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Machalilla highlights tour
Pristine nature on Ecuador’s coast
The Machalilla Highlights tour takes you to Ecuador’s Pacific coast, combining beautiful beaches with national parks, fabulous wildlife, and interesting past cultures.
- Relaxation at the small beach town of Puerto Lopez
- Tour of Isla de la Plata, to see blue-footed boobies and Frigate birds, as well as snorkelling
- Humpback whale watching (season runs from July to September)
- Enjoy the gorgeous beach and rocky cliffs of Los Frailes
- Visit the Agua Blanca community and archaeological museum

Machalilla highlights tour
PRICES PER PERSON 2022
- $695 1 Passengers
- $385 2 Passengers
- $350 3 Passengers
- $335 4 Passengers
- $325 5 Passengers
- $320 6 Passengers
Itinerary
- DAY 1Make your own way to Puerto Lopez. Free time to relax in your hotel and settle in.
- DAY 2Explore Isla de la Plata, including trekking with a naturalist guide, wildlife observation and snorkeling. Whale watching in season.
- DAY 3Los Frailes Beach + Agua Blanca visit (Machalilla National Park).
- DAY 4Tour end after breakfast.
Click below for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.
- $950 1 Passengers
- $575 2 Passengers
- $550 3 Passengers
- $525 4 Passengers
- $515 5 Passengers
- $510 6 Passengers
Itinerary
- DAY 1Make your own way to Puerto Lopez. Free time to relax in your hotel and settle in.
- DAY 2Explore Isla de la Plata, including trekking with a naturalist guide, wildlife observation and snorkeling. Whale watching in season.
- DAY 3Los Frailes Beach + Agua Blanca visit (Machalilla National Park).
- DAY 4Tour end after breakfast.
Click below for a more detailed itinerary description, complete with meal and guide inclusions.
Tour Specifications
Inclusions
- Accommodation in double / twin rooms (or triple for odd-numbered groups who do not wish to pay any single supplement)
- Meals as listed in itinerary
- Activities as listed in itinerary (private tour day3, shared tour day2)
- Naturalist English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Single supplement : Standard: $110 / Comfortable: $135
- Flights to / from Manta and transfers; please ask us for a quote if you require this service
- Local entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
Tour Dates
- This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year.
What Our Clients Say
Gina Lopez, USA
Whale-watching was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen during my many years of travels – an experience I would happily repeat someday!
Claudia Ludwig, Germany
Perfect combo of relaxation and sight-seeing, great lodging too!!!