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Very nice experience before the flight
Nice guide, delicious lunch, great experience for kids. The farm that shows the chocolate forming process was really worth to visit.
Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $170 / person
- Location
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Perfect Destiny
- Meeting point
- Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
Description
Travel to a neighboring cacao farm on this 5-hour tour from Guayaquil. Observe the harvesting of cacao to make a cocoa juice cocktail as your professional guide gives you the history of the business. Walk by crops filled with exotic fruits, bananas, and rice, that will later be used as a fresh lunch.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $170
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $100
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Guayaquil
Begin your tour with a pickup from your central Guayaquil hotel at approximately 10am. From there, you will be transferred to the farm that is via Naranjal. It is a family farm of 12 hectares dedicated for generations to farming products such as cocoa, rice, and tropical fruits. Upon your arrival, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the process of planting cocoa, as it is sown. Learn about its growth and the several processes that turn it into chocolate. Embrace the direct interaction with nature, as you handle the fruit obtained from the cacao tree. Perform the process of making cocoa pasta, which consists of toasting, husking, and grinding the seeds obtained from cocoa to create the chocolate pasta. As you do these tasks, make sure to observe the wildlife around you. Next, break for a typical lunch, prepared with organic ingredients that are grown on the farm. Come the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your original hotel.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Chocolate degustation
Not included
Drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
2 reviews
How it compares in Guayaquil
- Starting price $170 is close to the typical $175 for tours of similar length in Guayaquil
Excurgo comparison of 138 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We provide Multilingual guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm take?
Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm cost?
Prices start at $170 per person for this Guayaquil experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $100, adults from $170.
Can I cancel Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil) Pickup points include Hotel Sol De Oriente Internacional.
What languages is Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Perfect Destiny.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Cacao plantation and making chocolate
We had a lovely day traveling approximately 45 minutes outside Guayaquil to Cacao Mango plantation. We learned all about making chocolate, from growing the cacao fruit to preparing and consuming a tea and chocolate bar. We were also treated to a delicious cooked lunch prepared at the farm. Our guide Jefferson was kind enough to accommodate our last minute reservation and treated us to a coconut drink on our return. Our hosts' spoken English was very good and they were clearly passionate about their work.
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Operator response
Dear customer thanks so much for giving this review we are so happy in taking booking in last minute, that is not an inconvenience to take the best experience in any activity
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