Imbabura, rainbow cradle
Discover the magic that is hidden in the beautiful province of Imbabura, which is known throughout the country as the Land of Lakes; It is full of several lakes, valleys, volcanoes and moors, attractions of the province of the lakes that dazzle visitors from other parts of Ecuador and foreigners.
Meet with us Imbabura, a province with fascinating places for its traditions, culture and its people, where the Natabuela, Otavalo, Zuleta and Cayambe still prevail.
Information about the tour
Days that the tour operates: from Mondays to Sundays
Start time: 07:00 a.m.
Duration: approximately 12 hours
Price: The price may vary according to the number of tourists, taking as a reference the price per person in a minimum group of 2 people.
Languages that you will find the tour:
Spanish
English
Italian
Meeting point: Tribune of the Shyris , Av. de los Shyris between av. Portugal and Holland. ( see map )
Reservations can be made up to 1 week in advance.
*The tours in Italian must be booked a maximum of 10 days in advance, the tours in other languages 1 week in advance
Adults (12 years and older)
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1 tourists -->$195.00
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2 or more tourists -->$105.00
Children (5 to 11 years old)
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1 or more tourists -->$95.00
Tour itinerary
The tour starts at 07:00 am at the meeting point (Tribuna de los Shyris) to then depart for our first stop in Cayambe, where we will visit a biscuit factory and have a delicious breakfast accompanied by authentic Cayambe biscuits.
After a tasty breakfast, we will continue our trip to the beautiful city of Otavalo, where we will have the opportunity to visit the Plaza de Pochos, one of the oldest indigenous markets and the best known by locals and foreigners. Here we will have time to shop and learn about the daily life of this wonderful place.
Once we have visited the Plaza de Ponchos, we will begin our trip to the magical Laguna de Cuicocha, there we will have a relaxing boat ride, where we will learn more about the legends and stories that are kept in this place.
After discovering the magical Cuicocha lagoon, we will have a delicious lunch to recharge our batteries so we can continue with an afternoon of shopping in Cotacachi, a place known for manufacturing leather products.
Once in Cotacachi we will visit several stores where we can shop for incredible leather goods; Before starting our return trip we will have a short stop at a chocolate shop where you can also buy delicious chocolates made with the best cocoa in the country.
After the visit to the chocolate shop we will begin our trip back to the city of Quito, where this incredible tour will end.
Additional data on the tour
What is included in the tour?
Visit Plaza de Ponchos
Visit Cuycocha Lagoon
Visit biscuit factory
Transport
National tour guide (bilingual)
Feeding
Breakfast
Lunch
Photos of the experience
What is not included in the tour?
Drinks not included in lunch and breakfast
tips
Services not specified in the itinerary.
How to pay the tour?
You can choose between our different payment options, you can pay in advance through transfer to our bank account or the day of the tour before starting it.
How to find your guide on the day of the tour?
On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
What to bring for the tour?
Camera or Smartphone
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Extra money in case you want to buy something during the tour.
Other tour information
In the reservation indicate allergies and food restrictions at the time of making the reservation.