Day off in Quito? Otavalo indigenous artisan market Private Tour!

Name: Day off in Quito? Otavalo indigenous artisan market Private Tour!
Brand: Daniel Mucarsel
SKU: 124923P7
Price: 100.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (76 reviews)

Quito, Ecuador

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve deeper into the indigenous culture and history of Ecuador on a private day trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. With your private guide, you’ll overcome the language barrier and explore South America’s largest market at a pace suited to you, as well as visiting other local highlights such as San Pablo Lake.

Discover South America's biggest market at your own pace
Relish the freedom to tailor your personalized itinerary
Letting someone else drive you from Quito means you can soak up the scenery
Overcome the language barrier as you explore with a local guide

What's Included

Private transportation
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Brunch

Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador
We will arrange the meeting point

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

The car is a KIA Seltos grey color, better shown here in the pictures section. My uniform is a grey polo shirt and I will wear brown glasses. To avoid inconvenience. The meeting point will be confirmed prior to the service. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking a meeting point if necessary. Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues. Keeping all biosafety standards, Covid free service. We take care of each other. In case you are a solo traveler, I will leave the availability open in case somebody else wants to join us :) *Cancellation will be available just in case of weather issues, not due to political or social unrest.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by Daniel Mucarsel

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Ldcace

Daniel, our guide, was wonderful. He had a wealth of knowledge about the people, the history, and the ecology of Ecuador. Our day with him was far better than I dared to expect. I highly recommend his tour.

Reviews

5.0

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Wonderful Experience

Ldcace, Mar 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you very much for spending some time with me! Stay in touch and keep traveling!

One of the richest and most rewarding tours in the Quito area!

Bruno_G, Jan 2024

This tour was amazing! At first, I thought it was only a non-stop tour to Otavalo, but no, it was much more! Daniel Murcarsel, the guide, was such a friendly guy, with him I learned a lot from Ecuatorian culture, traditions, life, from past to present! I loved the stop by the lake, having the opportunity to have a coffee with Bizcochos de Cayambe, seeing Imbabura Volcano and chatting with Daniel, was sure one of those moments that I will have in my mind forever! The visit to Cascada Peguche was also great, as the place is so wonderful and peaceful! And Otavalo Market, wow, how incredible is this place! Daniel explained me a lot about the place. Another highlight was the lunch, in which I was able to taste local Ecuatorian food, "fritada", which was delicious! I highly recommend this tour to whomever is travelling to Quito. It will sure be a whole day of adventure and learning! A great overview of La Paz with an outstanding tour guide: David! In the tour, we have the opportunity to visit the highlights of the city, such as "Valle de la Luna", "Telefericos", the city center, el famoso "Mercado de las Brujas" and some museums! David was a great guide, with him I could learn more about La Paz and Bolivia as well! I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is in La Paz. It is sure a a whole day of adventure and of learning about Bolivian Culture!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Muito obrigado Bruno! Estamos em contato :)

Excellent tour guide

Cayley_R, Nov 2023

Daniel was great! He accommodated our weird schedule, arriving in Quito just from noon till midnight, picking us up and dropping us off at the airport. He took us to a few places and adapted based on our interests, energy level, and the weather. We learned a ton about Ecuador and the culture from Daniel while we were driving between sites. We had excellent food, tasted fruits we've never seen in the market, and finished off our souvenir/gifts list. He helped make our last day great! If I'm in Quito again I plan to reach out to Daniel again.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you Cayley! Yes come back and keep in touch! :)

Lake and waterfall were pretty

Marina_C, Aug 2023

The tour was fine. My favorite parts were the swing on the lake (which had a pretty mountain in the background), and seeing the waterfall. Otavalo market was nice but nothing special; there’s a very similar market in Quito. I personally don’t think it’s worth driving 2 hours from Quito to see Otavalo, but your mileage may vary if you really love shopping. The guide was nice but very talkative, and it was a bit awkward when I asked him for some quiet time, although he did respect that when I asked. Also, you should have breakfast before you go on this tour, because I was hungry all morning. The guide offered some biscotti with cheese for brunch, but it was just a small snack and not a full breakfast. You should also note that the lunch is not included in the tour price, so you should expect to pay an extra $10-15 for lunch.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for your words and for choosing us, we will keep it in mind :)

Wonderful day

Megan_B, May 2023

I had the best day with my guide Daniel. I learned about the history of the people and the area. Saw a wonderful waterfall and lake. Had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed shopping at the market. I wanted to buy it all. This is a must do tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Was an honor to guide you and also to learn from you! Thank you for your support and for traveling with me

When booking this trip, I...

Mary_R, Jan 2023

When booking this trip, I didn't realize it was a private tour as I was solo and was hoping to interact with some other people visiting the country. However, Daniel took great care of me. He was timely picking me up and had a great day planned for us. He was incredibly knowledgable about the country and the history. He spoke regarding the legends of the indigenous people. We stopped by a lake to have some snacks and he even brought me some of his home roasted coffee (it was delicious). I was able to visit a waterfall and get blessed by its mist. The marked was full of wonderful handmade goods. Daniel took me to lunch at a local place that served local food so I could be fully immersed in the culture. However, he was more than willing to take me somewhere else if I wanted more options. If you're wanting to visit Otavalo, Daniel is the best person for the job. I was thrilled with his tour and his willingness to do what it took to make me feel comfortable and welcome.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks a lot Mary! Hope Galápagos and the rest of your trip was nice! For been that short day we had a wonderfull complete day and good to know you enjoyed it! Waiting for you to come back with your daughter! Stay in touch, see you soon! :)

Awesome Tour!

Lucas_H, Apr 2022

Daniel was an excellent tour guide! We had a great day with him. Our group was my girlfriend (Spanish only), my parents (English only), and myself (bi-lingual) and he made sure that we all participated in the conversation and had fun. His English is very good. His enthusiasm and passion for showing off his country are second to none. He knows so much about the local history and culture that even though it was my fifth time in Ecuador, I still learned a lot! I would give him 6 out of 5 stars if I could. If you are reading this, do not hesitate to book a tour with Daniel!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you Lucas! You have a really nice family! Hope everybody is ok around you and come back soon! :)

Daniel is a great guide and great company

Sarah_H, Dec 2021

I'm a few months writing this review but as I reflect back on 2021, I remember my Ecuador trip. Daniel really made my time there great. He is truly a wealth of knowledge and the history he shared was really in-depth. The Ecuadorian story will be familiar to those of colonized lands but there's so much beauty in how they were able maintain culture and traditions despite the odds. Thank you Daniel and I look forward to seeing you again on my next trip to Ecuador.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks Sarah! Yes we had a great time! Hope everything is ok at your surroundings; come back soon!

Super recomended!!

David_F, Jun 2021

Great choice the tour with Daniel!! He is super charming and confidence, in addition to his wide knowledge and experience. I felt really lucky sharing this tour with him!!

رحلة رائعة

husain_a, Jan 2023

رحلة جميلة جدا زأجمل ما فيها هو قائد الرحلة كان متمكنا جدا من معلوماته ومساعدته لنا بكل المتطلبات اللازمة

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you very much! :)