Located at 2 hours in the north of Quito, the Otavalo region is various and for this reason, attractive.
You could discover cultural and natural resources which gave this city national and international fame. Indigenous customs and textil craft industry combined with beauty landscapes make this place one of the hotspots of Ecuador.
4 Possible formulas:
Formula PREMIUM, exclusive tour for people who want a stay adapted to their desires, a discovery tailored to their wishes and more flexible ...
Ideal for families with children or group of friends looking to optimize their visiting days taking advantage of the maximum transport and guide.
Shared tour on fixed dates (with logistics from our agency)
In this formula, when we will have confirmed participants on a certain date, we will publish the departure date on our website to promote the stay and thus be able to make a larger group with better prices. This does not alter the quality of the service and will allow you to meet more travelers and reduce the price of the tour.
Group tour with other agencies:
Some agencies are grouped to unite people and thus leave in private bus from the tourist sector of Quito. The service is less personalized but it manages to reduce the price of the stay in a significant way.
Formula TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday or Saturday (minimum of 4 participants to confirm departure)
Once there are people interested, we will open the date and post it on our website to try to complete at least four passengers and thus confirm the date of departure. The more time we have, the more likely we have to confirm the exit !!!
So please let us know if you are interested in that option !!!
Program / Formula PREMIUM, exclusive tour / Shared tour on fixed dates:
Departure towards Otavalo and brief stopover in Calderon (typical marzipan / bread dough figurines).
Arrival in Otavalo. Visit of Otavalo (Plaza de Ponchos) with its traditional crafts market.
Visit of Peguche and textile workshops (you can see the management of different types of looms and the use of plants and insects to give color to the fibers).
Visit the workshop of Andean instruments Ñanda Mañiachic (observe the preparation of a Rondador and also enjoy the musical performance with various traditional Andean instruments.)
Short walk to Peguche waterfall.
Continue to Cotacachi and lunch. Time for shopping in stores of articles made of leather.
Transfer to Cuicocha lake. Short walk to the crater rim.
Optionally, you can take a boat ride on the lagoon.
Return to Quito at the end of the afternoon.
Program / Group tour with other agencies:
Departure to Otavalo and on the way, brief stop in the Middle of the World close to Cayambe (Quitsato) and also the viewpoint of San Pablo Laggon.
Visit of the traditional market of Otavalo (Plaza de Ponchos).
Continue to Cotacachi and lunch. Time for shopping (the village specializes in leather handicrafts).
Continuation to the Cuicocha lagoon. Brief tour around the crater. Optionally, boating by the lagoon.
Return to Quito in the afternoon.
There is also a formula of transport with driver to Otavalo on Wednesday and Saturday:
Private mini bus with Spanish speaking driver ...
The program is simple:
$ 25 per person (minimum group of 4 people)
$ 20 per person (From 5 people)
Once there are people interested, we will open the date and post it on our website to try to complete at least four passengers and thus confirm the date of departure. The more time we have, the more likely we have to confirm the exit !!!
So please let us know if you are interested in that option !!!
Otavalo
Departure at 8 am from Quito to Otavalo. On Saturday, we will first visit the animal market to see bargaining and talking about the peasants in the market (on Wednesday, the cattle market is not done). After about 45 minutes, the driver will leave you at the craft market (Plaza de Ponchos). At 14:30, the driver will pick you up to take you to the community of Peguche. You can visit the sacred waterfall and also the community and its weaving workshops. At 15:30, return to Quito. Arrival in Quito at approximately 18 hours.
Comments
Lawrence and Judy - 14/02/2019
Dear Jose,
Judy and I thoroughly enjoyed our adventures on the tour you arranged for us. The guide, Gabriel, was superb and the day went smoothly as you described the itinerary. We were well cared for and we can recommend your agency to friends and family when they visit Ecuador.
I have posted a review on TripAdvisor. We would have gladly paid a higher fee for this excellent experience.
Best regards,
Lawrence and Judy
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