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“This was a wonderful day for us. Having a private driver was a perfect way to end our vacation. Ernesto was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a wonderful day. His pride in his country was evident.”
Discover Ecuador’s culture on a private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market. Explore indigenous crafts, stunning scenery, and local highlights comfortably.
“I'm a few months writing this review but as I reflect back on 2021, I remember my Ecuador trip. Daniel really made my time there great. He is truly a wealth of knowledge and the history he shared was really in-depth. The Ecuadorian story will…”
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! Pick-up was on time and followed itinerary throughout the day. Our guide Omar was awesome and was able to speak both English and Spanish. We had enough time at each location to experience everything they had to offer.”
Explore Ecuador’s cultural heart with this full-day Otavalo tour—markets, lakes, and villages, all led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.
“Excellent- guide Antony and Driver Alex very calm and friendly- even during the traffic jam. Excellent lunch provided.”
Discover Ecuador’s captivating charm with this full-day Otavalo tour, exploring markets, waterfalls, lakes, and artisan villages for an authentic experience.
“This was the best day I had in the Quito area. Felipe was an amazing guide and tailored the day so I could select preferences and timing. As a private tour I saw so much more and it was both a beautiful and fascinating day.…”
Discover Otavalo and its surroundings on a private day tour from Quito, featuring vibrant markets, scenic waterfalls, and expert guides for an authentic experience.
“Carla was an exceptional tour guide. She took us to places that were not on our itinerary which included visiting a musicians workshop and a weaving workshop. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her.”
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.
“This trip is well worth the cost.Marco is a wonderful guide.”
Discover Ecuador with a flexible, personalized tour guiding service. Visit Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, and more with a knowledgeable local friend.
“It was a wonderful experience to visit a country and have a local guide to show you things you would never find on your own. Kathy was a fabulous guide!”
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.
“We had the best day with Andres. We flew in 1 day early before a 7 day Galapagos Express tour. He picked us up at 9 am sharp. His car is clean and comfortable. His English is perfect - he attended University in California. We…”
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.
“We had a great time with our guide David! While driving to Otavalo and back we made various stops (typical snack/breakfast, Quitsato, Waterfall, Laguna, Leathertown, typical lunch). We can highly recommend this tour.”
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.
“We had an amazing day!! Luis is an fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. We did a little bit of everything, including some great shopping!”
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.