Travel north of Quito to the My SachaJi Wellness Eco-lodge, near Otavalo. with panoramic views of Imbabura Volcano and Lago San Pablo, enjoy two nights in this health and wellness retreat. Explore the most famous indian markets in the world in Otavalo. Chat and barter with indigenous people from the mountains who have descended to sell their crafts, textiles, livestock in the tiny town of Otavalo. Also, rest, relax, and take part in the wellness activities like yoga, medicinal plants class, and massages at My SachaJi.
Highlights
Learn to barter with the locals for unique, traditional handicrafts
Explore the beauty of the Otavalo Valley in the shadow of Imbabura Volcano
Enjoy wellness activities like yoga, medicinal plants & healing therapies
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Depart Quito this morning we drive north to SachaJi Wellness Hotel. The hotel is nestled in the Otavalo valley stunning views of the Imbabura Volcano and Lake San Pablo. From here choose to visit the indigenous communities known for their textile and handicraft markets or relax at the hotel with a massage, medicinal plants workshop, or yoga class.
Everyday in Otavalo is market day, although Saturday is the largest market day. Indigenous people from the mountains descend into the valley to sell their crafts, textiles, cows, and goats in the tiny town of Otavalo. This is the most famous Indian market on the continent, and the good-hearted Otavaleños are certain to win your heart. Arrive early to the animal market for a riotous time of literal horse trading, and spend the day bargaining with the locals over fine sweaters, tapestries, and woodwork.
Or alternately relax on the lovely grounds of SachaJi and enjoy the many options of recreation. Enjoy the gardens, hike, have a massage, or go hiking or horseback riding at this beautiful hotel.
Day 3: Return to Quito
1 Breakfast
Enjoy the world famous Otavalo Market this day with your guide, or relax on the grounds of SachaJi. Return to Quito this afternoon.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
2 Breakfasts
2 Nights Accommodations
3 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Optional Excursions: Tour includes the following: one medicinal plants workshop, one yoga class, and one healing therapy session (Ayurveda, Relaxation massage, Equine assisted Therapy or reflexology)
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Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.