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Indigenous Markets & Culture

Otavalo is one of the largest, most colourful and important markets in the whole of Latin America – as well as bargaining for an array of touristic handcrafts checkout the hustle and bustle of the local animal market where livestock and llamas are traded (Saturdays only).

A visit to the small surrounding indigenous communities also offers a fascinating insight into what is a totally different way of life and culture.

A great combination of bargain hunting, colourful handcrafts, local indigenous culture and pretty surrounding countryside.

ITINERARY
Day	Activities	Meals
1	Otavalo Market - our driver will pick you up at your Quito hotel in the morning to transfer you north to Otavalo (approx 2 hours journey). You have a full day to explore the Otavalo market perusing for bargains – the handicraft market is open every day of the week, but the animal market is only open on Saturdays. Overnight and freetime to relax at Otavalo.	-
2	Indigenous communities – a fascinating day visiting some of the small indian villages surrounding Otavalo. During the trip you can typically see locals making handicrafts, playing Andean musical instruments, and weaving traditional shawls. You will also visit the Peguche Waterfall - a sacred site where the locals take their energizing ritual baths during the festival of the sun god and the lake of Cuicocha. Overnight at Otavalo.	B
3	Lakes & return to Quito – A full morning to visit the local lakes of Mojanda and Fuya Fuya - areas of unique natural beauty and tranquility. Return to Quito in the afternoon.	B

PAST CLIENTS FEEDBACK

"The highlight for us was the community visit where the local people were so friendly and kind. The activities were very varied and kept us interested and busy throughout." (Mark Plummer, UK)

PRICES (per person)

# OF PASSENGERS	2012 PRICE
2	$395 Regular / $475 Comfort
3	$340 Regular / $425 Comfort
4	$300 Regular / $385 Comfort
5	$275 Regular / $365 Comfort
6 or more	$265 Regular / $350 Comfort

Inclusions:

Accommodation in double rooms. Triple rooms are also available should a group of odd-numbered passengers wish to avoid paying a single supplement.
Transfers with local driver
Meals as listed in itinerary
Activities as listed in itinerary
English-speaking guide for all activities

Exclusions:

International flights
Personal expenses
Tips
Meals not listed as part of itinerary
Local entry fees
Single supplement (applies for a single room for somebody travelling within a group).