OTAVALO DAY TOUR | FROM $156

ITINERARY                                                                                            

Our journey begins at approximately 8:00 AM at the designated meeting point for this tour. We will head north of the city, and after about 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will arrive at QUITSATO, a large 52-meter (170 Ft.) diameter solar clock made from a grand stone mosaic that marks the different lines of the solstices and equinoxes, as well as the hours of the day. These are indicated by the shadow projection of a 10-meter (32 Ft.) tall post located exactly in the center of this large circular platform. Here, we will learn about the fascinating history of the geodesic missions in the Ecuadorian Andes and the great importance of solstices and equinoxes in the world.

Next, we will proceed to Otavalo, where we will visit its traditional and renowned PONCHO MARKET, the most famous indigenous market in South America. Here, you can find a wide variety of crafts: exquisitely woven fabrics, wool ponchos, hats, tapestries, hand-knitted sweaters, scarves, carved tagua jewelry, and even Andean musical instruments.

Twenty-five minutes away is the parish of Gonzales Suarez, where the Sacha Warmikuna (Women of the Mountain) project is located. Here, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and take a tour of the alstroemerias, the garden, the roses, and the strawberries, and you will participate in preparing the chili sauce.

We will return to Quito around 17:00.

Approximate duration: 8 to 9 hours.

IMPORTANT NOTES:                                                                        

• Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
• To make a reservation, 50% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
• Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
• Please inquire about rates for groups
• Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
• The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
• The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
• The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.