Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito

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8 to 9 hrs (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a unique local experience with an opportunity to share and interact with a local family based at the highland, almost an hour from Quito where you will learn how to prepare one of the most common soups in the highlands "Locro de papa" accompanied by little empanadas and a main course using local foods and delicious dessert accompanied by a traditional drink called Canelazo, a hot spiced cinnamon rum drink, a perfect cocktail perfect for a winter warm up.

• Cooking class at local house in the Highalds.
• Visit a rose farm to learn more about Ecuadorian roses.

What's Included

All visits mentioned above
Taxes
English speaking Driver/Guide for trips based from 1-3 passenguers
English speaking guide
Cooking Class & Glass of wine (Lunch)
Private Transportation
Bottle of water
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

The tour is based in private only and we will pick you from any hotel, apartment or house you are staying as long as it is in located in the city. Just make sure to detail the address to be picked up from the right place.

What to expect

From Quito, two hours driving is located Otavalo town, in the northern Andean Region; this town is famous for its indigenous market, weaving, ancestral culture and its privileged natural surroundings.

On the way to our destination we will make stops at some places to see the marvelous landscape of Andean region, besides on the way to Otavalo we will see many green houses where Ecuadorian roses are cultivated and selected for exportation around the world. Once you arrive to Otavalo Indian Market you will spend approximately one hour for shopping. Lunch will be served at local restaurant as optional.

After lunch we will have time to walk at the streets of Cotacachi town, a small town well-known for its leather goods where you'll have time for shopping.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ecuador Local Guide

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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