The Sun's Route
This escapade entails sights of wonderful beaches, cliffs, gorgeous bays, national parks; protected areas and a well developed tourist infrastructure along the coastal region. It is the perfect opportunity to relax and have fun in a tropical paradise setting, unique in Ecuador.
Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Quito to Manta.
Arrival in Manta (breakfast) relaxation and leisure morning, lunch is at noon, and a tour of the city in the afternoon, later on there will be a tour to Murcielago Pier, finally dinner and rest back at the hotel.
Day 2: Outing to "Crucita" Beach
Starting off with a luscious breakfast, then well cruise down to the village of Crucita, a beautiful place where you can practice extreme sports, go rappelling and hang gliding. Then we’ll return to Manta for lunch, the afternoon is free for open activities, at night you’ll enjoy a nice dinner and relaxation.
Day 3: Departure to the city of Salinas
You’ll start with a hearty breakfast, we’ll leave for Salinas, and on the way there you’ll be able to see Frailes beach, Machalilla National Park, and the Shrine of Olón, Montañita, Ballenita, Libertad (we’ll break for lunch). In the afternoon we’ll visit the Chocolatera, and later on you’ll ride on the Aquatic Chiva on Salinas bay. You’ll have a perfect finale with a nice dinner and lodging in comfortable quarters.
Day 4: Departure for Guayaquil – Return to Quito
After breakfast we will go to Guayaquil, where we will visit the spectacular Pier Malecón 2000 and the ever famous Barrio Las Peñas, (lunch) return to the city of Quito.
- English speaking guide
- Private Transportation
- Nights accommodation in hotels
- All eats (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Discotec Entrances
- Entrances fees
- No specific service
- Taxes
Manta.- Receives numerous visits from foreign as well as local tourists. The most visited beaches include "El Murciélago", "San Lorenzo" and "Barbasquillo". Surfers often travel to San Lorenzo to find powerful waves (regularly head high).
Nearby, also, is the small town of Montecristi, founded in the early 1600s. With its colonial architecture, this small town is best known for its wickerwork weaving, and as the original birth place of the Panama hats which, despite their name, were historically produced in Ecuador.
Salinas.- Salinas is certainly a great place to see and enjoy, located on Ecuador's southern coast, just 150 kilometers from Guayaquil. It was discovered on 1520 many men were acquiring this event.
