Please note that the Quito international airport (UIO, Mariscal Sucre) will be closed on the following dates in 2025 for preventative maintenance on the runway: April 5 & 12; May 10, 17 & 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; September 6, 13 & 20, between the hours of 2am and 2pm. For passengers flying in or out of Quito on these dates, please double-check flight schedules with your airline in case of changes. Internal flights within Ecuador and Galapagos will be adjusted accordingly and any changes to schedules will be communicated at the welcome briefing.
Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)
1 days, Otavalo to Otavalo
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Itinerary
Day 1Otavalo
Duration: 12 hours
Meeting point: Hotel Hilton Colon (secondary lobby). Address: Av. Juan León Mera between Patria Avenue and 18 de Septiembre Street. Please meet your guide in the secondary lobby of the hotel.
Finish Point: Hotel Hilton Colon.
Itinerary: Enjoy a full-day excursion to experience the charm and culture of Ecuador's Otavalo Market. Surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes, the vibrant and beautiful city of Otavalo is home to a large indigenous poulation and known for its handicrafts. Continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi to browse the leather market and craft shops before a delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant. Next head to the Peguche waterfalls or Cuicocha Lake before returning to Quito.
Meal: A Kichwa traditional lunch is included in your tour, and is a G for Good Planeterra project. You will be warmly welcomed by indigenous women for their community meals initiative Rupay Mikuna, which means "Warm Meal". Rupay Mikuna offers an authentic culinary and cultural immersion, where the women not only provide an unforgettable gastronomic experience but also strengthen their economic empowerment and celebrate their traditions for future generations.
Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.
Packing essentials: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, hat, camera, extra snacks and water, sunglasses, sunblock.
Otavalo Market
Spend the day touring one of Ecuador's most cherished marketplaces. Otavalo is world renowned for it's bevy of unique handicrafts and variety of local delicacies. Take your time to explore every corner of this lively market, and pick up the perfect keepsake to remind you of your trip.