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RAFTING Ecuador

Rafting in Ecuador: Reputedly, the rivers and volcanoes that run from the Andes, dividing the Coast and the Amazon, forge innumerable sites for engaging in activities like rafting. Ecuador offers one of the most varied collections of rivers in the world, including large rivers to small creeks and a variety of rapid levels to suit both novice rafters and expert river-ravers.

All guides are experts in their trade and certified by the Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador.

At GEOTOURS, rafting is practiced according to International Safety Standards. All participants are given life jackets, helmets, paddles and a safety and instructional workshop before entering the river, so that you are well prepared for the rapids and the adventure. Once in the water, you will be able to enjoy not only the impressive rapids, but also the expansive and varied views of the Amazon Rainforest, the jungle, and the Andes mountains that surround the many rivers of Ecuador.

RAFTING PROGRAMS

HALF-DAY DISCOVERY PATATE RIVER (CLASS 3)

  • 8:30 am Departure from Baños
  • 30 minute drive to Patate River
  • 30 minute Safety and Instruction Workshop
  • 2 hours of rafting, including views of the active volcano, Tungurahua
  • Snack
  • 15 minutes drive back to Baños

HALF-DAY EXTREME PASTAZA RIVER (CLASS 3 - 4)

  • 8:30 am Departure from Baños
  • 35 minute drive to Pastaza River, along the Route of the Waterfalls)
  • 30 minute Safety and Instruction Workshop
  • 2 hours of rafting, admiring the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest
  • Lunch
  • 1 hour drive back to Baños

FULL-DAY EXTREME UPPER PASTAZA RIVER (CLASS 3, 4 & 5)

  • 8:30 am Departure from Baños
  • 30 minute drive to Pastaza River, along the Route of the Waterfalls
  • 30 minute Safety and Instruction Workshop
  • 5 hours of rafting, including a stop for lunch and limitless views of the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest
  • 1.5 hour drive back to Baños

FULL-DAY ADVENTURE: MOUNTAIN BIKING, VIEWING WATERFALLS, PASTAZA RIVER (CLASS 3 - 4)

  • 8:30 am Departure from Baños
  • Mountain Bike down the Route of the Waterfalls with a guide to the infamous Devil's Cauldon Waterfall at Green River
  • Meet the car at the Devil's Cauldron Waterfall
  • 20 minute drive to Pastaza River
  • 30 minute Safety and Instruction Workshop
  • 2 hours of rafting, admiring the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest
  • Lunch
  • 1 hour drive back to Baños

2 DAY RAFTING TOUR & PALORA VILLAGE EXPEDITION, PASTAZA RIVER (CLASS 3 - 4)

DAY 1

  • 8:30 am Departure from Baños.
  • Same itinerary as Trip #3: HALF-DAY PASTAZA, lunch included.
  • Continue one hour further on the Palora River.
  • Sleep in tents along the Palora River, with views of the Sangay Volcano.

DAY 2

  • Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Departure.
  • 4 to 5 hours on the Palora River with views of the Amazon Rainforest and a break for lunch.
  • The Palora River flows from the base of the Sangay Volcano and bears very clean, clear waters.
  • 3 hour drive back to Baños.

3 DAY RAFTING TOUR, PASTAZA, PALORA, AND JATUN YACU RIVERS

DAY 1: Pastaza River

  • Same itinerary as Day 1 of Trip #5: 2 DAY RAFTING TOUR.

DAY 2: Palora River

  • Same itinerary as Day 2 of Trip #5: 2 DAY RAFTING TOUR.
  • 3 hour drive to Tena after rafting the Palora River.
  • Spend the night in either a hotel or in tents in the jungle (tourist preference).

DAY 3: Jatun Yacu River (CLASS 3 - 4)

  • 45 minute drive to Jatun Yacu River.
  • 5 hours rafting, including a break for lunch and views of the primary and secondary rainforests and other clear rivers.
  • 4 hour drive back to Baños.

* INCLUDED: Equipment, Food, Transportation, and Hotel/Camping Gear. If you decide to take this adventure, you will have the rare opportunity to appreciate the different types and qualities of rivers as well as a few different subcultures of Ecuador.

FULL-DAY RAFTING IN THE SANTO DOMINGO COAST - TOACHI RIVER (CANON) (CLASS 3 - 4)

* Minimum of 4 persons necessary for this trip.

  • 9:30 am Departure from Santo Domingo de los Colorados.
  • 20 minute drive to the Toachi River.
  • 4 hours rafting the Toachi River, including a break for lunch.
  • Finish the Rafting Tour at Flor del Valle.
  • 40 minute drive back to Santo Domingo de los Colorados.

2 DAY RAFTING TOUR IN SANTO DOMINGO - TOACHI RIVER (UPPER TOACHI AND CANON) (CLASS 3 - 4)

DAY 1

  • 9:30 am Departure from Santo Domingo.
  • 20 minute drive to the Toachi River.
  • 3 - 4 hours of rafting depending on the water level, including a break for lunch.
  • 40 minute drive back to Santo Domingo or Valle Hermoso (Beautiful Valley), tourist choice.

DAY 2

  • Breakfast
  • 8:30 am Departure.
  • 3 to 4 hours of rafting on a different part of the Toachi River to Flor de Valle, including a break for lunch.
  • 40 minute drive back to Santo Domingo.