The Top 10 Most Exciting River Runs Ecuador
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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.

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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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Trekking with children is easier and more fun than you think.
July 9, 2008 – 12:16 pm | No Comment
Trekking with children is easier and more fun than you think.

Last weekend I took my cousins (7 and 11 years old) to camp at the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. I am happy that their parents trust me and just let them go with me for 2 …

Trekking around Quito. Summit Three Mountains In One Day
June 24, 2008 – 12:19 pm | One Comment
Trekking around Quito. Summit Three Mountains In One Day

“Los Pichinchas” is a range of mountains in the western side of the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Three summits are the most important: “Rucu Pichincha” (4,680m), “Guagua Pichincha” (4,698m) and …

Quito and Baños: Winners of the 2008 Traveler’s Choice Awards.
June 6, 2008 – 9:44 am | 2 Comments

We are happy to learn that Ecuador has two locations in the 2008 Top 25 destinations in South America. We have covered Quito before in this blog. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, located at …

Types of travelers
May 22, 2008 – 2:47 pm | No Comment
Types of travelers

Before booking any kind of trip, think about what do you want from your travel exeprience, what do you want to bring back to your home -a story, pictures, a pin for your map, a …

What to bring to Ecuador and Why?
May 3, 2008 – 12:06 am | 4 Comments
What to bring to Ecuador and Why?

Most of the stuff in this list you will be able to find in one trip to REI or equivalent recreational equipment store in your local area. The basis never change. For instance, when you …

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 …

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 …