Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Unique Local Experience.
Not far from Quito, lives a multicultural world that presents their artisanal creations to the world. In this tour, we will dive into this community's lifestyle and their magical ancestral traditions.
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Lunch
Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please be sure you let us know the Hotel you will be staying at so we can coordinate the pickup time.
Cayambe, Cayambe, Ecuador We will see how traditional biscochos are made in a brick oven, while we enjoying a delicious breakfast. 120 minutes
Lago San Pablo, San Pablo Del Lago, Ecuador Enjoy the beautiful view of the magestic San Pablo lake. 60 minutes
Cascada de Peguche, Peguche, Ecuador An ancestral and ritualistic waterfall. We will walk on the trail up to the waterfall. Optional activity: if you want to get in the waterfall, be sure you bring shorts and a shirt that can get wet. 60 minutes
El Gran Condor, Otavalo, Ecuador Get to know a family that still creates their textiles with the old looming techniques. Learn how the whole process from taking the wool, painting it in an artisanal way, and creating the beautiful textiles on the loom.. 30 minutes
Peguche, Otavalo 100204, Ecuador The house of the music. We will see Jose creating a panflute in front of us while he tell us all about the most traditional Andean instruments form the Andes in South America 30 minutes
Otavalo, Otavalo, Ecuador Visit 2 families:
We will visit the town as well as 2 families that have been creating beautiful artisanal things sold at the market, for generations. We will not just see their homes, but we will experience their lifestyle and all they prepare for us.
Clothing demontsration:
We will learn about how locals obtain fabrics as well as how they work on them to create beautiful clothes.
House of music demonstration:
Learn how locals make a pan flute in minutes, creating precise notes just by ear. 120 minutes
Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado, Otavalo, Ecuador We will visit one of the largest artisanal markets of the Americas, Plaza de Ponchos. We will eat lunch at the town's oldest traditional fritada (garlic pork meat cooked in a copper pot) restaurant (there is also a vegetarian option). 180 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
cindysO469WQ
09 Jun 2023
This was an amazing experience. Edison is very knowledgeable about the city and it’s history. It was something I’ll never forget. This was interactive, informative, and fun! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to learn more about the city and culture.
898manuelav
08 Jun 2023
The Tour with Edison was amazing. He showed us hidden places and we learned so much about Quito and Ecuador. He brought us closer to the locals and made us feel very welcoming in Ecuador. He has such a great way to share his knowledge with us that all of us wished the tour would never end. As I am traveling quite a lot I can tell that he is probably the best tour guide I ever met.
Mawci2
06 Jun 2023
We loved it! Such a great experience. I like that he took us places that are off the beaten path to have an authentic experience. We saw all the highlights and some hidden gems like the market.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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