Hit the road to the North of the city, and enjoy one of the most beautiful and scenic rides in the country. Visit Otavalo market, one of the largest indigenous markets in the region. This will be the best place to meet some of the craftiest men and women in Ecuador! Great place to buy handmade jewelry, textiles, pottery and more. Spend the night at a local Hacienda and go back in time. Enjoy the cozy romos with antiques decorations. Visit the organic garden and pick your own herbs for breakfast! End your trip with a scenic horsback ride.
Day 1: A journey through the Andes
Meal included: lunch and dinner
Private transportation from Quito to Imbabura Province
Stop by Hacienda La Compañía and explore this beautiful roses plantation.
Visit the Otavalo’s Ponchos Indigenous Market, the largest indigenous market in South America
Enjoy lunch at a beautiful historic hacienda: Pinsaqui
Do some shopping at Cotacachi, also known as the Leather Town. Visit the workshops and meet some of these crafty men and women.
Accommodation: Hacienda Zuleta
Day 2: Enjoy the Hacienda Experience
Meal included: lunch and dinner
Visit the organic garden and learn about permaculture
Enjoy a ride on top of beautiful horses through a region covered in lagoons, waterfalls and towering volcanoes.
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Hike through the forest, home of the condor, the country’s national bird and learn about the conservation programs.
Transfer from the Hacienda to Quito