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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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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Articles by carolina altamirano

Biologist. Love outdoors! especially in cold places such as mountains and glaciers. I visit the Amazon jungle quite often as well.

Bus Crash in Ecuador. Responding as a Responsible Tour Operator
April 16, 2008 – 4:31 pm | 3 Comments

Sad and shocking news for the tourism industry in Ecuador.  Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this awful accident.
“Four British teenage girls and their tour guide have been killed and another …

SAEC Whitewater Rafting Trip in the Jatun Yacu River, Tena, Ecuador.
April 11, 2008 – 3:15 pm | No Comment
SAEC Whitewater Rafting Trip in the Jatun Yacu River, Tena, Ecuador.

The Jatun Yacu river is a class IV river, in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, close to the city of Tena, which is located 5 hours away from Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is not …

Children’s Hospitals in Ecuador. The Sad reality
April 11, 2008 – 2:27 pm | 5 Comments

Last week I had to take care of my six year old cousin in a public hospital in Quito. Yesterday he left the hospital and is recovering from an appendectomy with the loving care …

Wilderness First Aid courses in Ecuador: WFR, WAFA
March 18, 2008 – 1:00 pm | One Comment
Wilderness First Aid courses in Ecuador: WFR, WAFA

I took my last Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course exactly one year ago. That was one of the most rewarding experiences ever. 19 of us were trained to respond in …

Scientific Tourism in the Amazon Jungle: Yasuni National Park
March 11, 2008 – 3:15 pm | 3 Comments
Scientific Tourism in the Amazon Jungle: Yasuni National Park

Last month I spent 20 days in the Yasuni Reearch Station, collaborating with a phD candidate in his field work for his thesis about lianas. It has always been very interesting to meet …

Rock climbing in Ecuador
February 7, 2008 – 5:36 pm | 2 Comments
Rock climbing in Ecuador

The tradition and the culture of high altitude mountaineering dominated in the past, but younger generations are discovering Ecuador as a world class rock climbing spot.

SUDAMERICA A PEDAL: Team Completes First 1,008 Kilometers
January 30, 2008 – 2:35 pm | No Comment
SUDAMERICA A PEDAL: Team Completes First 1,008 Kilometers

On January 13th, four Ecuadorian bikers left Quito to begin a 4000 miles journey to Mendoza, Argentina in their project “sudamerica a pedal” (biking through south america). Two more Ecuadorian bikers will join them …

Dutch Kayakers In Ecuador: Sharing the river with the freeyak’s folks
January 23, 2008 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Dutch Kayakers In Ecuador: Sharing the river with the freeyak’s folks

Lieke & Tim, two “dutchies” friends of us came to Ecuador to catch some waves. Lieke was already in Ecuador a couple of years ago, and is one of the “stars” of Barefoot Expedition’s …

Barefoot Expeditions: A Satisfied Customer Tells His Story
January 8, 2008 – 12:42 pm | One Comment
Barefoot Expeditions: A Satisfied Customer Tells His Story

As the year 2007 came to an end, Bryan Rubin and some of his friends took part on a Barefoot Expeditions Adventure. Bryan kindly provided an account of his adventure experience with Barefoot as well …

Help Street Children: Purchase Barefoot Baseball caps & T-shirts
December 20, 2007 – 4:26 pm | No Comment

For those of you that had once had an adventure rafting, climbing, biking, hiking or just had a relaxed vacation with Barefoot Expeditions in Ecuador we have some souvenirs for sale.
50% of the profits will …