5 Days Hidden Gems Of Imbabura

Welcome to Quito, the capital of Ecuador! Arrive at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), at 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) above sea level, Ecuador’s dramatic capital city is the second highest in the world after Bolivia’s La Paz. Built on the ashes of the northern Inca capital following the 1533 Spanish conquest, Quito is nestled in a valley surrounded by majestic Andean peaks, among them the restless Volcán Pichincha. The entire city of Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing at an altitude of 9,350 feet (2,850 m). It welcomes visitors with its picturesque plazas situated between mountain peaks. The city has an abundance of market stands, shamanistic healers, and fourth-generation hat makers, as well as a vibrant and sophisticated culinary and nightlife scene. Your private driver will meet you for approximately 45 minute transfer to your accommodation in the city center. 

Today, after a fantastic breakfast, your guide will pick you up to take you north of the city of Quito until Otavalo. Otavalo features one of the most important traditional markets in South America. Here, the indigenous people of the surrounding areas gather to trade anything from animals over handicrafts to fresh vegetables and fruits. Take a stroll through the streets and maybe try some of the local street food such as salted mango or fritada con mote, and fried pork with cooked corn. Next, you are going to drive southwards. After an interesting day, you will be taken to Mindo, set nicely in the middle of the cloud forest. Overnight stay in Mindo. Afterward,you reach the crater lagoon of Cuicocha. On the trail, your guide will explain to you the high-altitude flora and fauna and the history of the once active volcano. Alternatively, you can ride in a boat around the two islands.  Overnight stay at Otavalo Meals included: Breakfast Group type: Private group

Visit the valley of Intag and its charms. At 8h00 you will get picked up from Otavalo for approximately an hour and a half in transportation you will head to the Intag valley area. Feel the sensation of nature, walk through the primary forest, learn about plants and enjoy the adventure activities at The Colibri Field. Then walk among aromas and flavors touring the coffee plantations of the zone and tasting the exquisite coffee. coffee we move on to enjoy the hot springs before savoring a delicious local lunch. After a delicious lunch and enjoy the hot springs we will make a short walk in the waterfall of the area. walk in the waterfall of the area and participate in the milling process.