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Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip: Private Excursion from Quito with Local Guides
4.9
56 Ratings
Quito
Embark on a thrilling private day trip from Quito to Baños and the Upper Amazon. Discover stunning landscapes, waterfalls, adventure sports, and create unforgettable memories with local guides.
Embark on a thrilling private day trip from Quito to Baños and the Upper Amazon. Discover stunning landscapes, waterfalls, adventure sports, and create unforgettable memories with local guides.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quito - The tour guide will collect guests at 7:30 a.m. from their hotel or specified address within Quito’s district. Along the journey, they will admire stunning volcanoes such as Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, and Tungurahua.
- Banos - Upon arrival in the city, guests will stroll through the charming streets and have the opportunity to…
- Quito - The tour guide will collect guests at 7:30 a.m. from their hotel or specified address within Quito’s district. Along the journey, they will admire stunning volcanoes such as Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, and Tungurahua.
- Banos - Upon arrival in the city, guests will stroll through the charming streets and have the opportunity to visit the monastery of the Virgin of “Agua Santa,” where they can view paintings depicting various eruptions of the Tungurahua Volcano, which has been active again since 2000.
- Cascada el Manto de la Novia - The tour will proceed to the breathtaking “avenue of the waterfalls,” where guests can try various adventure sports, starting with a stop in front of the Agoyan hydroelectric dam. They will walk towards the “Río Blanco” community, where the beauty of the cloud forest is clearly visible. Guests will cross the Pastaza River canyon on a cable car that travels a 500-meter-long cable to visit the “Manto de la Novia” waterfall, where they can learn about the local lifestyle by hiking down to the river.
- CASCADA EL PAILON - After a stop at the “San Jorge” waterfall viewpoint, guests will have the chance to recharge with lunch before heading to the famous “Pailón del Diablo” waterfall!
- Rio Verde - Finally, the tour will venture off the beaten path to discover the hidden “Machay” waterfall, where Amazon vegetation is already visible!
- Quito - Guests will return to Quito at approximately 6:45 p.m., after experiencing more than four different microclimates in a single day tour!
What's Included
- Private Transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes Included
- Private Transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes Included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Zip line rides (Optional)
- Lunch
- Zip line rides (Optional)
Additional Information
Experience an enjoyable and adaptable private day tour from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa, renowned as one of Ecuador’s top attractions, accompanied by expert local tour guides! Delight in the unique blend of the Andes and the Tropical Rainforest all in one day, all from the comfort of this exceptional private journey.
Savor breathtaking scenery, majestic…
Experience an enjoyable and adaptable private day tour from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa, renowned as one of Ecuador’s top attractions, accompanied by expert local tour guides! Delight in the unique blend of the Andes and the Tropical Rainforest all in one day, all from the comfort of this exceptional private journey.
Savor breathtaking scenery, majestic waterfalls, thrilling yet safe adventure sports, pleasant strolls, and most importantly, create unforgettable memories!
- Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(56 Ratings)
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Jamo101
Sep 12, 2025
A wonderful day - I took a day tour to Banos and Upper Amazon from Quito. My guide Ivan was friendly and helpful and speaks excellent English. He provided much information about Ecuador and the destination. I was able to do indoor activities like my first ever Benji-style jump for $25 and a walk to the waterfalls. Especially the Devil's Cauldron is stunning, walking there and back is a workout for your legs! Before driving back to Quito we had a dinner. Highly recommended!
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Michael_w
Aug 23, 2025
Great tour to see Banis and the waterfalls - Miriam was very friendly, informative and adaptable on our tour to Banos. Although it is a long drive (3+hrs), the waterfalls are worth seeing, particularly if you climb up the narrow enclosed section to walk behind the waterfall. The crowds were large so there were some delays. We also enjoyed the short cable car ride across the valley and the glass/wooden bridge walk. Miriam explained a lot about the scenery, culture and her life stories - thank you very much. We enjoyed the tour a lot.
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Donna_r
Aug 19, 2025
👍 🤗 👍 🤗 CARLOS... Waterfalls 👍🤗👍🤗 - Carlos was an AMAZING guide! The waterfalls were truly a beautiful sight... Enjoyed seeing more of Ecuador on our journey to and from Quito.
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Mrchorusteacher
Jul 19, 2025
Great day with a private guide - Ximena was a wonderful guide for the day. She was able to accommodate us by going to a special place to discover cuy (guinea pig) and the delicious market in Los Baños.
Very enjoyable and she helped take our pictures.
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Mark_r
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing experience in Baños - We had an amazing experience with Freddy as our tour guide and driver in Baños, Ecuador! He was always on time, incredibly friendly, and very informative throughout the trip. What stood out the most was how flexible he was—he gladly modified the tour to fit our preferences and schedule. Freddy went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and happy the entire day. His local knowledge and warm personality made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!
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Kristen_d
Mar 29, 2025
There are plenty of... - There are plenty of opportunities to try exciting and new things, like bungee jumping or zip lining. I had an absolute blast, and learned so much about the Baños area.
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Wayne_w
Mar 26, 2025
Banos - It was a long day, about three hours from Quito, but well worth it. My guide, Myriam, was very knowledgeable. I was able to see a lot of the Banos area. I highly recommend this excursion as a way to see more of the country.
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Keithj795
Mar 22, 2025
Banos and Mindo - We did two tours, one to Banos and the other to Mindo. I would highly recommend both. The driver and guide were both friendly and informative. They were also very flexible and accommodating. They also went above and beyond on our trip to Mindo. Both main roads were closed, one from a rock slide and the other from an accident, so the driver very skillfully navigated a back road across the mountain to allow us to do the tour that day.
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Lerys
Jan 29, 2025
Baños, Ecuador. Spectacular Waterfall Sunday, Extreme Fun and Adventures. - On 26/01/25 I had the opportunity to meet Baños, a wonderful and super picturesque town of Ecuador, with landscapes, waterfalls including the highest waterfall in Ecuador "El Pailón del diablo" 93 meters of free fall, with a flow and impressive power, plus a great diversity of spaces for fun and adventure. I went with my daughter Jessica and my mother-in-law Ninive and the 3 we thanked the guide Irene de Quito Tour, because not only took us to know spectacular sites of Bath, but she instructed us with historical details of the place with a perfect English and Spanish fluency. Baños is a tourist stop that you should not miss if you travel to Ecuador, but I warn you one day is not enough to know and enjoy Baños...
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Sameer_a
May 26, 2025
Great place. It's very... - Great place. It's very far from Quito. Would recommend overnight stay in Banos or neighboring area..
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