Papallacta Hot Springs and Hummingbirds' Farm Day Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Relaxing at Natural Hot Springs. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Family Time! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Choose this flexible and customizable private day tour from Quito and have a very good time during your stay in this magical country, in company of your family and friends, relaxing at a magnificent hotsprings spa, located up in the middle of the Andes! Discover unusual and charming wildlife, and learn from nature how spectacular evolution and natural adaptations to this environment happened..! Avoid unnecessary crowds, and maximize your time in Quito...

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ecuador Best Tours

Ages: Children (1–11 years) · Adults (12–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Treatments or massages (Optional)

Itinerary

Quito

2 hours

We leave from your hotel in Quito at 09h00, directly to the path that leads to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. After travelling through the Valley of Tumbaco, crossing the eastern cordillera of the Andes, and then descending through the cloud forest, you will reach the small village of Papallacta and enjoy its healing hot springs!
Termas de Papallacta

one hour Admission included

Upon our arrival we visit the interpretation centre, which provides us information of the protected area and its surrounding areas! Then we continue with our spirit of adventure in a nature walk along marked trails and pristine mountain streams, observing the flora and fauna of the Andean forest.
Termas de Papallacta

one hour Admission included

After this rewarding trek, and enjoying a tasty lunch, you will relax in the SPA waters that emerge from the internal geological layers through fissures to the surface, with a unique healthy potential and beneficial effects of clear air, which originates from the amazon air singular encounter with the rocks. In the hot spring pools, you can experience the remarkable healing effects attributed to them!
Termas de Papallacta

one hour Admission included

Before we return to Quito, your tour guide will show you a hidden hummingbird's farm, where you'll be able to watch at least 12 different species of exotic hummingbirds, plus several other tropical birds like flower piercers and jays! You'll arrive back to your hotel at approximately 16h30.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Olympus Plaza
Hotel Principe Marcell
Torres de Suites Executive Suites & Residences
Wyndham Quito Airport
Hotel Cumanda
Hostal Terranova Quitumbe
Casa Gangotena
Los Alpes
Samariwasi Hotel Boutique
Hotel Rumipamba
Hotel Quito
Adamas House Hotel

and 175 more pickup points

You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 9:00 a.m.

Using your ticket

Pick up will be done from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 9:00 a.m. Please be on time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.