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Imbabura Highlands Aerial Panorama Tour

Otavalo

Full day

Starting at USD 849 pp

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Gaze over the Andes from on high

Otavalo Central Square With Stone Fountain And Church In Ecuador's Northern Andes
Handmade Indigenous Dolls In Traditional Dress At The Otavalo Market, Ecuador
Indigenous Otavalo Musician Playing Traditional Andean Bamboo Flute, Ecuador
2026
USD 849
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2027
USD 909
per person
  • Experience a timeless Otavalo and encounter some of the highlights of the Northern Andes, including historic haciendas, artisans’ workshops, and one of South America’s most emblematic craft markets.
  • Enjoy a romantic and spectacular view of the impressive San Pablo Lake and its surrounding volcanoes from the heights of a hot air balloon.
  • Step inside Jose Cotacachi’s workshop and meet the artisan and the fascinating textiles he creates with natural dyes.
  • Observe the wild and beautiful crystalline waters of the Cuicocha Lagoon, a crater lake of remarkable natural beauty.
  • Fully hosted, with a private guide and every transfer handled by Metropolitan Touring—70+ years delivering inspiring tours throughout Ecuador.
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Itinerary

Places and Activities

Hiker on the Cuicocha crater rim trail, Ecuador

Imbabura Morning

  • Places: Cuicocha Lake, San Pablo Lake.
  • Activities: Metropolitan Touring bilingual guided hot air balloon flight over San Pablo Lake and the surrounding volcanic landscape, followed by a visit to Cuicocha Lake.
  • Highlights: Aerial panorama of the northern Andes, crystalline waters of Cuicocha Lagoon, beautiful scenery.
Traditional wooden loom weaving textiles at the Peguche workshop

Imbabura Afternoon

  • Places: Andean Music House, Peguche Artisanal Workshop.
  • Activities: Metropolitan Touring bilingual guided tour of each place.
  • Highlights: Art, music, workshop.
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Map of your visit

Map showing Otavalo and the surrounding Andean region, Ecuador

What's Included

Seamless Exploration
Metropolitan Touring’s own private, bilingual guide and transportation services throughout the experience

Curated Experiences
Visits and activities described in the itinerary

Curated Gastronomy
Lunch at historic haciendas

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