Papallacta Hot Spring: Explore the Volcanic Terrain and Enjoy Elegant Birdwatching at Guango Reserve

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Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Papallacta Hot Spring and Guango Reserve. Experience the volcanic terrain, relax in thermal springs, and indulge in elegant birdwatching amidst stunning landscapes.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Termas de Papallacta - 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…

What's Included

Private transportation
Tour guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Hot Springs Entrance fee
Tips
Guango lodge entrance fee $10

Additional Information

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 in the best turistic complex with 8 pools
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…

Location

Termas de Papallacta

Km. 65, vía Quito - Baeza

Cancellation Policy

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

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Carmen_b

Nov 13, 2024

Great experience - Great experience, our guide Cristian was simply awesome. Beatiful places, interesting learning about biodiversity in the Cloud Forest, enjoying the hot springs.

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Sherrys359

Sep 24, 2024

If you can get Christian as a tour guide in Quito, you will have a great day. - Christian was our wonderful tour guide for our trip to of bird watching, hot springs and an add on of a rose tour. He is helpful, kind, speaks excellent English, and he has a deep knowledge of his country and was able to explain very clearly. Christian work VERY hard to make sure we had a great day, which we did. At the last minute I asked if we could add a rose tour. He made all the arrangements and he was our translator for the tour. I highly recommend Christian and when we return we will hire him again.

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Jessicadu6361tb

Sep 14, 2024

Great excursion to get an insight into the nature and landscape around Quito and to discover the - Christian was a fantastic guide! He knows everything about Ecuador and explained many exciting things to us during the trip (about history, culture, life in Quito and nature). The thermal baths are by far the most beautiful and cleanest we have visited so far in South America, top! Also the many different birds we could observe made the day a great experience, thank you.

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Barry_b

Jul 23, 2024

A Great Way to Refresh after a Redeye flight to Quito - Our guide, Daniel, was a delightful host as we traveled through the mountains to the Cloud Forest. He led us through the bird reserve and a moderate hike of a mile or so along a river where we saw a variety of hummingbirds and flora and fauna. Then it was off to the Papallacta Hot Spring, where we enjoyed lunch at the restaurant on the property, and then hit the hot springs before we had massages. My daughter-in-law and my granddaughter had chocolate wrap treatments (think of a full-body facial), but you are covered with fine Ecuadorian chocolate and saran wrap (REALLY). Eventually, they hose you off. The conventional massages were also enjoyed. It was a gorgeous trip around an hour out of Quito, and a great deal of fun!.

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Kayandtomk

Jun 2, 2024

Great way to relax after days of hiking and touring. - I'm a hot springs fan and this hot springs did not disappoint. A very clean, well laid out facility in a lush mountain setting. We were grateful we made appointments for massages in advance.

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Kathleen_d

Oct 11, 2023

The Guide made the trip an amazing one ! - Daniel the guide made the trip a special one. Passionate about birds, nature and conservation , Daniel shared information and knowledge about the sites during the drive from Quito , and on the Birding hike. At the hot-springs he made sure we were checked in properly and gave us a quick tour of the facilities. Throughout the day he made sure we were comfortable and that the pace was ok for us . I will also add he ia a very good and careful driver.

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Taylor_dvm

Sep 2, 2023

Excellent experience - I’m a solo female traveler, just to sort that out. I had a brilliant day. We left early for the bird watching. My guide Daniel was fabulous & incredibly knowledgeable. We saw 24 species of birds including 8 species of hummingbirds (both male & female). The hot springs were great, I had a massage. I’d do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!

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213elleg

Aug 31, 2023

Wonderful dose of fresh air, mineral rich waters and hummingbirds - Daniel was a great tour guide. He’s a keen birder and his enthusiasm for the bird life was wonderful. The springs were wonderfully relaxing. Lie back in the warm waters and look up and see the stunning surrounds.

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Trek555144

Jul 20, 2023

Hot Springs are Nicer than Expected - Christian was a great tour guide—knew lots about Quito as we drive through it. The Hot Springs were nicer than expected. If you have extra time, book a massage there. The spa area is world class.

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Silvana

Jul 18, 2023

Nurtured by nature, a walk in the clouds, a massage and thermal bath so very restorative for the body mind and spirit. - Top notch guide. He knew where to take you, gave you tips on what to look for, informed you of the various plants and it’s medicinal value. Very educational tour.

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