White Water River Rafting Day Trip from Quito

Start an early day trip from Quito to enjoy one of the best adventure days of Ecuador! Join a group and start paddling in the Pastaza River (level III+), wich is located between the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks, and it is considered one of the main trubutaries of the Amazon River! Explore the "Avenue of the Waterfalls" doing nice and comfortable hikes, passing through swinging bridges or cable car rides! Enjoy the company of the best and most experienced tour guides, and make your stay in Quito an unforgettable life experience!!

1. 1

   Quito

   5 min

   Baños de Agua Santa is a city located at 1.820 meters above sea level (5,971 ft), on the north-eastern flanks of the Tungurahua Volcano (5.000 m - 16,404 ft), with a population of 12.995 inhabitants. It is an important tourist destination of Ecuador, located only at 176 Km south from Quito, and it is a natural entrance to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest! For this exciting full day trip, your tour guide will pick you up at 5:30 a.m. from your hotel in Quito.

2. 2

   Banos

   30 min

   On the way you could admire beautiful volcanoes like: Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi and the Mother Tungurahua, while you have your breakfast!

3. 3

   Pastaza river

   3 hours

   You will take a local transportation at 9:00 a.m. to drive downhill way to Pastaza River (level III+), located between the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks, which is considered one of the main tributaries that feeds the Amazon River. The white water river rafting tour will let you see the dramatic changes of vegetation, from the pre-mountain subtropical rainforest until the Amazon tropical rainforest!! We will stop at an altitude of 1.050 meters above sea level (3,444 ft). After this unforgettable experience we will have a tasty lunch, and then you'll be ready to explore the "Avenue of the Waterfalls"!

4. 4

   Cascada El Pailon

   30 min

   We begin with a downhill way hike to the Devil's Cauldron or "Pailón del Diablo” waterfall.

5. 5

   Cascada el Manto de la Novia

   30 min

   You will cross the Pastaza River canyon using a cable car that rides through a 500 meters-long-cable, to visit Manto de la Novia waterfall, and finally we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Agoyan waterfall!

6. 6

   Quito

   3 hours

   You will be back in your hotel of Quito approximately at 7:00 p.m. End of this fantastic adventure day!

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.