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Day Tour to Termas de Papallacta Hot Springs from Quito: Enjoy Medicinal Thermal Waters
4.8
75 Ratings
Papallacta
Situated only two hours away from Quito, the city of Papallacta is renowned for its health-beneficial geothermal springs. Nestled in the heart of the Andean highlands, Termas Papallacta offers a delightful day immersed in the local wildlife and vegetation.
Situated only two hours away from Quito, the city of Papallacta is renowned for its health-beneficial geothermal springs. Nestled in the heart of the Andean highlands, Termas Papallacta offers a delightful day immersed in the local wildlife and vegetation.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Termas de Papallacta - The Papallacta Hot Springs are just a few hours from the city of Quito. On our tour you can enjoy a full day of relaxation. The day begins with a visit to the lookout of the Papallacta Lagoon where you can admire the beautiful landscape and feel the cold of the moor, then continuing towards the tourist complex: “Termas de…
- Termas de Papallacta - The Papallacta Hot Springs are just a few hours from the city of Quito. On our tour you can enjoy a full day of relaxation. The day begins with a visit to the lookout of the Papallacta Lagoon where you can admire the beautiful landscape and feel the cold of the moor, then continuing towards the tourist complex: “Termas de Papallacta” Spa. First, we will make a short but pleasant walk along the path “La Isla” to learn a little more about the flora and fauna of the place to later have some free-time to relax in the magical hot springs of the spa. At this time, you could also have your own lunch break, and then continue a day of relaxation until you return to Quito.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- Termas de Papallacta pools entrance
- Tourist transport
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- Termas de Papallacta pools entrance
- Tourist transport
What's Not Included
- Details not specified
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Details not specified
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Location
Termas de Papallacta
Km. 65, vía Quito - Baeza
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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Jessie
Oct 14, 2025
The most beautiful and peaceful place. - It's the most beautiful place. In all of my travels, I have never been to a place so peaceful, breathtaking, and relaxing. To step out of the room right into the hot springs is like a dream. The views are just picturesque.
The resort is wonderful, the food was fantastic and it just melts all the stress.
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Aantinucci
Oct 7, 2025
Relax! - What a great relaxing tour!
You start off with a really nice walk in the woods and next to the river, birdwatching, trout watching, rabbits… then you just enjoy and relax in this amazing thermal baths. 100% worth it after a full day excursion the day before.
Thanks to our guide Ernesto who helped us swing and identifying all sort of birds!
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Sightseer399374
Jul 11, 2025
Great experience! - Irene was our guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging. Hot springs were fun!! the combination of weather (cold) and hot pools were great! Recommended spot!
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905stevens
Jun 4, 2025
Great hot springs experience - The entire hot springs experience was wonderful, even in the rain!
Irene was our tour guide and Julio was our driver and they both were the best. Julio got us up and down the mountain safely, and Irene was friendly, knowledgeable and competent. She informed us about the volcanoes and the hot springs and made everyone feel welcome. She recommended a great lunch where we shared good food and conversation about your country. Irene is a great ambassador for Ecuador. She deserves a raise!
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Zerrin_e
May 29, 2025
It was a wonderful... - It was a wonderful experience. We were picked up at our hostel at the agreed time. Carlos contacted us and told us with which car he would arrive. The ride to the thermal was a scenic experience. Carlos gave us information about Ecuador and Quito, and he answered all our questions. We had a great time.
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Crsoren8
May 22, 2025
Quito Bus tour hot pools Papallata - excellent guide Irene was amazing This was an excellent tour a must for people visiting Quito area. please go
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Vicki_p
May 21, 2025
The hot springs was... - The hot springs was beautiful, clean with excellent facilities. Spa services were really enjoyable. The bus ride from Quito was enjoyable due to the tour guide Irene, who shared very interesting details about Quito and surrounding area.
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Camilo
Apr 19, 2025
Highly recommended! - Tour very well organized, planned to the last detail, and with spectacular activities. It’s not just going to the hot springs, it’s learning about the region where it’s located (moorland), trying a local restaurant, and in my case, accompanying the Easter plan of the quiteños and Ecuadorians in general.
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Artsyvagabond
Oct 6, 2024
Relaxing and Incredible! - We had a great trip! The car ride to Papallacta was informative and we learned so much about Ecuador! We got a chance to have a few photo stops as well! The experiences in Papallacta was soooo beautiful, and I’d highly recommend the private spa pools after trying both! Our guide was kind and flexible! The tour only had our little group, and the tour guide was great about adding in little pieces to the trip based on what we liked! My mom owns a chocolate company, and so he added a few little stops to some popular chocolate companies in Ecuador! He also made a stop on the way home for my partner to grab some of his favorite food in a town we were passing through!
Truly, this company wants you to have the best experience, and they put in maximum effort! I couldn’t recommend this company enough!
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Emma_s
Jan 31, 2025
A few hours of relaxation in hot spring waters - A lovely few hours to relax at the end of a mammouth trip. Carlos was mine and another travellers guide and picked us up in the car navigating through the Quito traffic and roads to palpallachata which is about 60 to 90mins away. Opted out of the hike as it was a bit cold and feeling the alltitude. Decided to upgrade to the spa rather than the public pools and had a massage. You can use the public pools but you will have to walk between them if you want too. Stopped by the lake on the way home for a few minutes.
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