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Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip: Private Excursion from Quito with Local Guides
4.9
59 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, guests will admire stunning volcanoes such as Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, and Tungurahua.
- Banos - Upon arrival in the city, there will be a stroll through the charming streets with time to visit the…
- 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, guests will admire stunning volcanoes such as Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi, and Tungurahua.
- Banos - Upon arrival in the city, there will be a stroll through the charming streets with time to visit the monastery of the Virgin of “Agua Santa.” Here, visitors 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,” offering opportunities for adventure sports. The first stop is in front of the Agoyan hydroelectric dam, followed by a walk towards the “Río Blanco” community, where the beauty of the cloud forest is evident. Guests will cross the Pastaza River canyon on a cable car traveling a 500-meter 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 visiting the famous “Pailón del Diablo” waterfall!
- Rio Verde - The tour will then 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., having experienced more than four distinct microclimates in a single day tour!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
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
(59 Ratings)
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Jason_p
May 23, 2026
Grade A Tour Guide - The best tour guide you could ask for. So welcoming and accommodating. The tour and activities were amazing to top it off. Highly recommended for all people who are adventurous and love nature.
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Alana_g
Apr 5, 2026
banos more like BANYAAASSSSS - Ximena was amazing!! This was seriously one of the best days of our lives. She was kind enough to extend our tour when it went long due to holiday traffic.
We have limited time in Ecuador and this tour is a great way to see everything with minimal time. In 14 hours we saw 11 waterfalls, zip-lined, did 2 hikes, crossed bridges, rode in gondolas, shopped, ate delicious food & enjoyed drinks & more. Seriously cannot recommend enough! Ximena was knowledgeable, friendly, personable and really added to an already wonderful experience. Book this!!!
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Frank
Mar 22, 2026
Amazing time in Banos - What a wonderful day. Are guide was wonderful and answered all the questions. We also had the freedom to see things in Banos that were not specifically on the tour. It was an amazing day
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Poppy_m
Oct 2, 2025
Day day at banos - Great day. My son and I really enjoyed the entire day and all the suggestions and recommendations. Ximena was great and provided lots of information on the area. We have her tomorrow for another private tour.
Thanks
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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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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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