Pacoche Rain Forest Exploration: Marvel at Nature, Local Culture and Cuisine

Embark on a thrilling exploration of Pacoche Rain Forest and immerse yourself in nature, local culture, and exquisite cuisine. Witness the fishing market, boat yard, Toquilla hat weaving, rainforest wildlife, and admire the breathtaking ocean view. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plage de Tarqui - Explore the fish market, where there is an opportunity to observe the arrival of fish at the shore and discover the most popular fish sold to locals and restaurants in town.
  • Plage de Tarqui - Tour the boatyard, where visitors can see the construction of fishing boats and possibly watch carpenters at work, depending on the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes covered
Additional Information

Lower prices, high quality! This tour combines nature, culture, and local cuisine in one trip. Starting at the fish market, you’ll experience local life by interacting with market vendors and observing the arrival of fresh catches. You’ll see stalls selling seafood and the day’s catch. Next, we’ll visit the boatyard where fishing boats are constructed….

Location
Terminal Portuaria De Manta
Inside the terminal, we will be next to the exit door or standing at the entrance door. WI-FI available in the terminal.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Thomas_h
Apr 11, 2024
Ecuador sampler - Wonderful experience. Gave us a real good sampling of Ecuador. Our guide (Chis) was wonderful filled in all the blanks and hit all the highlites for us. Ps the lunch was a great local experience
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Mei_l
Dec 11, 2023
Excellent tour - Tour guide did an excellent job. Lunch was very good. Selected tour points are very interesting and attractive. We enjoyed the excursion.
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Linda_n
Nov 29, 2023
Great Adventure! - We had heard so many stories about this country and really did not know what to expect. Overall, the tour was great - we got to see monkeys in the rain forest, climbed to the top of the lookout point but what made it exceptional, was the guide. Our guide, Christpher, was outstanding explaining not only items on the tour but the country as a whole. We felt we got to know the people of the country and very much enjoyed the adventure.
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Itsgregsworld
Nov 24, 2023
A full day with a great guide - We booked with SOS for our first visit to Manta. We scored a day with Christopher, who went out of his way to make certain we all saw as much of Manta and the surrounding countryside as possible. We started at the local fish market and Christopher was able to translate questions we had for local fishermen. Everyone was so friendly. We visited a lighthouse on a short hike up a mountain along the beach. We spent an hour or so in a local rainforest. We dined on local cuisine (Tonga). It was exceptional. We finished the day out in Montecristi visiting a hat maker of the REAL Panama Hat. We even purchased one. All in all the perfect day with a fantastic guide. Thank you, SOS!
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Geoffrey_s
Oct 16, 2023
Great tour - From the port pick up, our guide Fernando looked after us superbly. His English was excellent and he explained things well. The walk in the rainforest was a little strenuous with many steps but well worth the effort. Lunch was great in a local restaurant.
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Anonymous
Apr 10, 2023
Hats, Beach, Forest hike and super lunch - The long hike was really challenging but if you prepare with hiking shoes, preferably waterproof, and you are in good shape, this is a great excursion. We didn't see monkeys but lots of plants, insects and butterflies.Our guide, Victor, and our driver were wonderful. If you are not really prepared, turn back and enjoy the short walk. They added Montechristi and Modesto Hats. Loved it, since we were out to buy hats. Lunch was tasty and not touristy. Super.
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E4249hwlarryb
Mar 29, 2023
Rain Forest & lunc - Great tour of the rain forest. We saw howler monkey's, a tarantula spider, and many birds. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about all things related to the forest. The hike to the lighthouse was fun as well. Afterwards a great local lunch was provided that was delicious!
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Kim_d
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent tour - The guides were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour went longer than expected, as they went out of their way to fit in as much as possible to make make our day a memorable one.
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Brenda_h
Aug 25, 2023
There was a lot of... - There was a lot of climbing for elderly people and too big a gap before lunch which was at 2pm. To get to the tour at 8am we had to have breakfast before 7am. Only water was provided on the tour before lunch. At the rainforest the guide only spoke Spanish which had to be translated into English by our bus tour guide and there is only one toilet at the rainforest for all the tourists. Seeing the hat making was nice.
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Isabelc_c
Mar 28, 2024
Bad experience, learned my lesson. - Called to cancel on 3/25, around d 12;20 pm because Saphire Princess canceled Manta Port due to political I nstability in Ecuador,state of emergency was extended for another month,etc. Talked to customer service, left email and phone number where I could be reached. At sea heading toward Puntarenas Costa Rica on 3/25.Have not heard from you or tour operator. Tells me there is poor communication between Viator and tour company reaching out to customers. I would think twice if I ever book with you again. I had a very bad experience this time, will not recommend even to my worse e emy
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