Itinerary: 

Papallacta is a small village located in the Andes, just off the Eastern Cordillera on the road from Quito to the Amazon jungle, at an altitude of 3.300 meters above sea level (10,826 ft). Besides its magnificent setting, nestled among the rolling, green, cloud-forested-hills, Papallacta has its main attraction for tourists, the thermal springs!! We leave from your hotel in Quito at 9:00 a.m., 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! Upon our arrival you'll visit the interpretation centre, which provides you 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" is located on the banks of the Papallacta River, offering a natural environment that has been maintained as a scenic surrounding with nine thermal pools and cold water pools of different sizes. 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! Before we return to Quito, your tour guide will drive you to 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 toucans, flower piercers and jays! You'll arrive back to your hotel in Quito at approximately 4:30 p.m.

RECOMMENDED DAYS: Any day of the week.

Include:

• Private Transportation
• Certified English speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Mentioned itinerary and visits 

Exclude:

• Drinks
• Meals

Level de Difficulty: 

• Easy

Recommendations:

Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, bathing suit, towel, sandals, cap or hat, sunglasses, backpack or handbag, binoculars, comfortable walking shoes or tennis shoes, T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, long trousers, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, and some cash (US dollars) for snacks or drinks.

Tour average temperature: 13 C° - 20 C°  /   55,4 F° - 68 F°  

Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.

Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT's representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on bad weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of our passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that a tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 24 hours previous departure time, to get a full refund. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - Children under 2 years old don't pay.