3-Day Otavalo Market & Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito

5.0 (2 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Ecuador’s highlights in 3 days, combining the cultural richness of Otavalo, the scenic beauty of Cuicocha, and the biodiversity of Mindo Cloud Forest. Enjoy markets, waterfalls, wildlife, and the Equator line with expert guides and seamless logistics.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Box Lunch (2nd day)
  • Bilingual tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation 2 days
  • Chocolate Tour
  • Pick Up and Drop Off
  • Ticket Peguche waterfall
  • Tickets Waterfall-MIndo
  • Entrence Natural Area
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic beverage

What to expect

Day 1: Otavalo Market
  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    The Museo del Bizcocho y el Agave provides a unique cultural visit where you’ll learn about local traditions, explore the making of Cayambe’s traditional biscuits, and discover the ancestral uses of agave, with tastings included.
  2. Miralago
    20m
    The best place to take the photos of the Aotavalo Aerea an de Volcano Taita Imbabura.
  3. Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
    2h
    One of the best inginous market in the north of Quito. The otavalo Market.
  4. Cascada de Peguche
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Peguche waterfall is a waterfall 20 m (65.6 ft) high and 6 m (19.6 ft) wide. The community considers it as a ceremonial center, where purification baths.
    The Peguche waterfall is located 3.3 km from the city of Otavalo. it belongs to the Faccha Llacta community, it has several trails where the smell of eucalyptus is in the trail.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Ñanda Mañachi is a renowned indigenous cultural collective from Otavalo, dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Andean music. Their workshop offers an authentic experience where visitors can discover ancestral instruments, learn about their cultural significance, and enjoy live performances that reflect the rich heritage of the Kichwa Otavalo people.
Day 2: Circular Trek at Cuicocha Lake
  1. Cuicocha Lake
    5h · Admission ticket included
    The circular hike along the crater rim of Cuicocha Lake is a scenic and rewarding experience that follows the edge of this stunning volcanic crater at the base of Cotacachi Volcano. Along the trail, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, rich Andean biodiversity, and unique highland landscapes. This day includes a box lunch, allowing you to fully enjoy the hike without interruptions.
Day 3: Mindo Cloud Forest and Middle of the world
  1. Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visiting the Waterfall and Cable car.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Yumbos Chocolate offers an authentic bean-to-bar experience in the heart of Mindo’s cloud forest. During your visit, you’ll learn about the sustainable chocolate-making process, taste a variety of rich flavors, and discover the unique qualities of Ecuadorian cacao.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Un birdwatching spot in Mindo is a peaceful natural area where you can observe a wide variety of birds, including hummingbirds and toucans, surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the cloud forest.
  4. Intinan Equator Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Intiñan Museum is an interactive cultural site near the Equator, where visitors can explore Ecuadorian traditions and take part in hands-on experiments at latitude 0°.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- We pick up in Metropolitan Area of Quito.
- Pick up outside the Metropolitan Area of Quito has a cost of USD 35 per person.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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