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WHITEWATER RAFTING
Ecuador is an ideal country
for rafting and kayak adventures (click
for photos) with its high mountain ranges and its many rivers dropping
down from the Andes into the Amazon basin or Pacific coast.
Due its tropical location you are offered expeditions year-round,
always finding at least one river which offers an exciting whitewater
adventure.
Toachi & Blanco rivers in the Santo Domingo Area
This is Ecuador's most popular rafting river as it is only 3 hours
from Quito
located and provides fun-filled runs yearlong. Depending on the water
level you might run the upper section (high water) or lower section with
the famous Sapo Gorge and ending in Valle Hermoso.
Alto Napo, Anzu and Misahualli rivers in the Tena Area
Those rivers drop down from the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes to
the Amazon Lowlands. This tropical rainforest region around Tena is
located 5 -6 hours from Quito. The rivers offer yearround challenging 1-
day rafting excursions with many rapids and a beautiful tropical
surrounding with a rich flora and fauna.
Quijos River in the Baeza Area
The river drops down to the Eastern Amazonian region and is located 3
hours from Quito. This river offers excellent 1 or 2 day rafting
excursions with many challenging rapids and is more for the experienced
rafters. A beautiful tropical cloud- to rainforest surrounds the river
with a rich flora and fauna.
Upano River in the Macas Area
This river is located in the rugged and hilly region around Macas and
offers excellent longer rafting excursions. The first days are spent in a
part of river surrounded by lush tropical jungle vegetation and many birds.
On the last days we enter a towering canyon, which is called "River of the
Sacred Waterfalls" as spectacular falls cascade down the walls. This also
is a region inhabited by Shuar Indians, who we visit in their traditional
palm thatched huts.
Tours and prices at a glance
Whitewater
River /
Location
|
Length of Days
|
Level of Difficulty
|
Period of the year / Season
|
Price per person
|
Toachi & Blanco rivers
( Santo Domingo area ) |
1
day |
III-IV |
all year
except March |
$
75.- |
Alto Blanco river
( Santo Domingo area ) |
1
day |
IV |
March - May |
$
75.- |
Toachi & Blanco rivers
( Santo Domingo area ) |
2
days |
III-IV |
all year |
$
195.- |
Alto Napo river
( Tena area ) |
1
day |
III+ |
all year |
$ 55.- |
Anzu river
( Tena area ) |
1
day |
II-III |
all year |
$ 55.- |
Misahualli river
( Tena area ) |
1
day |
IV |
May & June |
$ 65.- |
Quijos river
( Baeza area ) |
1
day |
IV + |
September -
February |
$ 85.- |
Quijos river
( Baeza area ) |
2
days |
IV + |
September -
February |
$
225.- |
Upano river
( Macas area ) |
5
days |
IV-IV+ |
August-
February |
$
695.- |
Upano river
( Macas area ) |
8
days |
IV-IV+ |
August-
February |
$
990.- |
Note: All those prices
above are per person and for a minimum of 4
participants. If you do not have a group of 4 people, then there is
the chance that you will be grouped together with other persons. In
those prices are included professional rafting guides, rafting
equipment, helmets and life jackets, meals and refreshments
and transport from and to Quito (except for the 5-day Upano
tour). For your own protection and comfort you might bring baseball cap,
sun glasses with retention strap, sun block, insect repellant, river
sandals or old tennis shoes, extra change of clothes and a towel.
Kayak Classes ( for beginners )
NEW !
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| Tena river |
4 days |
II-III |
all year |
$ 330.- |
Note: All those prices
above are per person and for a minimum of 3 participants.
If you do not have a group of 3 people, then there is the chance that you
will be grouped together with other persons. In
the price is included kayak instructor, complete kayak equipment,
transport during the course and lunch on the river. Not included are
food and drinks, accommodations, transport from Quito to Tena (this course
can also be done in Santo Domingo).
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