Papallacta Hot Springs: Andean Forest Views

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Papallacta

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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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Petebr777

Mar 7, 2026

Josue is a very good guide. - Josue was our guide and he did a good job. He's a good bird spotter and knows the area very well. The hot springs was very enjoyable.

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Q675vqgabriellas

Feb 26, 2026

Great time at hot springs! - Daniel was a fantastic host. He filled us in on the history of Quito and the wildlife of the surrounding area throughout the drive and at the Guango Lodge. He also let us decide how much time we wanted at the Hot Springs! I would gladly rebook with Daniel if we visit Ecuador again!

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Q3023opsashas

Jan 24, 2026

Relaxing & magical Experience! - The trip was amazing— a short hike through the Guango with amazing plants and hummingbirds! Our guide gave us plenty of history about the surrounding area, and we even had a view of Anisanta Volcano on the way! The Papallacta Hot Springs—there was the option to visit the “busier” public side for $10, or the quieter side for $24, and our group Opted for a (delicious!) lunch on the more private side. It was so wonderful to experience the glorious landscape while we soaked in the hot springs: it felt so wonderful after many days of hiking! We all agreed that if we get the opportunity to come back, it would even be worth staying at the hotel there. It’s about 1.5 hours of mountain driving each way, and well worth the trip.

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Jana

Jan 20, 2026

Perfect day in papallacta - Daniel was the perfect guide for us. We told him what we wanted to see, and he tailored the tour accordingly. Daniel knows a lot about birds and nature and is very passionate about it. The whole organization worked out great, and he was also very friendly. We would definitely book another tour with him. This tour is the perfect mix of nature experience and relaxing.

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Davina8415

Jan 19, 2026

A great chance to observe rare bird varieties in a natural surrounding and total relaxation in the volcanic waters - Mauro from Nantu.org was punctual, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable; not only about the Hot Springs and Rainforest flora and fauna, but also the wider history of Quito and the mountains and volcanoes that surround it. We saw Toucan and Torrent Ducks which are rare, as well as Hummingbirds in their natural environment in a hike led by Mauro. The hot springs were a fabulous way to end our holiday and would highly recommend

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Pepper7651

Jan 16, 2026

Relaxing hot pools with some birding - Lovely day with expert guiding. Hot pools amazing and very relaxing

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Susan_s

Jan 9, 2026

Very enjoyable day - Daniel was our guide for the day and we thoroughly enjoyed our time together. We stopped at a bird sanctuary first and saw hummingbirds at their lodge before going for a 45 minute nature hike by the river. Daniel is very knowledgeable and made the time very interesting. Then we went to the spa to enjoy the hot springs. It was just lovely. So relaxing and the accommodations were very clean. We had lunch at the spa lodge before returning to our hotel in Quito. A day well spent!

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K5377esemilye

Dec 18, 2025

Spa and Birding, How Could It Get Any Better? - What an amazing experience. Christian is a wonderful guide who is very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian culture and the wildlife of the cloud forest. Guango lodge is beautiful, and the trail is very well maintained. Make sure to bring $10 per person for admission to the birding hike. Christian was extremely accommodating during our time at the hot springs as well, which are also very well maintained. Couldn't recommend this enough!

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Trek41705365085

Oct 27, 2025

Christian was a great, knowledgeable and friendly guide. We saw the grey breasted mountain toucan which was amazing - Christian was a great guide and we very much enjoyed his sharing about the area and many details on Ecuador. We saw the toucan and volcano

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Kathleenkt3320ha

Feb 4, 2026

Save your money and go to a spa. Title - We pay $240 to be taken on a short hike where we saw no birds or animals. We had to pay to go in the area where we went on a half hour hike. We then were driven to a Hot Springs and dropped off where we had to pay for the spa and our lunch. Our guide provided little information. We essentially received a ride to a short hike and a spa. I would not recommend this excursion.

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From $90

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult