Otavalo town and northern Andes Otavalo Market and Ecuador Rose Farm Tour
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What's included
- Lunch
- English speaking guide
- private transportation
- all entrance fees
- Tips for guide and driver
- personal expenses
- drinks
Experience the beauty of Ecuador’s roses.
Discover the northern Andes through an exclusive rose farm visit and the cultural energy of the Otavalo Indigenous Market.
The supplied tour introduces the cultivation, harvesting and export process behind one of Ecuador’s most iconic floral products while combining agriculture, culture, photography and Andean scenery.
From the greenhouse to the global flower industry.
The source highlights the fertile Andean regions near Quito, Cayambe and Cotopaxi as important growing areas, where visitors learn how roses are cultivated, harvested and prepared for export.
Rose Farm
Visit a traditional Ecuadorian rose farm and learn about the cultivation and harvesting process.
Flower Industry
Discover why premium Ecuadorian roses are an important export product and a source of national pride.
Otavalo Market
Continue to the renowned indigenous artisan market with textiles, jewelry, paintings and souvenirs.
Northern Andes
Enjoy the region’s Andean landscapes, lakes and cultural traditions during a private day trip from Quito.
Premium roses in an extraordinary range of colors.
The experience is designed around the beauty of the flowers themselves, from growing rows to close-up details and the handling of cut roses.
A closer look at how Ecuadorian roses reach the market.
During the farm visit, travelers learn about the cultivation, harvesting and export process described in the supplied itinerary. The photographs show the greenhouse environment and the handling of cut flowers.
- High-Andean greenhouse cultivation.
- Harvesting and selection of blooms.
- Handling and preparation of cut roses.
- Photography opportunities throughout the visit.
Flowers, handicrafts and northern Andean traditions in one day.
After the rose farm experience, the supplied tour continues to the Otavalo Indigenous Market, where travelers can discover textiles, alpaca products, jewelry, paintings and authentic Ecuadorian souvenirs.
Additional Info also highlights panoramic scenery around San Pablo Lake and the opportunity to learn about the music, gastronomy and daily life of the Otavalo people.
A relaxed full-day cultural and agricultural experience.
The source describes senior-friendly transport, manageable walking paths and hotel pickup anywhere within the Quito city district.
- Duration: full-day, approximately 8 hours.
- Departure and return: Quito.
- English-speaking Samay Adventures guide.
- Lunch, private transportation and entrance fees included.
- No passport required.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Bring a jacket in case of afternoon rain.
- Use sunblock, a hat and sunglasses.
Ready to discover Ecuador’s roses and Otavalo culture?
Reserve a private full-day tour from Quito combining a rose farm experience, the Otavalo Indigenous Market and northern Andean scenery.
- At a Glance
Rose Farm Tour
- Duration: Full-day (8 hours)
- Accessibility: Senior-friendly transport and manageable walking paths.
- Certified Expert Guides: English-speaking guides from the Samay Adventures team.
- Pick up service: From all hotels in Quito or any location within the city district.
- Effortless Exploration: Comfort and pacing are prioritized throughout the day.
- Cultural Immersion: Explore Otavalo and Imbabura while learning about Ecuador’s international flower export industry.
More about this tour
Visit the world-famous Otavalo Indigenous Market, one of the largest and most colorful artisan markets in South America. Discover authentic Ecuadorian handicrafts, alpaca textiles, jewelry, paintings, leather goods and handmade souvenirs while admiring the northern Andean landscapes.
San Pablo Lake
Enjoy panoramic scenery at San Pablo Lake, surrounded by mountains and indigenous communities.
Learn traditions
Learn about the traditions, music, gastronomy and daily life of the indigenous Otavalo people. Taste traditional Ecuadorian cuisine and local Andean flavors while combining cultural immersion, photography, shopping and highland scenery.
Travel Tips for a Rose Farm Tour
- Bear in mind the altitude: 2,850 m / 9,350 ft.
- Temperature range in the supplied material: 15°C–25°C / 60°F–70°F.
- Afternoon rain is possible; bring a jacket.
- Departures are available every day.
- This is a walking tour; wear comfortable shoes.
- The equatorial sun is strong; use sunblock, a hat and sunglasses.
- Full-day service.
