FRIDAY
Transfer to Ibarra
Train of Liberty: Our guide will take you to the train station in Ibarra where you will take the Train of Liberty to the town of Salinas. Its an amazingly beautiful train-ride through arid mountains, over bridges and through tunnels. In Salinas you will be welcomed by the local Afro-Ecuadorians and enjoy their culture, music and dances. You will also have time for a short visit to the salt museum and get to know all about the salt mining process
Transfer Otavalo
Overnight at standard hotel
SATURDAY
Animal market: Visit the Animal market, a fantastic place to get to know the culture and how indigenous people in the area live.
Plaza de los Ponchos: The hustle and bustle of this colorful market is a great experience and you can admire great handmade crafts, ponchos, alpaca blankets and a variety of textiles this is a great place for souvenir shopping! You can also check out the traditional food market stalls where you can see the fruits and typical products the merchants offer there you can find some tropical fruits that perhaps you have never seen before.
Cuicocha Lake: Visit the volcanic lake of Cuicocha before heading back to Quito late in the afternoon
Transfer back Quito