Quito to Baños tour: Swing at the End of the World & waterfalls

Volcano slope swing and cable car descent by a veil-like waterfall

This full-day tour from Quito reaches Baños and its four main attractions: the Swing at the End of the World perched on Tungurahua volcano's slope, the Pailón del Diablo waterfall (the Devil's Cauldron), Manto de la Novia (Bride's Veil Waterfall) crossed by cable car, and a local candy factory. A bilingual guide leads the route, and lunch is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bride's Veil Waterfall40m · entry included
2. Swing at the End of the World1h · entry included

Explore Baños waterfalls and local treats

• Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall viewpoints
• Ride tarabita at Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Experience Swing at the End of the World
• Sample sweets and chocolates in Baños shops

The experience

The day starts with a pickup in Quito and a drive to Baños, where you'll first visit a local candy factory to sample traditional sweets: taffy, candied fruits, and artisanal chocolates made by hand. From there, the tour moves through the town's main attractions. You'll reach the Pailón del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron), an impressive waterfall surrounded by mist, where you can walk different viewpoints to see the full force of the water. The guide explains the landscape and local culture as you move between stops.

Manto de la Novia is where the cable car comes in: instead of hiking down, you descend by tarabita (a traditional cable car) that runs alongside the waterfall itself, giving you a close view of the white water that falls like a veil down the mountainside. The Swing at the End of the World is the centerpiece: a wooden swing hanging from a tree house on the slope of Tungurahua volcano, where you swing out over the abyss with views of the valley and the active volcano behind you. Lunch is served during the day, and you'll return to Quito by evening.

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total. You can book as a shared group, a private tour, or solo travel. All options include the same stops, guide, meals and tickets. A bilingual guide (English and Spanish) leads throughout, and a water bottle is provided. Pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.

What’s included

• Entry to the Swing at the End of the World and the Pailón del Diablo waterfall.
• cable car passage across Manto de la Novia.
• lunch.
• a water bottle.
• private transportation from Quito.
• a bilingual tour guide.
• pickup and drop-off at your Quito location.
• and a visit to a local candy factory.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared TourUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 07:30Pickup is included with this shared tour

Private TourUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 07:30includes pickup

Solo TravelUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 07:30Solo travel, pickup is included

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 toStart time

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Under 15: 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by See Galapagos

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want to lower the cost; pick the private tour if your group wants the guide and vehicle to themselves; book solo travel if you're traveling alone and prefer a dedicated option. All three follow the same route and stops, so the choice is about group size and how you want to travel.

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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 wooden swing hanging from a tree house on the slope of Tungurahua volcano. When you swing, you move out over the abyss with panoramic views of the valley and the active volcano in the distance: the adrenaline and the scenery happen at the same time.

How do you get across Manto de la Novia waterfall?

Manto de la Novia is crossed by tarabita, a traditional cable car that runs alongside the waterfall. You descend in it rather than hiking, which gives you a close view of the white water falling like a veil down the mountainside.

What is the Pailón del Diablo?

The Pailón del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron) is an impressive waterfall surrounded by mist. The tour includes access to different viewpoints where you can see the power and beauty of the water from multiple angles.

Does this tour include food?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour. You also visit a local candy factory in Baños where you sample traditional sweets like taffy, candied fruits, and artisanal chocolates.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, including the drive from Quito, all four stops, lunch, and the return to Quito.