Quito: Papallacta Hot Springs and Hummingbirds' Farm Tour
ID: GYG1006535-1557761
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the hot springs of Papallacta on a day trip from Quito. Take a nature walk, enjoy exotic hummingbirds species, and relax in the spa waters.
Leave from your hotel in Quito and travel through the Valley of Tumbaco, crossing the eastern cordillera of the Andes. Descend through the cloud forest to reach the small village of Papallacta and enjoy its healing hot springs.
Upon arrival, visit the interpretation center to learn about the protected area and its surroundings. Then, embark on a nature walk along marked trails and pristine mountain streams, observing the flora and fauna of the Andean forest.
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.
Before returning to Quito, visit a hidden hummingbirds' 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.
Highlights
- Feel the healing effects of the natural hot springs in Papallacta.
- Discover the beauty of the Cloud Forest at the Eastern Cordillera.
- Take a nature walk to observe the flora and fauna of the Andean forest.
- Relax in the spa waters that emerge from the earth.
- Visit a hidden hummingbirds' farm to see exotic birds.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level
Weather can be cold and wet
Bring swimwear for hot springs
Bring warm clothing for cooler temperatures
Tour operates rain or chine
INCLUDED
- Visit to Papallacta hot springs
- Nature walk
- Visit to hummingbird farm
- Tour guide
- Private transportation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
