Private Tour: Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Indian Market Exploration
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3 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a private tour to explore a rose plantation, the equator line, and the vibrant Otavalo Indian Market. Avoid crowds and discover hidden gems near Quito!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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!
- 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).
- 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!
- 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!
- Cotacachi - After having lunch you will visit the Cotacachi village, known as the \
What's Included
- Certified English speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Cuicocha Crater-lake entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Meals
- Quitsato Sun Dial entrance fee USD 2,oo
- Rose Plantation entrance fee USD 10,oo
Additional Information
Skip the ‘standard tour’ to the Otavalo Indian Market and avoid excessive tourist traffic. Venture off the well-trodden path to a beautiful rose plantation and stand at the most precise point where the equator cuts across. Enjoy a leisurely experience at the largest Indian Market in South America and discover the areas around Otavalo with the luxury of a private day tour. All these exciting adventures are just a stone’s throw from Quito. Turn your visit to Ecuador’s capital into a truly unforgettable life experience!
- 13 C° - 23 C° / 55,4 F° - 73,4 F
- 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.
- Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Virginia_m
Mar 17, 2024
A great tourbto support local businesses. - This was a great tour. The Sundial was fantastic. We were there early and were the only ones. So informative. One of the best little museums I've been to. The rose farm was a small local farm and very informative. Lots of time to do a bit of shopping and lunch was delicious.(not included).
Our guide was Omar and he was amazing. Very knowledgable, helpful and flexible. We never felt rushed.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Ronald_d
Mar 14, 2021
Really fun time around Quito - Super fun time. The guide was exceptional. He was great, with a cool sense of humor. He took us to all the spots we wanted to see, plus a couple extras we really enjoyed. We met the owner. And, he was awesome as well. This is a quality tour!!
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581leandg
Jul 5, 2019
Very interesting private tour - We had a private tour with Luis! He was very punctual and picked us up with his very clean and comfortable car. It was great talking to him because he knows a lot about Ecuador (historical and geographical) and told us about life in Quito and Ecuador.
We made lovely visits to the equator line, a rose farm, otavalo market, the town of cotacachi and the laguna cuicocha.
Luis let us decide how long we would like to stay at the different stops, so the tour was tailormade for us! We loved it, thank you so much, it was absolutely worth it and we would recommend it without hesitation!
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