Overview
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This is a tailored private tour just for your group. You will get to spend quality time deep in the rainforest. Breathing in the pure fresh air. Surrounded by nature and tranquility. The sound of birdsong and howler monkeys are guaranteed. This is the place we take our families for a nice walk and an escape from the city, we can’t recommend it enough. We will adapt the schedule to your needs and interests, adding stops where you wish. We normally end the day with a trip to a local chocolate factory or brewery to really put the icing on the cake.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Pacoche Wildlife Refuge
We avoid the busy tourist trails and head straight to a private trail deep in the forest. Here a local resident born in the rainforest will show us round his land while sharing his local knowledge. This is an amazing spot full of birds, monkeys, insects, and fish. this is off the beaten track so we only take active clients here, but without a doubt if you like a nice long walk, this is the best place.
San Lorenzo
After the rain forest walk, we can visit the cliffside lighthouse for some spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and coast. During whale season you will always spot whales breaching from the vantage point.
Options
Pacoche Hiking Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thrilling day in rainforest
Linda S,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A strenuous hike in the rainforest. Very muddy but rubber boots were provided. Really got to see lots of the forest and really enjoyed seeing how our guide lives. He grows everything he needs in a sustainable way to protect the forest. Was well worth the effort and the mud!
Pacoche Reserve and Extras
F333MQelizabethc,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Juan. He was very knowledgeable and informative. We went to the fish market, the Pacoche Reserve, the Panama hat demonstration, a hilltop view and lunch. Juan asked us what our group wanted to see and he added this into the trip. Awesome experience. Enjoyed our day.
Hiking in the rainforest
JaniceN51040,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and accommodating tour. So much to see. The tour guide shared the medicinal use of many native plants.
Manta Ecuador Jungle, hats, surf and chocolate. Who could ask for more.
growlin8,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour with our guide Juan. Our tour started in the Pacoche forest. The park guide was amazing. Juan was an expert translator. His knowledge of this area was excellent. After this we drove up to Montecristi and were treated to a one on one Panama hat making demo at a family owned store. This was a wonderful experience. We the asked our guide Juan to take us somewhere cool for lunch. We ended up on a surf beach south of Manta and had a truly epic lunch. Really great view. And as if this was not enough we ended our day in family owned chocolate factory. Yummy.
Pacoche Tour
Margaret397464,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. Lots to see from a tiny frog to a terantua. Panàma hat making and a delicious chocolate shop that serves very good coffee & cake. Our guide gives up.as much time as we needed and got us back to the ship in plenty of time.
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