8-Hour Trip to Explore the Northern Quito and the Magic of Otavalo
Highlights
Quito, Cayambe, Otavalo, Cotacachi
Locations Covered
Quito, Cayambe, Otavalo, Cotacachi
cultural, historical, Music
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Discover northern Quito on this enriching 8-hour trip where you can enjoy traditional biscuits in Cayambe, take in stunning views at San Pablo Lake, explore Otavalo’s vibrant handicrafts fair, visit a Kichwa family, savour lunch in Cotacachi, and relax with local coffee at Café de Intag before returning to Quito.
Itinerary
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Explore the Magic of Otavalo
- 07:30 - Pickup from the hotel in Quito.
- We will start our journey to the north of Quito.
- Our first stop will be Cayambe, a small town where we can taste traditional biscuits and cheese at a place founded in 1974.
- After that, we will visit the San Pablo Lake viewpoint to see the massive Imbabura volcano and enjoy a beautiful view of the lake and the Andes mountains.
- Next, we will head to Otavalo to explore the impressive handicrafts fair and admire the vibrant colours of the village.
- In the small community of Peluche, we will visit the home of the Kichwa-speaking Pichamba family, which is famous for their musical instrument craftsmanship and promotion of Andean music.
- For lunch, we can go to Cotacachi, a charming town known for its leather goods and organized boutiques, where it is possible to shop at several stores.
- We will conclude our day at Café de Intag, a lovely old mansion that has been restored and converted into a place where you can taste local coffee.
- Afterwards, we will return to Quito.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 2 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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