Top Baños Wildlife Watching

Encounter the Ecuadorian jungle at its finest with this day trip to Puyo and surrounds. Departing Baños, first make your way to an animal refuge, meeting monkeys, birds, snakes and other animals of the Amazon. Then head further into the jungle, enjoying a canoe ride, lunch at a local lodge, a beautiful waterfall and much more. This is a great opportunity to experience the very best of Ecuadorian nature.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure during an extreme canyoning tour in the Cashaurco Canyon. In a small group limited to only 10—to ensure you receive personalized attention from your instructor—you’ll go swimming, diving, abseiling, jumping, and ziplining, while soaking up the stunning natural scenery surrounding Baños.

This small-group activity allows visitors to experience Banos on horseback, connecting visitors with the nature and animals of the area. Visitors will be taken along an ecological trail to see Tunguraha volcano and an area called Nahuazo, which is rich in mineral pools and ruins of past eruptions. The trip will finish at a coffee bar in the mountains.

Go where cars can’t on a horseback riding experience in Baños. Rather than sticking to the beaten path, you’ll go off-road into the countryside and see parts of the area that most first-time visitors miss. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 other travelers ensures you enjoy personalized attention.