Otavalo Day Tour
Enjoy a true cultural experience on the Otavalo Day Tour. This is a flexible private day tour so you will be able to customize it depending on what you would like to see and do. We warn you – there is a lot to see! This private tour is limited to 3 people so can enjoy a more intimate experience with your guide.
Highlights
- Enjoy a short hike or boat ride at Cuicocha Lagoon
- Learn the sacred rituals of Cuicocha Lagoon
- Learn about traditional handmade crafts in Peguche
- Visit the famous Otavalo Market
- Stroll down "leather street" in Cotacachi
- Take a short walk to the spectacular Peguche Falls
Quick Details
- Private tour with flexible schedule
- Any day of week
- Start time: 07h30
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Duration: 11-12 hours
- Effort level: Easy
- Tour limit: 3 guests
- Bilingual guide
- Private vehicle transport
Price per person
- 90
- 3 guests
- 135
- 2 guests
- 260
- 1 guest
Please send us an email to make a booking. Include the size of your group and expected date of travel in your email.
Tour price includes:
Bilingual tour guide
Private vehicle transport
All entrance fees (if applicable)
Excludes
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch ($5-7)
Day snacks
Personal hydration
Additional activities such as boat ride on Cuicocha ($4)
Departure point/time:
Your hotel in Quito at 07h30
What to expect:
Afterwards, we suggest visit the town of Peguche (near to Otavalo), where you can learn about handmade craft techniques practiced by the Quechua people. From here, it is possible to take a short walk to the spectacular 18 m high Peguche Falls.
Lastly, travel to the Otavalo Saturday market where you can browse Plaza de Ponchos (recommended for tours taken on Saturday). Here you will be able to pick up a few souvenirs at a bargain.
Depending on your schedule, you could stop for lunch in either Cotacachi or Otavalo. Both are well known for their delicious food such as fritada.
Return point/approximate time:
Your hotel in Quito at 18h30
Each guest must bring their passport. This is usually checked at the park entrances.
What to bring:
Passport
Extra cash for lunch
Sun protection cream
Hat/cap, sunglasses
Fleece jacket
Rain jacket
Camera
Small day backpack (15 Liters)
1-2 liters of water/energy drinks & snacks
What to wear:
Comfortable clothing/footwear for walking
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions about the Otavalo Day Tour.
You may also be interested in our private Cotopaxi day trip
