Otavalo Day Trip from Quito - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Otavalo Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 69.00 USD
Rating: 8.9 (74 reviews)

Otavalo Day Trip

Vibrant colours of Otavalo Market

Beautiful views of Ecuador's San Pablo Lake

Traditional Andean musical instruments

Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the world-renowned indigenous market. Plus, uncover the secrets behind the local cuisine!

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Tasting of bizcochos de Cayambe
Visit to Peguche traditional instrument making workshop

Not included

Lunch

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 532 Travelers·74 reviews

September 28, 2026
Anónimo
Costa Rica
The tour is very good in terms of the route it takes: the Cayambe biscuits and the Solar Museum are fabulous. The visit to the Ponchos Market was quic...
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September 13, 2026
Joan
San Jose, Costa Rica
Excellent activity! Irene made the tour very dynamic and interesting. I highly recommend visiting the waterfall, the lake, and the Otavalo market with...
With friends
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August 16, 2026
Byron Ganazhapa
Madrid, Spain
An unforgettable experience, and the guide was very friendly and fun. I highly recommend it.
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June 8, 2026
Monica González González
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It was a beautiful experience, our guide Jorge was always willing to explain any concerns, he was kind and the places we visited were stunning and ver...
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May 28, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Great excursion! We loved it, but the transport could be improved.
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November 27, 2025
Susan
Santiago, Chile
A very good experience! Our guide, Josue, explained many interesting things to us in both Spanish and perfect English. The included activities were ve...
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January 13, 2024
Pedro
Spain
It was a very interesting excursion to both Otavalo and Cotacachi with the help of our guide Andrea who has more patience than Santo Job. If there was...
Traveling solo
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July 25, 2023
Erick Fabian
Mexico
We start on time. On the way we tried a fruit that is known here as soursop. We had breakfast in Cayambe. We also saw the Imbabura volcano and its lak...
As a couple
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July 3, 2023
Erin
United States
Javier was an amazing tour guide. We were able to visit so many other places besides the Otavalo market. He seemed eager and happy to teach us about e...
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May 29, 2023
Pilar
Spain
The activity was very good, the best thing was our guide Francisco, super nice and always attentive to the group. What I didn't like was that after pa...
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Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the world-renowned indigenous market. Plus, uncover the secrets behind the local cuisine!

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Quito and leave the capital behind and head north on the Pan-American Highway, reaching Cayambe, an Andean province nestled in the valley and surrounded by high mountains. We'll make a stop along your route to taste traditional Ecuadorian bizcocho de Cayambe, wood-oven baked pastries accompanied by a mozzarella-style soft cheese or dulce de leche.

Next up, we'll stop at the "Miralago" viewpoint, from which we'll enjoy incredible panoramic views over San Pablo Lake, the Imbabura volcano, and the surrounding villages. Then, the tour will continue in Otavalo, a city famous worldwide for its indigenous market.

From here, we'll continue our journey to the Peguche Waterfall, near Otavalo. We'll marvel at the magical landscapes of the waterfallbefore heading to our next stop, the Ñanda Mañachi Cultural Center, where we'll learn about the work of local artists.

Finally, we'll visit the Otavalo market and enjoy a delicious lunch in the area. Afterward, we’ll begin our return journey to your hotel in Quito, with an expected arrival in the Ecuadorian capital 8 hours after pickup.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels located in La Carolina, La Mariscal, and the historic center of Quito.

8.9

Excellent 532 Travelers·74 reviews

September 28, 2026
Anónimo
Costa Rica
The tour is very good in terms of the route it takes: the Cayambe biscuits and the Solar Museum are fabulous. The visit to the Ponchos Market was quic...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 13, 2026
Joan
San Jose, Costa Rica
Excellent activity! Irene made the tour very dynamic and interesting. I highly recommend visiting the waterfall, the lake, and the Otavalo market with...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Byron Ganazhapa
Madrid, Spain
An unforgettable experience, and the guide was very friendly and fun. I highly recommend it.
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 8, 2026
Monica González González
Ciudad De México, Mexico
It was a beautiful experience, our guide Jorge was always willing to explain any concerns, he was kind and the places we visited were stunning and ver...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 28, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Great excursion! We loved it, but the transport could be improved.
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 27, 2025
Susan
Santiago, Chile
A very good experience! Our guide, Josue, explained many interesting things to us in both Spanish and perfect English. The included activities were ve...
Is this useful?
January 13, 2024
Pedro
Spain
It was a very interesting excursion to both Otavalo and Cotacachi with the help of our guide Andrea who has more patience than Santo Job. If there was...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 25, 2023
Erick Fabian
Mexico
We start on time. On the way we tried a fruit that is known here as soursop. We had breakfast in Cayambe. We also saw the Imbabura volcano and its lak...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 3, 2023
Erin
United States
Javier was an amazing tour guide. We were able to visit so many other places besides the Otavalo market. He seemed eager and happy to teach us about e...
Is this useful?
May 29, 2023
Pilar
Spain
The activity was very good, the best thing was our guide Francisco, super nice and always attentive to the group. What I didn't like was that after pa...
With friends
Is this useful?

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Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the world-renowned indigenous market. Plus, uncover the secrets behind the local cuisine!

Day Trip Details

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels located in La Carolina, La Mariscal, and the historic center of Quito.

Otavalo Day Trip