Otavalo, the handicraft capital of Ecuador, is a beautiful and vigorous city. It is home to a large indigenous population and known for its handicrafts. Its located in the Imbabura province and surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Hotel pick-up from Quito's urban zone.
Private group

Highlights

Visit a local biscochos factory at Lago San Pablo
Discover the Condor park which includes a bird show with eagles and hawks
Explore Otavalo’s traditional market
Experience Cotacachi’s leather town or Peguche waterfall

Full description

Otavalo is a gorgeous and enchanted town. You can embark upon a complete tour for which you can customize your itinerary but the program below is the most recommended. It is also possible to make a stop at a rose farm and get an explanation of the growing process. Otavalo city is Ecuador's most representative city in the Highlands due to its amazing handicraft work, beautiful lakes, falls, delicious gastronomy and very kind and polite people. Itinerary

8:00 AM: Pickup at hotel in Quito and start driving to Otavalo
10:00 AM: Coffee or chocolate and local biscochos at Lago San Pablo
11:00 AM: Visit to the Condor park including a bird show with Eagles and Hawks
12:30 PM: Visit to Otavalo’s market and have local lunch
2:30 PM: Visit to Cotacachi’s leather town or Peguche waterfall
4:00 PM: Drive back to Quito

Note: All hours are approximate, except for the starting time.

Includes

Professional driver/ guide
Transportation from and to Quito’s hotel, urban zone
Meals as described in the itinerary (1x hot chocolate or coffee with Bizcochos, 1x lunch)
Activities as described in the itinerary
24/7 assistance in Dutch, English, and Spanish

All extra expenses for activities, food and drinks
Optional tips for the guide

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

Know before you go

It is important to have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance. Please inform the local supplier of any known medical conditions you have
The Condor Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Time Disclaimer: it is recommended to start this private tour no later than 8:00 AM because you will be able to enjoy the tour at a good pace, and avoid missing out on any activities. If you choose for a later departure time, you may miss some activities due to traffic or other circumstances.
There is an extra fee of $20, and 5 working days notice, to add the Cuicocha crater lagoon to the itinerary due to extra paperwork
Transportation included is from and Quito urban Zone. It does not include Valleys, Tababela or hotels close to the airport, if you wish to be picked up here an extra $40 (round trip per group) is payable directly to the driver

Otavalo: Private Tour from Quito

Otavalo: Private Tour from Quito

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