Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, cap or hat, sun glasses, binoculars, backpack or handbag, comfortable hiking boots, walking shoes or tennis shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long or short trousers, wind breaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for entrance fees, meals or drinks.
Average temperature: 12 C° - 23 C° / 53,6 F° - 73,4 F°
Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private trasnportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in U.S. dollars. - All services should be fully pre-paid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.suviatour.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone or e-mail. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully pre-paid before starting the tour. - Special physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a Suviatour´s representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. For special language requirements, passengers should inform at least 5 days in advance. - Suviatour shall have no liabylity with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, Suviatour deeply recommends private travel insurance. - Suviatour reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, etc. Always regarding for the safety of the passengers. - Under no circumstances, Suviatour will refund money on the same day that the tour takes place. Cancellations must be done 48 hours previous the departure day.
Payment policy: All tours and services must be pre-paid, before tour departure date. - Children under 2 years old don´t pay. - Suviatour never offers refunds if a cancellation happens within 72 hours before tour departure date. Under no circumstances, Suviatour will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that the tour takes place. - Suviatour refunds 50% of the total amount if the client decides to cancel a tour 30 days or more, before tour departure date. - Suviatour refunds 25% of the total amount if the client decides to cancel a tour between 15 to 29 days before tour departure date. - Suviatour refunds 10% of the total amount if the client decides to cancel a tour between 3 to 14 days before tour departure date.
OTAVALO “NATURE AND CULTURE”
DAY 1: We start our adventure at 08h30 towards Cochasquí, one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Ecuador. The complex has fifteen pyramids and several tombs from the period 850 B.C. – 1580 A.C. Here we will have the opportunity to be surrounded by 160 llamas, while we learn about the Caranquis, one of the most developed civilizations in South America. After the unforgettable hike along the Inca Trail, we will drive towards a rose plantation to learn all about the process of planting, harvesting and exportation. We will have time for lunch in a local restaurant and only after a 10 minute drive from there, we will stop at the Quitsato sundial, which is a large circular stone mosaic of 52 meters of diameter, located exactly in the middle of the world. Finally, we will go to the Hacienda Guachalá, considered the oldest one, built by the Spaniards in colonial times (1580), where we spend the night in guest rooms with charming fireplaces!
Day 2: We leave at 08h00, towards the populated, colorful and the most famous indigenous market in South America. Before going to Otavalo, we will visit the beautiful viewpoint of Laguna San Pablo, which is at the foothills of Imbabura Volcano (4.610 m.a.s.l.). We continue to the animal market, and then we go to the Plaza de Ponchos, a place that shows a variety of handicrafts. It is also possible to visit the rural parish of Peguche, where we can learn more about the local culture and the weaving process of carpets. After lunch we will visit the town of Cotacachi, known as the “Capital of Music in Ecuador”, rich in the production of leather products, which are displayed for sale in small shops throughout the city center. Once we finish this wonderful experience, we will drive back to Quito and we will arrive there approximately at 17h00.
RECOMMENDED DAYS: From Friday to Saturday, or from Tuesday to Wednesday.
- Private transport
- Certified English speaking guide
- Mentioned itinerary and visits
- Mentioned lodging or similar
- Cochasquí entrance fee
- Dinner and breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Rose plantation entrance fee
- Extra expenses
- IVA (only Ecuadorians)
- Not specified visits
