Tour Privado de Dia Completo por Otavalo y sus alrededores
Descripción
Nuestra primera parada será en Cachiviro a orillas del lago San Pablo, en éste lugar degustaremos los tradicionales y deliciosos bizcochos con queso acompañados de un buen café y el mejor paisaje que podamos imaginar junto al volcán Imbabura. Continuamos con la visita a la cascada de Peguche, en donde tendremos una caminata de aproximadamente media hora por medio del sendero que nos conduce a éste atractivo. Finalmente visitaremos el mercado de los ponchos en la ciudad de Otavalo, éste lugar se ha convertido en una plaza de concentración de la oferta artesanal del Ecuador, es reconocido como la mayor feria indígena de Sudamérica, en donde más de tres mil artesanos ofrecen sus productos, en éste lugar tendremos el tiempo adecuado para recorrer cada rincón y comprar los productos que sean de nuestro agrado. Antes de retornar a Quito degustaremos un almuerzo típico del lugar. El servicio es privado y todos los tours son con un profesional en turismo que también es guía certificado.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Te hacemos vivir la experiencia y disfrutar el momento, en este tour conocerás más sobre el norte del Ecuador, sus costumbres, tradiciones y paisajes. Nuestra primera parada será en el lago San Pablo, en donde disfrutaremos de un espectacular paisaje junto al volcán Imbabura, también degustaremos los tradicionales bizcochos con queso junto a un delicioso café caliente.
Nuestra segunda parada es la hermosa cascada de Peguche, rodeada por fragantes bosques de eucalipto, lugar favorito para excursiones, lleno de misticismo e historia, ubicada en el corazón de la comunidad indígena de Faccha Llacta. En la cascada "Manto Blanco" a la cual se llega tras una breve caminata, en donde los shamanes hacen ceremonias y limpian de las malas energías a otras personas. La comunidad de Peguche es un gran taller artesanal en donde se elaboran sacos, ponchos, alfombras y artesanías. También se fabrican instrumentos musicales.
Nuestra última parada será en la ciudad de Otavalo, aquí visitaremos el tradicional y colorido mercado de los Ponchos, situado a 96 km de Quito, es considerada la capital de las artesanías ecuatorianas, debido a la variedad y calidad de productos que se ofrecen a los visitantes. Es famoso internacionalmente por su tradicional mercado artesanal indígena, el mercado de los Ponchos es reconocido como la mayor feria indígena de Sudamérica, en donde más de tres mil artesanos ofrecen sus productos. Se ha convertido en una plaza de concentración de la oferta artesanal del Ecuador. Hay coloridos ponchos y tapices de lana de la cercana comunidad de Peguche, sacos de lana de oveja, tejidos a mano, diferentes productos de cuero elaborados en Cotacachi, máscaras de cerámica producidas artesanalmente, manteles, bolsos, sombreros, carteras y otras artesanías típicas del lugar. Finalmente antes de regresar a Quito degustaremos un delicioso y tradicional almuerzo.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Nos comunicaremos por whatsapp para dar instrucciones básicas antes del inicio del tour y para coordinar el punto de encuentro. El recorrido se lo realiza en transporte privado, en un Chevrolet Grand vitara color blanco con todas las medidas de bioseguridad. Para éste tour es necesario llevar ropa y zapatos cómodos, también protector solar.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(81)
Daniel M. was working with Andres. And was very professional and knowledgeable. Could be used as a trainer for younger tour guides. Would gladly use him on future visits.
Andres picked us up at our hotel in Quito promptly at 8:30 AM. We started the drive to Otavalo, about a 2 hour drive north of Quito. Along the way Andres pointed out how the vegetation changes and all of the greenhouses used to grow roses and other flowers, one of the main exports of Ecuador. We stopped at Cachiviro to see the Imbabura volcano. While we were there he provided a snack for us of traditional biscuits and tea. I had informed him that my granddaughter had dietary restrictions and he provided a separate snack for her. Following a stop and hike at the Peguche waterfall we went to Otavalo to the indigenous marketplace. Andres was very patient, carried all of our purchases, did some translating for us, and then took us to a restaurant for a delicious lunch. He modified some of our routes to accommodate my physical limitations which was very much appreciated. He took us back to our hotel in Quito at the appointed time. I would highly recommend this tour and Andres as a tour guide.
Andres was a super guide. Full of knowledge and helpful. We highly recommend him and this tour. A+++++++
Thanks a lot Roxana!! it was a pleasure for me.
Andres was a great guide, very knowledgeable and personal. We enjoyed our tour very much.
The trip was amazing, highly recommend!!! We had a lovely time with our guide Andres who showed us local spots in and around Otavalo. The highlight for us was the time at the textile market at the end of the trip, such a unique experience and came home with amazing handcrafted goods we'll keep forever :)
We had a wonderful day touring Otavalo with Andres! He was so accommodating and took exceptional care of us! We enjoyed not just the market but also the hike and delicious snack by the lake. Andres was flexible in catering to our interests, and sharing his knowledge of the region and culture. His genuine kindness was appreciated! I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
This trip was spectacular! I think because it’s a private tour, the guide really takes into account individual preferences and really makes this excursion extra special for everyone on the trip. He was a fantastic guide, a great photographer, and gave us a true tour of the history and culture. I would absolutely do more tours with him and recommend this to everyone!
Great peek at Ecuador's natural wonders and indigenous roots! The clear itinerary made it easy to know what to expect, and our guide Andrés had great rapport both with the us, our other guest, and all the locals we encountered on the trip. If the screenshots and itinerary appeal to you, know that you are in good hands to receive the advertised experience!
This tour with Andres was such a big disappointment! My advice — find another guide. We paid extra for a private tour so we could have a little flexibility & got the opposite. We were met with rude & controlling behavior, got angry when we asked for bathroom breaks or walk to ATM, and we even feared for our safety when he was driving - angrily shouting out at all the “crazy” people. We didn’t get to choose or buy the Biscochos & coffee ourselves since he brought them himself with tea in a thermos, we didn’t have enough time at the market since we were rushed, we didn’t stop for lunch, and he didn’t stop at the churches just a few blocks down from Ponchos Square, as we had previously asked & he had agreed to beforehand. Again, a huge disappointment for our one & only time to experience Otavalo Market, all due to this angry, infantile guide ☹️
My excellent service is reflected in my reviews. In several years of work, I've never had a problem with any client, and I'm truly surprised to read this negative comment after almost a month. I'm not going to say anything bad about my clients, but we did the tour without any issues that day. All the activities were carried out, including extra activities that weren't included. They asked me to take them to their hotel and then drop them off at another hotel, which I gladly did. It was raining heavily that day, and they even gave me a tip and thanked me for everything. I don't understand this comment at all. Please read the itinerary carefully. I don't want to have this kind of problem again. It is clear that they intend to harm my work, for no reason whatsoever. I even have photos as backup from that day.
Our trip to Otavalo with Andres was excellent. Andres is a very knowledgeable guide. His English is excellent and he navigated us from Quito to the lake, waterfall, and market very well. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the home of a family that Andres knew that has been hand weaving blankets and other garments for generations. We would highly recommend booking Andres for a trip to Otavalo, the largest indigenous market in Latin America.
