Private Tour
3-Day Otavalo Market & Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito
Overview
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3 days
Mobile ticket
Explore Ecuador’s highlights in 3 days, combining the cultural richness of Otavalo, the scenic beauty of Cuicocha, and the biodiversity of Mindo Cloud Forest. Enjoy markets, waterfalls, wildlife, and the Equator line with expert guides and seamless logistics.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Otavalo Market
Accommodations
Overtight : Overnight: Hacienda Pinsaquí is a historic colonial estate near Otavalo, with Andean charm and gardens.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
The Museo del Bizcocho y el Agave provides a unique cultural visit where you’ll learn about local traditions, explore the making of Cayambe’s traditional biscuits, and discover the ancestral uses of agave, with tastings included.
Miralago
The best place to take the photos of the Aotavalo Aerea an de Volcano Taita Imbabura.
Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
One of the best inginous market in the north of Quito. The otavalo Market.
Cascada de Peguche
The Peguche waterfall is a waterfall 20 m (65.6 ft) high and 6 m (19.6 ft) wide. The community considers it as a ceremonial center, where purification baths. The Peguche waterfall is located 3.3 km from the city of Otavalo. it belongs to the Faccha Llacta community, it has several trails where the smell of eucalyptus is in the trail.
Ñanda Mañachi is a renowned indigenous cultural collective from Otavalo, dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Andean music. Their workshop offers an authentic experience where visitors can discover ancestral instruments, learn about their cultural significance, and enjoy live performances that reflect the rich heritage of the Kichwa Otavalo people.
Circular Trek at Cuicocha Lake
Accommodations
Overnight: Terra Bambú eco-lodge in Mindo cloud forest with bamboo design and nature views.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Box Lunch
Cuicocha Lake
The circular hike along the crater rim of Cuicocha Lake is a scenic and rewarding experience that follows the edge of this stunning volcanic crater at the base of Cotacachi Volcano. Along the trail, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, rich Andean biodiversity, and unique highland landscapes. This day includes a box lunch, allowing you to fully enjoy the hike without interruptions.
Mindo Cloud Forest and Middle of the world
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve
Visiting the Waterfall and Cable car.
Yumbos Chocolate offers an authentic bean-to-bar experience in the heart of Mindo’s cloud forest. During your visit, you’ll learn about the sustainable chocolate-making process, taste a variety of rich flavors, and discover the unique qualities of Ecuadorian cacao.
Un birdwatching spot in Mindo is a peaceful natural area where you can observe a wide variety of birds, including hummingbirds and toucans, surrounded by the rich biodiversity of the cloud forest.
Intinan Equator Museum
Intiñan Museum is an interactive cultural site near the Equator, where visitors can explore Ecuadorian traditions and take part in hands-on experiments at latitude 0°.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Box Lunch (2nd day)
Bilingual tour Guide
Accommodation 2 days
Chocolate Tour
Pick Up and Drop Off
Ticket Peguche waterfall
Tickets Waterfall-MIndo
Entrence Natural Area
Tips
Alcoholic beverage
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Hotel or Lodge
Trekking, cultural tour, natur
Private
Duration: 3 days
Jeep
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend Quito area tour company!
joesY3699HN,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first trip to Ecuador. We arranged a private tour with Real Dreams about a month in advance. They even picked us up at the airport at night even though our tour did not immediately start. We spent our first day touring the city on our own. Our tour started the following morning when we were picked up in a roomy Trailblazer by Pedro, our driver and guide. Day one was visiting the biscuit bakery, a waterfall, Otovalo Market , lunch, and a small instrument museum. Afterward, we were driven to the hotel, the remarkable, historic, Hacienda Pisanqui. Originally it was a ranch and is over 300 years old. It is full of vintage gems and history. The restaurant serves delicious steaks. The rooms are vintage quality, like a ranch estate inn with a fire place. The grounds have walking trails and offers horseback riding. The fireplaces are used in the main room at night and breakfast. It was like staying back in time. The next day was a 8 mile hike all the way around Cuicocha Lake’s beautiful trail. Pedro provided lots of Ecuadorian history and information about the plants, birds, and animals. He has a lot of experience leading trips throughout the country and is formally educated about horticulture and the natural environment . The nearby town has excellent coffee shops. After lunch we drove to our Mindo cloud forest hotel. Pedro did a fantastic job of circumventing holiday traffic on side roads to save time. The hotel, Terra Bamboo, was amazing. Secluded, high up on the mountain, all the rooms were separate structures. Ours included a jacuzzi on the outside deck and giant panoramic windows. It was like sleeping in a treehouse surrounded by chirping birds. In the morning we had a nice rain forest hike with Pedro identifying the plants and exotic birds we were delighted to see. Afterwards was a popular Yumbos chocolate factory visit where we learned how complex creating real chocolate is. Afterward, a delightful stop at an enclave surrounded by hummingbirds that you can feed on your hands. Then back to Quito to spend the night and picked up in the morning by Pedro to drive us to Cotopaxi, and guide us up the high altitude trek to the base camp hut. On the night we saw a flying condor and Andean Fox. There was a lunch stop that served a great meal. Their veggie lasagna was superb— full of locally grown squash and sweet potatoes . Real Dreams and Pedro were excellent. We had a great time, learned more about the region than anticipated, and couldn’t be happier with the fantastic hotels and excursions. We highly recommend the Real Dreams tour company.
Highly recommended
Lio140,Oct 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a privet tour for 8 days with Pedro it was amazing יe is very knowledgeable about both nature and culture and made our Ecuador tour memorable Pedro handled with dedication and pleasantness both technical problems that arose and changes along the way I highly recommend using Pedro's services
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