Papallacta Hot Springs Full Day Tour: Relaxing Private Experience Amid Mountainous Landscapes

Indulge in a private full day tour to Papallacta Hot Springs, where you can relax amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Ideal for couples or families, this tour offers relaxation, scenic views, and a taste of local gastronomy.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Termas Papallacta Hotel Spa - Situated 65km from Quito, the Papallacta resort offers two departure times for the tour: either early in the morning at 8:00 am or in the afternoon at 2:00 pm. During the journey, there will be several stops to admire the Andean landscape and capture photographs of the area. The route traverses a vast plain surrounded…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Admission Spa $24
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is ideal for couples or families, in the Papallacta Hot Springs we can enjoy a unique moment of relaxation in the middle of mountains and beautiful landscapes that we will observe throughout the trip from the beginning of our tour. The Papallacta tourist complex is located near the city of Quito, approximately an hour and a half away. On this…

Cancellation Policy

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

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U9934fskatiea
Jul 21, 2025
- My family had an awesome day at the Papallacta Hot Springs! Andres was the perfect tour guide. He helped my family book massages once we arrived in Papallacta and made sure that everything went smoothly. The hot springs were such a treat in the cool, foggy weather and the hot stone massages were incredibly relaxing. Andres then took us to a small local farm for some chicken soup which was the best that we've ever had! He also gave us a quick tour of the family's farm and my kids loved seeing the sheep on the hillside. Such a great experience and I would highly recommend the tour!
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Natasha_b
May 30, 2025
Spectacular Tour - This made my whole trip! The Tour Company is extremely professional and organized a well thought out experience. The flexibility and attention to detail made this really standout! The staff at the Spa and Hotel were exceptional and very friendly and accommodating. The spa was a true gem. The surrounding nature trails were very well manicured. An incredible local lunch was even included at the end and the food was delicious. Thank you so much!
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Y7352wselis
May 23, 2025
Amazing view and relaxing day - This tour was amazing 🤩. Thanks Andres for your punctuality and very informative about the country. Love the spa and the hot springs . Massage was fantastic. What a beautiful country .
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Abbey_w
Apr 12, 2025
It was a great... - It was a great experience! The hot springs was so relaxing and lunch was delicious! Would recommend!
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Anita_g
Apr 4, 2025
Excellent tour - Andrés was a great tour guide and our trip to Papallacta Hot Springs was a lot of fun. On our way to the hot springs, he stopped at a little stand for Helados de Salcedo, a delicious ice cream treat very popular in Ecuador. Papallacta was a wonderful, relaxing experience after our long travel to Quito. There were multiple pools at the Hot Springs, all at varying temperatures. The scenery around Papallacta was stunning with the steep Andes and beautiful flora. We also had the hot stones massages. They were great! The best massage I’ve ever had and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend the massage. We were there during the week and it was not crowded at all. Following the hot springs, we stopped at a little family-owned eatery for some delicious chicken soup. I highly recommend Andrés and this tour.
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Rebecca_k
Feb 9, 2025
Andres is Fantastic! - Andres is great….knowledgeable, kind, easygoing. Nice trails outside entrance buiIding are nice. I booked my massage a day ahead (first by phone and then online). Locker is about 4’ tall. Flip flips/crocs recommended for pools bc of the mist.
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Maria_m
Feb 4, 2025
Fantastic Tour & Guide (Andres) - Our guide (Andres) was amazing!! It was like traveling with a long time friend as he provided us with an overview of Ecuador and stopped along the way so we could see various points of interest. The Papallacta Hot Springs was the best hot springs we have ever visited with five pools with varying temperatures. It was a very relaxing day which is just what we needed after a hectic day of travel to Quito. On the way back to our hotel Andres took us to a farm to table restaurant where we had some delicious chicken soup and rainbow trout freshly caught by the restaurant owner. My wife and I loved this tour and our guide (Andres) made the day even better!!
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Lizbeth_l
Jan 21, 2025
It was amazing! Picked us... - It was amazing! Picked us up on time, food was very good. Highly recommended! Price well worth it for sure.
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Emmy_p
Jan 12, 2025
Like chilling with a friend - This was my first time using viator, so I was a little apprehensive, but the trip with Andres was like hanging out with a friend for the day. He is a timely and safe driver, attentive to my needs, and knowledgeable about the area. Though its an early start and a long yet scenic drive, the spa in the morning was great as we practically had the whole place to ourselves at first. Afternoon seems busy. Lunch was fresh and delicious at a cozy, local family spot. Just a note, if you book this "private" tour, you may be with one or two other people. Luckily, if you're joined by someone interesting, it makes the tour more fun. Andres answered my hundreds of questions about Ecuador with patience. The nice part about booking a tour like this instead of a bus full of people is being able to accommodate my needs with personal and specific recommendations and information. Would totally rrecommend. Thank you for this wonderful experience. (=
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Girlnamedryan
Jan 7, 2025
Five-Star Papallacta Experience! - When cold, rainy weather hits, Papallacta is the perfect place to be. And Andrés is the perfect guide - well-connected, knowledgeable, personable, knows when to leave people in peace and when to get involved. The whole day was flawless because of him. Even when his usual lunch spot ended up being closed, he was able to offer quality alternatives. Great tour, highly recommend!
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).