Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Tour With Optional Hotel Pick-Up - "Small Group"

Take a drive through Ecuador's breathtaking scenery, stopping along the way to take photos and soak up the truly amazing and diverse landscapes! Head for Otavalo Market and experience the local way of shopping as you barter for handicrafts and many other items!
You will have the opportunity to sail in small boats, in the Cuicocha lagoon, inside the crater of an active volcano (additional cost).


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro, Bolivar 600 Bizcochos San Pedro - Panamericana Norte Km 1 1/2, Cayambe 171002 Ecuador

Known for its delicious “Bizcochos de Cayambe”, a type of cracker or bread baked in a clay oven (greatly paired with local cheese or caramel sauce).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador

One of the most spectacular artisanal markets in all of South America.

The activity of the Plaza de Ponchos is aimed at the commercialization of various handicrafts, both local, regional, national and international. The artisanal production representative of the fair are the Otavalo textiles, there is also artisanal production in clay, paint, wood, jewelery, goldsmith's, saddlery, marzipan, ceramics, etc.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Stop At: Peguches'art, Unnamed Road, 6PJP+3PG, Otavalo, Ecuador

An andean instrument workshop "Ñanda Mañachi" located in the area of Peguche, to spend some special moments with the local people and understand the Andean culture.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Laguna Cuicocha, Cotacachi 100450 Ecuador

This lagoon rests in a volcanic caldera in the foothills of the Cotacachi volcano and its waters change in hue according to the sun and its two islets composed of lava and volcanic rock.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Optional pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels at an additional cost."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:40 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Hotel NH Collection Quito Royal, Luis Cordero 444, Quito 170143, Ecuador
Traveler pickup is offered
If you choose the option with pick-up from hotels, you can choose from any of the following list:

Patio Andaluz 07:00 AM

Hilton Colon 07:15 AM

• Mercure Alameda 07:20 AM

• Reina Isabel, Rio Amazonas, 07:25 AM

NH Collection, Swissotel 07:30 AM

• Holiday Inn 07:35 AM

• J.W. Marriott 07:35 AM

• Wyndham Garden 07:40 AM

• Dann Carlton 07:50 AM

• Le Parc 07:50 AM

• Sheraton 07:50 AM

The meeting point is the NH Collection at 7:30am.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel Pick-Up and Drop Off (if you select this option)
• Professional guide

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drink

Facilities