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Papallacta hot springs and hiking in the forest

5.0 (7 reviews) 3 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Papallacta hot springs and hiking in the forest

About this activity

Papallacta Hot Springs, a paradise where you will live a relaxing and unique experience.

The Papallacta hot springs have medicinal and healing properties that are good for muscles, joints, skin and hair due to the minerals they contain, such as: sulfur salts, iron, magnesium, etc.

The heat of these waters comes from an active volcano called Chacana. Likewise, you can enter the cloud forest walking along a path near a river where you will find waterfalls, unique vegetation and wonderful landscapes, you will take beautiful memories and excellent photographs.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Alejandro Nunez

Ages: Adults (18–64 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Tickets to thermal pools
  • Included: Guidance
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: VIP Pools (+ 14USD)

Itinerary

We will leave Quito heading to Papallacta, a place located between the Sierra and the Amazon, on a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will walk along a path in the Cayambe-Coca National Park, here we will find a long river with beautiful waterfalls and incredible landscapes with unique vegetation. Later, we will visit the Papallacta Hot Springs; which are thermal pools that will provide you with health and well-being due to their medicinal and relaxing properties.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Termas de Papallacta

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
  • Casa Gangotena
  • Los Alpes
  • Samariwasi Hotel Boutique
  • Dann Carlton Hotel
  • Hotel Rumipamba
  • Hotel Quito
  • Adamas House Hotel
  • Hotel Super Chinto
  • Hostal Bolivar Inn

and 156 more pickup points

Pick-up will be at the place chosen by tourists, as long as it is in Quito.

The vehicle is a silver Chevrolet pickup truck.

It is a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Termas Papallacta

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%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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