast, snack and tips. Price: $45 per person. Departure: 07:30. Return: 16:00. Contact: 201-5447, 096-188-4845 and meetecuador@hotmail.com. (I)