1-Day Private Baños de Agua Santa Tour with Waterfalls

1 Day Round trip from Quito Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa
02 Breakfast stop with views of the Ilinisas mountains
03 Visit the iconic Pailón del Diablo waterfall
04 Ride the Manto de la Novia cable car and experience the Swing at the End of the World
05 Discover a secret trail to Ulba Waterfall and visit a guaba fruit sweets factory

Escape the Andes on a private day trip from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa, where changing landscapes, waterfalls, and local culture come together. Leave early in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive with a breakfast stop on the road facing the Ilinisas mountains. In Baños, explore the town and its church, then visit highlights such as Pailón del Diablo, the Manto de la Novia cable car, the Swing at the End of the World, and a secret trail to Ulba Waterfall. Round out the experience with a stop at a guaba fruit sweets factory before returning to Quito at night.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Quito, Baños de Agua Santa

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Baños de Agua Santa

Start the day early at 7 am and head to Baños de Agua Santa, about 3 hours from Quito. Along the way, see the vegetation change and admire the diversity of the landscape. Stop for breakfast on the road at a nice restaurant with the Ilinisas mountains in front of you.

Once in Baños, walk around town, visit its church, and explore its main attractions, including Pailón del Diablo waterfall, the Manto de la Novia cable car, the Swing at the End of the World, and a secret waterfall trail to Ulba Waterfall. You will also visit a guaba fruit sweets factory.

After the tour, return to Quito, stop for a complete meal, and continue back to the city for the night.

The route