Papallacta Full-Day Tour

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From $416
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Schedule
9AM
Languages offered
English & Spanish
Duration
7 hrs
Transportation
Included
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This full-day tour of Papallacta includes soaking in hot springs, hiking in the forest, and eating a locally-sourced lunch. It's a perfect combination of nature and relaxation activities.

Papallacta is a small town in a beautiful part of Ecuador. Located about 1.5 hours east of Quito, Papallacta is best known for its volcanic hot springs, fresh trout, and bountiful nature. During this tour, you'll experience all of this.

The tour departs Quito at 9:00 AM. En route, you'll enjoy lovely scenery in the Andes, and will make a stop near the forest of Polylepis to take photographs. You'll then continue on to the Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa. The resort owns the Rancho del Cañón, a protected area that spans some 625 acres (250 ha) and is located near the entrance of the Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve. You'll hike along trails in Rancho del Cañón, searching for wildlife and identifying plants, and will then visit the museum at the resort.

Next comes the hot springs. You'll enjoy soaking in these natural hot springs, which consist of five hot pools and one cold pool. The forested, hilly setting enhances the experience.

Finally, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, including the local trout for which the area is known.

The tour will arrive in Quito around 4:00 PM.

What to Bring

Swimming suit, hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, day pack, water bottle, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

What's included

Private transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the hot springs, and typical lunch.

Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour
Papallacta Full-Day Tour

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