Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip
4.9 / 5 · 59 traveler reviews
Have lots of fun on this flexible and customizable private day trip from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa, considered one of the most outstanding Ecuadorian highlights, escorted by professional and knowledgeable local tour guides! Have a great taste of the Andes and the Tropical Rainforest on the same day from the comfort of this fabulous private excursion! Enjoy amazing landscapes, towering waterfalls, safe adrenaline sports, friendly walks, and especially unforgettable memories..!
Your experience
Stop 1
Your tour guide will pick you up at 7:30 a.m. from your hotel, or address, within Quito's district. On the way you will admire beautiful volcanoes like Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi and Tungurahua.
Stop 2
Once in the city, we will walk through the charming streets and we will have time to visit the monastery of the Virgin of “Agua Santa”, where is possible to see paintings that describe different eruptions of the Tungurahua Volcano, that have been again in activity since 2000.
Stop 3
We will drive to the beautiful and stunning “avenue of the waterfalls”, where we could try different adventure sports, beginning with a stop in front of the Agoyan's hydroelectric dam; we walk towards the community of “Río Blanco”, where we clearly appreciate the beauty of the cloud forest; we will cross the Pastaza River canyon on a cable car that rides a 500 meters long cable to visit “Manto de la Novia” waterfall, where we could learn all about the local people's lifestyle doing a hike down to the river.
Stop 4
After doing a stop in the viewpoint of “San Jorge” waterfall, we will have the opportunity to recover our energy having lunch, before going to the well-known “Pailón del Diablo” waterfall!
Stop 5
Finally we'll go out of the beaten path to enjoy an unknown towering waterfall called "Machay" where is already possible to see Amazon vegetation!
Stop 6
You will be back in Quito approximately at 6:45 p.m., after having enjoyed more than four different microclimates on the same day tour!!
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Lunch
- Zip line rides (Optional)
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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