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Private Tour to Otavalo & Surroundings: Discover Imbabura's Colorful Markets
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Guayllabamba
Join us for a private tour to Otavalo and surroundings in Imbabura, Ecuador. Discover the colorful markets, stunning landscapes, and delicious food of this region with a local guide.
Join us for a private tour to Otavalo and surroundings in Imbabura, Ecuador. Discover the colorful markets, stunning landscapes, and delicious food of this region with a local guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Guayllabamba - We will drive 2 rac{1}{2} hours to the northern side of the Andes, where we will tour one of the most visited areas by foreigners and local tourists known as ‘The Lakes Province’. Our drive will go across Guayllabamba Valley where we can enjoy delicious fruits.
- Cayambe - Then we will continue our trip through an area with…
- Guayllabamba - We will drive 2 rac{1}{2} hours to the northern side of the Andes, where we will tour one of the most visited areas by foreigners and local tourists known as ‘The Lakes Province’. Our drive will go across Guayllabamba Valley where we can enjoy delicious fruits.
- Cayambe - Then we will continue our trip through an area with several viewpoints, these are the perfect places for people who like photography.
- Otavalo Market - We will visit Otavalo Indian Market, which is very famous for its quality handicrafts, and its exportation to all over the world.
- Cascada de Peguche - Then we will take you to visit a wonderful waterfall known as Peguche, it’s a sacred place where the locals renew their energies and you will also do!!!
- Cotacachi - Then we will visit Cotacachi Area, which is known for its famous-quality cow and sheep leather articles and also for lunch, there are several typical dishes and you can have a chance to try guinea pig if you desire.
What's Included
- All sightseeing mentioned above
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English-Spanish speaking Certified Guide
- Park admission fee
- All sightseeing mentioned above
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English-Spanish speaking Certified Guide
- Park admission fee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Anything not specified in program
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Anything not specified in program
Additional Information
Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province is absolutely one of the favorite tours on visitor’s trips while in Ecuador. The main attraction is Otavalo Market. It is a massive Saturday crafts market (But there is a market every day too)
- one of the biggest of South America! Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole…
Imbabura or known as the Lakes Province is absolutely one of the favorite tours on visitor’s trips while in Ecuador. The main attraction is Otavalo Market. It is a massive Saturday crafts market (But there is a market every day too)
- one of the biggest of South America! Tons of traditionally-attired Quechua locals take over the streets of the whole town center, selling beautiful artwork, handicrafts, livestock, and clothing, anything you can imagine! You will also LOVE the food at Cotacachi also known as the Leather Town, and all the great but cheap restaurants around town. The waterfall that after a short walk ,you will be impressed by its beauty .Finally amazing views of the Andes on the way back to Quito. We invite you to join us to this very colorful tour with a local taste
Location
Guayllabamba
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Leah
Jul 4, 2024
Otavalo and the “Way of the Roses” - Our family of four (two adults two teens) was promptly picked up by Erick the guide and Pablo the driver. Erick approached us straight away at our hotel pick up and explained what was happening for the day. He was kind and sincere.
We knew we were going to Otavalo and the markets but it was the shade houses of roses that intrigued me on the way. Erick could see I was very interested and so stopped at a roadside florist for me to see all the roses they were selling.
We always felt safe and looked after. It was our last day in Equador and we had a great time walking to the waterfall.
I would definitely recommend this private guided tour.
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Robert_w
Nov 24, 2023
Excellent day trip journey to markets & waterfall - We really enjoyed the sights and scenery of the trip out of Quito to the markets and seeing the waterfalls! Joshui was an excellent tour guide and highly recommend this tour. Friendly, smooth and great recommendations.
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Richard_w
Nov 13, 2023
Beautiful Ecuador! - Otavalo market and the views of the countryside. The stop for bizcochos and lunch were very good choices. Our guide Josue was super!
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Starla_d
Aug 22, 2023
Do this tour: It’s varied and great fun! - Our guide, Josie Sentamarae, was outstanding: knowledgeable, funny, attentive just great. The Rose Market was amazing with such variety even the Eternal. Roses…never heard of them? Me either until this tour. The markets were good (there is one in Quito equally good) Seeing the countryside and walking in the small village to the waterfall was great. Highly recommend!
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Francisco_m
Jul 24, 2023
Amazing day trip. - Renato was our tour guide he was amazing. Picked us up at hotel on time. Took us to the market and two other towns. Amazing scenery and shopping. Lunch was amazing at this great restaurant he recommended. Also so water fall in a eucalyptus Forrest. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Happy_m
Jun 21, 2023
An Amazing Tour of Otavalo, Cayumbe & Peguche - What an amazing day we had on our private day tour to Otavalo and the surrounding areas.
Our guide Joel, and driver Patricio picked us up at the appointed time at our hotel in Quito.
Joel, our guide, was a fount of knowledge of all things Ecuador, and from the moment he picked us up at our hotel, we were engaged with stimulating conversation and history. He made us so comfortable from the minute we mer him!
Our drive was breathtaking! Driving through the beautiful, lush forest we stopped to take pictures.
The first stop was in Cayumbe for Bizcochos; a delicious Ecuadorian biscuit served with a mozarella type cheese and hot chocolate. We watched them being made and baked in the oven, and then were able to try them. Delicious!
Next we drove through a small town where we visited some local fresh produce markets, where we were able to sample many different types of fruits, and then to Otavalo, and indigenous community where there is a huge artisan marketplace to buy and see all the beautiful Andean handicrafts, and the traditional people.
Only a few minutes outside the city of Otavalo, is Cascade de Peguche (Peguche Waterfall). The entrance is located in a indigenous village. A rustic walking trail through the lush eucalyptus forest and in 15 minutes you arrive at the beautiful, sacred waterfall, which has special meaning to the indigenous people. This is a must see if going to Otavalo.
Jay was an amazing tour guide who was so friendly and his knowledge was unsurpassed. Our driver, Patricio, was so kind and always made us fell safe.
Thank you, Jay, Patricio, and GUIDEcuador for a wonderful, and highly recommended tour!
Best Regards,
Dawn Kenton
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Joseph_s
Dec 7, 2022
Great experience - Small towns .views.otavalo market. Cotacachi plaza
Knowledgeable guide.snow covered volcano countryside views.
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Albertab236
Oct 4, 2022
We felt this was a superb tour for a Day - This tour was excellent. our guide was knowledgeable & friendly. Never looked at the time and treated us as friends. Wish all were like Andres. He was very informative and friendly. We all enjoyed his personality and knowledge.
Thank you Guidecuador , we will definitely use them again!
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Leeleemari
Sep 24, 2022
Great service - Driver was extremely professional and kind. Excellent driving skills and comfortable ride and car. Very informative about Ecuador and areas visited on private tour. He made us feel safe like family. Highly recommend Also big plus he spoke excellent English
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Lucinda_d
Sep 23, 2022
Great Guide and Great Tour - Alejandro was our guide, and he was fantastic. He had so much knowledge about the area, and really created authentic experiences for us. He even adapted as we went, as my mother being older and maybe not as agile as needed for the waterfalls portion of the trip, he offered to take us instead to a store on the outskirts of Otovalo, where they still hand make their goods. Mom loved it!
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