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Hacienda La Danesa Expedition

Guayaquil, Guayas

2 days

Starting at USD 1429 pp

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Experience the vibrant energy of

Guayaquil and a luxurious rural getaway

Traditional Ecuadorian coastal seafood soup served in Guayaquil
Colorful houses and lighthouse of Las Peñas neighborhood, Guayaquil
Cobblestone steps in Las Peñas overlooking the Guayas River, Guayaquil - Guayaquil day tour
  • Encounter the highlights of Guayaquil and its waterfront on a guided city tour led by Metropolitan Touring’s on-the-ground experts.
  • Stroll around the colorful neighborhood of Las Peñas, a Cultural Heritage site since 1982 that sits at the foot of Santa Ana Hill.
  • Admire dreamlike landscapes and explore the lush gardens and impressive teak trees that embrace Hacienda La Danesa.
  • Venture out on horseback or bicycle rides through the hacienda’s extensive grounds, and learn all about one of Ecuador’s greatest exports, cacao, and how it’s processed from bean to bar.
  • Fully hosted journey with every transfer and activity handled by Metropolitan Touring, with 70+ years of experience.
2026
USD 1429
per person
2027
USD 1549
per person
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Itinerary

Day by Day

Day 1

Day 1

Hacienda La Danesa

Arrive at Hacienda La Danesa for a full afternoon and evening on the estate. Horseback rides and bicycle routes cross the property’s grounds, and guided tours cover the hacienda’s cacao production from cultivation through processing.

Day 2

Day 2

Hacienda La Danesa & Guayaquil

The morning closes out our time at the hacienda before heading into Guayaquil for a guided tour covering Las Peñas, Seminario Park, and Santa Ana Port, with lunch included.

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Map of your visit

Map showing the location of Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Discover the Beauty of Guayaquil

Traditional cacao grinding, bean-to-bar chocolate process at Hacienda La Danesa
Hacienda La Danesa gardens and colonial-style guest quarters, Guayaquil countryside, Ecuador
Gourmet lunch served on the Hacienda La Danesa tour, Ecuador
Colorful cobblestone streets of Las Peñas neighborhood, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Horseback riding along the tree-lined trails of Hacienda La Danesa, Ecuador
Horse stables at Hacienda La Danesa, Ecuador
Puerto Santa Ana waterfront promenade, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Hand-harvesting cacao pods at Hacienda La Danesa, Ecuador
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What's included

Seamless Exploration
Metropolitan Touring guide and transportation services throughout the journey

Curated Experiences
Visits and activities described in the itinerary

Curated Gastronomy
Lunch at a first-class restaurant paired with exceptional wines

Included Access
All entrance fees to featured attractions and sites included

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hacienda La Danesa Expedition include?
This 2-day countryside tour includes a Metropolitan Touring guide and transportation throughout, every visit and activity described in the itinerary, a lunch at a first-class restaurant paired with wines, and all entrance fees to the featured attractions.
The tour starts at USD 1,429 per person for 2026 departures and USD 1,549 per person for 2027 departures. The rate covers your guide, transportation, the included lunch, and all entrance fees along the itinerary.
You arrive at Hacienda La Danesa for a full afternoon and evening on the estate, with horseback rides and bicycle routes across the property’s grounds and a guided tour of the hacienda’s cacao production, from cultivation through processing.
Yes — Hacienda La Danesa’s guided tour covers Ecuador’s cacao production from cultivation through bean-to-bar processing, one of the country’s signature export crops.
On Day 2, after the morning at Hacienda La Danesa, the tour continues into Guayaquil for a guided visit to Las Peñas — a Cultural Heritage site since 1982 at the foot of Santa Ana Hill — along with Seminario Park and Santa Ana Port, with lunch included.
Las Peñas is Guayaquil’s colorful historic neighborhood at the base of Santa Ana Hill, recognized as a Cultural Heritage site since 1982 for its cobblestone streets and riverside views over the Guayas River.
Yes — it’s a fully hosted, 2-day experience with a Metropolitan Touring guide and all transportation handled throughout, from your arrival at Hacienda La Danesa to your guided city tour of Guayaquil.
Metropolitan Touring has more than 70 years of experience organizing tours across Ecuador, and this itinerary is fully hosted end-to-end — every transfer, activity, and entrance fee handled — so the countryside and the city are both covered without you having to coordinate logistics.

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