Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)
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Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)
1 days
Day Tours
Unknown
Light
English
Experience Overview
This full-day excursion is the perfect way to experience the charm of Ecuador's Otavalo Market and surrounding areas. Explore Otavalo, a vibrant city surrounded by picturesque mountains, to wander the market and admire all of its beautiful handicrafts.
This full-day excursion is the perfect way to experience the charm of Ecuador's Otavalo Market and surrounding areas. Explore Otavalo, a vibrant city surrounded by picturesque mountains, to wander the market and admire all of its beautiful handicrafts. Continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi to browse the leather shops before a visit to Peguche Waterfall or Cuicocha Lake on the way back to Quito.
Highlights
- Experience the charm of the Otavalo Market. See the stunning landscapes surrounding the market and stop in Cayambre on the way to the market to try local delicacies such as bizcochos.
Trip Details
1 days
Day Tours
English
Otavalo, Ecuador
Otavalo, Ecuador
Unknown
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Otavalo
Meeting point: Hotel Hilton Colon (secondary lobby). Address: Av. Juan León Mera between Patria Avenue and 18 de Septiembre Street. Please meet your guide in the secondary lobby of the hotel.
Finish Point: Hotel Hilton Colon.
Itinerary: Enjoy a full-day excursion to experience the charm and culture of Ecuador's Otavalo Market. Surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes, the vibrant and beautiful city of Otavalo is home to a large indigenous poulation and known for its handicrafts. Continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi to browse the leather market and craft shops before a delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant. Next head to the Peguche waterfalls or Cuicocha Lake before returning to Quito.
Meal: A Kichwa traditional lunch is included in your tour, and is a G for Good Planeterra project. You will be warmly welcomed by indigenous women for their community meals initiative Rupay Mikuna, which means "Warm Meal". Rupay Mikuna offers an authentic culinary and cultural immersion, where the women not only provide an unforgettable gastronomic experience but also strengthen their economic empowerment and celebrate their traditions for future generations.
Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.
Packing essentials: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, hat, camera, extra snacks and water, sunglasses, sunblock.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 1 days
Trip Type: Day Tours
Activity Level: Light
This full-day excursion is the perfect way to experience the charm of Ecuador's Otavalo Market and surrounding areas. Explore Otavalo, a vibrant city surrounded by picturesque mountains, to wander the market and admire all of its beautiful handicrafts.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
01/28/2022
Very diverse, very delicious, very comfortable and very rich information wise tour. Very accommodating tour guide who would go above and beyond to make his guests feel most comfortable and also get to know the new places. A perfect way to see Ecuador Highlands, wander along the vibrant and colorful streets of Otavalo town, do some shopping of local handicrafts, taste the delicious and homemade local flavored meals in a family restaurant with an excellent mountain views.
09/18/2021
Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He was responsive, explained where head like to take us, and asked if that would interest us. Very professional and courteous. Our guide provided a lot of information, answered our questions, and made great suggestions for places and things to see and do.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
01/28/2022
Very diverse, very delicious, very comfortable and very rich information wise tour. Very accommodating tour guide who would go above and beyond to make his guests feel most comfortable and also get to know the new places. A perfect way to see Ecuador Highlands, wander along the vibrant and colorful streets of Otavalo town, do some shopping of local handicrafts, taste the delicious and homemade local flavored meals in a family restaurant with an excellent mountain views.
09/18/2021
Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He was responsive, explained where head like to take us, and asked if that would interest us. Very professional and courteous. Our guide provided a lot of information, answered our questions, and made great suggestions for places and things to see and do.
02/14/2022
Gut organisiert und immer nette Führer Schöner Markt!
11/14/2021
Nice- guide was late but was also really nice and genuinely wanted us to have a good time.
11/09/2021
Jose was wonderful. He was great about explaining the history of where we were - and the flora and fauna of the region. He was patient and gracious and made our day fun and safe and an adventure we won't soon forget. He is a treasure. Marvelous!
01/13/2022
02/05/2022
I would have given it a 10 but the market area seemed very small. I heard it was all over the town but the guide told us to stay in that little square. I think my expectations were that it was huge. Saying that, I really got everything I wanted in that little square and had more than enough time. Beautiful place!
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