Ritmos y Sabores Andinos: Full Day en Otavalo desde Quito
ID: GYG1155835-1772608
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the Otavalo Market and learn to cook a traditional Andean dish on a private tour from Quito. Enjoy a day filled with culture, flavors, and stunning Andean landscapes.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Quito. Head north and make a stop in Cayambe to taste freshly baked traditional biscuits and learn about their artisanal preparation.
Continue to Otavalo, famous for its indigenous market. Explore at your own pace, admiring textiles, crafts, and local music.
The highlight of the day is an Andean cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare a traditional dish guided by a local expert. If the class is unavailable, enjoy a typical lunch at a similar restaurant. This private activity allows you to connect authentically with Otavalo’s culture, cuisine, and traditions.
Afterward, return to Quito, ending a day filled with flavors, history, and Andean landscapes.
Highlights
- Savor the taste of freshly baked biscuits
- Explore the vibrant Otavalo Market at your own pace
- Learn to cook a traditional Andean dish with a local expert
- Enjoy a private experience that connects you with Otavalo culture
- Immerse yourself in the rich history and landscapes of the Andes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that if the cooking class is unavailable due to operational reasons or chef availability, it may be replaced with a traditional local lunch. If you have any dietary requirements (allergies, intolerances, or preferences), please include them at the time of booking so we can adapt the experience accordingly. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to ensure the activity runs smoothly. For any additional requests or relevant information, our team will be happy to assist you once your reservation is confirmed.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup in Quito
- Tasting of traditional bizcochos
- Visit to Otavalo market
- Cooking class or traditional lunch
- Return to Quito
- Bilingual guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional drinks
- Other activities not mentioned
- Travel insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
