Narwell Tours

Name: Narwell Tours
Address: Cdla. Barbasquillo #620, Manta, 130802, EC
Telephone: +593995376249
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We are a sustainable tour operator based in Manta, Ecuador. Shore excursions and multi-day tours

12/09/2026

Oosterdam passengers docking in Manta on November 25 - here's what's still open.

Machalilla National Park · 2 seats left · $90 per person
Agua Blanca's ancient tombs, the sulfur springs, and an afternoon on Los Frailes beach.

Ancient Manta & Pacoche Wildlife Refuge · 6 seats · $95 per person
Cerro Jaboncillo's Manteño archaeological site, coastal cloud forest, and a traditional Tonga lunch.

Manta & Montecristi Highlights · 6 seats · $65 per person
City tour plus the Toquilla straw hat ateliers where the hat the world calls Panamanian is actually made.

Chocolate Road · 12 seats · $94 per person
A cacao farm from tree to bar, with Pacoche forest along the way.

Every departure is a small shared group with an English-speaking local guide and a guaranteed return to your ship. Booking direct means no cruise line markup.

Machalilla is nearly full. If that's the one you want, don't wait.

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04/09/2026

HAL Oosterdam passengers - six seats remain for our Machalilla National Park day, one of the most complete excursions we run out of Manta.

Here's what the day covers:

- Agua Blanca, a community site holding ancient funerary urns and artifacts, reached along the historic Spondylus scenic route
- Legendary sulfur springs, where mineral-rich mud has been used for generations
- A traditional community lunch — fresh fish or chicken stew, cooked simply and well
- Los Frailes, inside Machalilla National Park, consistently ranked among South America's finest beaches, with snorkeling available for rent

$88 per person · Group size 6-14 · Pickup and drop-off at Manta Cruise Terminal · Includes lunch, water, entrance fees, and a bilingual guide

Swipe through the photos to see the full day, and reserve your seat before November 25 fills up.

Book at narwelltours.com or email [email protected]

31/08/2026

Thank you so much!

Five stars from Thue M. on our Isla de la Plata tour:

"We had a great time. The guides were fantastic and we got to see and experience everything described in the tour and then some. Would absolutely recommend. The pick up and drop off were also seamless and we had a very friendly driver."

If Isla de la Plata is on your list, this is the moment to go.

Humpback whales migrate along the Ecuadorian coast between June and September to breed and calve in these warm waters — and the boat crossing to the island runs straight through it. Sightings aren't guaranteed, but during peak season they're common, and the whales are often close enough to hear.

On the island itself: blue-footed b***y colonies nesting along the trails, frigatebirds, and snorkeling in the surrounding waters.

The whale window closes at the end of September.

Book at narwelltours.com or email [email protected]

28/08/2026

For 13 years, you've trusted us to know this coast.

Now we're taking you to the islands.

Galápagos Cruises — three vessel classes, max 16 passengers, certified naturalist guides. From USD 2,900.

Last-minute deals available now.

Request a quote at narwelltours.com

28/08/2026

🛳 HAL Oosterdam passengers - six seats remain for one of our most complete days in Ecuador.

Ancient Manta & Pacoche Wildlife Refuge combines three things you won't find together anywhere else on this coast:

- Cerro Jaboncillo, an archaeological site where the last Manteño civilization left behind ceremonial structures, irrigation systems, and the striking U-shaped stone seats now held in the on-site museum
- Pacoche Wildlife Refuge, one of the most threatened dry tropical forest ecosystems on the Pacific coast, with a real chance of spotting howler monkeys in the canopy
- A traditional Tonga lunch, Manabí's signature stew, slow-cooked in banana leaves

The day closes at the lighthouse viewpoint over Cape San Lorenzo before the drive back to the terminal.

$95 per person · Group size 6-12 · Pickup and drop-off at Manta Cruise Terminal · Includes lunch, water, entrance fees, and a bilingual guide

Swipe through the photos to see the full day, and reserve your seat before November 25 fills up.

Book at narwelltours.com or email [email protected] ✅

14/08/2026

Five stars from Cathryn A. — Pacoche Wildlife Refuge, Half Day Manta Shore Trip.

"We had a really enjoyable trip and the guide was fantastic. She really went above and beyond for what we wanted to see. Driver was also excellent. I highly recommend this trip."

This is the kind of review that means the most to us — not because of the stars, but because of what it says about the guide who earned them. Swipe through to read the full review.

Thinking about Pacoche for your own port day in Manta? It's thirty minutes from the terminal, home to howler monkeys and coastal cloud forest, and one of our most-loved half-day excursions.

Book direct at narwelltours.com or email [email protected]

11/08/2026

Did you know the Panama hat has never been from Panama? It's Ecuadorian, woven by hand in Montecristi, a town about 30 minutes from the Port of Manta, using a tradition that stretches back centuries.

We wrote a complete guide covering the real history (it involves a shipping route and a US president), how the hats are actually made, and how to tell a genuine one from an imitation before you spend your money. If you're visiting Manta, it's worth reading before you shop for one.

Read the full guide on our blog: narwelltours.com

07/08/2026

Crown Princess Passengers · Manta, Ecuador · August 5.

It was a privilege to share Ecuador with you. From the cruise terminal to the streets of Montecristi - thank you for trusting Narwell Tours with your port day.

Until next time.

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03/08/2026

Crown Princess passengers stopping in Manta on August 5 — read this.

Our Manta & Montecristi City Tour is fully booked. However, we still have 2 seats available on our Taste of Ecuador full-day excursion.

What the day looks like:

— Manta's fish market, one of the liveliest on the Pacific coast of South America
— Pacoche Wildlife Refuge — ancient coastal humid forest, 30 minutes from port
— Montecristi — birthplace of the Ecuadorian Toquilla Straw Hat, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
— Traditional local lunch in a jungle setting

This departure is capped at 10 passengers only. We don't run large groups. When the last seat goes, it's closed.

From $84 USD per person · English-speaking local guide · Guaranteed return to the Crown Princess · Book direct — no cruise line markup

Reserve your spot now at narwelltours.com or email [email protected]

28/07/2026

Planning a port day in Manta, Ecuador? Read this first.

We've been running shore excursions here for 13 years — and the most common thing we hear from first-time visitors is: "I wish I'd known that before."

So we put it all in one place. Swipe through our latest carousel for 5 things every cruise traveler should know before docking in Manta:

— How much time you actually have in port
— Why Montecristi is worth the 25-minute drive
— The forest that's 30 minutes from the terminal and most tours skip entirely
— Why booking direct saves you 30–40% vs the cruise line price
— How we guarantee your return to the ship. Every time.

Small groups · Max 14 passengers · English-speaking local guides · Licensed operator

Book direct at narwelltours.com or email [email protected]

Dirección

Cdla. Barbasquillo #620
Manta
130802

Teléfono

+593995376249

Página web

https://www.narwelltours.com/

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