Enjoy this quick escape to Quito and surroundings. You’ll visit the most important locations nearby, such as Otavalo, Cotacachi and the Cotopaxi National Park.
Day 1 Arrival in Quito
Upon arrival in Quito, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Lodging in Quito
Day 2 Quito –Cotacahi – Cuicocha Lake - Otavalo (B)
On our way to the indigenous market town of Otavalo, we’ll visit the Cochasqui Indian Ruins and Cotacachi town, famous for its leather clothes, where there is plenty of opportunity to shop. We’ll also visit Cuicocha Lake and San Antonio de Ibarra before arriving at our hotel in Otavalo. Lodging in Otavalo
Day 3 Otavalo market – Quito (B)
The next day of our tour begins with an early morning visit to the animal market. After breakfast, we will take you to Otavalo’s main market. This is considered one of the biggest and more colorful Indian markets in South America. After lunch, you will be able to visit the beautiful Mojanda Lakes before we begin our return journey, heading firstly to Cayambe and El Quinche, before we arrive in Quito in the late afternoon. Lodging in Quito
Day 4 Cotopaxi National Park (B, BB)
The tour begins with a 2-hour drive south along the Pan-American Highway, also known as “The Avenue of the Volcanoes”, to Cotopaxi National Park. You can simply enjoy the views of the world’s highest active volcano and the natural surroundings or take pleasure in a 1-hour trek to the José Rivas refuge at 4,800 m above sea level. Afterwards we invite you to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch next to Limpiopungo Lake. Lodging in Quito
Day 5 Departure (B)
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
