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A person wearing a colorful, beaded mask with a fringe at the bottom, standing in front of a market stall with various colorful textiles. 1
A group of people in a rustic shop with wooden shelves and a signboard. 2
A person taking a photo of a waterfall. 3
A dark-colored SUV parked on a gravel road with a rural landscape, including hills and a fence in the background. 4
A wooden gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path. 5
By Daniel Mucarsel
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$176 and current price is NZ$167 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This is a new tour option since the original one was discontinued; you can check my reviews of this tour on my profile.
    Private Tour; focused on sharing history from a more indigenous context; highway scenery, rose production, ancestral knowledge, cultural heritage, food, Andean Cosmovision, and history.
    Local brunch at San Pablo's Lake community, next to their most important volcanoes.
    A nature walk around their sacred waterfall, called Peguche.
    And Otavalo, “Plaza de Los Ponchos” market, known worldwide as one of the largest open-air artisan markets in South America.
    Where we will enjoy and understand their history, traditions, gastronomy, and diverse cultures.
    A complete, affordable way to enjoy a full day trip not far from Quito, and some shopping for local high-quality, original, handmade Andean products.
    Accompanied by a certificated professional Tour Guide/Driver, a modern car, an open-minded cultural ambiance, local music, and nice conversations.
    LGBTIQ 420 friendly

Activity location

  • Cayambe
    • Cayambe, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cayambe
    • Cayambe, Ecuador

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Day off in Quito? Otavalo Indigenous Artisan Market Private Tour!

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$175.64
NZ$166.86 x 1 AdultNZ$166.86
Total
The previous price was NZ$175.64 and current price is NZ$166.86
5% off
Until Mon, 24 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Mini bar of chocolate is included
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Cascada de Peguche waterfall
  • Inclusions
    With our local snack at the lake
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Tradicional Traditional snack of the area: Bizcocho (salted buttered biscuit) and Queso de Hoja (Local achira's leaf rolled cheese). Next to San Pablo's lake.
  • Inclusions
    Private Certified Tour Guide/Driver. Kia Seltos 2023
  • Exclusions
    Local lunch (Pay on-site) $10 máx.
  • Exclusions
    Shopping at the market and around
  • Exclusions
    Use of the bathrooms we have nearby

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Guayllabamba (Pass by)

Guayllabamba, a fruit production valley. Fruit vendors on the road.

Cayambe

  • 10m
Export rose production area known as the "World's capital of Roses". Where we will stop to buy its most famous traditional snack, fresh-made Bizcochos con Queso de Hoja. (Salty buttered biscuits and a achira leaf rolled cheese). And on a clear day be able to watch the Cayambe Volcano, the 3rd highest in Ecuador.

San Pablo Del Lago

  • 30m
One of the most beautiful and largest lakes in Ecuador! The place where we will enjoy your local snack at your first indigenous community. Next to the lake and guarded by the Imbabura and Cotacachi volcanoes in front of us.

Cascada de Peguche

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
An ancient waterfall of cleaning and purification of the premises. We will walk through its prehispanic trails, reaching its waterfall to feel the power of the water and cleanse your energies. Difficulty level 1/5

Plaza De Los Ponchos Mercado

  • 3h
"Plaza de los ponchos". The biggest indigenous artisan market in South America! A complete walk around to find the best options for your preferences. Good for buying souvenirs and local variety artwork from the different indigenous communities, interacting with them, and to testify to how the Otavalo's commercial and ethnic culture is.

Rincón Otavalito

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Restaurant where we will have lunch, all kinds of options, from the traditional local food to all kinds of dishes and preparations at a family-based business. (pay on-site) no more than $10. Let me know in advance if you have any preferences, food restrictions, or diets.

Quito (Pass by)

Return to the city to your place to drop off, better before 3 pm. On a busy day we might encounter some setbacks, so it's best to return early and avoid a long journey back.

Location

Activity location

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    Cayambe
    • Cayambe, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cayambe
    • Cayambe, Ecuador

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