Otavalo All Inclusive Tour: Cayambe, San Pablo Lake and Indigenous Market


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Quito, Quito

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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

24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish.

Activities as described in the itinerary.

Meals (1x hot chocolate or coffee with Biscochos, 1x lunch).

Professional tourism driver.

Transportation from and to Quito’s hotel (urban zone).

What's Not Included

Extra fee of $ 20 to add the Cuicocha crater lagoon according to the itinerary

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


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 90

Additional Info

  • 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.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • For all guests: Passport numbers, Date of birth, Nationality, Medical restrictions.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Pick-up location and time: Please let us know what time (between 7am and 9:30) and where is the pick-up on.
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • 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 so
  • Travelers must bring with them extra sanitary items to be used during the entire tour. Transportation: Passengers will be seated skipping a place to maintain the distance required. Medicine: Travelers should bring their medications from their countries.
  • 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.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • For all guests: Passport numbers, Date of birth, Nationality, Medical restrictions.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • In order to process your reservation please help us with all this information:
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Pick-up location and time: Please let us know what time (between 7am and 9:30) and where is the pick-up on.
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • 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 so
  • Travelers must bring with them extra sanitary items to be used during the entire tour. Transportation: Passengers will be seated skipping a place to maintain the distance required. Medicine: Travelers should bring their medications from their countries.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Condor Park
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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Otavalo Market
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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cascada de Peguche
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.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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