Otavalo + Old Town Private Tour

Quito, Ecuador

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Ecuatraveling Tour Operator
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54 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 8
Otavalo + Old Town Private Tour
Quito, Ecuador

Ecuatraveling Tour Operator
  • Email address verified
54 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 8

About this trip

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We begin our day with a visit of one of the most beautiful parts of Quito – The Historic Old Town, located in the center of Quito. The name itself resonates with wonder and romances! Designated by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage Site, this city is regarded as the most beautiful and stylish one in the Andes.

Our next stop is The Panecillo (the little bread loaf), rising over the southern edge of the old town and crowned by a magnificent 30-m (98-ft) high statue of the Virgen of Quito. A long flight of steps leads to the summit. Here Quito presents itself, spread out like a blanket of pearl white miniature houses enclosed by green hills.

In the afternoon, our guide will take you to the Equator! Take your picture at the Mitad del Mundo as you stand simultaneously in both the Southern and the Northern Hemispheres. Learn about the rich culture of Ecuador with a visit to the equator museum. During our stop at Museum Intiyan, you can see for yourself the uniqueness of this midpoint. Watch the water swirl down the drain clockwise and counter-clockwise, or defy gravity by balancing an egg on the tip of a nail.

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Trip Price
Available until 1 days before departure
$253

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ET
Ecuatraveling Tour Operator
54 reviews
The Ecuatraveling Experience. Enjoying Life! Ecuatraveling is an adventure travel company created by a group of experienced expert trip leaders in order to offer tailor-made tours that can be adjusted to the needs and requests of our visitors. Our mission is to achieve customer satisfaction through our unique client-centered philosophy. Ecuatraveling is specialized in running trips along Ecuador and also offers an interesting range of services in Colombia and Peru. The Ecuatraveling experience has been designed to make sure that you, your family or friends have an unforgettable and amazing experience.

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This trip was amazing. The hike is so worth doing and the bike ride is a nice break from the hike. When you get breakfast, make sure to buy Coca at the shop!! My guide and driver totally took care of me. Due to the holidays, I hiked Cotopaxi on my seconds day in Ecuador. Not recommended due to the altitude but it was the only time in my schedule allowed it. The rest of the group had already been in Ecuador for a few days/week so they were acclimated. They all literally hiked way ahead of me. My guide came back to make sure I was Ok. I was Just hiking that slow - you will feel the altitufe :). When you get to Refugio, make sure to get your name on your country flag! Afterwards, We did a bike downhill to the lake. You don’t have to do it. You can just get in the van and the driver will drive you. I did It bc I wanted the exercise. But I was that slow bc the road is gravel and I was Trying to chill out from the hike. Driver stayed behind me the whole time to make sure I was Ok. If you have more time, def worth staying overnight at Cotopaxi. But if you’re pressed for time like I was, this one day excursion is perfect. You’re well taken care of. Bring water, layers, good shoes and your altitude meds!
By april C for Day Tours - Payment Page on Jan 11, 2025
I was picked up at the airport and brought to the center of the world and to old town. I had an extremely great guide that was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made very good suggestions for a restaurant. He was able to get me back to the airport in plenty of time
By Charvet C for Otavalo + Old Town Private Tour on Jan 11, 2025
In the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon you will find this hidden gem…Waita Lodge. Our family of 2 adults and 4 kids spent five days there and absolutely loved every second of it. Every detail was very well organized, food was great, accommodation clean and comfortable. The daily schedule was a perfect balance of different kinds of activities (birdwatching, boat rides, jungle hikes, paddle boarding, piranha fishing, etc) and rest time. Our guide always checked with our group if we were all agreeable to do certain activities at certain times. The lodge is located in a quiet area in the Cuyabeno Reserve away from any other lodges so you truly feel immersed in nature. All the staff were very welcoming. But what made our experience truly memorable was our guide, Carlos. His passion for nature was clearly evident. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the wildlife and plants that we encountered. His English was very good which meant our kids with their limited Spanish, were also able to learn a lot from him. We have been traveling in Ecuador for three months and this was one of our favorite experiences and we can’t wait to be back to the Waita Lodge to explore more of the Amazon rainforest.
By Shemushi N for Waita Lodge Shem Family x 6 + Private Transportation on Jan 10, 2025
Una experiencia bastante recomendada para conocer el Volcán Cotopaxi
By Federico C for Day Tours - Payment Page on Dec 09, 2024
We had the time of our lives at Waita Lodge. Every day was a new adventure. Saw so many great animals and even got up close to a toucan. Our guide, Charlie was incredible! He was so passionate about not only the wildlife, but also the preservation efforts of the Amazon. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. The food and the rest of the staff were also fantastic! So glad we chose Waita
By Sean P for Waita Lodge Payment Page on Dec 05, 2024
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