Quito Day Trip: Private Tour of South America's Largest Indigenous Market in Otavalo

Embark on a private tour of Otavalo, South America’s largest indigenous market, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the region. Explore the market, visit surrounding areas, and enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quito - Otavalo is situated in the Imbabura Province, 86 km north of Quito. This charming town has become one of Ecuador’s top tourist attractions, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, streams, and springs, creating a paradise that visitors love to revisit! Otavalo is globally renowned for its famous handicraft Indian market.
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What's Included
  • Certified English speaking guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

Don’t let the constraints of large group outings dictate your day! Instead, experience a memorable tour with the aid of a well-informed local guide, exploring South America’s largest Indian Market at your own pace with a private tour. Immerse yourself in this vibrant and hospitable culture, visiting primary attractions and areas. Make the most out of…

Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Isla_w
Jan 30, 2026
Fantastic trip - Ximena was a very knowledgeable and kind guide who made our trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend her.
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Geoffrey_s
Sep 22, 2025
A great time! - This was a great tour. Getting to see the Ecuadorian country side was wonderful. Ximena was wonderful and very informative. The Otavalo market was amazing. We went on a Saturday when it’s even larger than normal.
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Q9257tcvanessaa
Feb 19, 2024
Lovely Otavalo Market! - This tour allowed us to see places in and near Otavalo that we would never have found on our own, in addition to being very comfortable in a private vehicle. The sensational guide! Thank you so much!
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Theodoros_f
Dec 21, 2023
A great experience in Ecuador with Ximena - My wife and I had an incredible private tour with our tour guide and driver Ximena! We embarked our comfortable car at 8 am from our hotel and started our journey to Otavalo. We stopped at different areas and viewpoints, we had pictures with the famous Alpaca, we admired the countryside and also stopped at a national park and checked the little handicraft shops. We also stopped in another city and looked for leather products. Later, we went to a small workshop, where the owners showe ld us how they create all these amazing Ecuadorian artifacts in the most traditional way! That was probably the highlight of our tour! We ended up buying some of the amazing products there! Later, we went to the Otavalo Market, where slew wondered around the shops, and Ximena was helping us with the translation and negotiations! Finally, we sat at a traditional Ecuadorian restaurant where we enjoyed our delicious food! This has been a wonderful way to explore the traditions of the indigenous people in Ecuador, their amazing handicrafts and the beautiful landscapes! We would also like to thank again Ximena for her amazing company, her stories and for extending the tour for more than two hours! Great person and professional!!
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Samira
Jan 29, 2018
Too big !! - It’s a huge market I spent 5 hours there . The villagers come from the surrounding villages to sell their products. Lots of unusual handcrafted product . Loved to bargain with the locals. It’s a nice experience you can’t afford to miss !! Try the street food specially the fried fish it was Awsome. Highly recommended
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).