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Otavalo All Inclusive Tour: Cayambe, San Pablo Lake and Indigenous Market
Product code 29628P49
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From USD 134
Dates
Available from May 1, 2024
Start times
8:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 12-90
Options
Otavalo private Day Tour
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
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From
From USD 134
Otavalo All Inclusive Tour: Cayambe, San Pablo Lake and Indigenous Market
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Why Travelers Love This
Otavalo, the handicraft capital of Ecuador, is a beautiful and vigorous city. It is home to a large indigenous population located in the Imbabura Province, with approximately 92,000 inhabitants. Otavalo is surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes. This is a gorgeous and enchanted town in which you will enjoy a cultural tour and discover the famous indigenous market, along with some of the amazing attractions in locations near Otavalo. An English speaking guide will stay with you the whole tour.
Overview
Otavalo, the handicraft capital of Ecuador, is a beautiful and vigorous city. It is home to a large indigenous population located in the Imbabura Province, with approximately 92,000 inhabitants. Otavalo is surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes. This is a gorgeous and enchanted town in which you will enjoy a cultural tour and discover the famous indigenous market, along with some of the amazing attractions in locations near Otavalo. An English speaking guide will stay with you the whole tour.
What's Included
Included
Meals (1x hot chocolate or coffee with Biscochos, 1x lunch).
Professional tourism driver.
Activities as described in the itinerary.
Transportation from and to Quito’s hotel (urban zone).
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.
Not included
Extra food and beverages.
Optional tips for the guide.
The extra charge of $ 40 (for the round trip per group) must be paid directly to the driver
Extra fee of $ 20 to add the Cuicocha crater lagoon according to the itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
You will be picked at your hotel in Quito, and your journey will begin. After approximately 2 hours, your first stop will be at the San Pablo lake, where you will be amazed by the beautiful views of the landscape. Coffee or hot chocolate will be served, along with local biscochos at Lago San Pablo.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
From San Pablo lake, you will be driven to Condor Park, which takes about 20 minutes to reach. At arrival, you will visit this park home of birds rescued from illegal captivity or unsuitable environments. Your guide will explain a little bit more about the park and what they do. Later, you will enjoy a bird show with Eagles and Hawks.
Stop 3
2 hours
Stop 3
After a 20 minute drive, you will reach Otavalo’s market, also known as 'Plaza de Ponchos'. Here you will be able to discover the beauty and diversity of handicrafts that Otavalo produces, from alpaca sweaters to traditional jewelry, and of course, you can get some souvenirs. After visiting the market you will enjoy a delicious local lunch.
Stop 4
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 4
After a 15 minute drive from Otavalo, you will get to Peguche waterfall, your final point of the tour. You will be able to appreciate the beauty of this waterfall, and also the nature that surrounds it. Alternatively, you could also visit to Cotacachi’s leather town, instead of Peguche's waterfall. Cotacachi is well known for its leather goods and handicrafts. At around 4:00 PM, you will return back to Quito.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
It is important that you will have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
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The Condor Park is closed every Monday and Tuesday
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Due to extra paperwork to enter the Cuicocha crater lagoon there is an extra fee (check Exclusions section). We also need 5 work days to arrange the paperwork.
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Time Disclaimer: We recommend this private tour to start no later than 08:00 am because you will enjoy the tour at a good pace and you will not miss out on any activities. If you choose for a later departure time it might be possible that you will miss some activities due to traffic or other circumstances.
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Cancellation Policy
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Policy type
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Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
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