Private Full-Day Tour From Quito to Otavalo Indigenous Market
Overview
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10 hours
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Our Private and Personalized Full-Day Tour From Quito to Otavalo Indigenous Market will take you around the most beautiful landscape of the Andes Mountains and keep some Traditions of the Ecuadorian culture. A big chance to learn about the Equator Latitud 0 and understand much better about Kitus civilization. Amazing volcanoes and Lakes viewpoints are part of our journey. In addition, you will explore some artifact-handmade stores and take great pictures of the local people, accompanied by our Local Tour Guide in Plaza de los Ponchos.
Learn how traditional wool is dyed by Hand, taste local tropical fruits, try some traditional biscuits with fresh cheese and caramel and interact with indigenous vendors.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Guayllabamba
We will pick you up from the hotel at 08am and our tour guide will Lead you in one of the best experience in the Andes Mountains. Guayllabamba is a country side town 45 minutes away from Quito. We will take a stop over this place to try some tropical fruits of the area. Custard Apple, avocados, limes.
Mitad del Mundo Globe Guachala
Right the Panamericana high way E 35, around 30 minutes driving, the Quitsato Sun dial project is other way to Know about the Equator Latitud 0"0"0'. Accompanied by a local specialized guide we will learn about Kitus civilization and ancestors' beliefs.
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Private Full-Day Tour From Quito to Otavalo Indigenous Market
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tasting tropical fruits and biscuits
Local Tour Guide Certified
addmision fees
Private transportation 4x4 or SUV
Lunch
Gratuites
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful art and views
Dreamer22182965732,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an amazing experience! We felt so immersed in the culture. We saw great views and really enjoyed interacting with local indigenous artisans and musicians. We got to meet a master weaver, Jose, who creates high quality textiles using traditional pedal looms. We bought one of a kind sweaters and tapestries! Pato was a wonderful tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, personable and funny! He really felt like an old friend. You can tell he loves what he does! I would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you Patricio for such an experience! You're the best!
MIPATRI,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent program you organize together with Patricio according to tastes and possibilities, Otavalo is much more than a traditional town and market. We went to the nearby villages to see and listen to the artisans and of course to spend money, from making leather goods, looms that are made from generation to generation, how the colors are prepared for the fabrics, a flia that makes handcrafted musical instruments! What special people, so friendly! and the market, to continue enjoying. And then go through Peguche, if you don't try the cakes you didn't go through Peguche!!! 100 points!
Awesome day in Otovalo !
mkyeager1,Feb 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was excellent and knowledgeable about the area and provide a wonderful day exploring the area. We visited a gorgeous waterfall, a hand craft market, a cemetery , a biscuit factory and a the amazing middle of the world museum. Such a fun day ! I loved this tour and the beautidul country of Ecuador ♥️
Otavalo
maeveraphaelreily,Feb 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour from Quito to otavalo with 14 20 year old Americans. Showed us some cool spots along the drive as well as gave us time to look around the market.
Unique tour of beautiful Otavalo
Nicking-off,Nov 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second tour with our guide Patricio (Pato) and we were so glad we did another tour with him! We had a very personalized experience, where Pato took us to his favorite spots on the way to Otavalo market. Our favorite was tasting the Bizcocho in Cayambe - amazing! The market is expansive and town is gorgeous. It was also great to learn about the indigenous culture. In the afternoon we visited some of Pato's friends (two Jose's!), one who makes and plays musical instruments, and the other to makes beautiful textiles. We finished our full day with a waterfall visit and fritatas at a local spot which was delicious! We highly recommend this tour with Pato!
Awesome day at Otavalo!
ThrutheeyesofV,Sep 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent the day with Pato (Patricio) and enjoyed all of the cool sites on the way to Otavalo. We stopped at a few places to take photos as well that were perfect! Pato took a few of his favorite places to try some traditional bizcochos (think, buttery biscuits) and had the best time shopping at Otavalo, the largest artisan market in South America. Word of advice, when shopping, if you see something you like, buy it! Even though the market is full of similar types of things (ponchos etc.) there are many variations and you may not find that something again in a different stall - I made that mistake! Such a great tour, loved every minute of it.
Excellent day tour
PA-Philly-Traveler,Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patricio was great at helping me find what I wanted to purchase and helping with translation, when needed. The Quitsato Solar Clock Museum was a fascinating stop as well.
Extraordinary Quito day excursion
Alex A,Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quito is amazing in its own right, but after a few days there it's nice to escape to one of Ecuador's other many attractions. Otovalo came recommended on a Quito city tour so me and mi amor Fernanda booked it. The company confirmed right away and picked us up punctually the next day. A bit of a drive to Otovalo, but it's worth it! The handicrafts and local food and beverages are top notch. The country you're in is very different from the city. A different elevation and closer view to nature and mountains and volcanoes. Feels much more connected. Tour guide Jossua was perfect. Some tour guides inundate you with a stream of bs you'll never remember or relate to. Not Jossua; he expounded when needed and was silent when it wasn't necessary so me and Fernanda could discover on our own. Beautiful!
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