The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador
March 5, 2010 – 3:17 pm | Comments

Ecuador is a country blessed with huge Andean slopes and deep Amazon valleys. These combination of Andean Mountains dropping into the Amazon jungle forms tremendously fun rivers for kayaking and whitewater rafting. Fast moving water combined with temperate weather makes rafting and kayaking a super enjoyable activity. We’ve collected the top 10 most exciting whitewater river runs in Ecuador for you to enjoy.

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Adventure Trips

From the Amazon Jungle to the Highest Active Volcano in the World. Ecuador offers the opportunity to make your adventure dreams come true. Hike a volcano, jump from a bridge, run a class V river. Everything is possible.

Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands continue to be a paradise for adventurers, biologists and turists seeking the thrill of visiting a place in Earth like no other. Exploring The Galapagos Islands is an experience that you will always remember.

Pictures

See breathtaking Andean locations, adventurous river runs and ancient Amazon Jungle people.

Amazing Adventures

Here you will find commentary and tips on how to find the Top Adventure Trips in Ecuador. These are unique trips that are far from the beaten path but still with comfort in mind. Waorani visits, Galapagos kayaking and more.

Upcoming Trips

Learn about the latest trips that are happening in Ecuador. The best way to explore Ecuador is through unique and personalized trips. In this section, we’ll give you a sample of the trips you could be part of.

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Climbing Guillaumet Peak, Patagonia
March 6, 2010 – 8:54 am | Comments
The Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre cords in Patagonia are amazing places for climbers.  In the summer, climbers from all over the world spend a few weeks or months trying to climb one of the routes on those granite peaks.  When I was there, I had the chance to meet people from Australia, Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, USA, Belgium and Perú.  And I only stayed there about 10 days!, My plan was to climb Guillaumet peak. Read the full story »
Waorani Expedition 11-15 Marzo 4 noches 5 dias
March 5, 2010 – 2:00 pm | Comments
Waorani Expedition 11-15 Marzo 4 noches 5 dias

The tour starts in the city of Coca, the meeting point is Hotel Auca at 7:30 am for those who arrive by bus, then we pick up those arriving by plane at the airport. We continue our trip by local bus to the bridge of the river Shiripuno (2 hours approx.). Snacks. Then we continue by motorized canoe or rafts down the river to the Waorani community “Neoneno” where we build our camp. The trip takes approx. 4 hours and gives you a first impression of the diversity of the wildlife in the jungle. We might be able to see parrots, tucans, monkeys etc. along the way. Dinner.

NUEVO: Curso Intensivo de Kayaking. Dos fines de semana por $269
October 11, 2009 – 11:00 am | Comments

El curso tendrá una duración de tres fines de semana, en los que se estima los alumnos llegarán a ganar un nivel de principiantes, aptos para continuar avanzado el nivel por medio de entrenamientos.

Video: What to expect in a whitewater rafting trip in Ecuador?
August 12, 2009 – 9:26 am | Comments

Video: What to expect in a whitewater rafting trip in Ecuador?

Anuncio: Curso de Rafting Para Rescates en Aguas Rapidas
April 16, 2009 – 6:56 pm | Comments
Anuncio: Curso de Rafting Para Rescates en Aguas Rapidas

Curso de Rafting Para Rescates en Aguas Rapidas: Se realizará en el el área de El Chaco, Ecuador. Un curso para quienes tienen experiencia en aguas rápidas y quieren estar listos ante cualquier emergencia

Rafting & Camping Trip in The Toachi and Blanco Rivers (Ecuador)
April 1, 2009 – 9:21 am | Comments

Join Barefoot Expeditions on this special discounted adventure tour. Overnight rafting and camping trip to the Toachi & Blanco rivers. We will depart from Quito on Saturday April 11th at 8:00 am.

Upcoming Trip: Rafting Mira River, Class III-IV: Sunday 1st March
February 23, 2009 – 9:40 pm | Comments
Upcoming Trip: Rafting Mira River, Class III-IV: Sunday 1st March

The Mira River is a challenging run in Ecuador. Barefoot Expeditions is the company that opened the route and the only on e that continues to run trips in that area.

Upcoming Trips: Go Rafting, Hiking and Biking in Ecuador During the Carnival Holidays
February 18, 2009 – 1:14 am | Comments
Upcoming Trips: Go Rafting, Hiking and Biking in Ecuador During the Carnival Holidays

Barefoot Expeditions organizes rafting in Quijos river, biking towards the cloud forest, hiking in the highlands of Papallacta, zip-lining in the cloud forest. Enjoy your carnival holidays

Upcoming Rafting Trip in the Quijos River This Sunday, February 15th, 2009
February 9, 2009 – 2:42 pm | Comments
Upcoming Rafting Trip in the Quijos River This Sunday, February 15th, 2009

The Quijos river is a class 4 located in the eastern Ecuadorian Andes slopes. High volume water, tall waves and a jungle-like scenery makes the Quijos run a must-do!
Come and join us this Sunday, February …

Ecuadorian Climbers make history: The first Latin American Woman and The Youngest Climber Ever to complete Aconcagua’s Southern Face.
February 8, 2009 – 12:12 pm | Comments
Ecuadorian Climbers make history: The first Latin American Woman and The Youngest Climber Ever to complete Aconcagua’s Southern Face.

Carla Perez (26) has become the first Latin American woman to summit Aconcagua via the Southern face. Carla climbed with Esteban Mena (19) who is the youngest climber in history to reach the summit of Aconcagua via the Southern face . Congratulations!

Napo River Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Sustainability.
January 14, 2009 – 11:00 am | Comments

Our friends over at the ERI (Ecuadorian River Institute) are putting together once again a great event, The Napo River Festival. The festival will take place from January 16th through January 18th 2009 in Misahualli, …