Otavalo Indian Market Private Tour

Don't waste your time waiting for large tour-groups! Do an unforgettable excursion escorted by a private and knowledgeable local tour guide, and enjoy the biggest Indian Market of South America, from the comfort of a private tour! Enjoy this colourful and welcoming culture, visiting its main surrounding areas and attractions. Have a relaxing and memorable day trip!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Volcan Cayambe, Cayambe Ecuador

Our departure is at 8:00 a.m., from your hotel in Quito, towards the colourful town of Otavalo and to the most famous Indian fair in South America! We take the Pan-American Highway, which takes you through spectacular mountain scenery, to enjoy spectacular views of people and communities, while conducting their activities and daily life! Our first stop is at the viewpoint of Pisque River, form where you'll see the majestic snow-capped volcanoes Cayambe (5.790 m - 18,996 ft) and Cotopaxi (5.890 m - 19,324 ft). Also, it will be possible to spot large plantations of roses, and very fertile farmlands.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Volcan Imbabura, Otavalo Ecuador

Before going to Otavalo, you will visit the popular viewpoint of San Pablo Lake, located at the foothills of Imbabura Volcano (4.630 m - 15,190 ft).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Otavalo Market, Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo 100450 Ecuador

You continue your journey and then we arrive at the Otavalo Indian Market or "Plaza de Ponchos", showing varied handmade indigenous crafts. There you'll have time off to hang around the market, and to make the best choices buying unique souvenirs!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Iglesia Matriz, Bolivar Street, Cotacachi 100350 Ecuador

After having lunch you'll visit the Cotacachi village, well-known as the “music capital of Ecuador”, rich in the production of fine leather garments, which are displayed and sold in small shops along the center of the city.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Laguna Cuicocha, Cotacachi 100450 Ecuador

Before we return to Quito, you´ll visit the stunning crater lake of Cuicocha, located in the Cotacachi volcano (4.944 m - 16,220 ft). Then we start our way back to Quito, where you'll arrive approximately at 5:00 p.m.

Duration: 1 hour