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

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  • Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Quito, Ecuador
  • Product code: 124923P7
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Itinerary
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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.


Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Lunch - Local restaurant goes around $3 a traditional plate
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Quito, Ecuador
Traveler pickup is offered
The car is a KIA Seltos grey color, better shown here in the pictures section.
My uniform is a grey polo shirt and I will wear brown glasses.
To avoid inconvenience. The meeting point will be confirmed prior to the service. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking a meeting point if necessary.
Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues.
Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service.
We take care of each other.
In case you are a solo traveler, I will leave the availability open in case somebody else wants to join us :)
*Cancellation will be available just in case of weather issues, not due to political or social unrest.

Airports

  • Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador

Departure time

08:00 AM

Duration

6 to 8 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : saschaRE
Fantastic trip! Daniel is exceptionally knowledgeable and very fun. The trip was very well organised and we went to an amazing local restaurant for ceviche and the market was really enjoyable. So much fun! Would recommend. If we had more time, we would definitely book more tours with Daniel - MuFi
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Posted On : 2024-03-23


Posted By : andy s
Daniel was the perfect guide (and driver). Good company and very knowledgeable. He took us from Quito to Otovalo with some stops along the way
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Posted On : 2024-03-08


Posted By : Dacia N
Daniel clearly puts a lot of effort into his tours - from going to interesting places, to choosing the music to match the area to giving thorough explanations about the history of the region and its people. It was my mum's birthday and he went above and beyond to work with the restaurant to get a birthday display for her. It was perfect and made the day special. He was patient in answering all of our questions and was extremely knowledgeable. Recommended!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-06


Posted By : Ldcace
Daniel, our guide, was wonderful. He had a wealth of knowledge about the people, the history, and the ecology of Ecuador. Our day with him was far better than I dared to expect. I highly recommend his tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04


Posted By : Bruno_G
This tour was amazing! At first, I thought it was only a non-stop tour to Otavalo, but no, it was much more! Daniel Murcarsel, the guide, was such a friendly guy, with him I learned a lot from Ecuatorian culture, traditions, life, from past to present! I loved the stop by the lake, having the opportunity to have a coffee with Bizcochos de Cayambe, seeing Imbabura Volcano and chatting with Daniel, was sure one of those moments that I will have in my mind forever! The visit to Cascada Peguche was also great, as the place is so wonderful and peaceful! And Otavalo Market, wow, how incredible is this place! Daniel explained me a lot about the place. Another highlight was the lunch, in which I was able to taste local Ecuatorian food, "fritada", which was delicious! I highly recommend this tour to whomever is travelling to Quito. It will sure be a whole day of adventure and learning! A great overview of La Paz with an outstanding tour guide: David! In the tour, we have the opportunity to visit the highlights of the city, such as "Valle de la Luna", "Telefericos", the city center, el famoso "Mercado de las Brujas" and some museums! David was a great guide, with him I could learn more about La Paz and Bolivia as well! I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is in La Paz. It is sure a a whole day of adventure and of learning about Bolivian Culture!
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Posted On : 2024-01-21


Posted By : bgambini
Otavalo Tour was not just a tour. It was a trip with a friend who let me dive into the history, beauty and culture of Ecuador, from past to present! I learned so much with Daniel! The sites visited were amazing, such as the lake with Imbabura volcano, the Peguche Waterfall and Otavalo Market. Tasting local ecuatorian food for lunch was also a highlight! The full day tour was so pleasant that I did not notice time pass by and did not feel tired at all. I highly recommend this tour and Daniel's tour guide services to whomever visits Ecuador and wants to know more about the country!
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Posted On : 2024-01-13


Posted By : W8074TTsamanthac
Daniel was our guide today! He was on time and very informative. I loved the waterfall and my mother and sister in law did a lot of shopping. lol. Thank you for everything, we enjoyed our first day.
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Posted On : 2024-01-03


Posted By : doriw498
This tour was amazing and exactly what we wanted. Daniel was the most amazing tour guide. He was on time, friendly, super knowledgeable and organized. We fit so much into one day and felt like we got to see and experience so much. I would highly recommend this!
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Posted On : 2023-12-21


Posted By : F4825SRmiriamd
I had a wonderful day with Daniel. Beautiful places, sharing of his knowledge and great conversation too. I love the music Daniel played and then he shared it with me Fabulous time and Daniel is a great guide. I highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2023-11-15


Posted By : U4551AEcassandrar
Daniel was an amazing guide. This was my second tour with him, and he was always so personable. He made my experience personalized and it was un forgettable. The market was beautiful with all the beautiful people. The artisans are so amazing, creative, friendly and talented. I could've spent hours there. Daniel wasn't only a tour guide, he became a good friend. 100% recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-11-02