The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador
March 5, 2010 – 3:17 pm | 2 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.

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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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Quito, Ecuador: The Revival of A South American Gem.
May 1, 2008 – 11:51 pm | 3 Comments

The New York Times has a great piece about Quito titled An Old Capital’s New Look in Ecuador. The article highlights Quito’s revival after the renovation of the city center which took place a …

Top 3 Reasons to Visit Quito, Ecuador
April 16, 2008 – 11:53 pm | 2 Comments
Top 3 Reasons to Visit Quito, Ecuador

Wonderful mixture of Old Spanish Colonial city center with the modern amenities of an international metropolis. This combined with a strong indigenous influence from the Andean and Coastal tribes creates an atmosphere that differentiates Quito …

Ecuador in Pictures (Image Gallery)
March 17, 2008 – 12:18 am | No Comment
Ecuador and Peru Adventure: One of many posibilities
January 17, 2008 – 1:15 am | 2 Comments
Ecuador and Peru Adventure: One of many posibilities

We are delighted to share with you a lovely itinerary that would certainly quench your thirst for adventure. This is a tour that we developed for one of our clients and we liked it so …

Napo River Festival 2008 | Barefoot Expeditions Is a Sponsor
January 7, 2008 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Napo River Festival 2008 | Barefoot Expeditions Is a Sponsor

Napo River Festival is finally here. Four days from today (01/07/2008) the Napo River Festival will take place. As we mentioned in our previous post about the Napo River Festival, Barefoot Expeditions will be there …

Barefoot Expeditions Facebook page
December 21, 2007 – 12:39 am | No Comment

We proudly present to you the new Barefoot Expeditions Facebook page. For those new to Barefoot Expeditions, we are an adventure travel company that brings a fresh approach to the adventure travel experience in …

Pictures from the Trip with the South American Explorer’s Club
April 25, 2007 – 4:13 pm | No Comment

Want to see the latest pictures of the trip with the SAEC? Click here to view the album in Picasa.

Discount for South American Explorer’s Club Members
April 24, 2007 – 6:14 pm | No Comment

Barefoot Expeditions is offering a discount to members. We offer a 10% discount on our trips per person. If you have a larger group (more than 7 people) we can offer a bigger discount. …

Rafting Trip with the South American Explorer’s Club in Ecuador
February 14, 2007 – 6:05 pm | No Comment

We had so much fun taking a group of folks from the SAEC (South American Explorer’s Club) in a rafting trip in the Quijos River. They liked so much someone felt compelled to fill …

Relaunching our Ecuador Travel Blog.
February 13, 2007 – 8:29 pm | No Comment

After a quite period of not publishing our blog we have come back stronger. We have new and exciting adventures that we want to share with you. We have been busy re-building our main site …