A Great Way to Refresh after a Redeye flight to Quito - Our guide, Daniel, was a delightful host as we traveled through the mountains to the Cloud Forest. He led us through the bird reserve and a moderate hike of a mile or so along a river where we saw a variety of hummingbirds and flora and fauna. Then it was off to the Papallacta Hot Spring, where we enjoyed lunch at the restaurant on the property, and then hit the hot springs before we had massages. My daughter-in-law and my granddaughter had chocolate wrap treatments (think of a full-body facial), but you are covered with fine Ecuadorian chocolate and saran wrap (REALLY). Eventually, they hose you off. The conventional massages were also enjoyed. It was a gorgeous trip around an hour out of Quito, and a great deal of fun!.

Great way to relax after days of hiking and touring. - I'm a hot springs fan and this hot springs did not disappoint. A very clean, well laid out facility in a lush mountain setting. We were grateful we made appointments for massages in advance.

The Guide made the trip an amazing one ! - Daniel the guide made the trip a special one. Passionate about birds, nature and conservation , Daniel shared information and knowledge about the sites during the drive from Quito , and on the Birding hike. At the hot-springs he made sure we were checked in properly and gave us a quick tour of the facilities. Throughout the day he made sure we were comfortable and that the pace was ok for us . I will also add he ia a very good and careful driver.

Excellent experience - I’m a solo female traveler, just to sort that out. I had a brilliant day. We left early for the bird watching. My guide Daniel was fabulous & incredibly knowledgeable. We saw 24 species of birds including 8 species of hummingbirds (both male & female). The hot springs were great, I had a massage. I’d do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!

Wonderful dose of fresh air, mineral rich waters and hummingbirds - Daniel was a great tour guide. He’s a keen birder and his enthusiasm for the bird life was wonderful. The springs were wonderfully relaxing. Lie back in the warm waters and look up and see the stunning surrounds.

Hot Springs are Nicer than Expected - Christian was a great tour guide—knew lots about Quito as we drive through it. The Hot Springs were nicer than expected. If you have extra time, book a massage there. The spa area is world class.

Nurtured by nature, a walk in the clouds, a massage and thermal bath so very restorative for the body mind and spirit. - Top notch guide. He knew where to take you, gave you tips on what to look for, informed you of the various plants and it’s medicinal value. Very educational tour.

Excellent day tour - We picked this tour as we wanted to visit Papallacta, but wanted to do so safely. It was a great choice!! Daniel was an excellent driver. Very safe and we felt looked after. He picked us up from our hotel at the time agreed, and gave us some interesting facts about Quito and Ecuador as we drove, was very interesting to find out more. His English was very good (which is great, as we don’t speak much Spanish, to our shame). Drive was just over an hour - up some beautiful mountains , the scenery is stunning. We did the spa first on a Saturday - although I think Daniel may vary this depending on business and the day. The spa - amazing. Price of entry is not included - it was about $25 each. We also paid an extra $50 each for a massage which was well worth it! We had a hot chocolate at the cafe too (lunch was available for those who want it). Surprising recommendation - try the hot chocolate with cheese!!! I did not expect to love it, but surprisingly tasty. We then went to the hummingbird reserve. Originally I wasn’t too fussed by this, not a big bird watcher - but it is amazing. Beautiful birds all around, a glimpse of the Amazon. It’s a great experience. Entry to this was included, so no extra cost. Daniel then drove us back to our hotel where he dropped us, around 3pm. Perfectly safe and reliable. Some tips - it can be rainy in the mountains for the bird reserve, it’s the edge of the rainforest, worth taking a waterproof with you (we didn’t, so couldn’t do the small hike at bird watching). Take some water, I didn’t see many opportunities to get any so would recommend taking some. Maybe take a plastic bag or something to store wet bathing suit after the spa! We didn’t think about this so ended up with a slightly wet bag. Brilliant day trip, well worth it.

Best day of our trip - We saw so many incredible birds in the beautiful preserve and hot springs: sword billed hummingbird, green jay, masked flowepiercer, collared Inca hummingbird, and many more. The guide, Christian, knew the area and the country inside and out. We learned so much and soaked in all the natural beauty. We’d definitely book again!

Awesome guide! - Daniel was very informative and a great guide! He accommodated our drop off location and went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience.