Quito
is the home to beautiful cathedrals, elegant old mansions, interesting
museums, plazas and parks, and is filled with street markets selling
a wealth of Ecuadorian jewels, arts and crafts. This wonderful
spring-like climate is dominated by mountains, with several snow-capped
volcanoes standing majestically in the distance. It was also declared
the third most important world cultural heritage site in Latin
America, by UNESCO.
Papallacta has the particularity to have a very cold weather outside
but very warms natural thermal water pools. The Papallacta Hot
springs are perfect for anti stress therapy and recommended for
your health.
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Papallacta Hot Springs
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Quito old town
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Quito
- Antisana - Papallacta Thermas, 2 days tour
Day
1.- (L D)
Early morning, after breakfast a new world will be waiting for
you- We begin the ascent to the Private Reserve of Antisana. First
we arrive to Valle de Los Chillos, the agriculture and cattle
Old zone of Quito, where nowadays you´d still be able to
look at old time properties. Afterwards we pass by the small town
of Pintag, and we begin the ascent to the reserve passing by plantations
of all colors and different products. You´ll find some lagoons
that were formed by the eruption of this volcano. We will se changes
on the vegetation as we reach a greater height. We will see caras-caras,
ibis, Andean gulls and with a little bit of luck even condors.
We will reach 4000 mts height to the Lagoon of the Mica, and if
the time allows, to the majestic Antisana the forth highest of
our country with its 4704 meters high.. After Lunch at traditional
Hacienda we will continue or trip down to Papallacta hot spring
waters. Afterwards hotel Accomodation.
Day2.- (B L)
After breakfast you can do self-guided walk, enjoy the spa, or
relax at the thermal pools. This area also belongs to the Cayambe
Coca Reserve with several footpaths where you will have the chance
to observe a big amount of birds such us: Blue Winged Teal, Andean
Duck, Andean Condor, Cinereous Harrier, Variable Hawk, Caracara,
Merlin, Aplomado Falcon, Sword-billed Hummingbirds, and some other
species that with a grateful vegetation will make this an unique
natural experience. Lunch, dinner and overnight at "Termas
de Papallacta Lodge". After lunch return to Quito.
Prices
per person: $375
Contact us for details and
availability!
- Prices
includes: Private transportation, English speaking guide,
double room accommodation, all meals, Reserva Antisana and Spa
fee.
Please ask for
single accommodations available.
Hotels:
* Las
Termas (Papallacta)