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Baños Tour: Discover Ecuador's Natural Beauty
4.8
26 Ratings
Banos
Embark on a thrilling adventure with a Banos tour from Quito. Explore the Amazon upper-region, experience adrenaline-filled activities, and discover the stunning waterfalls and nature of Baños de Agua Santa.
Embark on a thrilling adventure with a Banos tour from Quito. Explore the Amazon upper-region, experience adrenaline-filled activities, and discover the stunning waterfalls and nature of Baños de Agua Santa.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Baños - Baños de Agua Santa, situated in the province of Tungurahua, Ecuador, is a delightful town encircled by mountains, waterfalls, and the majestic Tungurahua volcano. Renowned for its volcanic hot springs, it serves as an ideal spot for relaxation, adventure, and spiritual exploration. The town is celebrated for the “Route of the Waterfalls,”…
- Baños - Baños de Agua Santa, situated in the province of Tungurahua, Ecuador, is a delightful town encircled by mountains, waterfalls, and the majestic Tungurahua volcano. Renowned for its volcanic hot springs, it serves as an ideal spot for relaxation, adventure, and spiritual exploration. The town is celebrated for the “Route of the Waterfalls,” and provides activities such as rafting, ziplining, biking, hiking, and the famous swing at the Casa del Árbol. It also boasts the Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Water, a well-known pilgrimage destination. With its pleasant climate and strategic position between the Andes and the Amazon, Baños is a significant hub for tourism in Ecuador. It is located about 3 hours by car from Quito, making it a perfect escape from the capital. Baños offers an ideal blend of nature, excitement, and culture, making it a must-visit destination for both thrill-seekers and those wishing to relax in a beautiful setting.
- La Casa del Árbol - Nestled at the base of the Mama Tungurahua volcano, this location offers a spectacular view of the mountain scenery and the transition to Ecuador’s jungle. Activities include swinging in the treehouse and a small canopy. It’s an excellent spot for photography.
- Agoyan Waterfall - The cascading Pastaza River creates a stunning landscape.
- Cascada el Manto de la Novia - The clear water cascading down creates a breathtaking scene for photography. Visitors will take the cable car to connect to the “Sendero de los Contrabandistas” for a short trail walk.
- Cascada el Manto de la Novia - The tarabita with a view of the Manto de la Novia waterfall offers an exhilarating ride across the magnificent Pastaza River canyon. This cable car adventure provides awe-inspiring views of the majestic Manto de la Novia waterfall, surrounded by lush forests and dramatic landscapes. It’s a must-do experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers visiting Baños, Ecuador.
- Cascada El Pailón - Nueva Entrada - Pailón del Diablo is recognized as one of the largest waterfalls in Ecuador, standing approximately 90 meters high.
- Baños - In Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador, visitors can explore several traditional candy factories that offer unique experiences.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pailon de diablo Waterfall
- Casa del Arbol
- Manto de la novia Waterfall
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual Guide
- Private transportation
- Pailon de diablo Waterfall
- Casa del Arbol
- Manto de la novia Waterfall
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Join an unforgettable journey with our Baños Tour, where you will dive into the stunning natural landscapes and vibrant culture of Ecuador. Start your adventure at the breathtaking Manto de la Novia waterfall, and experience an exhilarating ride on the Tarabita, a cable car that offers spectacular views of the lush canyon and river below. Feel the…
Join an unforgettable journey with our Baños Tour, where you will dive into the stunning natural landscapes and vibrant culture of Ecuador. Start your adventure at the breathtaking Manto de la Novia waterfall, and experience an exhilarating ride on the Tarabita, a cable car that offers spectacular views of the lush canyon and river below. Feel the thrill as you visit the Swing at the End of the World, soaring high above the mountains with incredible panoramic vistas. Discover the delightful town of Baños, famous for its soothing thermal hot springs. Explore local shops and indulge in traditional sweets like melcochas and guayaba candy at a local factory. Whether you’re seeking excitement or relaxation, this tour offers something for everyone.
Location
Banos
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
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(26 Ratings)
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Jaimelx3180pb
Jul 12, 2025
Very relaxed learning and knowing what we have and that it is not a staged...very important each one of us to be gres - It was excellent for us...and it's one of the spaces through which we can promote our tourist sites...full of beauty.
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Nomad60386181073
Jul 11, 2025
An unforgettable experience, 100% recommended. - The guide service was excellent, the places visited were very interesting, it was a day of fun but also of knowledge
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489anamariah
Jul 10, 2025
My respects, excellent knowledge, kindness - Excellent places visited, the guide is an excellent person and knowledgeable on the subject.
From the beginning of the trip, the planning, thank you for everything, a magnificent experience.
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Rosannarock
Jul 10, 2025
Fantastic Adventure Guide that models tour for our needs and wants! - Pedro was unbelievable! We had an amazing day driving from Quito to Los Banos and he completely understood our vibe and the things that interested us and stayed away from those things that were not for us! We had amazing hikes, took the cable car across the river, walked the suspension bridge, went to all of the waterfalls! We are a couple in our late 50s and allowed me to take my time walking up and down the stairs and was just really attentive to our needs! I would highly recommend him for your visit to Keto. He is adventuresome knowledgeable and speaks excellent English!
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Lemielp2022
Apr 8, 2024
“The most active, beautiful, and unforgettable tour with an incredible and very knowledgeable local guide” - The full day to Baños and a upper part of the Amazon tour was incredible. We loved Baños and its Basilica were amazing. We stopped in a local coffee shop and had some coffee and pastries with Pedro who gave us 30 minutes to walk around. Then he took us to the tree house where we swung while Pedro took pictures of us. Then we zipped lined while he took a video of us. He did all this while explaining the flora and fauna. Then we went to a restaurant and had a typical delicious Ecuadorian Trout meal while it rained outside. Then he took us to the bride’s tail of the dress where we went across a river in a car. Once there we hiked for at least 45 minutes through trails with free roaming chickens and dogs while Pedro explained/described the trees, flowers, etc. and gave us some to taste. Then we went back in cable car to the other side and he drove us to the Pailon del Diablo and we hiked and crossed bridges going from the cloud forest to the Amazon forest where the flora changed completely. Pedro wanted us to continue but we asked him to go back as we had seen enough and were exhausted. He obliged us and brought us back to our hotel in Quito.
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Patrick_m
Apr 2, 2024
Just the waterfalls were... - Just the waterfalls were spectacular. Can you please have the tour guide email the pictures he took? I had great time
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Judyjanemi
Jul 12, 2023
Beautiful Banos - Thank you to our guide, Veronica, and driver, Santi for a great experience. It was a long day but all worth it. We saw a lot of places like the Machachi Store (Capital of Cowboys or Chagras), Salasaka Market, Pailon del Diablo Waterfall, Manto de la Novia, and Casa del Arbol. We also had a taste of the popular Salcedo ice cream, and lunch at Puntzan Restaurant was yummy! We highly recommend this tour.
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Jbfab13
Apr 26, 2023
Fantastic day out in Banos with Pedri - This was by far my most favourite tour out of the 3 I did whilst in Quito. Pedro was my tour guide, and he was great. Knew exactly what to recommend I do. Was great with taking pics and making vids. Now, I have plenty of great content to post on social media. He was punctual to pick me up, polite, attentive to my needs, knowledgeable about the local history, and was great to chat with. His English was very good, which was a great bonus because, sadly, I don't know any Spanish.
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341meliag
Apr 7, 2023
BEST DAY TOUR FROM QUITO EVER - INCREDIBLE!!!!! Pedro was an AMAZING guide. He was so knowledgeable and made the drive fun, entertaining and enlightening. The entire itinerary for Banos is well paced with lots of adventures that are so unique and ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. Jimmy was such a safe and capable driver. The car was so clean and that AC was fabulous. Don’t wait another second, book it now!!!!!!!!!!
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Sarahduffy
May 29, 2023
Wonderful guide, management ? - Shout out to my tour guide, Pedro, who I give 5*! He was a great guide, always communicating about what to expect, giving tidbits, and checking in to make sure everyone was having a great time and had everything you needed. He had complimentary bottled water and snacks also (I took two tours with Real Dreams and this was exclusive to Pedro) which was a really nice touch for such a long day. He gave the tour personal touches like local snacks and most importantly was really patient with me on the Manto de la Novia hike.
Pro tip there - while technically I think it is a short hike distance wise as the description lists, it's extremely steep both ways, in a rainforest microclimate, and slippery after it rains. I didn't realize we'd be going on a strenuous hike and while I had sneakers, they did not have the grip of a running shoe or hiking boot and I'd recommend that you wear the right ones!
The 3* review is due to the tour management. A few things happened: one, I had to reach out to them to confirm tour pickup and timing instead them being proactive. Normally I'd write that off as that's usually 50/50 but two, in the description for this tour (see attached photo) it lists "this is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate." But this is NOT a private tour, it's a small group tour. (Hopefully this will be updated by the time you're reading this review). Which was fine, but took me by surprise and when I mentioned to management (including this photo) they were very dismissive and shut down any conversation leaving me feeling like a transaction they were done with.
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