2-day cultural immersion tour in Zuleta and Otavalo from Quito

2 daysEnglish, SpanishQuito, Ecuador

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Discover the heart of Ecuador’s northern Andes through authentic community encounters, living traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and ancestral craftsmanship. This immersive two-day experience blends cultural connections, hands-on activities, and natural beauty.On day 1 you'll depart Quito for a scenic drive through the Andean countryside to Zuleta. Meet a local guide and experience community life with a walk through the village and a visit to an artisan’s home for a hands-on embroidery workshop, where you’ll create your own piece. Enjoy a traditional three-course lunch made with local ingredients. In the afternoon, visit Casa Museo Karangue to explore ancestral heritage, traditional construction, archaeological artefacts, and take part in an adobe-making activity. End the day with an overnight stay at a historic hacienda surrounded by the Andes. Overnight in Otavalo.On day 2 you'll visit the stunning Cuicocha crater lake for a guided walk with panoramic views and insights into its volcanic and cultural significance. Continue to an Andean instrument workshop to learn about traditional music and enjoy a live performance. Explore Plaza de los Ponchos, South America’s most famous indigenous market, filled with textiles and handicrafts. Finally, after a traditional lunch, you'll return to Quito.Accommodation options: - Standard Hotel Category = Chorlaví Hacienda or similar 3* - Superior Hotel Category = Pinsaquí Hacienda or similar 4* - Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel Otavalo or similar 5*

You'll experience an authentic community immersion in Zuleta
The tour includes a hands-on traditional embroidery workshop
Your visit features Casa Museo Karangue and an adobe-making activity

Included

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches
All entrance fees for visits and activities mentioned in the programme: Zuleta local community experience (day 1), natural Andean landscapes and traditional market experience (day 2)
Private transportation
Roundtrip transportation
1-night accommodation
Multilingual guide

Not included

International and domestic flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise) or any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Any visits not mentioned in the programme or expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Good to know

Mobile voucher - show the e-ticket on your phone, no need to print
Know in advance:
You'll be requested to add your accommodation details for the pickup during checkout
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Quito, triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
Itineraries and activities may be changed due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons