Andes VIP Experience — Luxury Boutique Hotel, Ecuador

Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

$Suite Medina del Lago — King Bed$

Suite Medina del Lago

100m² of pure luxury — king bed, fireplace, living room with sofa bed and breathtaking panoramic views of Lake San Pablo and the Andes.

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Suite

50m² with king bed, fireplace, and living room with sofa bed. Warm Andean ambiance and volcano views.

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Deluxe

VIP Room

King bed with refined Andean décor, garden views and all the comforts of a luxury highland retreat.

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Classic

VIP Double

Two queen beds, perfect for families or small groups — elegantly appointed with local craftsmanship and garden views.

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VIP Land Packages

Andes Imbabura

All packages are land-only — international airfare is not included, giving you the freedom to book your own flights and maximize your airline miles, credit card points, and travel benefits. Our private driver will meet you at Quito Airport upon arrival.

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Why Book With Us

We are the owners of the hotel.

Andes VIP Experience is operated directly by the owners of Hotel Medina del Lago. There are no intermediaries, no third-party agencies. When you reserve with us, you are working directly with the people who built this hotel, who live here, and who are personally responsible for every detail of your stay. Your reservation is always secure. Your experience is always guaranteed.

Andes Imbabura

✦ 6 days / 5 nights
✦ Private airport transfer
✦ Daily breakfast included
✦ 4 curated Andean excursions
✦ Thani Spa session
✦ Condor Park private visit
✦ Otavalo market tour
✦ Farewell dinner at El Mirador

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30% deposit to confirm · Balance due 60 days prior

Signature

Andes Imbabura Presidential

✦ Everything in Andean VIP
✦ Suite Medina del Lago (100m²)
✦ Personal butler service
✦ In-room welcome amenities
✦ 2 Thani Spa sessions
✦ Private sunrise horse ride
✦ Cuicocha crater lake kayak
✦ Private chef dinner

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30% deposit to confirm · Balance due 60 days prior

What's Included

Signature Experiences

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Condor Park

A private guided visit to the Andes' most spectacular raptor sanctuary — home to the majestic Andean Condor, eagles, owls, and hawks rescued and rehabilitated at 3,000m above sea level.

Half dayPrivate guided

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Cuicocha Crater Lake

Kayak across the emerald crater lake of an extinct volcano, ringed by Andean mist and silence. One of Ecuador's most dramatic landscapes.

3 hrsPrivate guided

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Otavalo Market

A curated visit to one of South America's most celebrated indigenous markets — artisan textiles, crafts, and Kichwa culture in full expression.

Half dayCultural

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Andean Gastronomy

A private chef prepares traditional highland cuisine using ingredients from local farms that morning, served at Restaurante El Mirador with lake views.

EveningPrivate chef

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Sunrise Horse Ride

Ride through misty highland trails at sunrise, crossing ancient Andean paths with panoramic lake views at every turn.

2 hrsAll levels

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Thani Andean Spa

Ritual treatments using medicinal plants from the Andes — volcanic mud wraps, herbal steam baths and massage inspired by ancestral Kichwa healing traditions.

90 minIn-hotel

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Wine Tasting

A private tasting experience in our wine cellar — curated seasonal selections paired with Andean bites, guided by our sommelier. Available on select dates throughout the year.

SeasonalPrivate cellar

Your Journey Day by Day

The Complete Itinerary

Every day is designed to balance Andean adventure, cultural immersion, and true luxury rest. Private, personalized, and never rushed.

Day 1

Arrival & Cultural Immersion

✦ Private transfer from Quito Airport
✦ Welcome drink & lake-view check-in
✦ Private art gallery experience (optional · DHL shipping available)

✦ Gentle Thani Spa session (optional)
✦ Welcome gourmet dinner — El Mirador Restaurant
✦ Andean Cultural Night · Bonfire · Wine

Day 2

Condor Park & Peguche Waterfall

✦ Coffee breakfast with lake views
✦ Peguche Waterfall — private guided nature walk (morning)
✦ Lunch en route

✦ Andean Condor flying show — Condor Park (3:30pm · #1 attraction in Otavalo)
✦ Thani Spa session on return
✦ Andean herbal tea ceremony · Stargazing

Day 3

Otavalo, Cotacachi & Wine

✦ Breakfast with lake views
✦ Private weavers visit or Otavalo Market (guest's choice)
✦ Cotacachi — leather boutiques & Museum of Cultures

✦ Wine tasting at the hotel
✦ Thani Spa session
✦ Folkloric bonfire night with Andean music

Day 4

Quito & Middle of the World

✦ Breakfast with lake views
✦ Quito Historic Center — UNESCO World Heritage Site
✦ La Compañía Church · Plaza Grande · National Basilica

✦ Middle of the World Monument & Intiñan Museum
✦ Thani Spa session on return
✦ Gourmet dinner — El Mirador Restaurant

Day 5

Route of the Lakes

✦ Breakfast with lake views
✦ Private excursion to Cuicocha Lagoon
✦ Lake San Pablo — scenic drive

✦ Alternative: Mojanda Lakes (guest's choice)
✦ Full Thani Spa final treatment
✦ Farewell dinner — El Mirador Restaurant (with lake views)

Day 6

Until We Meet Again

✦ Panoramic breakfast with lake views
✦ Farewell gift — Kichwa artisan piece & personalized letter
✦ Private transfer to Quito Airport

Attraction in Otavalo

535+

Visitor Reviews

3,000m

Above Sea Level

Unmissable Experience

Parque Cóndor —
The Flight of Kings

Perched at 3,000 meters above sea level with a breathtaking backdrop of Volcán Imbabura and Volcán Cotacachi, Condor Park is the #1 attraction in Otavalo — and one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters in all of South America.

Home to rescued and rehabilitated raptors — including the iconic Andean Condor, Harpy Eagles, owls, and hawks — the park's legendary flying demonstrations allow guests to witness these magnificent birds in spectacular free flight against a backdrop of Andean peaks and volcanic lakes. Twice daily shows at 11:30am and 3:30pm are led by expert bilingual naturalist guides.

✦ Andean Condor — wingspan up to 3.2 meters
✦ Eagles, hawks, owls & falcons
✦ Free-flight demonstrations twice daily
✦ Expert bilingual naturalist guide
✦ Panoramic views of two volcanoes
✦ Included in your VIP package

Our Story

Born from a
Love of the Andes

Andes VIP Experience was created to share the extraordinary beauty of the Ecuadorian highlands with the world. From San Pablo del Lago, we curate intimate, meaningful journeys that go far beyond the ordinary — connecting guests with the land, the culture, and the silence of the mountains.

Owner-Operated — Always. — Andes VIP Experience is operated directly by the owners of Hotel Medina del Lago. When you book with us, you are booking directly with the people who built this hotel, live here, and are personally committed to making your journey unforgettable. Your reservation is secure, your experience is guaranteed.

Private & Exclusive — Only 15 rooms ensure every guest receives personal, attentive service.

Authentic Andean Culture — Every detail, from cuisine to décor, honors the heritage of Imbabura.

Sustainable Luxury — We work with local artisans, farmers, and guides to support our community.

Awards & Recognition

Honored by the World's Leading Platforms

Hotel Medina del Lago has been consistently recognized as the top-rated hotel on Lake San Pablo, praised by travelers from around the world for its authenticity, tranquility, and attention to detail.

4.5 / 5

TripAdvisor · 72 Reviews

Travellers' Choice Award

Hotel · Lake San Pablo

Top Rated Property

★★★★★

TravelMyth · Best Spa Hotel

Otavalo Region

★★★★★

TravelMyth · Best Family Hotel

Otavalo Region 2020

5★

TravelMyth · Top 5-Star Hotel

Otavalo, Ecuador

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✈ International airfare is not included — book your own flights to maximize your airline miles and credit card travel benefits.

🏔 You are booking directly with the hotel owners. No intermediaries. Your reservation is secure and personally guaranteed.

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✦ Reservation & Payment Policy

✦ 30% deposit required to confirm your reservation
✦ Balance (70%) due 60 days prior to arrival
✦ Full refund if cancelled 60+ days before arrival
✦ 50% refund if cancelled 30–60 days before arrival
✦ No refund if cancelled less than 30 days before arrival
✦ Payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex · Bank transfer available

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Where the Andes
Meet Luxury

A Sanctuary Above
the Clouds

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