Kulturella äventyr i Otavalo: Cuicocha marknad och lagun

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The visit to Cayembe and the museum on the Equator were a surprise and a most welcome addition. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging so it was a great day. Our only complaint was with our driver who drove very roughly and made the road trip uncomfortable.

Such an amazing experience! I’d recommend it to anyone. Be sure to bring cash to the Otavalo market. Wear layers. Expect a very small, but steep hike to see the lake/volcano. And enjoy the ride! It’s SO worth every penny spent.

Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and was happy to answer all questions. All the stops along the way to the market were interesting and well timed. The market itself was very interesting and the variety and quality of the items for sale was impressive! All vendors were very friendly and helpful. After the market visit the lunch provided at a nearby restaurant was very good. and the short walk to the "leather district " was well worth it. The drive to Lake Cotocachi was very interesting in that we had to take a detour around a section of the main highway that was closed. The lake was beautiful and well worth the bumpy detour ride. I would recommend this trip to anyone & felt it was a good value. Special kudos to our driver, Rami, who negotiated the Quioto traffic and back roads with skill.

Really enjoyed visiting Cayambe and learning about the Ecuadorean Bizcocho. There was a surprise stop we had the option of doing which was the ‘real equator line’ at the Museo Solar. It was an informative and interesting 20 minute stop. My favourite part of the day was visiting Cotacachi and learning all about the indigenous traditions and ceremonies that are still celebrated to this day on the mountain. The market itself was cool but would definitely go on a Saturday when it’s in full swing.

What a day full of surprises! This was such an excellent trip. Our family of six was picked up by our guide, Kevin and driver, Wladimir. We were impressed from the start. Both were so kind a professional the entire trip. Kevin thoroughly answered every question we had whether it was about nature, Ecuadorian culture or society (and we had a lot of questions). Wladimir was an incredibly patient and careful driver through all the traffic. Every stop we made was fantastic. We got to learn about locally made biscotti and try samples of products made from agave. Then we were so fortunate to stop at The Solar Museum on the Summer Solstice of all days. It was fascinating especially for the two teachers in our group. Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we went to a museum where we were introduced to families that still make textiles similar to the classical way. It was so very interesting and their products were incredible and a great price. We were so lucky to be able to go to the national park and visit Cuicocha Lagoon. It was a beautiful and peaceful place and we all enjoyed the area. Lunch at a local restaurant was next and it was delicious. Everyone was happy with their food. Our last stop was to the Otavalo Market. That was overwhelming and we were very thankful to have Kevin with us. He did not lead us through but guided us to what we had said we were interested in. He was very patient and did not hurry us even though we were a little over schedule. We couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you Kevin and Wlad!!!

Kevin was a wonderful guide and was flexible in letting us do/see just what we wanted. It was a great day and we highly recommend this tour.

It was a very enjoyable and fun packed day. A wide variety of sites and interesting things to do on this tour.

We had a great day with Kevin! He was communicative and prompt about pickup. He was knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects and well Travelled himself so we had a lot to talk about. We had a great time at the center of the world and the volcano Crater was unexpected and awe inspiring.

Really fun trip and Victor was a really fun guide. The places were beautiful and the otavalo market is a must!

The start of the tour was a little late (about 30 minutes). Then it was calm. We suggest that the sun museum and the boat ride in Cuicocha lagoon are included in the price, so we do not depend on who is next to you whether you like it or not. The walk is beautiful, the Cuicocha lagoon is stunning.