
Otavalo Day Trip
Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market while learning about local cuisine. Day Trip Details.
- 8 hours
- 70 reviews
- Open on Tue, Wed, Sat
Join us for a day trip to Otavalo from Quito and explore the indigenous market while learning about local cuisine.
Day Trip Details
We will pick you up from your hotel in Quito and head north on the Pan-American Highway to Cayambe, making a stop to taste traditional bizcocho de Cayambe with cheese or dulce de leche.
Next, we will visit the "Miralago" viewpoint for panoramic views of San Pablo Lake, Imbabura volcano, and surrounding villages. The tour continues in Otavalo, known for its indigenous market.
We will then proceed to the Peguche Waterfall near Otavalo, followed by a stop at the Ñanda Mañachi Cultural Center to learn about local artists.
Finally, we’ll visit the Otavalo market and enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel in Quito, with an expected arrival 8 hours after pickup.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels located in La Carolina, La Mariscal, and the historic center of Quito.
Prices
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
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility