Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Pick up from the hotel, home or Airbnb
Driver/Guide
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Lunch
Departure Point
Quito, Ecuador
The tour is offered private therefore the pick up time will be from any hotel, apartment, house or office located in Quito.
Traveler pickup
Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito, Ecuador
Otavalo, Otavalo, Ecuador Driving north of Quito is the most famous indigenous market of Ecuador: Otavalo, full of traditions and handcrafts. Following the route is Cayambe, very well known by local people for its salt biscuits called Bizcocho that is usually served with local cheese and milk caramel. Then driving northern a nice lake can be appreciated with the background a majestic Imabura Volcano. Finally arrive to Otavalo town where the local market is based. If you want to see the market at its fullest, visit on a Saturday or Wednesday. Some typical items can be found such as handmade textile, ceramic, wood, silver, leather, and metal products.
The last stop for the day is Cotacachi located just 10 minutes away from Otavalo, a town known for its leather goods with really great leather jackets and bags. Afternoon time to drive back to Quito.
240 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Patricia_T
05 Jun 2022
Christian was THE BEST guide, and we've had several outstanding guides this week! Seeing other parts of Ecuador outside of Quito was fun and allowed us to see the more relaxed areas. The market was wonderful, with spices, finger puppets, aprons, hats and more. Something for everyone! Christian was always finding ways to go above and beyond, anticipating our every need.
This tour in
Quito
is organized by
Ecu-Trans, Tourist Transportation
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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