Full-Day Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from Quito with Private Transport

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 View the Papallacta waterfall from the car
• 02 Visit the hot spring pools and private spa
• 03 Walk along a path beside the Papallacta River
• 04 Experience an Andean setting at the gateway to the Amazon and cloud forest

Papallacta is a spectacular Andean destination known for its mountainous landscapes and relaxing hot springs, making it the perfect complement to a day outside Quito. This area is also notable as the gateway to the Amazon and the cloud forest. Enjoy time at the hot spring pools or private spa, and take a walk along a path beside the Papallacta River.

Enjoy time at the hot spring pools or private spa, and take a walk along a path beside the Papallacta River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Papallacta Hot Springs and Riverside Walk

• Visit the Papallacta Hot Springs.
• Walk along the Papallacta River path.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding
• Private transportation

What's Not Included

• Food
• Drinks
• Entrance fees, such as:
• Public hot springs pool - US$ 10.00 per person
• SPA (private area instead of the hot springs) - US$ 25.00

What to bring

• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sandals
• Sunblock
• Hat

Know before you go

• It is very common to encounter drizzle.
• The weather can be very unpredictable.
• If you would like a massage, it is better to book it in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Quito, Ecuador

Tour start

Papallacta, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.