Quito
The Otavalo days north: South America’s largest indigenous market, weaving workshops at the source and Cayambe’s rose farms or lake stops en route. Saturday is the full market; the textiles negotiate in any language.
Discover Ecuador’s vibrant indigenous culture on a full-day tour from Quito to Otavalo Market, with stops at Cayambe, the equator, and Peguche Waterfall for a rich, authentic experience.
Most Popular“We had a great time. The trip to Otavalo was beautiful, and Diana was an amazing guide; so knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Discover Ecuador’s culture on a private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market. Explore indigenous crafts, stunning scenery, and local highlights comfortably.
“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…”
Discover Ecuador’s cultural heart with this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo, Lake San Pablo, Peguche Waterfall, and artisan markets.
“Amazing day spent amongst the indigenous community. Andrés is an excellent tour guide. He made the shopping trip at the Otavalo market such a memorable experience and the restaurant we visited afterwards was excellent. I highly recommend Andrés and this tour, you will not be…”
Discover Ecuador’s indigenous culture, vibrant markets, and scenic volcano views on this full-day Otavalo and Cuicocha tour from Quito, including lunch and guide.
“Great tour except it seems since Viator outsources these tours through other companies often you may end up doing duplicate activities as other tours because all the detailed stops are not included as advertised. For instance we did a Middle of the Earth tour the…”
Explore Ecuador’s cultural heart with this full-day Otavalo tour—markets, lakes, and villages, all led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.
“A perfect daytour... We had such a great time, fun.and also enough free time to stroll around the otavalo Market ourselves... Big thank you to Anthony & Alex - our Guide and Driver who put so much effort - to make this experience so great…”
Discover Ecuador’s captivating charm with this full-day Otavalo tour, exploring markets, waterfalls, lakes, and artisan villages for an authentic experience.
“Filipe was very knowledgeable and shared his vast experience with us. We would do another tour with him”
Discover Otavalo and its surroundings on a private day tour from Quito, featuring vibrant markets, scenic waterfalls, and expert guides for an authentic experience.
“Alejandro was our guide, and he was fantastic. He had so much knowledge about the area, and really created authentic experiences for us. He even adapted as we went, as my mother being older and maybe not as agile as needed for the waterfalls portion…”
Discover Ecuador’s highlights with this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, Cotacachi, Cuicocha, and Peguche Waterfalls. Customizable, enriching, and comfortable.
“Visiting local businesses and hearing their stories especially the traditional ways. Weaving, musical instruments and bischochas.”
Explore Otavalo's vibrant indigenous market, scenic lakes, and waterfalls on a private day trip from Quito, with personalized guides and cultural insights.
“The maket was really nice, we bought some nice souvenirs.”
Discover Ecuador with a flexible, personalized tour guiding service. Visit Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, and more with a knowledgeable local friend.
“Edison was a great guide. Seeing the waterfall and learning more about the Ecuadorian people/culture were the highlights of the day.”
Explore Ecuador’s top highlights with this private tour from Quito, including Otavalo Market, San Pablo Lake, Cayambe, and Cotacachi—perfect for cultural discovery and scenic relaxation.
“Our guide was Jean Pierre Segovia. He was absolutely amazing taught us so so much about Equador. We had the most amazing day. He was happy to go with the flow and move at our pace. 1000% recommend.”
Explore Ecuadorian culture on this full-day Otavalo tour, including markets, lakes, and artisan workshops, with a private guide for a personalized experience.
“We really appreciated what a safe driver Jorge was- no one felt car sick! We visited some cool places that had great guides and expansions in English; like a bizcochos maker, sun dial and alternative map maker at the equator, and an indigenous weaver. Sadly…”
Explore Ecuador’s highlights on this full-day Quito to Otavalo tour, including the equator, vibrant markets, waterfalls, and artisan towns for authentic cultural experiences.
“David was a fantastic guide from start to finish of this tour. He was very knowledgeable about the tour and giving us so much insightful tips about the quiteño culture; both current and indigenous. He also allowed us to stop at certain spots to take…”
Explore Ecuador's indigenous culture on this full-day tour from Quito, visiting Otavalo Market, Peguche Falls, and enjoying local foods for a truly authentic experience.
“Pedro hizo un excellente trabajo como guia, nos informo de historias de los volcanes , y nos doy tiempo para ver todo los sitios sin prisa.Es un activo para la agencia”
Discover Ecuador's highlands with this private tour from Quito to Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake, and Peguche Waterfall—personalized, scenic, and memorable.
“This was such a treat of a trip! Experiencing the beautiful Ecuadorian scenery on the way to Otavalo was breathtaking - words and pictures cannot do it justice. Otavalo market itself was quite small and touristy, but our guide did an amazing job taking us…”
Gilded churches at altitude, with volcanoes on the day-trip list.