Rafting
Rafting in Baños and Ecuador- Ecuador's rivers and volcanoes spread west from the Andes Mountains to the coast and east to the Amazon where they forge innumerable sites for adventure sports such as rafting. Ecuador offers one of the most varied collections of rivers in the world which makes it the perfect place for both novices and expert rafters.
At GEOTOURS, rafting is practiced according to international safety standards and all of our guides are certified by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism.
Before going out on the river all participants are given life jackets, helmets, paddles, and an instructional safety talk from the rafting guide to review the different rowing commands that are necessary to navigate the river. Once the raft is in the water, you will be able to enjoy not only the action in the rapids, but also the varied landscape of the surrounding mountains and tropical rainforest along the river.
RAFTING PROGRAMS
We leave every day at 9:00am. There is also an optional 2:00pm departure. (Minimum of 4 people).
1) HALF DAY DISCOVERY – UPPER PATATE RIVER, PATATE MOUNTAIN (CLASS 3-4)
- 9:00am departure from Baños
- 30 minute drive to the Patate River
- 30 minute safety talk
- 2 hours of rafting (with views of the active Tungurahua Volcano)
- Lunch
- 2:00pm return to Baños
2) HALF DAY EXTREME -PASTAZA RIVER RAFTING UPPER PASTAZA (CLASS 4-5)
- 9:00am departure from Baños
- 35 minute drive to the Pastaza River (along the Waterfall Route)
- 30 minute safety talk
- 1 ½ hours of rafting (admiring the large rapids as well as the local flora)
- Lunch
- 1:30pm return to Baños
3) FULL DAY EXTREME - PASTAZA RIVER FULL DAY UPPER PASTAZA (CLASS 4-5)
- 9:00am departure from Baños
- 35 minute drive to the Pastaza River (along the Waterfall Route)
- 30 minute safety talk
- Approximately 3 ½ hours of rafting
INCLUDING: Lunch while admiring the tributary rivers and the surrounding subtropical rainforest.
- 3:30pm return to Baños
4) FULL DAY AVENTURE – MOUNTAIN BIKING, WATERFALLS AND RAFTING LOWER PASTAZA (CLASS 3)
- 8:00am departure from Baños
- Following the Waterfall Route on bikes, you will enjoy the natural beauty of the region
- At the river the guide will give a 30 minute safety talk
- 1 ½ hours of rafting, enjoying both the river and the surrounding rainforest
- 2:30pm return to Baños
5) 2 DAY PASTAZA AND PALORA EXPEDITION
DAY 1 PASTAZA RIVER (CLASS 3-4)
- 9:00am departure from Baños
- Same itinerary as Trip #3- Full Day Pastaza River
- Travel one hour to the Palora River tosleep in tents with views of the Sangay Volcano
DAY 2 PALORA RIVER (CLASS 3-4)
- 9:00am departure
- 4-5 hours of rafting on the Palora River (flowing from the base of the Sangay Volcano the river has very clean, clear waters) with views of the rainforest and a break for lunch
- 3 hour return trip to Baños
6) 3 DAY EXPEDITION TOUR- PASTAZA, PALORA, JATUNYACU RIVERS
DAY 1: Same itinerary as Trip #3- Full Day Pastaza River
DAY 2: Same itinerary as Day #2 of Trip #5, except at the end of the day we will drive 3 hours to Tena and spend the night at a hotel or in tents in the jungle (tourist preference).
DAY 3: JATUNYACU RIVER (CLASS 3-4)
- 45 minute drive to the Jatunyacu River
- 5 hours of rafting INCLUDING a break for lunch and spectacular views of the scenery and sparkling river waters
- 4 hour return trip to Baños
The tour includes: Rafting equipment, food, hotel or camping gear, and transportation. If you decide to go on this adventure you will have the rare opportunity to appreciate the beauty of several different rivers in Ecuador.
7) FULL DAY SANTO DOMINGO COAST
TOACHI RIVER (CANYON) (CLASS 3-4)
Minimum of 4 people- if you are solo, contact us in order to be placed with another group.
8) TWO DAY SANTO DOMINGO COAST TOACHI RIVER (UPPER TOACHI AND CANYON) (CLASS 3-4)
- 9:00am departure
- 3:30pm return (day two)
- 4 hours of rafting (both days)
Description
DAY 1 - We leave from Santo Domingo and drive about 20 minutes to the river. When we arrive we will put on our gear and the guide will give a talk on safety and the various rowing commands. Rafting will last 3 to 4 hours, depending on the water level of the river. After 2 hours of rafting we will break for lunch.
- We will finish at km. 13 on the road to Esmeraldas
- Drive back to Santo Domingo or Valle Hermoso (Beautiful Valley)
DAY 2 - 9:00am Breakfast, drive to km. 13 on the road to Esmeraldas
- When we arrive at the river the guide will go over rowing commands.
- Rafting will last 3 to 4 hours and end at the Flor del Valle at km. 40 on the road to Esmeraldas
- 40 minute drive back to Santo Domingo
What to bring:
Bathing suit
Towel
Sunscreen
