Ecuador · Waterfall Tours

1-Day San Rafael Waterfall Tour from Quito with Papallacta Pool

1 Day Round trip from Ecuador Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through the jungle on the trail to San Rafael Waterfall
02 Look out for different bird species in the natural surroundings
03 Visit San Rafael Waterfall on a full-day trip from Quito
04 Relax at the Papallacta spring pool with a beautiful landscape

Visit San Rafael Waterfall on a full-day tour from Quito and experience one of nature's gifts. Walk through the jungle along the trail from the Eco Reserve Control, enjoying the natural surroundings as you hike. Along the way, keep an eye out for different bird species, and round out the day with time at the Papallacta spring pool before returning to Quito.

Arrive at the Eco Reserve Control and begin the 30-minute walk along the San Rafael Waterfall trail.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Quito to San Rafael Waterfall and Papallacta Spring Pool

Start the trip in Quito and head out toward the jungle.
Meet at Plaza Foch at 7 o'clock, and after about two hours, arrive at the first stop in the town of Baeza.
Have something to eat and continue along the road toward San Rafael Waterfall.
Arrive at the Eco Reserve Control and begin the 30-minute walk along the San Rafael Waterfall trail.
Visit the Papallacta spring pool and take a shower surrounded by a beautiful landscape.
Return to Quito.