Ecuador Pacific Coast Puerto Lopez Tour 4 Days

ECUADOR PROGRAM IN STANDARD LODGE

Day 1. QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL ~ CANOA ~ PACIFIC COAST PUERTO LOPEZ  

• Departure from your Quito or Guayaquil, from your hotel in a private or shared car with English speaking driver,  toward the Pacific Coast via the tropical region of Santo Domingo (if from Quito).  Arrival at the coastal province of Manabí, at Canoa beach. Local lunch and possible 1st swim in the Pacific Ocean. Later we continue by the famous Ruta Del Pacifico ecuatoriana to the Machalilla national park, up to the beach town of Puerto Lopez. Dinner and overnight stay in a standard Class beachfront hotel with pool (to confirm).

Day 2. PUERTO LOPEZ ~ WHALES OR MONKEYS WATCHING 

• In the morning, (between June and September), Midday boat excursion to look for and observe Hump Whales during mating season. And in the afternoon, after lunch at a typical restaurant, visit and swimming in lovely playa de Los Frailes  beach or a visit to the Aguas Blancas community, an archaeological site  and therapeutic mud baths.
• Or in other months, excursion to the Pacoche reserve to watch different species of Monkeys and possible city of Manta beach city and harbour; with typical Coast lunch.
• Return to Puerto Lopez. Overnight stay at the same hotel (or on request in Manta).

Day 3. PUERTO LOPEZ ~ PLATA ISLAND ~ PUERTO LOPEZ OR MONTAÑITA                               

• Excursion day to the “Plata Island” or “Isla de La Plata” on boat and by foot with snorkelling with local guide and lunch. Return to Puerto Lopez. Then dinner and quiet night there.
• Or short transfer to the famous beach town of Montanita, most preferred by surfers and the youth of the Americas.  Dinner and overnight stay in a standard class hotel by the beach or in the village. Depending on the day, a very lively and recommended night stroll on the town.

Day 4. PUERTO LOPEZ OR MONTAÑITA ~ SALINAS ~ GUAYAQUIL (OR QUITO) 

• Last breakfast in front of the Pacific Ocean and last leisure time to enjoy the beach, observe the surfers in action. Then drive along the Ruta Del Sol and possible last Pacific coast stop at the beach town of Salinas. Last seafood lunch. Short drive to the largest coastal city and port in Ecuador: Guayaquil (or by request transfer/flight to Quito). If possible, panoramic tour of Guayaquil.  Transfer to hotel or to airport.