Indigenous communities, artisans and nature in Ecuador
Joined 2021
This is not only a tour, this is a live experiences, We will go to the north of Quito, where a large indigenous commuties is, we will be able to share time with an indigenous family, learning some of their traditions, culture and customs, also we will see how people made different type of handicrafts, besides of it you will enjoy the delicious food in the Andes. During this time we will go to visit volcanoes, lakes, and also we can hike in some areas. You can not miss this tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Quito
Leave Quito to the North of Ecuador
Tabacundo
We will visit a small roses farm, the family is going to show a small green house were they farm different type of roses
San Pablo
We will visit an artisan who work with totora (type of grass), and we will learn how to made some handicrafts using this material
San Clemente
We will have a lunch in an excellent indigenous restaurant, you will try different dishes with organic products that grow in the Andes, please you have to advise me if you have any problem with any product like milk, peanuts, etc, or if you are vegetarian or vegan.
San Clemente
We will go to meet the indigenous family who will be our guest that nigth and after they will take us to go to walk showing us the different type of medicinal plants that they use frecuently. we will stay that night with the family and know some of their customs
San Clemente 2nd Day
we will help to prepare the breakfast to the family (this is optional), we will go to walk around the area close to Imbabura volcano
Caranqui
We will go to try the traditional and delicious ice cream in an small town.
Cuicocha
We will visit a lake in a volcano crater, it is possible to hike there or take a small boat to go around.
Cotacachi
We will visit Cotacachi "leader town" were you can see and buy many different thinks made in leader with really good quality.
Cotacachi
We will have a lunch in a traditional restaurant, we will have some choices of food.
Peguche
We will visit a musician house, were we can see the different andean instruments and know how they made them.
Peguche
We will visit a gallery were they show us how people coloring the wool and prepare the material to made the textils like blankets, scarves, globes and more.
Otavalo
We will visit the Otavalo market, consider the bigger indigenous market in South America.
Otavalo
We will leave Otavalo to go back to Quito
Quito
I will to drop you off at your hotel in Quito
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private trasnportation
- National bilingual guide
- Entrances - Fees
- Roses farm
- Totora experience
- Cuicocha Lake National Reserve
- Indigenous community activities
- Musicians house
- 1 nigth in Indigenous House/ Hostal
- Lunch first day and second day
- Dinner first day
- Breakfast second day
Note: for meals please advise before if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Extra meals or drinks
- Tips
Tour Important Information
We will visit indigenous communties and they don't work with credit cars, that is why you need to have cash for entrances fees and other expenses.
Important message from the supplier
I can work only until 4pm on new year's eve, other days I don't have any problem with the time.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Eliza B.
Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am a national tour guide in Ecuador, I am showing my beautiful country to our visitors around 10 years, I love to share information about my city and my country and show the different and beautiful places that we have in this small paradise. I love to know people from other places and cultures, to interchange points of view, life style, etc., It would be my pleasure to be part of this team, because I am sure that I can give excellent tours to your clients and promote tourism in Ecuador by giving great experiences to our visitors.
Reviews
“Perfect day in Mindo”
We had an absolutely wonderful day in Mindo seeing the cloud forest, the butterfly garden, the chocolate factory, and the hummingbird garden. Eliza was so knowledgeable about the area and always knew where to stop to look for birds and interesting plants. It was absolutely wonderful
Eliza B.
Thanks Laura for your comments, it is nice to know that you enjoyed your tour, definitely we had a wonderful day together. You will be very welcome always. Cheers Elizabeth
“Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour”
Rate this a 5 star, Eliza and the driver were great. Informative from both and they let us choose which order we wanted to see the attractions. The driver took no chances and we felt very safe.
Fiona G.
Otavalo Market, Cotacachi and Peguche Waterfall Private Tour
“Great day out with Eliza”
Eliza gave us a great day out while we were in Quito. She picked us up from our hotel (she had a driver for the day) and talked to us on our way to Otavalo, telling us a lot of interesting information about Ecuador and Quito. She came round the market with us in Otavalo and gave some very helpful advice. We went for a short walk and to visit a gallery where we were shown how the indigenous people make their beautiful clothes and artworks. We had lunch together and were finally back at our hotel about 5.45. Eliza went out of her way to help us find a particular item, stopping at a supermarket especially. Altogether a great day out. Do not hesitate to use Eliza as your guide.
$540/ per group
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