Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour

Quito, Ecuador

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle. Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.

Experience the Pan-American highway from the comfort of private transport
Make stops at lesser known attractions that you would otherwise miss
Visit Ecuador’s most important market city with a private guide
Customize your tour to include the rural parish of Pecuche

What's Included

Private transportation
Certified English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes

Meals

$7.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 8:00 a.m.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Quito

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cayambe

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volcan Imbabura

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Otavalo Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cotacachi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Quito

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
12 C° - 24 C° / 53,6 F° - 75,2 F
It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Must see Otavalo on Saturday

Holly_F, Apr 2026

Streets lined with choices of ponchos, clothing, handicrafts and jewelry at very affordable prices. I also went to the town of Cotacachi and many great leather goods again with very attractive prices.

Fantastic trip

Isla_W, Jan 2026

Ximena was a very knowledgeable and kind guide who made our trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend her.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We are glad to know that you felt comfortable with our tour guide... Thank you!

A great time!

Geoffrey_S, Sep 2025

This was a great tour. Getting to see the Ecuadorian country side was wonderful. Ximena was wonderful and very informative. The Otavalo market was amazing. We went on a Saturday when it’s even larger than normal.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear traveler, Thank you very much for choosing the Otavalo experience!! It was a pleasure!

A great experience in Ecuador with Ximena

Theodoros_F, Dec 2023

My wife and I had an incredible private tour with our tour guide and driver Ximena! We embarked our comfortable car at 8 am from our hotel and started our journey to Otavalo. We stopped at different areas and viewpoints, we had pictures with the famous Alpaca, we admired the countryside and also stopped at a national park and checked the little handicraft shops. We also stopped in another city and looked for leather products. Later, we went to a small workshop, where the owners showe ld us how they create all these amazing Ecuadorian artifacts in the most traditional way! That was probably the highlight of our tour! We ended up buying some of the amazing products there! Later, we went to the Otavalo Market, where slew wondered around the shops, and Ximena was helping us with the translation and negotiations! Finally, we sat at a traditional Ecuadorian restaurant where we enjoyed our delicious food! This has been a wonderful way to explore the traditions of the indigenous people in Ecuador, their amazing handicrafts and the beautiful landscapes! We would also like to thank again Ximena for her amazing company, her stories and for extending the tour for more than two hours! Great person and professional!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear friends, Thank you very much for choosing this private tour, and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful experience in Otavalo! It was a pleasure... Kind regards, Ecuador Best Tours,