2-Day Private Crafted by Culture: Zuleta & Otavalo experience

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

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 connection, hands-on activities, and natural beauty in the charming highland regions of Zuleta and Otavalo.

What's Included

Private transportation during the tour.
Professional bilingual guide.
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Breakfast
01 nights of accomodation in the hotel category selected.
Visits included: Zuleta Experience (Day 1) and Traditional Market & Andean Landscapes (Day 2).
Private transfers from/to your hotel in Quito.
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise).
Other vistis non specified in the itinerary.
International or national flights
Meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

- Pick up from the selected hotels in Quito Center.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    QUITO – ZULETA: Zuleta Experience

    1 stop
  • Bordados Zuleta (Pass by)

    Your journey begins with a scenic drive through green mountains, patchwork fields, and picturesque villages as you leave Quito behind. Upon arrival in Zuleta, you’ll be welcomed by a local guide and experience life as a guest, not a tourist. Walk through charming streets before visiting a local artisan’s home for an embroidery workshop, where you’ll learn traditional techniques and create your own souvenir. Enjoy a three-course lunch featuring local ingredients and ancestral recipes. In the afternoon, visit the Casa Museo Karangue to discover local history, traditional adobe construction, ancient looms, and archaeological treasures, plus a hands-on adobe-making activity. End the day with an overnight stay at a historic hacienda surrounded by the Andes.

    • Day 2

    OTAVALO: Traditional Market & Natural Andean Landscapes

    1 stop
  • Otavalo (Pass by)

    Discover the highlights of Ecuador’s northern Andes on this full-day cultural and nature experience. Begin at the spectacular Laguna de Cuicocha, a crater lake inside an ancient volcano, where you’ll enjoy scenic trails, panoramic views, and insights into its geology and cultural significance. Continue to a traditional Andean instrument workshop to learn how charangos, quenas, and zampoñas are crafted and enjoy a short live performance. Then visit the famous Plaza de los Ponchos, South America’s best-known indigenous market, filled with colorful textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Andean cuisine before returning to your hotel in Quito.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by LimaTours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Eco Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

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