Private Full-Day Tour From Quito to Otavalo Indigenous Market

5.0 (10 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Tasting tropical fruits and biscuits
  • Local Tour Guide Certified
  • addmision fees
  • Private transportation 4x4 or SUV
  • Lunch
  • Gratuites

What to expect

  1. Guayllabamba
    1h
    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.
  2. Mitad del Mundo Globe Guachala
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Cayambe
    1h
    We will visit a small and artesanal biscuits bakery where will learn how to make it and taste this typical biscuit from Cayambe Town. Biscochos, fresh cheese, caramel and Good coffee or hot chocolate.
  4. Miralago
    1h
    We will take a last stop at San Pablo Lake, a panoramic viewpoint. Nice gallery with some authentic and colourful Handcrafts and great spot to take pictures.
  5. Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado
    3h
    Arriving to Otavalo, our main visit will be Plaza de los Ponchos (The Poncho’s Square) Handcrafts, paintings, jewelry, and typical fabrics hand-made by the indigenous people.
    Lunch time in a typical restaurant recommended by our guide. Market's day on Saturdays but this plaza is attending every day.
  6. Peguche
    3h
    In addition, we will visit La Casa de los Instrumentos (The House of the Instruments). José Fichamba an indigenous artist makes fine pan flute and other kind of instruments.
    Finally an Indigenous Fabric Gallery will teach us how to make natural colours and hand-made fabric techniques. Returning to Quito will take us around 2 hours.
    We will go back to Quito around 18.00pm. End of our service.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our private transportation will pick you up from your hotel according to the established time 08.00am.
Please keep in mind that if you're booking as a "single traveler" and there are other people that have booked as a "single traveler" on the same date, You will be put together. However, the group will not be greater than three "single travelers."
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
• Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, as they will be ideal for our Day in Otavalo Indigenous Market.
• Make sure to bring a warm jacket, a rain jacket, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
• If you have binoculars, they’ll be great for the views!
• Don’t forget to bring a water bottle.
• It’s also a good idea to pack some toilet paper or tissues and have small change for restrooms along the way.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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