6-Hour Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from Quito with Private Transport

6 Hours Round trip from Quito Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Quito along Route E20 to Papallacta
02 Relax in volcanic hot spring pools with no time pressure
03 Choose between standard and more exclusive entry options
04 Enjoy optional on-site restaurant, spa, and body treatments
05 Easy half-day escape for rest and recharge

Escape Quito for a relaxing half-day visit to Termas de Papallacta, traveling east along Route E20 into the Andean highlands. Once there, unwind in soothing volcanic pools at your own pace, with no rush and no time pressure. Depending on your budget, you can choose between the standard or more exclusive pool areas, and you may also enjoy the on-site restaurant, spa, and body treatments before returning to Quito.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Relax at Termas de Papallacta

Pick-up at the agreed meeting place, followed by transport along Route E20 heading east toward the town of Papallacta. Within the complex, you can refresh and purify yourself in its volcanic pools with no time limit and no time pressure - your relaxation is the priority.

The complex has two types of establishments depending on your budget: the standard option with a USD 10 entrance fee and the more exclusive option with a USD 30 entrance fee. There is also restaurant service, a spa, and body treatments that will leave you feeling renewed before returning to your destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Quito 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip transfer service from the agreed meeting place
Bottled water and a light snack
Certified English-speaking Ecuador National Tour Guide/Driver
Private comfortable transportation / Kia Seltos 2023

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to the establishment, food, and extra expenses

What to bring

Warm and comfortable clothes, rain jacket, swimming clothing.

Know before you go

If preferred, please be prepared to show a health test and follow the protection and safety measures required under current global health protocols. Service may be affected by operating hours and local restrictions.

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