Full Day Otavalo+ Wild deer
Otavalo, Ecuador
Price
$266,00
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Overview
Discover the Natural Beauty of Imbabura on a magical trip from Quito!
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with a tour of Imbabura Province majestic, start the day tasting a biscuit breakfast at Casa del Venado in Cayambe. Then, head to the Mirador del Lago San Pablo, where you can admire the impressive landscapes and feel the energy of the Peguche waterfall. The vibrant Plaza de Ponchos market in Otavalo awaits you to offer its colorful crafts and fabrics. Before returning, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Conclude this adventure by visiting the Cuicocha lagoon and return to Quito with a heart full of unforgettable memories.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Otavalo city, Imbabura Province, Ecuador
Duration: 12.5 hours
Maximum: 30 pax
Required age: 6+
Type of tour: Cultural Tours
Language: English/Spanish
Maximum altitude: 3.068 masl
Minimum altitude: 2.800masl
Physical Level: Low
Tour start time: 6:00 a.m.
Included/Excluded
- ✅Certified Bilingual Guides
- ✅Tourist transportation
- ✅Entrance fees to establishments
- ✅Cayambean Breakfast
- ❌Travel Insurance
- ❌Extra Hydration
- ❌Souvenirs
- ❌Tips
- ❌Optional activities.
- ❌Extra expenses not specified in the tour
- ❌Lunch
Tour Plan
DESCRIPTION
On this tour you will be able to visit the beautiful province of Imbabura in just one day. From Quito we will depart towards the first place in Ecuador, where native deer of Peru breed, after a pleasant moment and looking at these beautiful animals, we will move forward to the north passing through the city of Cayambe to have some delicious biscuits for breakfast, the famous biscuits were made known in the region since the arrival of the train to Cayambe in 1928, it has become a delicious Ecuadorian tradition to stop at this place to taste some rich and crispy sponge cakes.
This route is full of beautiful landscapes. We will admire one of them from the viewpoint of San Pablo lake, observing the lagoon next to the imposing Imbabura volcano. We will also visit the Peguche waterfall, which has a waterfall approximately 20 meters high, forming part of the Peguche Protective Forest. Then we will pass through the Plaza de Ponchos in the city of Otavalo, one of the most important markets in the Andes in South America that offers its visitors textiles, crafts and more. Many local and foreign visitors come in search of items, and above all, it is well known because you can negotiate good deals.
Additionally, you can find local food and fruits from all places with a mix of tones and colors. The Otavaleños are well known for their typical clothing and their aptitude for the textile trade. Finally, after a traditional lunch, we will visit the Cuicocha lagoon, before returning to the capital city, Quito.
PLACES TO VISIT
- Deer Farm- “The House of the Deer”
- Cayambean Breakfast
- San Pablo Lake Viewpoint
- Peguche waterfall
- Otavalo poncho plaza
- Cuicocha Lagoon
POINT OF EXIT
Private Tour: Pick Up Hotel
Shared Tour: United Nations Bulevar-Quito
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT - WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable clothes for walking
- Insect repellent
- 1 liter of water
- Sun hat
- Sun block
- Thermal sweater
- Waterproof sweater
ITINERARY
06:00 Pick up
07:30 The House of the Deer
08:30 Breakfast- biscuits in Cayambe
09:30 Departure to Miralago / San Pablo Lake
10:00 Arrival at Miralago to take photographs and contemplate the view of the Imbabura Volcano.
10:45 Arrival at the Peguche waterfalls, walk for 15 to 20 minutes.
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Visit to the Plaza de Ponchos of Otavalo, free time
15:30 Visit of the Cuicocha Lagoons located in the Cotacachi- Cayapas National Park
16:15 Departure to Quito (2 hours)
18:30 Drop off
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