Ecuador Green Travel operates a number of trips offering the best of Ecuador’s rivers. No,previous rafting experience is needed to join any of our trips. However a reasonable level of fitness will make your rafting adventure more enjoyable.
RAFTING RIVERS OF TOACHI AND BLANCO
THE LONG RUN
1 DAY RAFTING
TOUR
The Ríos Toachi and Blanco are a fantastic introduction to the rivers of Ecuador.
Flowing off the coastal side of the Andes they have some of the longest
navigable sections of whitewater in the country. Combine this with the sights
and sounds of the forest environment we pass through and you are guaranteed a
day to remember.
The day
starts when we pick you up from your hotel or from our Meeting Point at Magic
Bean (6.30am corner of Foch y Juan León Mera). We travel west down through beautiful
cloud forest to the shores of theriver.
The trip will take about 3 hours.
Before
setting off we will fit you with life jackets and helmets, give you a
comprehensive safety briefing and train each crew in the paddling techniques
needed to navigate our way down the river. Once on the river you can expect
both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquility of drifting
silently through tropical rainforests. So while you’re guaranteed to get wet
you’ll also have the opportunity to be absorbed by the sounds of the forest and
to see wildlife up close from our mobile “viewing platform”. Rafting time
approx. 3½ hrs. (NB. From March to May we usually run the upper Blanco river –
43km, approx. 4½ hrs).
During the
trip we’ll stop by the side of the river for a delicious picnic lunch including
fresh tropical fruits and served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end
of the trip we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few ice-cold beers and
return to Quito (approx. 6.30-7.00pm).
Includes:
Professional guides
Top of the line rafting equipment
Delicious lunch plus snacks and beers
Transport ex Quito, and a safe, fun
trip!
What to bring:
Swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt
Tennis,shoes/river ,andals
Sunglasses,(with retention strap),baseball cap
Sunscreen,insectre, pellent
River Grading: III - IV (Depending on the time of year).
NB. During the months of March to May we highly
recommend the use of a wetsuit. If you don’t have a wetsuit you can rent one.
Cost is $5. Departures: Daily.
The Ríos Toachi and Blanco are a fantastic introduction to the rivers of Ecuador. Flowing off the coastal side of the Andes they have some of the longest navigable sections of whitewater in the country. Combine this with the sights and sounds of the forest environment we pass through and you are guaranteed a trip to remember. Day 1 starts when we pick you up from your hotel or from our Meeting Point at Magic Bean (6.30am corner of Foch y Juan León Mera). We travel west down through beautiful cloud forest to the shores of theriver (approx. 3hrs). Before setting off we will fit you with life jackets and helmets, give you a comprehensive safety briefing and train each crew in the paddling techniques needed to navigate our way down the river. Once on the river you can expect both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquility of drifting silently through tropical rainforests. So while you’re guaranteed to get wet you’ll also have the opportunity to be absorbed by the sounds of the forest and to see wildlife up close from our mobile “viewing platform”. Rafting time approx. 3 and half-hours. During the trip we’ll stop by the side of the river for a delicious picnic lunch including fresh tropical fruits and served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end of the trip we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few ice cold beers and return to our hosteria alongside the river - the sound of the waters a constant reminder of our adventure. In the afternoon there’ll be time to hike in the surrounding rainforest or just relax by the pool. In the evening we can relive our experiences as we enjoy a delicious dinner and a few celebratory drinks. On day 2 we’ll head back to the river for more whitewater action but also have the chance to catch our breath and take in the splendor of the surroundings. Return to Quito (approx. 6.30-7.00pm). River Grading: III - IV (Depending on the time of year).
Includes:
Professional guides
Top of the line rafting equipment
Accommodation in twin cabins
Meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 2,
snacks, celebratory beers
Transport ex Quito, and a safe, fun trip!
What to bring:
Swimsuit/shorts, T - shirt,
tennis,shoes/river sandalias
Sunglasses,(with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen,,insect repellent
Towel dry change clothes
River Grading: III - IV (Depending on the time of year).
Departures: Any day.
TOACHI / BLANCO RIVER
PRICE PER PERSON
TOUR
DAYS
RIVER
CLASS
SEASON
# PAX
PRICE PER PERSON
THE DOUBLE RUN
2
TOACHI & BLANCO
III - IV
ALL YEAR
min 4 pax
$319,00
Safety kayaker when the river is high and always in Upper Blanco
THE HEADWATERS
RUN 1 Day Quijos River trip (class IV)
The Quijos is
set to become Ecuador’s premier whitewater trip with mile after mile of class
IV rapids and spectacular jungle scenery. Expect to run more whitewater in a
day than you’d do in a week elsewhere. Itinerary Depart from Magic
Bean, 6:30 am. Drive to Baeza. On arrival you’ll be issued with wetsuits, life
jackets and helmets. After a short drive to the put-in the Trip Leader will
give a thorough safety briefing and conduct a swim test. Then you’ll split into
groups for an intensive in-boat paddle practice with your guide. Once we set
off we’re straight into the action but with some easier rapids to warm up.
Along the way we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. In the afternoon we’ll
raft through the first canyons of the Quijos running big, technical rapids. At
the end of the day we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few icy cold
beers and return to Quito (approx. 7:30 pm). River Grading: IV
What to bring:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket ·
Tennis shoes/river sandals ·
Sunglasses (with retention strap),
baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
Includes:
Professional guides
Expert safety kayaker for every two
boats
All rafting equipment, wetsuits
Transport to/from the river
Lunch.
Not included:
Breakfast
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses · Tips
Departures: Any day. (Minimum 4).
QUIJOS RIVER
PRICE PER PERSON
TOUR
DAYS
RIVER
CLASS
SEASON
# PAX
PRICE PER PERSON
DOWN RIVER ROUN
1
QUIJOS
IV
SEP - FEB
min 4 pax
$103,00
Safety Kayaker. Tour recommended for people with experience
THE HEADWATERS
RUN 2 DAY QUIJOS RIVER TRIP (OVER 50KM, CLASS IV+)
The Quijos is
set to become Ecuador’s premier whitewater trip with mile after mile of class
IV-IV+ rapids and spectacular jungle scenery. Expect to run more whitewater in
a day than you’d do in a week elsewhere. This trip is for experienced rafters
that are confident swimmers. No wimps please! Itinerary: Day 1 Depart from Magic Bean, 7am. Drive to Baeza. On
arrival you’ll be issued with wetsuits, life jackets and helmets. After a short
drive to the put-in the Trip Leader will give a thorough safety briefing and conduct
a swim test. Then you’ll split into groups for an intensive in-boat paddle
practice with your guide. Once we set off we’re straight into the action but
with some easier rapids to warm up. Along the way we’ll stop for a riverside
picnic lunch. In the afternoon we’ll raft through the first canyons of the
Quijos running big, technical rapids. At the end of the day we pull the boats
into shore and take a short ten-minute walk up to the lodge where we have cold
beer, hot showers and a good meal waiting for us. O/n lodge. (L, D). Day 2 After a good night’s sleep and a hearty
breakfast we’ll pull on our wetsuits again and head back to the river for a lot
more whitewater action. Today you should be prepared for one of the most
exciting days of your life. And to top it off you’ll be doing it all in one of
the most beautiful parts of Ecuador. This river is set to become a legend. From
the take-out we’ll head back to Quito stopping at Papallacta Hot Springs for a
well-earned soak in the volcanically heated mineral waters. Arrive approx. 8pm
or spend a night at Papallacta. (B, L). River Grading: IV-IV+
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
Includes:
Professional guides
Expert safety kayaker for every two
boats
All rafting equipment, wetsuits
Transport
Meals as stated and shared
accommodation
Not included:
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses
Tips
Entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
Departures: Saturdays from September to February.
Other days with a minimum of 4.
QUIJOS RIVER
PRICE PER PERSON
TOUR
DAYS
RIVER
CLASS
SEASON
# PAX
PRICE PER PERSON
THE HEADWATERS RUN
2
QUIJOS
IV
SEP - FEB
min 4 pax
$349,00
Safety Kayaker. Tour recommended for people with experience
The Upper Rio Napo is also known
locally as the Rio Jatunyacu, which means “BIG WATER” in Quichua. “Big” is
probably the best word to describe this river - BIG WAVES and BIG FUN! A great
trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has the perfect combination of
exciting rapids, calm pools, and fabulous jungle scenery to delight everybody.
Being the headwaters of one of the two rivers that form the mighty Amazon
River, this is a rafting adventure that should not be passed up! No previous
rafting experience is necessary. 25
kilometers / 1-day trip
SEASON:
All year MINIMUM:2 Passengers
INCLUDES:
Breakfast
Professional guides
Top-of-the-line rafting equipment
Transportation to the river and back
to Tena
Delicious riverside lunch and unsurpassed safety.
Not included:
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses
Tips
Entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
Departures: Saturdays from September to February.
Other days with a minimum of 4.
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
The perfect trip for those
looking for adventure quiet and beautiful scenery. The Anzu River is a
beautiful tropical river that provides a relaxing and fun day running over
small rapids and crystal clear pools amid all this incredible forest. We also
offer our customers more risky maneuver one of our kayaks that always accompany
the boat.
Distance: 16 Km Season: All year
INCLUDES:
Professional guides
Rafting equipment
Kayaks
Round trip transportation from Tena
Delicious lunch and unsurpassed security
Not included:
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses
Tips
Entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
Departures: Saturdays from September to February.
Other days with a minimum of 4.
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
This is the
most challenging rafting trip offered in Ecuador. Magical and unlike any other
river, it is nestled in a deep and enchanted canyon surrounded with lush virgin
jungles and sparkling waterfalls.
This trip is so
spectacular; it has earned the title “The Río Misahuallí Experience”.
The
experience also involves tackling a challenging gorge filed with numerous large
class IV rapids, portaging the rafts around breathtaking Casanova Falls and
subsequently running the single biggest
rapid commercially rafted in all of Ecuador, called 2 the land of the
giants”. Considered one of South
America´s ultimate rafting. Trips!!
23 Kilometers/ 1 day trip
REQUIREMENTS:
Participants need to be in a good physical shape. SEASON: October through
March (not available in this season)
INCLUDES:
Breakfast
Professional guides
Top of the line rafting equipment
Two safety kayakers
Transportations to the river and back
to Tena
Delicious riverside lunch, and
unsurpassed safety.
Not included:
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses
Tips
Entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
Departures: Saturdays from September to February.
Other days with a minimum of 4.
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
This is the
most challenging rafting trip offered in Ecuador. Magical and unlike any other
river, it is nestled in a deep and enchanted canyon surrounded with lush virgin
jungles and sparkling waterfalls.
This trip is so
spectacular; it has earned the title “The Río Misahuallí Experience”.
The
experience also involves tackling a challenging gorge filed with numerous large
class IV rapids, portaging the rafts around breathtaking Casanova Falls and
subsequently running the single biggest
rapid commercially rafted in all of Ecuador, called 2 the land of the
giants”. Considered one of South
America´s ultimate rafting. Trips!!
23 Kilometers/ 1 day trip
REQUIREMENTS: You should be in good physical shape and a confident swimmer
The Jondachi,
is probably one of the most amazing rivers you will ever run in Ecuador, this
is because of its amazing landscapes full of waterfalls and wildlife
The trip
begins about an hour apart of the city of
“Tena” in the community of Mondayacu. After 4 hours you will get to the
town of Santo Domingo where the trip ends.
This is a
class III+ river, which is suitable for people Who hasn’t
done rafting before, is it also suitable
for class III kayakers which have a good skimo roll.
34 kilometers / 1 day trip
SEASON: All year
INCLUDES:
Breakfast
Professional guides
Top of the line rafting equipment
Two safety kayakers
Transportations to the river and back
to Tena
Delicious riverside lunch.
MINIMUN: 4 PASSENGERS
Not included:
Additional alcoholic drinks ·
Personal expenses
Tips
Entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
Departures: Saturdays from September to February.
Other days with a minimum of 4.
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
A journey
down the Río Upano is a very special
experience. Rafting the Upano we witness the many moods and changing character
of a jungle river. We set off on a shallow and braided river having to choose a
route where the waters divide into numerous channels. The pace steadily
increases until the river plunges into the magnificent Namangosa Gorge. Here we tackle rapids up to grade IV+ in the midst
of virgin rainforest and the spectacle of dozens of waterfalls cascading from
the lip of the gorge. Finally, the river
broadens and deepens to become a calm but powerful giant on it’s way to meet
the Río Amazonas. One of the
highlights of this trip is the night we spend camped by a Shuar settlement.
Here we have the opportunity to visit a traditional farm and learn about the
Shuar way of life.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly
Quito-Macas (14.00). Drive to our put-in and first night camp. Orientation
briefing from the trip leader and meet the guides.
Days 2 – 4: We begin with a comprehensive safety
briefing and instruction in paddling techniques. Then we’ll launch our rafts -
laden with camping equipment and fresh supplies - onto the jungle waters.
During the days we’ll take time out from the action to explore the edge of the
jungle, venture up to cascading waterfalls or simply drift through the calmer
stretches in awe at our surroundings. At night we’ll camp on sandy beaches by
the side of the river and enjoy an excellent meal in this most extraordinary
‘restaurant’.
Day 5: After a
relaxing morning in our final camp we raft a short distance to the take out
point and drive back to Macas. Overnight
in Macas.
Day 6.: In
the morning you can explore this small jungle town that offers great views
across the Upano valley and also the local market which is the center of
commerce for the valley. Afternoon flight back to Quito(15:00).
River Grading: IV – IV+ What to bring: For on the
river: swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses (with
retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen and lip balm, insect repellent, water
bottle (1litre), thermal top, light rain jacket. For off the river:
long-sleeved shirt, long pants (not jeans), light jumper/fleece jacket),
shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. toiletries/medication), sleeping bag,
Thermorest or sleeping pad, headlamp or torch, small towel, plastic bags for
wet gear.
Departures: Thursdays
from August to February
INCLUDES:
Professional guides
Complete rafting and group camping
equipment
All meals on the river (i.e. from
dinner Day 1 to lunch Day 5)
Transport from Macas to the river and
back
One night accommodation in Macas.
Not included:
Flight (or bus) Quito-Macas-Quito
Personal expenses
Meals in Macas.
What to bring For on the river:
Swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket
Tennis shoes/river sandals
Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
For off the river: • Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. Toiletries / medication).
This course starts with the basic
techniques of whitewater kayaking and builds on those techniques with lots of
on-river time. More advanced techniques are introduced each day as your
confidence in whitewater increases. By the end of the course you should be
ready to read and run grade III rapids (under supervision of more experienced
paddlers!).
PROGRAM:
Day 1: Meet in Tena. The morning will be spent learning
basic paddling techniques and safety procedures. Lunch. In the afternoon we
will practice balance and edging techniques. Discussion of river reading. Day 2: The emphasis today will be on moving
into, out of and across the current and practicing techniques learned on Day 1.
Lunch. Introduction to Eskimo roll. Day 3: Practice Eskimo roll. Rapid running. Emphasis on
balance and edging techniques. Day 4: This day will be spent running lots of rapids to
bring all your newly learned skills together. Emphasis will be on perfecting
technique, reading whitewater and river running skills. And of course having
loads of BIG fun!
Depending of your experience our qualified
guides will decide the best river in which you develop your skills, starting
with people who do not have much experience where you can learn and practice
the basic techniques in a safe and fun. If you're an experienced kayakers, we will offer greatest challenges in rivers
stronger for you enjoy the incredible rapids of the Ecuadorian rainforest. Season: All year
