Itinerary: 

Saquisilí, one of the most famous and authentic Indian markets in Ecuador, definitely is worth to visit a place like this during your holidays in Quito! Colourful, the indigenous market is one of the most exciting tourist attractions in the highlands of Ecuador. This traditional indigenous market located just 90 kilometers south of Quito, in the Cotopaxi Province, expresses the old customs, which still play an important role in the multicultural society of Ecuador! You will start at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel in Quito, in order to visit the exciting market and get to know the cultural diversity of indigenous people. 

Once you arrive to Saquisilí, you will walk about two hours through different squares located in the village, so you will be fascinated with the incredible variety of animals and products that the locals sell and buy at the village! 

After your unforgettable experience with the local people, you will drive straight up to Cotopaxi, the second most popular adventure destination in Ecuador, just half an hour away from Saquisilí. Approximately 11:30 a.m. in the encounter with Cotopaxi Volcano (5.897 m - 19,347 ft), you will be surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, lakes, wild horses and ecosystems that change amazingly as you get higher in this reserve! You will also observe the exotic fauna as you take part of the numerous activities offered by this unforgettable adventure! 

You will be fascinated by nature at its most extraordinary presentation in the second most visited national park of Ecuador. You will be back at your hotel approximately at 4:30 p.m. 

RECOMMENDED DAYS: Only on Thursday. 

Include:

• Transportation
• Certified naturalist English speaking guide
• Entrance fee
• Mentioned Itinerary and visits 

Exclude:

• Drinks
• Meals

Recommendations:

Health and safety measures: Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols with disinfectant products during your tour: - Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. - Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas. - Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. - Guides required to regularly wash hands.

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, cap or hat, sunglasses, gloves, binoculars, backpack or handbag, comfortable hiking boots, walking shoes or tennis shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long trousers, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for snacks or drinks.  

Tour average temperature: 10 C° - 19 C°  /  50 F° - 66,2 F°   

Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.

Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT's representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on bad weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of our passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that a tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 24 hours previous departure time, to get a full refund. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - Children under 3 years old don't pay.