Highlights of the Andes | Otavalo Market & Surroundings

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This 3 day package brings you from Quito, capital of Ecuador to one of the biggest indigenous market in South America. Travel along the Andean Mountains and admire the beauty of ecuadorian highlands. The 3 day exploration of Otavalo village and its the picturesque valley of landscapes. Our guide is at your disposal for the whole 3 day trip to give you maximum...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Quito
    • Experience Otavalo, indigenous people rich in traditions and customs
    • Explore Condor Park is a wildlife rehabilitation
    • Visit Interpretation Center we will prepare our stuffs for a nice 5 hours hiking

What's this trip about?

    This 3 day package brings you from Quito, capital of Ecuador to one of the biggest indigenous market in South America. Travel along the Andean Mountains and admire the beauty of ecuadorian highlands. The 3 day exploration of Otavalo village and its the picturesque valley of landscapes. Our guide is at your disposal for the whole 3 day trip to give you maximum flexibility in the visits that you would like to make. As Otavalo is famous for its textiles, many of the nearby villages and towns are famous for their own particular crafts. Cotacachi, for example, is the center of Ecuador’s leather industry. in San Antonio, where the local specialty is wood carving, the main street prominently displays carved statues, picture frames and furniture.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Adventure program in private tour
    • Accommodation in selected hotels
    • Private transportation
    • English - Spanish speaking certified guide
    • All activities as mentioned
    • Entrances fee in Condor Park, Cuicocha Lake
    • Native guide for hike
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: San Pablo´s Lake – Peguche Village – Waterfall

Accommodation: La Posada del Quinde

Overnight in Otavalo.

Departure early in the morning from your hotel in Quito. We will take the north Pan-American up to our first stop in San Pablo lake, where you will enjoy of a nice view of the volcano and the lake...

Day 2: Cuicocha Lake – Hike – Interpretation Center

Accommodation: La Posada del Quinde

Overnight in Cotacachi

Breakfast and we will head up to Cuicocha lagoon (Guinea Pig Lagoon). After a short visit in the Interpretation Center we will prepare our stuffs for a nice 5 hours hiking around the lagoon. In the afternoon you will enjoy of the hotel facilities or just walk around..

Date 3: Condor Park – Yahuarcocha Lake – Quito

Breakfast and we will head up to Yahuarcocha Lagoon (in quechua means yaguar = blood and cucha = lagoon) Apparently this was the location where two indigenous tribes fought a very bloody battle. (The Caranquis and the Incas). It was so bloody in fact that the water tu...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $260
Price per day$87
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Pricing details:

The below mentioned prices are based on US dollars.

 Package

 Standard

 Comfort

 Luxury

 Availability

 2Pax

 $260

 $320

 $620

 Limited

 3Pax

 $360

 $260

 $520

 Limited

 

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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David

Aug 2017

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Incredible experience with wonderful guides and breath-taking scenery.

At first I was unsure about doing a tour here in Ecuador, but after my experience with Latin Adventures I can´t believe I hesitated! This is easily one of the best t...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Activities not specified in the program
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Tips

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Meals Included

1 Breakfast and 2 Lunches

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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