Let's go to Otavalo! Ancestral Private Tour.

5.0 (24 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
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Duration6h - 8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private Tour; focused on sharing history from a more indigenous context; highway scenery, rose production, ancestral knowledge, cultural heritage, food, Andean Cosmovision, and history.
Local brunch at San Pablo's Lake community, next to their most important volcanoes.
A nature walk around their sacred waterfall, called Peguche.
And Otavalo, "Plaza de Los Ponchos" market, known worldwide as one of the largest open-air artisan markets in South America.
Where we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and diverse cultures.
A complete, affordable way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito, and some shopping for local high-quality, original, handmade Andean products.
Accompanied by a certificated professional Tour Guide/Driver, a modern car, an open-minded cultural ambiance, local music, and nice conversations.
LGBTIQ 420 friendly

What's included

  • Mini bar of chocolate is included
  • WiFi on board
  • Cascada de Peguche waterfall
  • With our local snack at the lake
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tradicional Traditional snack of the area: Bizcocho (salted buttered biscuit) and Queso de Hoja (Local achira's leaf rolled cheese). Next to San Pablo's lake.
  • Private Certified Tour Guide/Driver. Kia Seltos 2023
  • Local lunch (Pay on-site) $10 máx.
  • Shopping at the market and around
  • Use of the bathrooms we have nearby

What to expect

  1. Guayllabamba
    Pass by
    Guayllabamba, a fruit production valley. Fruit vendors on the road.
  2. Cayambe
    10m
    Export rose production area known as the "World's capital of Roses".
    Where we will stop to buy its most famous traditional snack, fresh-made Bizcochos con Queso de Hoja. (Salty buttered biscuits and a achira leaf rolled cheese). And on a clear day be able to watch the Cayambe Volcano, the 3rd highest in Ecuador.
  3. San Pablo Del Lago
    30m
    One of the most beautiful and largest lakes in Ecuador!
    The place where we will enjoy your local snack at your first indigenous community. Next to the lake and guarded by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes in front of us.
  4. Cascada de Peguche
    2h · Admission ticket included
    An ancient waterfall of cleaning and purification of the premises. We will walk through its prehispanic trails, reaching its waterfall to feel the power of the water and cleanse your energies. Difficulty level 1/5
  5. Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
    3h
    "Plaza de los ponchos".
    The biggest indigenous artisan market in South America!
    A complete walk around to find the best options for your preferences. Good for buying souvenirs and local variety artwork from the different indigenous communities, interacting with them, and to testify to how the Otavalo's commercial and ethnic culture is.
  6. 40m · Admission ticket not included
    Restaurant where we will have lunch, all kinds of options, from the traditional local food to all kinds of dishes and preparations at a family-based business. (pay on-site) no more than $10. Let me know in advance if you have any preferences, food restrictions, or diets.
  7. Quito
    Pass by
    Return to the city to your place to drop off, better before 3 pm. On a busy day we might encounter some setbacks, so it's best to return early and avoid a long journey back.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The car is a KIA Seltos in dark grey color, and I will be wearing a grey polo shirt and brown-framed glasses.
I will pick you up at the main entrance of your place. Help me with the name.
Do you like coffee or prefer tea?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking if necessary.
Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues. I'll have alternative plans.
For a more personalized service, you can find me on social media as MUFITOURS.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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