What to do in Santa Elena

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkeling at Machalilla Park

Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkeling at Machalilla Park

Rp1.050.660
per adult
Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkeling at Machalilla Park
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

Ecuador Paragliding Montañita

Rp1.138.215
per adult
Ecuador Paragliding Montañita
Salinas

3-Day Tour to Salinas and Montañita from Guayaquil

Rp8.229.543
per adult
3-Day Tour to Salinas and Montañita from Guayaquil
Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil

Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil

Rp2.895.255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil
Private Full Day Ayangue Tour with Snorkeling in The Pelado's Islote

Day Trip Ayangue Beach & Snorkeling Activity in Pelado's Islote

Rp7.001.253
per adult
Day Trip Ayangue Beach & Snorkeling Activity in Pelado's Islote
Full-Day Montañita Tour with Paragliding from Guayaquil

Full-Day Montañita Tour with Paragliding

Rp8.667.945
per adult
Full-Day Montañita Tour with Paragliding
7-Day Quito to Cuenca - Guayaquil - Montañita Tour

7 Days Quito - Montañita Visiting Andes, Amazon and coast

Rp26.966.940
per adult
7 Days Quito - Montañita Visiting Andes, Amazon and coast
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Olon Beach

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