Imbabura Villages Tour
Imbabura Villages Tour
At 7 am, we'll meet up on Avenida de los Shyris & Holanda in Quito and kick off our tour of the most beautiful villages in the province of Imbabura.
Once we've hopped into our minibus, we'll drive for 1 hour 30 minutes until we get to our first stop of the day: Cayambe. When we arrive, we'll visit a bizococho (a type of biscuit) factory and have a tasty breakfast.
Feeling fuelled up for the day, we'll continue our journey to the beautiful city of Otavalo. We'll stroll through the colourful Plaza de Ponchos, which is one of the oldest traditional markets in Ecuador. Here, we'll learn about the daily life of the local people.
Next, we'll take a relaxing boat trip on the enchanting Cuicocha Lagoon. We'll learn all about the legends and fascinating stories surrounding this place, such as the fact that it was created by a phreatic eruption 3100 years ago.
After exploring the lake, we'll have a lunch consisting of a main dish and a drink before continuing our tour around Imbabura's villages. In the afternoon we'll head to Cotacachi, a town well-known for its leather products. We'll visit several shops where you'll be able to buy different handicraft items made from this material.
Before starting our return journey to Quito, we'll make a brief stop at a shop where you can buy chocolates made from the best cocoa in the country.
Having spent the day visiting the most symbolic sights in the province of Imbabura, we'll return to the meeting point in Quito at 7 pm.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Transport by minibus
English speaking guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Snack
Photos of the experience
When to book?
You can book up until 5 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Kunakkuna Experiences
Corporate name: Grace Belén Ribadeneira López
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Av. de los Shyris & Holanda.
