Day off in Quito? Otavalo indigenous artisan market Private Tour!


6 to 8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 4
Mobile ticket

Overview

Private Tour; focused on sharing our history from a more indigenous context and point of view; highway full of prehispanic evidence, roses production, solar knowledge, cultural heritage, food, and history. Starting with a local brunch and coffee at San Pablo's Lake with 2 of the most important volcanoes in front of us! Continues a nature walk around their spiritual waterfall temple called Peguche!
Heading to Otavalo we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and culture at their main square known worldwide as "Plaza de Los Ponchos", one of the most beautiful artisan markets in América.
Is a good, interesting, and cheap way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito and for buying local high-quality original cheap handmade Andean products or souvenirs. Accompanied by a certificated Tour Guide/Driver, an open-minded cultural ambient, good music, and nice conversations.
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Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Brunch - Bizcocho/Queso de Hoja/Coffee tasting
  • Entry/Admission - cachiviro reymolacocha

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Guayllabamba, Guayllabamba, Pichincha Province

Guayllabamba, a fruit production valley where if it is of your interest we can stop and buy some fruits for the road.

Stop At: Cayambe, Cayambe, Pichincha Province

Export rose production area. In addition to being famous for its biscuits and leaf cheese, where we will stop for a small snack and tasting.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: San Pablo Del Lago, San Pablo Del Lago, Imbabura Province

One of the most beautiful and larges! Guarded by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: cachiviro reymolacocha, 5QXF+QC8, San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador

We will visit an indigenous community and its establishment where we will take pictures on Lake San Pablo, on its swing and floating bridge.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cascada de Peguche, Via a Peguche, Peguche, Otavalo 100451 Ecuador

Place of cleaning and purification of the premises. We will hike through its trails until we feel the power of the water from such a beautiful waterfall. Admission price is optional.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador

The biggest indigenous artisan market in South America!
Good for buying souvenirs and local art at the Plaza de Los Ponchos, for have lunch and to testify how the Otavalo's commercial and ethnic culture is.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province

Return to the city, preferably before the sun goes down. Arranged leaving point.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Already vaccinated. Prefer to talk about it before physical contact. Some places/activities' availability may vary. Better to go during weekdays to avoid conglomeration. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
beccijimmy
April 2022

Meeting our guide, Daniel, was a true pleasure. The tour was perfect. A beautiful stop at a lake for coffee and pastry Ecuadorian style, a lovely hike to a beautiful waterfall, and shopping and a delicious lunch on Otavalo. Daniel told us the history of this beautiful country and shared it...

Lucas_H
April 2022

Daniel was an excellent tour guide! We had a great day with him. Our group was my girlfriend (Spanish only), my parents (English only), and myself (bi-lingual) and he made sure that we all participated in the conversation and had fun. His English is very good. His enthusiasm and passion for showi...

Adam B
April 2022

We did two day trips with Daniel to Otavalo and Mindo which we had organised in advance of arriving in Ecuador through email and WhatsApp. Daniel was very friendly and spoke excellent English. He provided a lot of interesting information about the history and culture in Ecuador as we drove. The ...

336DRH
April 2022

Prior to choosing this tour we were very dubious about all 5 start reviews but went ahead scheduled a trip. We are so glad that we did!! Daniel is extremely knowledgeable and his love for his Ecuador, and sharing with others, comes through. He not only shared the history but honestly, and thought...

justinedR7207JT
February 2022

I am a solo traveler and I booked the Otavalo and the Mindo tour. It was absolutely amazing. Daniel is a very good guide, he was amazing! He is kind, respectful, funny and very knowledgeable. I have nothing negative to say. I recommend it at 100%

Sturgeoni
January 2022

Daniel was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic. If you have a spare day in Quito this is a great way to see some of the country.

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