TOUR DETAILS

 

Tour Name

Otavalo Experience 3Days/2Nights

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Description

This three-day trip to the Otavalo area allows time for guests to leisurely enjoy the many aspects of the excursion:  its natural beauty, its ancestral culture and traditions, visit the craft centers for weavings, wood carving, leather goods, the fantastic crater-lake Cuicocha and a close encounter with the communities and the Otavalo people. This trip is designed for an in-depth and more relaxed experience of Imbabura, the Province of the Lakes and its many attractions: natural areas, landscapes, artisans, handicrafts, Indian culture in general, Haciendas and great gastronomy.

 

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

 

Day 1 - OTAVALO

(-/L/D)

• Culture, nature and history • Calderón Town • Valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe • Town of San Antonio de Ibarra

 

Day 2 - OTAVALO

(B/L/D)

• Otavalo´s Market • Lunch at haciendas or hosterías of the area. • Indian town of Peguche

 

Day 3 - OTAVALO

(B/L/-)

• Cuicocha Lake and the town of Cotacachi. • Lunch at one of the haciendas of the Cayambe area.

 

ITINERARY DESCRIPTION

 

Day 1 - OTAVALO

(-/L/D)

Otavalo Experience 3Days/2Nights

Early departure, drive north of Quito to Calderón, a small town where bread dough figurines are made in many shapes and sizes. Continue along the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, with their dairy farms. Arrive at lunchtime to one of the charming country inns or colonial haciendas where you will spend the nights.  In the afternoon, visit the town of San Antonio de Ibarra, famous for the woodcarvings.  

 

 

 

Day 2 - OTAVALO

(B/L/D)

Otavalo Experience 3Days/2Nights

Visit the market of Otavalo, piled high with ponchos, woolen goods, tapestries, the original "Panama" hat, sweaters, Indian jewelry and many handicrafts.  Lunch will be at another of the beautiful haciendas or hosterías of the area.  In the afternoon, visit the Indian town of Peguche,  where textiles are woven in old-fashioned shuttle looms.  

 

 

 

Day 3 - OTAVALO

(B/L/-)

Otavalo Experience 3Days/2Nights

Visit Cuicocha Lake and the town of Cotacachi, an entire town dedicated to fine leather products.  On the way back to Quito a stop is made for lunch at one of the haciendas of the Cayambe area.

 

 

 

Notes

• Daily from Quito.

• This tour includes walking at an altitude of 2560 meters (8434 feet).

• Average Temperature:

Day 10° to 25° C / 50° to 77° F.

Night 6° to 10° C / 43° to 50° F.

• The order of the visits may vary - depending on the weather and the day of the week.

• All Haciendas and Hosterías have private bathroom-shower facilities and hot water.

 

 

 

Recommendations

• Dress in layers (T-shirt, blouse, sweater, and coat).

• Take a  warm coat for evenings 

• Rain protection from January to May.

• Sun protection (SPF 40). 

• Good walking shoes. 

• Great photo ops, don´t forget your camera.

 

 

Included

Private guide and driver,  2 nights accommodations either or at Hacienda Pinsaquí, Puerto Lago or Hacienda Cusín, and all meals.

 

Not Included

 Drinks, tips, personal expenses.