Baños Tours: 15 Picked and Priced

1.Amazon Tour in Ecuador: Puyo Day Trip from Baños

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Travel from Baños into the Puyo area for a full day of jungle walks, a 30-minute dugout canoe ride, a waterfall swim, Quechua culture, cacao making, and lunch. The small group is capped at 12. Carlos has guided in excellent English, while Christian has driven the route.

“We had a fantastic day! Our driver and guide were incredibly knowledgeable about local plants, chocolate, and medicinal plants. Their passion and insights made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!”

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2.ATV Rental per hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Pick up an ATV at Imagine Ecuador in central Baños at 9:00 am, receive a short test ride and route advice, then explore independently. Gas is included, but insurance is not. You may be pointed toward waterfalls, Pailón del Diablo, the End of the World swing, or Café del Cielo, depending on your time and plans. Juan and Luis are among the staff praised for helpful service.

“I had a great day on the ATV. Rented it for a couple of hours to go to the swing at the end of the world. Felt very safe and had so much fun”

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3.Day rafting experience from Tena with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join Raft Amazonia at 9:00 am for a roughly seven-hour run down 27 km of the Jatun Yaku River. You’ll pass jungle and local villages, tackle class III rapids, swim when conditions allow, and stop on a beach for lunch. Equipment, photos, and a safety kayaker are included.

“The guide and the experience was great. The rafting and the views were great. Lunch was wonderful and l think everyone had a great time . How do l get the photos that they?”

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4.Adventure and Fun River Rafting in Baños Ecuador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

You’ll spend about five hours rafting near Baños, with a guide showing you how to handle the rapids before and during the ride. Ivagatours supplies a wetsuit, shoes, helmet, and life jacket, then returns you to town after lunch. The route includes the scenic Ruta de las Cascadas, and groups are limited to 15 people.

“We had an amazing time rafting. It was the first time for our teenagers and they absolutely loved it. It was exciting and the surroundings were beautiful. The guides were friendly, professional, and very experienced.”

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5.Cotopaxi & Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Adventure in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 10 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Quito at 7:30 a.m. for a private, English-speaking tour to Cotopaxi National Park and Baños. Walk beside Limpiopungo Lagoon, ride a cable car over the Pastaza River, visit Pailón del Diablo, and swing above the mountains at La Casa del Árbol. Guides such as Andrés, Pedro, and Pam are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful photo help.

“Great driver and guide on a busy holiday weekend using Google maps to avoid the crowded streets. We got to see views that most don’t. Fun stops and the ease of having everything taken care of a big plus.”

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6.Small-Group Canyoning Experience in Baños de Agua Santa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Canyoning with Ivagatours takes you from Baños to Chamana in about 10 minutes, then into a wet, thrilling route of waterfalls, rappels, slides, and possibly a zip line. Guides such as Mateo, Alberto, Daniel, and Alex provide safety instruction and help beginners, families, and active older adults handle the course with confidence.

“My son and I had an fantastic time with Ivagatours. My son is 6 and our guide Mateo was so patient. He really helped provide my son with the confidence to tackle even the largest waterfalls. My son and I both felt safe with Mateo as our guide. We were the only ones on the tour so it was extra special. We went to the Rio Blanco waterfall. We repelled, zip lined and slid down multiple waterfalls. The best part is they take all the pictures and videos for you so we could focus on having a great time. 10/10 recommend 👌”

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7.The best Pailon of Diablo and Tree House Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Travel from Baños in a private vehicle with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, stopping at city sights, the waterfall route, Pailón del Diablo, and La Casa del Árbol. Guides such as Alberto and Cris are noted for friendly, flexible service. Plan for 5 to 6 hours, with entry fees, lunch, and optional activities paid separately.

“Everything was amazing with Cris as our guide. We did not expect a private tour but it was just myself and my 70 year old father which was really nice. The waterfalls and the vistas were breathtaking and Cris allowed us to go out our own pace, even offering to make an extra stop at a candy store to show us the candy making process. He was very accommodating to my father’s physical limitations and was kind, knowledgeable and professional the whole day. I would 100% recommend this to anyone.”

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8.4 or 5 Day Quito to Cuenca and Cotopaxi,Quilotoa,Baños,Chimborazo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $645

Travel from Quito to Cuenca by SUV, minivan, or minibus on a small-group route through Ecuador’s Andes. Walk beside Cotopaxi’s Limpiopungo Lake, visit Quilotoa and Baños, reach 5,000 meters at Chimborazo, explore Ingapirca and Cajas, and choose a Quito or Cuenca extension.

“Una experiencia maravillosa, lugares fantásticos, alojamiento y gastronomía excelente y un guia extraordinario fue la mejor combinacion.”

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9.Baños and Upper Amazon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Quito at 7:30 a.m. for Baños with a private bilingual guide such as Ximena, Carlos, Miriam, Freddy, or Wilson. Visit the Virgin of Agua Santa, ride a cable car over the Pastaza canyon, walk to Manto de la Novia and Pailón del Diablo, then return by about 6:45 p.m. Lunch and zip lining cost extra.

“Andres was a great tour guide and knew a lot about the area. It was a fun-filled day. There is a lot to do in the Banos area. We did the trip in a single day from Quito, which meant a 3 hour drive each way.”

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10.Baños 2Day/1Night Tour – All Included tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $149

Start early in Quito and travel through Cotopaxi Province to Quilotoa, then continue to Baños for La Casa del Árbol and an overnight stay. Day two brings a cable-car ride over the Pastaza River and Pailón del Diablo. Guides such as Marco, Alveiro, Esteban, and Julio have helped make this fast-paced trip friendly and well organized.

“The tour was well-organized and everything went according to the itinerary. The stops in the Casa del Arbol and Pailon del Diablo were a bit rushed - I would’ve liked to have more time there. Because the tour is run by Ecuador Hop, they need to pick up and drop off people along the way (these people booked directly through Ecuador Hop, not Viator), so on the way back from Baños, we ended up going to Quilotoa for the second time instead of going directly to Quito, which added at least 2.5 hours to the journey. Had it been a straight Quito -Quilotoa - Baños - Quito tour, we wouldn’t…”

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11.Canyoning Chamana from Baños

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $45

Meet Imagine Ecuador in Baños, gear up, and ride 20 minutes to Rio Blanco for a medium-to-hard canyoning trip. After a safety lesson and 20-minute uphill hike, you rappel down three waterfalls and finish with the trip’s signature natural waterslide. Guides speak English and Spanish, and transport, equipment, snacks, and photos are included.

“The tour was so fun! For only 30 we got about two hours of repelling down five waterfalls and getting to see the beautiful sights of the forest. The guide was super friendly, and included in the price is pictures that the guide takes with a waterprRead more”

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12.Extreme Rafting in Baños de Agua Santa Level III and IV+

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Join Turismo Ecuador 24 for a 5.5-hour rafting trip from Baños to the Pastaza River. You’ll ride private transport along the waterfall route, learn paddle commands from professional guides, tackle Level III and IV+ rapids, and finish with a meal and return to town. The group limit is 28 people.

“The rafting itself was really fun, however we felt cheated by the photos. Our group had 3 boats and the photographer mainly stayed in the front with the first 2 boats while we were always in the back like 50m behind them. The reason for this is because I guess we were the safety boat so like we would pick anyone up if they fell off their boat, not really sure. Anyway we didn’t get a lot of photos, the ones we got were low quality. So would recommend bringing your own go pro or something”

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13.Quito to Cuenca 4 or 5-Day Tour with Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños and Chimborazo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $649

Travel privately from Quito to Cuenca with bilingual guides such as Fernando, Lincoln, Luis, and others. Walk beside Quilotoa, hike at Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, visit Baños waterfalls, and add Ingapirca and Chordeleg on the five-day option. SUVs, minivans, hotel stays, selected meals, and airport or hotel drop-off are included.

“We had a great time -- Ecuador is a really beautiful country and travelling along the Pan American Highway was a great way to see more of it. The hotels that were booked for us were terrific. We had nice meals, beautiful scenery and a chance to go off on our own for a bit every day. Lincoln and Andres were knowledgeable, and very helpful.”

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14.Visit the Ecuadorian Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $35

From Baños, you’ll reach the Amazon by minibus for a packed 11-hour day with a waterfall swim, Puyo River descent, Kichwa community visit, high swing, cocoa workshop, and lunch. Guides such as Christopher and Pablo have helped make the trip enjoyable, but English support can vary. Bring swimwear, cash, and patience for a long day.

“Excellent tour… quite a memorable wonderful experience! Pablo was very knowledgeable & pleasant, he made it extra special. Highly recommend”

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15.Puyo Jungle Tour in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Baños into Pastaza on a budget-friendly jungle day trip. You’ll visit Mira Mera, hike to Hola Vida waterfall, eat lunch, canoe down the Puyo River, meet the Cotococha Kichwa community, visit Indichuris viewpoint, and make Amazonian chocolate. English service should be confirmed before booking.

“I loved it. The group was amazing and friendly and I loved the places we went to. The face paint was so beautiful and I didn't want to take it off.”

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