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Day off in Quito? Otavalo Indigenous Artisan Market Private Tour!
Product code 124923P19
From
From USD 105
Dates
Available from May 19, 2026
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-17, Adult ages 18-99
Options
Day off in Quito? Otavalo Indigenous Artisan Market Private Tour!
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
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Day off in Quito? Otavalo Indigenous Artisan Market Private Tour!





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Why Travelers Love This
This is a new tour option since the original one was discontinued; you can check my reviews of this tour on my profile. Private Tour; focused on sharing history from a more indigenous context; highway scenery, rose production, ancestral knowledge, cultural heritage, food, Andean Cosmovision, and history. Local brunch at San Pablo's Lake community, next to their most important volcanoes. A nature walk around their sacred waterfall, called Peguche. And Otavalo, "Plaza de Los Ponchos" market, known worldwide as one of the largest open-air artisan markets in South America. Where we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and diverse cultures. A complete, affordable way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito, and some shopping for local high-quality, original, handmade Andean products. Accompanied by a certificated professional Tour Guide/Driver, a modern car, an open-minded cultural ambiance, local music, and nice conversations. LGBTIQ 420 friendly
Overview
This is a new tour option since the original one was discontinued; you can check my reviews of this tour on my profile. Private Tour; focused on sharing history from a more indigenous context; highway scenery, rose production, ancestral knowledge, cultural heritage, food, Andean Cosmovision, and history. Local brunch at San Pablo's Lake community, next to their most important volcanoes. A nature walk around their sacred waterfall, called Peguche. And Otavalo, "Plaza de Los Ponchos" market, known worldwide as one of the largest open-air artisan markets in South America. Where we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and diverse cultures. A complete, affordable way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito, and some shopping for local high-quality, original, handmade Andean products. Accompanied by a certificated professional Tour Guide/Driver, a modern car, an open-minded cultural ambiance, local music, and nice conversations. LGBTIQ 420 friendly
What's Included
Included
Mini bar of chocolate is included
WiFi on board
Cascada de Peguche waterfall
With our local snack at the lake
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tradicional Traditional snack of the area: Bizcocho (salted buttered biscuit) and Queso de Hoja (Local achira's leaf rolled cheese). Next to San Pablo's lake.
Private Certified Tour Guide/Driver. Kia Seltos 2023
Not included
Local lunch (Pay on-site) $10 máx.
Shopping at the market and around
Use of the bathrooms we have nearby
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Guayllabamba, a fruit production valley. Fruit vendors on the road.
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
Export rose production area known as the "World's capital of Roses". Where we will stop to buy its most famous traditional snack, fresh-made Bizcochos con Queso de Hoja. (Salty buttered biscuits and a achira leaf rolled cheese). And on a clear day be able to watch the Cayambe Volcano, the 3rd highest in Ecuador.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
One of the most beautiful and largest lakes in Ecuador! The place where we will enjoy your local snack at your first indigenous community. Next to the lake and guarded by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes in front of us.
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
An ancient waterfall of cleaning and purification of the premises. We will walk through its prehispanic trails, reaching its waterfall to feel the power of the water and cleanse your energies. Difficulty level 1/5
Stop 5
3 hours
Stop 5
"Plaza de los ponchos". The biggest indigenous artisan market in South America! A complete walk around to find the best options for your preferences. Good for buying souvenirs and local variety artwork from the different indigenous communities, interacting with them, and to testify to how the Otavalo's commercial and ethnic culture is.
Stop 6
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
Restaurant where we will have lunch, all kinds of options, from the traditional local food to all kinds of dishes and preparations at a family-based business. (pay on-site) no more than $10. Let me know in advance if you have any preferences, food restrictions, or diets.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Return to the city to your place to drop off, better before 3 pm. On a busy day we might encounter some setbacks, so it's best to return early and avoid a long journey back.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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