Otavalo Country Tour

Day 1: Travel North to Calderon, town famous for its bread dough figures, then on to San Pablo lake via the Eastern side of Mt. Imbabura, passing through picturesque Indian villages. Overnight at a hacienda.

Day 2: Market day at Otavalo: excellent shopping for weavings and sweaters and a delight for the photographer. After we tour the Otavalo market of Ecuador we will continue to the Cuicocha crater lake. Hike around the area. Visit the  town of Cotacachi, known for its leather crafts.  Late afternoon return to Quito, with a stop at the Equator en route. (B)

Note: The order of the activities may be inversed, depending on departure day.

• Location:Market Tours, Otavalo and Surroundings
• Duration:2 days / 1 night
• Start / End:Quito / Quito
• Activities:Visit markets, shopping, photography, hiking
• Highlights:Calderon known for its bread dough figures, Otavalo market, Cuicocha Crater Lake, Cotachai known for its leather crafts, Equatorial Monument
• Season:All year
• Included:Bilingual guide, all activities in itinerary, accommodation, meals mentioned in itinerary
• Not Included:Entrance fees to National Parks, museums, churches, drinks, tips, personal expenses, meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Prices:2016 Rates US$ 652 per person, minimum 2 people / US$ 410 per person, minimum 4 people – 2017 Rates US$ 647 per person, minimum 2 people / US$ 405 per person, minimum 4 people