Day
Tour to Papallacta Hot Springs
We
will pick you up at your hotel and head east crossing the Eastern
Cordillera; (12.464 f.) one of the highest populated points on the
route that descends to the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. If the weather
is good you will see the Sangay volcano (5,230m / 17,700 ft). After
a two hours drive we will arrive at Papallacta , known for its hot
springs and curative sulfate alkaline thermal waters. Here you have
the chance to relax at one of the many pools of volcanic water at
3.800-m. After the hot springs we will make short walks around in
the area to see the local flora, characterized by the polylepis
("paper tree"), unique for the unusual texture of its
bark. We will eat lunch at the resort. And return to Quito in the
afternoon.
Prices 2008 per
person:
- 2 people:
$120
- More than
2 people: $108
- Includes: Termas fee and lunch
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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.

Papallacta Hot Springs
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Quito old town
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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
2008 per person: $375
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)
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