2 Day Otavalo Community Experience, Includes Paddle and Biking

Tour Summary

Otavalo’s beauty lies in its people and surroundings, the Otavaleños, and the towering volcanoes that surround the Andean town. The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world!

During this 2 Day Otavalo Community Experience, you will be able to go mountain biking, go paddling, and discover beautiful places while sharing with a local indigenous community. Let’s not forget about San Pablo, which is a beautiful eye of water guarded by the Imbabura volcano.

If you look for other options, you can find all the Andes Mountain Tours that Rebecca Adventure Travel offers, and discover the adventurer in yourself.

Highlights

OtavaloOtavalo’s beauty lies in its people and surroundings, the Otavaleños and the towering volcanoes that surround the andean town.
Paddling ExperienceStart Paddling across San Pablo Lake, this magical place with views of the local towns and Imbabura volcano.
Biking in OtavaloOur ride takes us over the hills and through dirt patched paths and roads used to connect the farms of local families.
Calera ComunityBy being part of the Quichua Homestay you will learn about the community’s customs and participate in their culture and traditions.
MarketOur final step takes us to the colorful and captivating famous Otavalo Market.
San Pablo LakeThe San Pablo Lagoon, located at the foot of the majestic Imbabura Volcano, offers several trails that will take us to natural viewpoints such as El Lechero and Mira Lago.

Itinerary

DAY 1 OTAVALO PADDLE - CALERA COMMUNITY EXPRECIENCE
OTAVALO PADDLE

Early in the morning you depart from Quito and head north on the Panamerican Highway for two hours, through varying landscapes of rolling hills, snow-caped volcanos, and farmlands towards San Pablo Lake. Here you will have a safety talk from our guide and then start paddling across this magical lake with views of the local towns and the ever-impressive Imbabura volcano. After an hour of paddling, you will continue to Calera Comunity for a delicious local lunch.

CALERA HALF DAY TOUR

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to join the community and activities as:

Visit the Alli Maki workshop (hand embroidery).
Visit Sumak Muyo workshop (tagua necklaces).
Visit Milma Wasi workshop (weaving ponchos, shawls, scarves).
Visit the native garden.
- Activity:Paddling, Exploring.
- Transport:Bus, Car.
- Meal:Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Hotel Homestay Calera Community.
DAY 2 OTAVALO BIKING - TRADITIONAL MARKET
After breakfast, you will enjoy an adventurous biking day. Our ride takes us over the hills and through dirt-patched paths and roads used to connect the farms of local families, passing pastures of quinoa and other grains that are the way of life of life of the people in the region. Along the way, you will have amazing views of the Imbabura Volcano and the Lago San Pablo.

Our final stop takes us to the colorful and captivating Otavalo Market. The largest indigenous market in Ecuador, let the aisles of locally crafted fabrics, sweaters, carvings, and jewelry inspire you to take a piece of Ecuador home with you in your suitcase.
Late in the afternoon you will be transferred back to Quito.
- Activity:Bird-watching, Biking.
- Transport:Bus, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.

Map

2 Day Otavalo Community Experience Map

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

1 guest	$ 920 p.p.
2-5 guests	$ 477 p.p.
6 or more guests	$ 431 p.p.

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Inclusions

Accommodation in a single, double or triple room.
Meals as described in the itinerary.
English speaking local guide.
Activities and excursions as described in the itinerary.
Paddle and biking equipment
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Extra food and beverages.
+ Optional tips for the guide.
+ Any extra purchases/personal expenses.
+ Contribution to the Community

Additional information

Accommodation will be in a Homestay with the local families.
Recommended things to bring for the activities of Biking and Paddling: Comfortable light pants, biking shorts, non-cotton t-shirt, rain jacket, rain pants, snickers, sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, binoculars, camera, fleece, bathing suit, hiking shoes, towel.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc).
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availability, and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is mandatory that you will have current travel insurance including health insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Time Disclaimer: We recommend this private tour to start no later than 08:00 am because you will enjoy the tour at a good pace and you will not miss out on any activities. If you choose a later departure time it might be possible that you will miss some activities due to traffic or other circumstances.