What you need to bring for a Galapagos Islands trip
April 24, 2012 – 10:34 am | 2 Comments

The “What to bring” question when travelling to Ecuador is not so easy to solve – Ecuador is a small country, but has various different climate zones! On a typical 14-day tour including highlands, jungle …

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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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Articles by Diego Altamirano

Rafter, kayaker, hiker, climber, biker, geologist, traveler, pasionated by his country Ecuador.

Hacienda Santa Ana Cotopaxi – Ecuador
March 30, 2012 – 6:29 pm | No Comment
Hacienda Santa Ana Cotopaxi – Ecuador

Last weekend we did a short trip to the Cotopaxi National Park to get to know a new, beautiful hacienda: “Hacienda Santa Ana”, a property that belonged to the Jesuits in the 16th century. From …

The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador
March 30, 2012 – 3:17 pm | 5 Comments
The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador

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.

First time whitewater rafting in Ecuador
July 19, 2011 – 8:15 pm | No Comment
First time whitewater rafting in Ecuador

Ecuador is definitely a whitewater paradise…perfect for a rafting trip! Before coming here I had actually never thought about whitewater rafting before: don’t get me wrong…I am not a coward. I love rollercoasters with lots …

Barefoot pathfinders training in the “Hat Less” hole at the Jatunyacu river.
March 23, 2011 – 2:11 am | No Comment
Barefoot pathfinders training in the “Hat Less” hole at the Jatunyacu river.

The “Hat Less”” hole is a classic in the Jatunyacu River, is a class III, the most popular of the area, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, the meaning of …

Curso de rafting y kayaking Ecuador
February 1, 2011 – 11:41 pm | 3 Comments
Curso de rafting y kayaking Ecuador

“Este curso esta dirigido para cualquier persona que sepa nadar como hobby o trabajo, durante el curso aprenderan todo acerca de equipos seguridades, rios, corrientes, rescates, todo lo que necesitan saber para bajar un rio …

Book a trip and get exclusive Barefoot cookies for free!
November 9, 2010 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Book a trip and get exclusive Barefoot cookies for free!

Barefoot Expeditions sets new standards – also by looking for new forms of Merchandising! What do you think about our Barefoot cookies?
If you book a trip with Barefoot Expeditions until December 31st, 2010, you get …

Trip Coca, Ecuador to Iquitos, Peru
November 9, 2010 – 6:37 pm | One Comment
Trip Coca, Ecuador to Iquitos, Peru

TRIP FROM COCA Ecuador TO IQUITOS Peru
7 DAYS/6NIGHTS

IQUITOS PERU PICTURE ABOVE
DAY 1: After breakfast early in the morning we leave from Coca by public canoe along the Napo River where we can see different …

Waorani Expedition In Ecuador
January 25, 2010 – 4:19 pm | One Comment
Waorani Expedition In Ecuador

The night bus from Quito to Coca leaves at 9:30 pm at the terminal of “Transportes Esmeraldas”on February 12th. The night bus back to Quito from Coca leaves at 8:30 pm or 9:30 pm on February 16th. (Recommendation: Please buy your tickets at least 3 days before the trip! If you prefer, we can buy the ticket for you!)

NUEVO: Curso Intensivo de Kayaking. Dos fines de semana por $269
October 11, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment

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 | No Comment

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