Full Day in Otavalo Area Culture and Shopping
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About This Experience in Quito
Why Visit Quito?
Quito, Ecuador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Quito provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Quito
You can reach Quito, Ecuador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bilingual guide Spanish / English.
- Authorized tourist transport.
- Permits to enter protected areas
What's Not Included
- Extra food and drinks.
- Tips
- Snacks
- Anything else not mentioned as included
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All times mentioned are estimated
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- On Tuesdays we would be back around 5,6 pm and on Saturdays we would be back around 6:30-7pm
- Necessary Equipment: Comfortable Clothes, Camera, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes, Sunglasses
- Travel time is included in the overall duration
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
From Quito to Otavalo we have 2 hours by direct bus, but in our 1-day tour on a shared basis, we visit 6 different attractions between Quito and Otavalo in one full dayhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YknzCUd7W7G54vW77?g_st=iwb Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going on this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/WhatsApp number. pick up approximately at 7:20 am.
End Point
Our last placehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YknzCUd7W7G54vW77?g_st=iwb Our guide will be waiting for you with our white bus, he will have a list of the passengers going on this trip. we will also provide you with an emergency phone/WhatsApp number. pick up approximately at 7:20 am.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
From Quito to Otavalo we have 2 hours... 30 minutes
From Quito to Otavalo we have 2 hours by direct bus, but in our 1-day tour on a shared basis, we visit 6 different attractions between Quito and Otavalo in one full day. Our trip is along the Pan-American Highway north to get to the Quitsato solar clock, located in the Cayambe canton, named after the snowy mountain present there. This cultural site was built to measure the solstices and equinoxes, in pre-Hispanic times, also considered the "other middle of the world", the equator line crosses this place in the middle of the Cayambe mountain's summit. Its people live from livestock, and agriculture, a sector dedicated to harvesting roses for export.
we have a stop to take a cup... 30 minutes
we have a stop to take a cup of Ecuadorian coffee or chocolate with some Biscochos, which are like a type of small bread made in the oven with an incomparable flavor, and best of all we will enter to see its elaboration process.
Our next site to visit is Otavalo 10 minutes
Our next site to visit is Otavalo. It is located in the Imbabura province known as the Province of the Lakes, a few minutes from our main destination, we have a viewpoint of the San Pablo lake and in the background the Imbabura hill, to decorate the landscape.
Then we arrive at the biggest and most... 1 hour 45 minutes
Then we arrive at the biggest and most important indigenous handicraft market in South America, it is possible to visit this market every day of the week. But in our 1-day tour, we coincide the days of the biggest fair where all the artisans meet in La Plaza de los Ponchos, here we have 2 hours of shopping
later we go to Cotacachi 1 hour 30 minutes
later we go to Cotacachi. Here we will find another craft market specialized in leather products, as it is a small place we have 45min to see the market and another 45 minutes for lunch in Cotacachi.
Our last place is the Cuicocha Lagoon located at 3068m (10 30 minutes
Our last place is the Cuicocha Lagoon located at 3068m (10.065.62 ft) in an active volcanic crater with islets or domes and plant observation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
