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Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour

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Don't waste your time looking for the "typical tour" to Otavalo Indian Market! Avoid unnecessary crowds and go out of the beatten path. Visit a wonderful and charming rose plantation, and also stand at the most accurate site where the equator line passes through..! Have a very relaxing time at the biggest Indian Market of South America, and explore Otavalo's surrounding areas in the comfort of a private day tour! All this exciting adventures are awaiting for you very close to Quito! Make your stay in the capital city of Ecuador an unforgettable life experience!!

Highlights

From 8 hours to 9 hours

Offered in English & Spanish

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

From 8 hours to 9 hours

Offered in English & Spanish

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Certified English speaking guide

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Drinks

Meals

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Itinerary

Quito

Cayambe is located in Pichincha Province, just 70 km north of Quito, this town is well-known because of the incredible production of roses for exportation, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and especially the equator line, Cayambe is an important tourist destination in Ecuador. Departure at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel, in order to take the Panamerican highway, which goes through spectacular mountain sceneries, allowing us to enjoy spectacular views of people and communities!

5 minutes

Quitsato Sundial

Our first stop will be at Quitsato's Sundial to learn more about the equator line and its influence on the world; there is also a good opportunity to see Cayambe Mountain, the third highest snow-capped volcano in the country (18,996 ft).

40 minutes

Aliroses

Before going to Otavalo, you will visit a beautiful local rose farm, to learn everything about the process of growing, harvesting and exporting roses, which represents the fifth main income to the Ecuadorian economy!

1 hour

Otavalo Market

You will continue your journey to finally arrive to the Otavalo market or "Plaza de Ponchos" that is fully-covered by indigenous handicrafts!

1 hour

Cotacachi

After having lunch you will visit the Cotacachi village, known as the “music capital of Ecuador”, rich in the production of fine leather works, which are displayed and sold in small shops located in the center of the city.

1 hour

Cuicocha Lake

Finally, and before you head back to Quito, it is impossible to skeep the visit to the charming crater-lake "Cuicocha", that is located right within the still active volcanic-crater of Cotacachi Volcano (4.944 ma.s.l. - 16,220 feet).

20 minutes

Quito

You will finish this fantastic adventure approximately at 5:30 p.m.!

1 hour

Important Information

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Wheelchair accessible

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Specialized infant seats are available

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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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13 C° - 23 C° / 55,4 F° - 73,4 F

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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.

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Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.