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.

rosaura
2023-03-20
Una experiencia inolvidable
Desde el inicio Verónica y el conductor, fueron muy cálidos, en el trayecto Verónica nos fue explicando todo con muchos detalles y en ambos idiomas (español e inglés) al llegar al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi la experiencia fue alucinante, el camino demanda su sacrificio y me encantó que cuando por algunas circunstancias nos quedabamos atrás ella siempre nos esperaba y nos daba ánimos igualmente nos daba tips para hacerlo más llevadero!! También cuando necesitábamos algunas fotos siempre estaba dispuesta ❤️❤️❤️Recomendado al 100% Gracias Verónica y Carlos por mostrarnos su país de una manera tan maravillosa!

joanna m
2023-03-19
Ecuador adventures
Our tour guide was good he picked us up on time..He also stop along points of interest and gave us time to take pictures...I would hire him again as my guide, as well as the driver he was good as well

Mat L
2023-03-10
Amazing
Veronica and jimmy were great guides and drivers. They were very informative and kept us safe. Highly recommend them to anyone.

SalSickDoc
2023-02-26
Cotopaxi your
I had a great time visiting Cotopaxi volcano and more. Veronica, our guide, was knowledgeable and pleasant, made it easy for everyone to be at ease

Mery S
2023-02-25
Super experiencia
Disfrute mucho la experiencia. Realice este por motivo de mi cumpleaños y aunque fue más demandante de lo que esperaba, no me arrepiento.Era mi sueño subir a un volcán y viaje a Ecuador desde República Dominicana a eso

Marianela J
2023-02-20
Visita a Mindo
Fuimos en tour a Mindo. El viaje fue muy grato y bien explicado por el guía Carlos. ¡Hasta un tucán logramos ver!, realmente nos quedamos muy felices. Gracias a Andrés también por la conducción y traernos a salvo.

Camper44571440078
2023-02-14
Great full day trip
Please beware that this is indeed a very hard hike due to altitude. Also given that you will be walking on volcano ash consider having shoes and socks to change into. Be prepared for a long and tiring but fulfilling day!Jessy and jimmy (our driver) we’re awesome. Jessy did a great job sharing information about Cotapaxi and Ecuador in general. She also really created a warm and friendly atmosphere in the group and made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. The stops on the tour are well thought out and Jessy was able to accommodate requests and changes needed with grace and competence.

Okaydeebee
2023-02-10
Quito Tour Bus - Cotopaxi full day tour with guides Jessica and Mauricio.
We’ve just completed an amazing day trip to Cotopaxi. Our guide, Jessy, was energetic and fun and gave a thorough orientation to the national park. She encouraged me to do the climb, though I was struggling with thin air and I’m so glad I did! Muchas gracias, Jessica and Mauricio!

Gemma K
2023-02-09
Wonderful experience
Amazing tour , our guide was very informative and helpful. Jessy made our trip very enjoyable and one to remember

monkersmoore
2023-02-02
Great day out
Excellent trip to Quilotoa, Excellent guides Carlos and Jessie. Even though we were running late coming back, it was no bother for them to stop so we could see the ash coming from Cotopaxi volcano. Great value tour, thoroughly recommend
Tripadvisor rating score: 5 of 5, based on 176 reviews
What you will do
- Direct pick-up from your hostel or hotel in Quito to begin the trip to Papallacta (exact time will depend on which neighborhood you are located in)
Pickups between 09h00 and 09h45
End of the tour 17h00 - Just 2 hours from Quito is the town of Papallacta, famous for its medicinal hot springs, located in the middle of the Andean moor where you can enjoy a relaxing day amidst the flora and fauna of the sector at the Termas Papallacta spa.
- Our first stop will be at the Papallacta lagoon. The Papallacta lagoon was formed after some natural events such as the eruption of the Antisana volcano. Currently, the waters of this lagoon are used to supply drinking water to the northern neighborhoods of the city of Quito.
- We will pass through the town of Papallacta and arrive at the Termas de Papallacta spa, in this place you can choose to take a walk on the island path to learn about the plants in the area or directly go to the thermal water pools.
- In this complex there are a variety of hot and cold water pools, here you will have free time to connect with nature.
- After the relaxing bath you will enjoy a local lunch, fried trout is the typical dish of the area. (lunch not included)
- Return to Quito, direct drop-off at your hotel/hostel in Quito.
It includes
- Private touristic transportation
- Pickups and drop off from hotel in Quito
- Bilingual guide
- Termas de Papallacta public pools
Not included
- Food
- Tips
- Towels
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Coat
- Comfortable shoes
- Bath sandals
- Bathing suit
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera

rosaura
2023-03-20
Una experiencia inolvidable
Desde el inicio Verónica y el conductor, fueron muy cálidos, en el trayecto Verónica nos fue explicando todo con muchos detalles y en ambos idiomas (español e inglés) al llegar al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi la experiencia fue alucinante, el camino demanda su sacrificio y me encantó que cuando por algunas circunstancias nos quedabamos atrás ella siempre nos esperaba y nos daba ánimos igualmente nos daba tips para hacerlo más llevadero!! También cuando necesitábamos algunas fotos siempre estaba dispuesta ❤️❤️❤️Recomendado al 100% Gracias Verónica y Carlos por mostrarnos su país de una manera tan maravillosa!

joanna m
2023-03-19
Ecuador adventures
Our tour guide was good he picked us up on time..He also stop along points of interest and gave us time to take pictures...I would hire him again as my guide, as well as the driver he was good as well

Mat L
2023-03-10
Amazing
Veronica and jimmy were great guides and drivers. They were very informative and kept us safe. Highly recommend them to anyone.

SalSickDoc
2023-02-26
Cotopaxi your
I had a great time visiting Cotopaxi volcano and more. Veronica, our guide, was knowledgeable and pleasant, made it easy for everyone to be at ease

Mery S
2023-02-25
Super experiencia
Disfrute mucho la experiencia. Realice este por motivo de mi cumpleaños y aunque fue más demandante de lo que esperaba, no me arrepiento.Era mi sueño subir a un volcán y viaje a Ecuador desde República Dominicana a eso

Marianela J
2023-02-20
Visita a Mindo
Fuimos en tour a Mindo. El viaje fue muy grato y bien explicado por el guía Carlos. ¡Hasta un tucán logramos ver!, realmente nos quedamos muy felices. Gracias a Andrés también por la conducción y traernos a salvo.

Camper44571440078
2023-02-14
Great full day trip
Please beware that this is indeed a very hard hike due to altitude. Also given that you will be walking on volcano ash consider having shoes and socks to change into. Be prepared for a long and tiring but fulfilling day!Jessy and jimmy (our driver) we’re awesome. Jessy did a great job sharing information about Cotapaxi and Ecuador in general. She also really created a warm and friendly atmosphere in the group and made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. The stops on the tour are well thought out and Jessy was able to accommodate requests and changes needed with grace and competence.

Okaydeebee
2023-02-10
Quito Tour Bus - Cotopaxi full day tour with guides Jessica and Mauricio.
We’ve just completed an amazing day trip to Cotopaxi. Our guide, Jessy, was energetic and fun and gave a thorough orientation to the national park. She encouraged me to do the climb, though I was struggling with thin air and I’m so glad I did! Muchas gracias, Jessica and Mauricio!

Gemma K
2023-02-09
Wonderful experience
Amazing tour , our guide was very informative and helpful. Jessy made our trip very enjoyable and one to remember

monkersmoore
2023-02-02
Great day out
Excellent trip to Quilotoa, Excellent guides Carlos and Jessie. Even though we were running late coming back, it was no bother for them to stop so we could see the ash coming from Cotopaxi volcano. Great value tour, thoroughly recommend
Tripadvisor rating score: 5 of 5, based on 176 reviews
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