Baños de Agua Santa tour: Waterfalls and swing included

Swing over Tungurahua volcano, then walk three waterfalls in the Amazon foothills

A full-day tour from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa combines the Swing at the End of the World (a rope swing suspended above views of Tungurahua volcano) with three major waterfalls accessed by foot and cable car. The guide leads you through the local food and traditions of Baños city, then into the Amazon region to Bride's Veil Waterfall and Devil's Cauldron. Private transportation, lunch and all entry tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Swing at the End of the World1h · entry included
2. Bride's Veil Waterfall1h · entry included

Explore Baños and Waterfalls from Quito

• Visit Swing at the End of the World
• Walk in Baños to discover local food
• See first waterfall entering Amazon region
• Take cable car to Bride's Veil Waterfall
• Visit Pailon del Diablo Waterfall

The experience

Baños de Agua Santa sits at the edge of Ecuador's Amazon region, and this tour reaches it from Quito in a single day. You start at the Swing at the End of the World, where you swing out over a canyon with views of Tungurahua volcano rising in the clouds. After that, a short walk through Baños city lets you taste the local food and see how the town sits between the highlands and the jungle. A transition you'll feel as the day moves into the waterfall section.

The three waterfalls unfold in sequence. Bride's Veil Waterfall (Manto de la Novia) is reached by taking a cable car across the Paztaza River, bringing you close enough to feel the spray. Manto Agoyan comes next as you enter deeper into the Amazon region. The day ends at Devil's Cauldron (Pailon del Diablo), a powerful waterfall in a wonderful location that marks the final stop before the return to Quito. A bilingual guide leads the whole route, and lunch is built into the day so you don't need to arrange it.

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours total, including the drive from Quito. You can book it as a private tour, a small group, or a shared departure (though the shared option does not include lunch or waterfall tickets, you'd arrange those separately). Pickup and drop-off at your Quito hotel are included.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Quito.
• bilingual tour guide in English and Spanish.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• entry to the Swing at the End of the World.
• cable car ticket to Bride's Veil Waterfall.
• entry to Devil's Cauldron Waterfall.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared option, without lunch and without tickets.Guide in English or Spanish · 07:30Duration: 13 hours. Meeting point: 7:00 am at Plaza Foch and 7:15 am at Plaza San Blas (Old Town). Lunch, tickets and personal expenses are not included. Pickup is included.

SMALL GROUPGuide in English or Spanish · 07:30Shared service. Duration: 12 hours. Pickup is included.

PRIVATE TOURGuide in English or Spanish · 07:30Private service. Duration: 10 hours. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Quito Trip

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the full day at your own pace with a guide focused on your group; choose the small group option for a balance of company and flexibility; the shared departure works if you're traveling solo or on a tight budget and don't mind arranging lunch and waterfall tickets yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is the Swing at the End of the World actually like?

The Swing at the End of the World is a rope swing suspended over a canyon, and when you swing out, you have a spectacular view of Tungurahua volcano in the clouds. It's the first stop on the tour and sets the tone for the day's mix of adventure and scenery.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The waterfall visits involve short walks and a cable car ride, not long hikes, so most travelers can manage the day comfortably.

What are the three waterfalls I'll see?

You visit Bride's Veil Waterfall (Manto de la Novia), reached by cable car across the Paztaza River; Manto Agoyan waterfall as you enter the Amazon region; and Devil's Cauldron (Pailon del Diablo), a powerful waterfall that is the final stop of the day.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included in the private tour and small group options, and it features local Baños food and traditions. The shared option without lunch lets you book entry and transport separately if you prefer to arrange your own meal.

How long is the drive from Quito to Baños?

The total tour duration is 9 to 10 hours, which includes both the drive from Quito and all the stops at the swing and waterfalls. The drive itself takes up a portion of that time, but the itinerary is built to fit the whole experience into one day.