3-day ziplining and jungle tour from Quito to Baños

Three days of waterfalls, ziplines and a Quichua village deep in Ecuador's jungle

A 3-day tour from Quito to Baños and the Puyo jungle combines waterfall hikes, optional ziplining and cable car crossings, the Swing at the End of the World, and a choice of adventure sports on day two. Includes private transport, guide in English or Spanish, breakfast and lunch daily, two nights' accommodation (one in Baños, one in the jungle or a local community), and entrance fees to three main sites. Children from age 3 are welcome. Pickup from Quito is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Waterfalls and Baños attractions

• Visit Agoyan waterfall
• Optional ziplining or cable car
• Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Optional hike or adventure sports
• Walk to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
• Take pictures near waterfall
• Visit Swing at the End of the World

Day 2: Adventure sports and jungle transfer

• Have breakfast
• Choose adventure sport activity
• Rafting, rappel, or canyoning
• Drive to Puyo and visit animal rescue center
• Check out town and drive to accommodation

Day 3: Jungle exploration and community visit

• Visit jungle lookout
• Visit Quichua community
• Learn hunting and get warrior tattoo
• Hike to waterfall and swim
• Drive back to Quito

The experience

The tour leaves Quito and heads into the Tungurahua highlands toward Baños, stopping at three major waterfalls along the way. At Agoyan, the first stop, you can choose to zipline or take a cable car across the Pastaza river canyon or simply photograph the view. Manto de la Novia (Bride's Veil) offers the same options: zipline, cable car, or a hike closer to the falls. Then comes a ten-minute walk along Rio Verde on hanging bridges to Pailon del Diablo, where volcanic rock frames a powerful waterfall you can approach closely for photos. The day ends at Casa del Arbol (the Swing at the End of the World), where you swing out over the valley with views toward Tungurahua volcano before settling into your hotel in Baños.

Day two is yours to shape. After breakfast, you pick one adventure sport (white-water rafting, canyoning, or rappel), or choose a gentler option like a bicycle or motorcycle rental, horseback riding, a hike, or soaking in the town's hot springs. Around 2 p.m. the group drives toward Puyo and the jungle, stopping at a wildlife rescue center, exploring the town, and reaching your accommodation for the night, either in a Quichua community or a local hotel.

On day three you visit the jungle lookout, hike to a waterfall (bring swimwear to swim in the water), and spend time with a Quichua community learning about their construction, way of life, and traditional hunting weapons. You'll even get a temporary warrior tattoo made from a local plant. The drive back to Quito closes the tour in the afternoon.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Quito.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• breakfast and lunch daily.
• two nights' accommodation (Hotel Isla de Baños on night one, a jungle community or local hotel on night two).
• entrance fees to Pailon del Diablo, Casa del Arbol, and the Tarabita cable car.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 88 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by EcuaTouring

Is this one for you?The three-day length means you spend two full days in and around Baños (enough time to see the main waterfalls, try an adventure sport if you want one, and reach the jungle community), but you're back in Quito by afternoon on day three, leaving your evenings free or time for other plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What waterfalls do I see on the first day from Quito to Baños?

You visit three: Agoyan (where you can zipline or cable-car across the canyon), Manto de la Novia or Bride's Veil (with the same optional adventure sports), and Pailon del Diablo, which you reach by a ten-minute walk on hanging bridges over Rio Verde.

Can I zipline or take the cable car, or are they required?

Both the zipline and cable car are optional at each waterfall stop. You can photograph the view, hike closer to the falls, or try the adventure sports. The choice is yours at each site.

What adventure sports can I choose on day two in Baños?

You pick one activity: white-water rafting, canyoning, or rappel. If you prefer something calmer, you can rent a bicycle or motorcycle, ride horses, hike, or visit the town's hot springs instead.

Do I stay in the same place both nights?

No. The first night is at Hotel Isla de Baños in the town. On night two, after the jungle drive, you stay either in a Quichua community or at a hotel in the Puyo area, depending on the tour's arrangement.

What's included in the price?

Private transport throughout, a guide in English or Spanish, breakfast and lunch each day, two nights' accommodation, and entrance fees to Pailon del Diablo waterfall, Casa del Arbol (Swing at the End of the World), and the cable car or zipline crossings. Adventure sports you choose to do and dinner are separate.