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Papallacta Hot Springs & Cloud Forest Reserve Private Tour

Quito, Ecuadorby Llamingo Travel

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

This private tour allows you to visit the Papallacta volcanic area with thermal-springs located at 3250 msnm (10600 feet). You'll enjoy the hot-pools surrounded by the Andes Mountains. During your bath time you will watch the stunning landscape of the andean forest and the Eastern mountain range, which leads to the Amazon rainforest. This tour also include the visit to Guango lodge, one of the best places in Ecuador for birdwatching. You will explore the reserve with your tour guide to watch the birds like the Turquoise Jay, Torrent Duck, many hummingbirds and plants like giant ferns, orchids, bromeliads, anthuriums, and so on. Important: The cloud forest walk takes place on natural mountain trails that may be muddy, uneven, and slippery, especially after rain. We recommend wearing closed-toe hiking shoes or boots and bringing a light rain jacket.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Hot Springs Entrance fee
  • Tips
  • Guango lodge entrance fee $10

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Termas de Papallacta

    5 hours

    You will visit the best and most popular hot-springs in Ecuador. A place that won 3 times as the best spa-hotel in the World Travel Awards. You can visit the public baths where there are 8 pools with different temperature water and size including a cold one. Or go to the spa área where you can book a massage and use the prívate pools with less people.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1 hour

    Observe the beautiful mountain lake located in the middle of the steep hills.

  3. 3

    Antisana Ecological Reserve

    30 min

    You will watch the stunning landscape of the reserve. Even sometimes there is possible to see the amazing Antisana volcano. This place is one of the most importants for the wildlife conservation of the moorlands. There are some endargered species that use this hige area, such as Andean Condor and Spectacled Bear.

  4. 4

    Papallacta

    30 min

    You will visit the best hot-springs complex in Ecuador.

Meeting and pickup

We will pick you up at any hotel in Quito.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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