Puerto Lopez Adventure

Upon your arrival in Manta, you will be greeted by one of our Spanish-speaking drivers, who will be holding a sign with your name to transfer to Puerto Lopez village.

By afternoon at approximately 14h00, you will enjoy a Horseback ride on the beach, this tour takes place on a 4,83 km (3 miles) stretch of beach that also includes a short hilly segment and lasts approximately 3,5 hours.

In the case of a delay or another issue, please contact our agents. You will find their details at the end of the information.

At a coordinated time, you will have to go to a local office to join the group to begin your daily adventure tour.

Plata Island (Silver Island) is a smaller version of the Galapagos, located within Machalilla National Park. Here you will encounter many of the same bird species found on the Galapagos, such as the blue-footed booby, red-footed booby, Nazca booby, frigatebird, and occasionally albatross. A coral reef encircles the island and hosts a wide variety of marine species, including manta rays, tropical fishes, and turtles. The island itself boasts a beautiful landscape and the perfect environment to explore and watch the wildlife in its natural habitat.

Upon arriving, you will take a 2-hour guided walk to explore the island and see the birds before returning to the boat for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to snorkel (about 1 hour) where you can observe the coral reef and its various inhabitants, such as fish and turtles.

Los Frailes (The Friars) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador and lies within the Machalilla National Park. It is a series of three beaches in a crescent shape with cliffs on each side and beautiful clear water.

Agua Blanca is a privileged community also within the borders of the park that claims the status of the last Indian capital. There is an interesting archaeological museum with artifacts from pre-Incan times and a Sulphur pool that many believe has healing properties.

During the morning you will experience the marvels of Machalilla National Park on both land and water, including a special discovery dive (with tank) in a location free of underwater currents for about 10 minutes.

On the cliffs of small islands within the Park, you will see exotic birds like the blue-footed booby and the magnificent Frigatebird. For the water part of the tour, you can snorkel and kayak in addition to your discovery dive. Specialized guides will accompany you for all parts of the tour.

At a coordinated time (afternoon), you will transfer from Puerto López to Manta City with our Spanish-speaking driver for your flight back to Quito.

• All Gulliver cars come with advanced satellite tracking devices to control position and speed, or for extra safety in an unlikely case of an accident. Every car has full insurance. We always make sure to fulfill the highest security and safety standards for all our clients.

• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.

• You must have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.

• National flights: The airline baggage allowance is 20 kilograms per person.

• We put all our effort into organizing the tour, therefore cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours notice. A 50% refund will be given back. Cancellations will not be refunded with a shorter time notice.

• Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.