Papallacta Hot Springs at a glance
- Our pick: Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip from Quito & Lagoon, US$ 129 per person (8h, 4.85★ · 82).
- Top rated: Papallacta Hot Springs Tour: Private Guide, 8 Pools, US$ 120 per person (7h, 4.95★ · 79).
- Best value: Papallacta Hot Springs: Thermal Pools & Rainforest Drive, US$ 90 per person (5h–8h, 4.89★ · 53).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 90–US$ 180 (median US$ 120).
Of the 10 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 9 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Papallacta Hot Springs
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10 options
Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip from Quito & Lagoon Papallacta thermal springs full day from Quito with lagoon viewpoint, guided nature walk & spa pools. 2 hours from city, bilingual guide, transport included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 64 ★ 4.85 (82 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs Tour: Private Guide, 8 Pools Private tour of Ecuador's Papallacta thermal springs at 10,600 feet with guide and transportation included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.95 (79 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs: Thermal Pools & Rainforest Drive Relax in volcanic thermal pools near Quito with private transportation, a local guide, and the drive through Andean cloud forest to Papallacta's mineral-rich springs. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.89 (53 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip: Andes Hike & Pools From Quito, drive into the Andes to Papallacta's thermal resort in mountain forest: hike a trail through the peaks. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.95 (22 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 113 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Private thermal baths Private full-day trip from Quito to Papallacta Hot Springs with guide and transportation. Soak in medicinal thermal waters surrounded by Andean mountains. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (58 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Hike and soak Private day trip from Quito to Papallacta Hot Springs with driver-guide, mountain hike and thermal pools. Pick your own pace between the trail and the spa. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (8 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Thermal pools and spa Soak in natural hot springs at Papallacta, 3,300 meters high in the Andes near Quito, with private transport, a bilingual guide. Every day · 08:30 and 17:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 7h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs: Private day tour with guide Private day tour to Papallacta Hot Springs with English-speaking guide, entrance and transportation included: six hours to soak in natural hot pools and escape the city. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 142 per person
Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from Quito: Hike and Thermal Pools Drive through the Andes to Papallacta, hike through mountain forest at high elevation, then soak in volcanic hot springs with a guide. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Middle of the World & Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from Quito Full-day tour from Quito to the equator line at Middle of the World Monument, where you watch the Coriolis experiment at the museum. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip from Quito & LagoonOur pickGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 8h | 4.85★ · 82 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs Tour: Private Guide, 8 PoolsTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 7h | 4.95★ · 79 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs: Thermal Pools & Rainforest DriveBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 5h–8h | 4.89★ · 53 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip: Andes Hike & PoolsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 113 per person | 8h–9h | 4.95★ · 22 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Private thermal bathsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 7h | 4.98★ · 58 | Every day except Wednesday · 08:00 and 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Hike and soakPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 99 per person | 6h–7h | 4.75★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs day trip from Quito: Thermal pools and spaPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 7h–10h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 08:30 and 17:00 | English, Spanish |
| Papallacta Hot Springs: Private day tour with guidePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 142 per person | 6h | 4.00★ only 1 review | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from Quito: Hike and Thermal PoolsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Middle of the World & Papallacta Hot Springs Tour from QuitoPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Papallacta Hot Springs Day Trip from Quito & Lagoon (US$ 129 per person)
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