Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha full day tour without lunch

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Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Duration: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Cotacachi city
Otavalo Market
San Pablo Lake
Cuicocha Lagoon
Cayambe volcano
Native handicrafts
Indigenous community

All about the trip

Departure from our designated hotels in Quito through the Pan-American North Highway until arriving to Cayambe, where the passengers will have the opportunity to taste the delicious “Bizcochos de Cayambe”, a type of cracker or bread baked in a clay oven (greatly paired with local cheese or caramel sauce). After admiring Lake San Pablo, we will arrive at the Otavalo Market, the largest in America, where the indigenous people of the area, known as "Otavalos", one of Ecuador's most recognized ethnic groups, make and sell their textiles and handicrafts.

Passengers may choose between to stay in this area and enjoy more time from the market and our bus will pick them up at the end of the tour (they will not have the visit to Cotacachi and Cuicocha), or continue with the journey to the town of Cotacachi, recognized for leather clothing and crafts. On the way to Cotacachi, we will visit an andean instrument workshop "Ñanda Mañachi" located in the area of Peguche, to spend some special moments with the local people and understand the Andean culture.

In Cotacachi you have enough time to visit the village, the shops of leather goods and free time for lunch, (not included).

Later we will visit the Ecological Reserve where the Cuicocha lagoon is located, inside the crater of the Cotacachi Volcano, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. And if the weather permits it will be possible to make a walk by the lagoon, that is to say sailing in the crater of the volcano in small boats (with additional cost).

Cayambe (volcano)

What is included in the price

Professional guide
Starting point Pick-Up and Drop-Off (defined hotels)

What is not included in the price

Optional gratuities
Personal expenses

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions

The bus will wait for 10 minutes in Otavalo to pick up passengers that stayed there, and after that will return to Quito and their respective hotels or starting point

What to take with you?

Camera
Sun protection
Energy snacks
Waterproof jacket
A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Sturdy footwear suitable for walking

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers in Quito city.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

See above.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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