Baños Day Trip from Quito: Swing & Waterfalls Adventure

Swing out over the mountains, then walk behind a 90-meter waterfall

A day trip from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa visits the Swing at the End of the World at Casa del Árbol, the Manto de la Novia waterfall (reached by cable car across the Pastaza River canyon), and Pailón del Diablo, one of Ecuador's largest waterfalls. A bilingual guide leads the route, which includes lunch and takes 8 to 10 hours total.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 180 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared Tour 07:30 Guide in English Up to 15 per booking Lasts 14 hours, includes lunch, and pickup is included.

Small Group 07:30 Guide in English Up to 15 per booking Lasts 8 hours, includes lunch, and pickup is included.

Private Tour 07:30 Guide in English Up to 15 per booking Included: the Manto de la Novia Waterfall, the "Pailon del Diablo" Waterfall, and the tree house swing in Baños. Lasts 8 hours, includes lunch, and pickup is included.

Solo Travel 07:30 Guide in English Up to 1 per booking Solo travel option; pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Baños waterfalls and attractions

• Travel from Quito to Baños
• Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Ride the Tarabita cable car
• Walk the Sendero de los Contrabandistas trail
• See Pailón del Diablo waterfall
• Experience the Swing at the End of the World
• Visit local candy factory
• Explore Baños town and hot springs

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bilingual guide.
• entry to Pailón del Diablo, Casa del Árbol, and Manto de la Novia waterfalls.
• cable car ride across the Pastaza River canyon.
• short jungle trail walk.
• lunch.
• visit to a traditional candy factory.

Times

• Every day 07:30

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (14 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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

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Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The drive from Quito takes about 3 hours to reach Baños de Agua Santa, a town nestled between the Andes and the Amazon at the foot of Tungurahua volcano. The tour starts at Casa del Árbol, where the Swing at the End of the World hangs from a tree at the edge of a cliff, offering views across the mountains and down toward the jungle transition below. After the swing, the route moves to the Manto de la Novia waterfall, where you board the Tarabita: a cable car that crosses the Pastaza River canyon with the waterfall in view the whole way. Once across, a short walk on the Sendero de los Contrabandistas trail brings you to the base of the falls, where the transparent water creates the landscape the site is named for.

Pailón del Diablo, standing approximately 90 meters high, is the third major stop and one of Ecuador's largest waterfalls. The tour includes a visit to a traditional candy factory in town, where you can see how local sweets like melcochas and guayaba candy are made and buy them fresh. Lunch is provided during the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and your guide speaks both English and Spanish, so the pace and explanations work for solo travelers, families, and groups.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Baños from Quito, and what's the drive like?

Baños de Agua Santa is approximately 3 hours by car from Quito. The route takes you from the capital down toward the transition zone between the Andes and the Amazon, with views of Tungurahua volcano as you approach the town.

What exactly is the Swing at the End of the World?

The Swing at the End of the World is a swing that hangs from a tree at Casa del Árbol, positioned at the edge of a cliff overlooking the mountains and the jungle transition below. When you swing, you swing out over the drop with panoramic views across the landscape.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The Swing at the End of the World is accessible to anyone who can climb onto it; the cable car ride requires no physical effort; and the walk to Manto de la Novia waterfall is short. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the drive and cable car.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to all three waterfalls, the cable car ride across the Pastaza River canyon, the short jungle trail walk, lunch, and a bilingual guide throughout the day.

Can I book this as a solo traveler, or do I have to join a group?

You can book as a solo traveler, join a shared tour with other visitors, or book a private tour for your group. Small group options are also available. The choice is yours at checkout.