ONE DAY TRIP
Papallacta Trekking & Thermal Springs

We leave Quito by car at 7:30 am and head westbound. On the way to Papallacta, we pass a series of mountain ranges along the "Avenue of Volcanoes" at an altitude of 4000m. Before us beautiful landscapes unfolds and as we climb up in altitude, we begin to see a change in the climate and the vegetation.

When we arrive in Papallacta, we start the visit with a hike through a humid forest. Depending on your tour group's interest, we can choose between 1) a one-hour walk (and more time in the thermal baths) or 2) a four-hour trek. During the hike, we will discover different native plants such as orchids and bromeliads.

After a regional seafood lunch (trout is typically served for lunch here due to the many surroundings lakes and lagoons),we will go to soak and relax in the natural hot springs of Papallacta. These hot springs, which include over ten baths, are situated in a breathtaking countryside valley, surrounded by mountains.

After a few hours in the baths, we head back and return to Quito for no later than 6pm.