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Full-Day Otavalo Excursion
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Nature, Culture

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Otavalo is a very traditional town of the indigenous people and is located within the Andean landscapes of Ecuador. Our trip will take us along the Panamerican Highway north, which leads us to beautiful mountains and lagoons. You can talk with the local people in their handicraft market and combine this visit with a nice walk around the Cuicocha lagoon. You will also learn how the indigenous people use musical instruments to make Andean music. You will be able to appreciate the nature, culture, traditions and folklore of these indigenous people.

Highlights
  • Visit and share the colourful handicraft market of the Otavaleños
  • Bargain with the locals for the purchase of their products
  • Go to the local workshops to see weavings and musical instrument
  • Taste a delicious "bizcocho" (salt biscuit) and cheese wrapped in leaves in Cayambe
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the San Pablo Lake and the Imbabura volcano
  • Full-Day Otavalo Excursion expand_more
    • We leave from the city of Quito around 8:00 am.
    • We will visit Quitsato, Otavalo indigenous market, Peguche, Cuicocha and Cotacachi.
    • Return to Quito at the end of our visits around 4:00 pm.

    The hours and times of visit depend on the tourist's interest.

What's Included
  • Return transport to / from your Quito city hotel
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
What's Excluded
  • Meals, entrances
  • Transport to/from Quito airport or the valley area, (please let us know in advance)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips (Optional)
What to bring
  • T-shirt with short or long sleeves
  • Comfortable and light pants 
  • Rain jacket
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Know before you go
  • This tour is available 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
  • The places that you visit are flexible. The itinerary can be adapted directly with your guide, depending on your interests.
  • It is recommended to carry cash for shopping in the Otavalo market.
  • You can use credit or debit cards in the stores in Cotacachi.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 10 USD 95 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 95 / person