Take a road trip through Ecuador's incredible landscapes on this Quito shopping tour. Stop en route to snap photos of stunning scenery as you make your way to Otavalo Market, where you will experience local shopping at its finest. Barter for handicrafts, interact with city-dwellers and walk away with handicrafts, produce and house wares from one of Quito's most popular markets.
Day trip to the Otavalo Marketplace from Quito
Enjoy various photo stops along the way including San Pablo lake
Browse for locally made handicrafts and barter for your items
Complimentary pickup and drop off from most Quito hotels
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop off
Professional guide
Lunch (if option selected)
Exclusions
Gratuities (Optional)
Food and drink, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from the following Quito hotels: Rio Amazonas, Holiday Inn, Wyndham Garden, Kaia, Mercure Alameda, Hilton Colon, Swissotel. If you are not staying at these hotels, your pick up will be at the Holiday Inn Express hotel (Ave. Orellana N6-54 and Calle Reina Victoria) 07h45 - Tuesday & Saturday.
Departure Time
7:45am - Tuesday, Saturday Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What To Expect
Leave Quito and head out on the famed Pan-American Highway going north. In to the town of Cayambe, where tasty "˜bizcochos' are made fresh each morning. Watch as local men and women bake off these biscuits in traditional wood ovens and sample a few of these buttery delights while they are still warm. Continue on to Mira Lago, where you will find incredible views of Imbabura Volcano and San Pablo Lake. Take some photos before heading to Otavalo, where you will meet Otavaleños (natives) as they prepare for market. Wander the wares and barter for interesting items found only in Ecuador on the Quito Otavalo Marketplace.Travelers can choose to stay in Otavalo, or continue on to Cotacachi, which is known for its handmade leather bags, belts and other items. Visit in Cotacachi a traditional workshop of Andean Instruments. You will have plenty of time to visit the village and do some shopping here. Enjoy some free time for lunch. On the way back to Quito we will pick up passengers who stayed in Otavalo.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
A maximum of 9 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.