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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!
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UPANO: Morona Santiago Province, Sucua is the nearest town. Clase IV, IV+
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