The Best Otavalo Market Tour + San Pablo Lake + Cayambe + Cotacachi

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Quito, Ecuador

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cover some of Ecuador’s top cultural attractions without having to worry about planning or speaking Spanish on an action-packed private sightseeing tour. You’ll cover San Pablo Lake, the charming towns of Cotacachi and Cayambe, and Otavalo Market—the largest indigenous market in South America—while you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

Discover a range of cultural and natural highlights on a private tour from Quito
Relish the flexibility to tailor your private itinerary
Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery
Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Private transportation
Certified Bilingual Guide
A bag of bizcochos
A fantastic cup of coffee

Entrance Fees
Personal Expenses and Souvenirs
Tips for the guide/driver
Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from hotels in urban Quito and close to the Tababela Quito airport. For pick-up in the Valley of Los Chillos an extra $20 USD per group will be charged.

Itinerary

Fabrica de Bizcochos San Pedro

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Pablo Del Lago

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cotacachi

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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.

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Featured review

Anonymous

It's a great trip. Andreas was a wonderful guide. Showed us more places than what was in the ad. He was knowledgeable,interesting and pleasant to spend the day with.

Reviews

4.9

based on 22 reviews

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Great day!

Anonymous, Jan 2026

It's a great trip. Andreas was a wonderful guide. Showed us more places than what was in the ad. He was knowledgeable,interesting and pleasant to spend the day with.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi guys, thanks for the great review. I had a great time with you guys during the whole trip. Hope you had a blast in Ecuador. Cheers!

Our guide was Jean Pierre...

Alisha_H, Aug 2025

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.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Alisha, thanks for the wonderful review! Jean Pierre is an amazing guide, glad you had a great tour. Cheers!

Great Day with lots of local experiences

Lisa_H, May 2025

Andreas was a great guide, chatty and full of knowledge. We had a full day out from 9am to 6pm. We visited the equator museum, biscuit and cheese making shop, Otavalo, Cayembe and Cotacachi. We learnt a lot about the local culture and Ecuador. Would definitely recommend this trip

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi Lisa, thanks for the great review. It was a fun day in Otavalo, cayambe and cotacachi. You guys were great. Hope Galapagos was amazing. Cheers!

Amazing day!

Ruth_V, Mar 2025

Awesome experience!! Our tour guide spoke good English was very friendly and the trip was totally customizable to our interests and needs.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Ruth, Im so happy you had a great time visiting Otavalo. Hope the rest of your visit in Ecuador was awesome! Cheers!

Ask for Jean Pierre!

Kemberly_W, Nov 2024

Jean Pierre made The Best Otavalo Market Tour + San Pablo Lake + Cayambe + Cotacachi an unforgettable experience! He was professional, caring, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about every stop on the tour. His enthusiasm and attention to detail ensured everyone felt welcomed and engaged. Jean Pierre’s dedication and passion for his work truly shine—he’s a gem of a guide. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Kemberly thanks for the amazing review on our guide Jean Pierre. He is awesome and always delivers when it comes to the Otavalo tour. I'll see you today for the cooking class. Cheers!

A Perfect Day Trip from Quito

Lisa_M, Feb 2024

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 enjoyed the Biscocho stop to stretch our legs and buy some coffee and chocolate in the store. Then to Cayambe to the Solar Museum and learned about the equator. Then to Otovalo - what fun! We shopped and bought everything we wanted. He helped haggle some prices for us. Then, finally Cotacachi which I called “Leather Town”. We ended up each getting sharp leather jackets (mine was $90, his $110). He bought leather boots and a wallet and we both bought belts. Then we went to a place for lunch. Andres is a careful driver and a lovely person. We learned all about his family and vice versa it was like hanging out with a lively friend for the day. His choice of music for the car is excellent. At one point on the drive back, I nodded off for about 20 minutes and he was appropriately silent and turned down the music. We did not want to climb volcanoes or hike to lagoons. This was the perfect day after a flight that landed at 12 a.m. Running on only 5 hours of sleep, Andres took care of the logistics. All we had to do was enjoy the ride and the beautiful views of the mountains. We could not have asked for a better day spent in Quito. 5 stars.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Lisa, thanks for the amazing review. It was a pleasure meeting you guys. I had a wonderful day hanging out with y'all. Have a blast in Galapagos

Great guide, great day

stephen_s, Sep 2023

Jean Pierre was an excellent guide, he was extremely knowledgeable and flexible with our schedule. We were able to spend exactly as much time as we wanted at each stop. Bought some amazing goods in the market and had a wonderful lunch. It was an incredibly productive day.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Stephen, thanks for the wonderful review! Im so happy you had a great tour with JP. Hope your time in Ecuador goes amazing! Best wishes

Diego is the best!

George_F, Sep 2023

Diego was an excellent tour guide. He arrived on time, car was clean, and best of all he was extremely knowledgeable. He taught us about the indigenous people, discussed their culture, dress, and how they live. We were lucky to have had great weather and were able to see many volcanoes. Diego told us about each. He was by far the best guide, I highly recommend this (or any) tour with Diego!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi George thanks for the great review. Diego is a great guide and he had a fantastic time with you guys. Have a great time in Ecuador. Cheers!

Great day!

Russell_M, Apr 2022

We enjoyed our day, just wish we had more time. But it was our own fault as we choose a 9 am departure. Next time I’d choose a 7:30. Our guide was great, and there was a lot of variety— market, waterfall, nice restaurants.