We had a day to spend in Guayaquil prior to Galapagos trip, and chose this tour based on rave reviews from Trip Advisor, convenience of hotel pickup, opportunity to see both agricultural and city sights, length of tour (10-4) and chance to learn about chocolate. The trip exceeded our expectations, one of the best tours we have ever had anywhere. The small 20 acre family farm produces cacao and rice. It is fun to learn how to make chocolate bar! Their three course lunch is farm-sourced, Instagram worthy, and safely prepared with bottled water. The guide and driver are outstanding and can answer any question about Ecuador. We recommend this tour without reservation for solos and for families.

Mario and his driver were amazing-I am so glad we booked this tour! There was great communication prior to the tour and he met us at our hotel with no issues. The cacao farm was fun and educational. Lunch at the farm was fabulous as well-very tender and tasty chicken. The city tour was adapted a bit to our needs and interests (it was just us). We felt very taken care of and saw a lot in a single day. Would definitely book with them again.

Five stars are not enough! Mario went above and beyond to accommodate us for our Guayaquil tour. From the moment we were met in our hotel lobby through the afternoon in and out of the comfortable, air condition van, Mario and his team insured our time was well spent. We finished with a deeper understanding of the cities, history, culture, and appreciation for its beauty and hospitality. We can’t wait to visit again and see more of Ecuador’s treasures. Thank you, Mario, Tony and Roberto for helping us fall in love with your lovely city.

We had such an amazing time with Mario. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel very well taken care of from the first moment he picked us up. The chocolate making was an incredible experience at a lovely family owned cocoa farm (amongst many other things they grow!). We learned a lot and tried some very delicious fruits and chocolates—they also cooked us a fantastic lunch. The city tour around Guayaquil was just as special and interesting. Mario went above and beyond to show us the city he loves and we left wanting to return for more. Very highly recommend this tour with My Trip to Ecuador!

We really enjoyed the trip to the cocoa farm. The information on farming and chocolate was great and making the chocolate was fun. The lunch served was delicious and artfully presented. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, history and culture. The tour of the city felt like a bonus. Would highly recommended this tour.

Mario was very informative with in depth knowledge of the cocao process. Visiting a family’s plantation was more interesting than a large company’s plantation. The experience is hands on from picking a cocao pod, breaking it open, removing the seeds, then they gave us some dried seeds to roast, peel and put through a grinder which becomes a paste, which you add a percentage of sugar to and any other flavours you want such as salt, lemongrass, raisins, etc. The 3 course lunch was very good too. The walking city tour was also informative with Quayaquils history explained to us. Would definitely recommend this tour.

I’m so glad we booked with Mario for the layover sightseeing tour as we got to see so much of what the city had to offer despite our limited time. My only regret is not being able to stay in Guayaquil for longer to go on one of the other tours ‘My Trip To Ecuador’ offers - I’ll have to go back! Mario was really friendly, entertaining, extremely knowledgeable, made us feel very safe at all times and is an all round incredible guide - I’d highly recommend booking with him & ‘My Trip To Ecuador’

We had such a great trip to the Galapagos. Everything was seamless and arranged so we could focus on enjoying the islands and the wildlife. Mario was very flexible with our schedule to be able to arrange tours that would work for us. I would recommend this company for any of my friends going to the Galapagos.

We travelled to Riobamba, Quito, and Baños with Mario on a medical mission. From the moment he met us at the airport at 2AM up until he dropped us off at the airport at the end of the trip, Mario was the most kind, proactive, and fun-loving tour guide. We were a group of thirty, making logistics extremely difficult, yet Mario handled transportation, food, and differing needs with ease. His attention to detail coupled with his charisma meant we didn’t have to worry while we were working long days. I could not recommend MyTriptoEcuador more and look forward to returning again with Mario. If I could give him six stars, I would.

If you have one day in Guayaquil I highly recommend this tour. It’s an excellent mix of city and countryside. Mario, our guide, was terrific. He is punctual, knowledgeable, and considerate. He is passionate about the city and ensuring that we had a wonderful experience. Mario’s English is excellent which was great for us since our Spanish is a work in progress. The cocoa farm is picturesque. The tour is entertaining while being very educational. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at the farm. Mario hired a driver so he was able to be fully engaged. Having a driver also made it easier to navigate the city. We hopped in and out at various tourist sites within Guayaquil. All in all, a great experience.

My family of 10 had an amazing time on this tour. We had a day in Guayaquil prior to our Galapagos trip and this tour was the perfect addition to our itinerary. Marco is a passionate, hilarious and knowledgeable guide. He tells a lot of personal stories to really shed light on what life is like living in Ecuador. The cacao farm was incredible - we got to see how cacao is processed from the beginning to the end and we got to participate in many of the active parts of the process from picking the fruit to sucking the fruit off the seeds to roasting the seeds to churning the toasted seeds into cacao to making our own chocolate bars! The lunch was fantastic and we have a picky bunch! In the afternoon, Marco gave us a tour of some highlights of the city - we all loved the iguana park the best. Marco accommodated our request to stop by a market to pick up some souvenirs. Marco was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had and we’ve been on a LOT of tours. Do yourself a favor and book this excellent tour!

What a fabulous trip! Mario our guide for the day was so passionate about Guayaquil and Ecuador and it was an absolute delight to spend the day with him learning about this city and country.

Via “Mytriptoecuador.ec" we booked a walking tour through the city of Guayaquil. We had a great guide:Tony Escobar. He speaks excellent English and knows so much about the culture, the history and all of the things that are worth while in Guayaquil to visit and see. He could even tell many things about the flowers and trees we saw during tge walk. Tony really opened our eyes for the beauty of Guayaquil. It is a beautiful city, with many nice buildings and monuments; both historical and modern. A highlight was the visit to Iguana park in the centre of the city, where many iguana’s run around free. In the park an Ecuadorean bigband was playing at the time. I can really recommend a walking tour in Guayaquil and especially Tony Escobar as a guide!

The city of Guayaquil is a perfect tourist place to walk, eat, play, have fun and learn more about this city, be it with your friends, boyfriend, children, or family. It is highly recommended to get to the rocks and go up to the lighthouse. Along the way you can find restaurants, historical parks, snacks, games, etc.

If you have a full day in Guayaquil, you need to go on this tour. It was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos. Mario is truly the best guide I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! The cocoa farm was an incredible experience- we got to make our own chocolate and then enjoyed a delicious three course lunch. All the ingredients were either grown/raised on the farm or nearby (right down to the sugar for the coffee!). Mario was able to accommodate my food restriction so I could enjoy a delicious meal. We also got to make our own chocolate bars to take home with us. Afterwards, we enjoyed a tour of downtown Guayaquil, including the cathedral, iguana park, and the 444 steps. Mario shared the beautiful history of Ecuador and also provided us with great recommendations of places to eat during our last day in Guayaquil (which we ended up trying and enjoying). Mario us so knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. I highly HIGHLY recommend this experience!!!