Private Day Trip to Papallacta: Experience Healing Thermal Hot Springs and Scenic Andean Hikes
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Papallacta
Indulge in a private day trip to Papallacta and immerse yourself in healing thermal hot springs. Explore scenic Andean hikes and experience the rejuvenating properties of the medicinal waters.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Termas de Papallacta - You will departure in the morning and start with a drive up the Eastern Cordillera until to reach the highest point at 4000 m, it can be foggy up here but when the weather is clear you will may appreciate the magnificent views of the Antisana volcano and the surrounding paramo area. From this point you will reach Termas de Papallacta which is one most beautiful thermal hot springs Resort and Spa in this area, located in between spectacular mountain forests of the Eastern Andes slopes. Once here there is an option for a short hike thought a nice trail and afterwards you will enjoy the amazing hot springs with optional health and beauty treatments at the SPA area. The spa and hydrotherapy area offers a variety of different sensations from streams of water, water hydro massage or hydro massage with air bubbles. Afternoon after a relax day you will drive back to Quito.
What's Included
  • Visits to mentioned destinations
  • English-speaking driver/guide for small group tours (1-3 passengers)
  • Dedicated English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation for comfortable travel
  • Complimentary bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (Available to purchase with addtional cost)
  • Entrance fees (Available to purchase with additional cost 25 usd per person or it can be paid directly)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Visit the village of Papallacta and spend the enjoying a number of customizable activities at one of the most beautiful thermal hot springs Resort and Spa in this area. Take in the beautiful scenery of the Andes Mountains on a hike and enjoy a relaxing time at the thermal water that have been certified for its medicinal properties that guarantee health benefits.

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.

Customer Ratings
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James_d
Feb 25, 2024
Great Value and Guide - The day trip to Papallacta was fantastic. The van was extremely comfortable and clean. Our guide took us on a wonderful hike on the property and pointed out all kinds of fauna, flora, and wildlife. Although only about a 45 minute hike, it was one of our favorite of our entire trip. The hot springs are fantastic and relaxing, and the restaurants on the property had top notch service and food. This tour is priced very well and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress free way to the hot springs.
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Eyeslana
Feb 1, 2024
Best place for natural beauty & relaxation - Fabulous day with perfect weather. We stopped to take pictures of the Volcano that is normally in the clouds. Our guide took us on a nice short hike on arrival at Thermas Papallacta. We checked in and scheduled a spa treatment for later in the afternoon, had a delicious lunch. Tried all the thermal pools and ended the day with a massage. Our very knowledgeable and informative guide gave us great info on the dude up and back. We loved it so much we went back and stayed overnight and ended the pools and beautiful grounds. Best place ever don’t miss it!
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M5778dacamilleb
May 6, 2023
Great Experience! - We had such an amazing time! First, we booked very last minute on a Saturday morning, and were expecting to have the booking to be rejected because we were so late. Not only did the company respond quickly to confirm, they also let us know that all of their guides were booked for the day, but they would be happy to book us with a driver who would help as much as he could if we were still interested. Our driver, Luis, could not have been nicer and more accommodating. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great day, still lead us on the hike, and happily spoke Spanish with us even though our Spanish is not very good haha. It was just a very kind gesture to accompany us and try his best, and we really enjoyed his company. The hot springs were beautiful, clean, and relaxing. The restaurant was very good, too! We needed a day of relaxation and this was perfect. Thank you, Luis!
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Wgkidd
Feb 4, 2023
Best Thermal Pools at the Spa - We had a clear day and arrived early so the pools were not busy. This is the best thermal pools we have been to visit. We have done thermal pools all over the world.
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Paula_s
Nov 2, 2022
Relaxing in Ecuador - Our driver Danilo was prompt to meet us at our hotel and communication with the company was very good. He was a safe driver and had all sorts of good information and knowledge as we chatted along the drive. The scenery during the drive was beautiful. He stopped for breaks as needed. The resort seemed very nice as were the thermal pools. I enjoyed a very well done, relaxing and inexpensive spa treatment as well while my husband hiked again along the nature trails. Nothing can beat sitting in a thermal pool with greenery and beautiful volcano scenery all around us. It was a memorable experience during our short visit to Ecuador. Highly recommended!!!
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M5965pkhollyg
Feb 24, 2022
Great day at the spa - Had a great experience! Just my friend, myself and Cristian. I got sick in the car ride and Cristian was so nice and helpful! The spa hot springs and spa were great! Wine wrap was amazing.
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Gregory_s
Apr 24, 2021
Great day at Papallactas but skip the guide - Not sure if a tour guide is needed😐. We would have been fine with just the transfer back and forth and save a lot of money. Termas was great - nice lunch, very hot thermal pools with great vistas surrounding, and pretty good massage (don’t expect a super deep massage).
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Umscheidm
Apr 1, 2020
PHS Voyage of the Panthers - Cristian Umaquinga is the best guide ever! I brought a group of students from Kansas City Missouri USA and Cristian personalized the trip to accommodate all our wishes.
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Stemar97
Dec 1, 2019
Beautiful - The grounds are beautiful and the different pools are so relaxing. Spending the day at the spa is so affordable, highly recommended
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Alocin67
Oct 11, 2019
Relaxation - David was a great guide and took care of us all Day. Really enjoyed the hot springs highly recommend the tour take an umbrella in case it rains x
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