Escape Quito for a private full-day journey to Papallacta Hot Springs, combining a peaceful Andean nature walk, thermal pool relaxation, local lunch and optional spa treatments.
Private wellness & nature tour · Ecuadorian Andes
Experience Papallacta’s thermal waters and peaceful Andean nature.
Leave Quito behind for a full day of mountain scenery, a guided nature walk and time to relax in the thermal pools of Papallacta.
The supplied itinerary combines birdwatching and photography opportunities with lunch, private transportation and the option to add SPA or massage treatments at extra cost.
8 hoursFull-day experience
QuitoPick-up and return
DailyPrivate departures
Walk beside rivers and highland vegetation before slowing down in the thermal waters.
The tour includes a peaceful nature walk along the Papallacta trails. The supplied material highlights birdwatching, photography and the sounds of the river as part of the experience.
Nature Walk
Enjoy a guided highland trail walk with opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography.
Thermal Pools
Set aside time to relax in Papallacta’s mineral-rich volcanic thermal waters.
Local Lunch
Lunch is included as part of the full-day experience at Papallacta.
Optional SPA
Massage, aromatherapy and SPA treatments can be requested at additional cost.
Thermal relaxation
Warm water, volcanic minerals and a slower pace in the Andes.
The source describes Papallacta as one of Ecuador’s best-known thermal spa destinations, surrounded by cloud forest landscapes, rivers and volcanic scenery.
After the nature walk, the itinerary gives guests time to relax in the pools before lunch and optional SPA treatments.
Quiet time
Choose between simple pool relaxation and an optional deeper wellness experience.
The supplied tour plan includes free time after lunch. Guests can simply enjoy the surroundings or add a professional SPA massage or aromatherapy treatment for an extra charge.
Overnight accommodation is also available upon request for travelers who want to extend their stay.
A full day designed around nature, warm pools and time to recharge.
The experience moves at a comfortable pace from Quito to the highlands, through the nature walk, thermal pools and lunch before returning to the city.
Travel tips for Papallacta
Prepare for cool, wet highland weather and warm thermal pools.
The supplied material recommends layers, sun protection and sandals for the pools, while noting the high altitude and cool ambient temperatures.
- Source altitude: approximately 3,500m–4,000m / 11,500ft–12,000ft.
- Source ambient temperature: around 10°C / 50°F.
- Thermal pool temperature in the source: approximately 36°C–38°C / 96°F–100°F.
- Bring a jacket and dress in layers because rain is possible.
- Bring sandals if you wish to use the thermal pools.
- Use sun block, a hat and sunglasses.
- The source asks guests with heart-related physical conditions to let the operator know.
- Towels are provided by Termas de Papallacta Resort according to the supplied material.
Papallacta · Ecuadorian Andes
Ready for a day of nature and thermal relaxation?
Book a private full-day tour from Quito with an English-speaking Samay Adventures guide, private transportation, lunch and entrance fees included.