Whitewater Rafting: Double Run (Two Days)
LTE-QTP014: Whitewater Rafting: Double Run (Two Days)The Double run: two days of rafting just west of Quito. Spend the night at a country inn alongside the river. On this whitewater rafting trip, you can expect both the action of thrilling whitewater and the tranquility of drifting silently through tropical rainforests. So while you’re guaranteed to get wet, you’ll also have the opportunity to be absorbed by the sounds of the forest and to see wildlife up close from our mobile “viewing platform”.
Details
| Meet / Depart | | Hotel of your choice in Quito, Ecuador. | | | | Includes | | Transportation | | Professional English Speaking Guides | | Top of the line rafting equipment | | Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) | | | | Not Included | | Wetsuit | | Anything not specified. | | | | River Grading | | III - IV (Depending on the time of year) | | | | Activity Level | | Moderate - Difficult |
Itinerary (2 Days)
| Day 1. Quito – Toachi/Blanco: The day starts when we pick you up from your hotel. We travel west down through beautiful cloud forest to the shores of the river. The trip will take about 3 hours. | | | | Before taking off, we will fit you with life jackets and helmets, give you a comprehensive safety briefing and train each crew in the paddling techniques needed to navigate our way down the river. | | | The total rafting time is approx. 3½ hrs. (Note: From March to May we usually run the upper Blanco river – 43km, approx. 4½ hrs). | | | | During the trip, we’ll stop by the side of the river for a delicious picnic lunch including fresh tropical fruits, served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end of the trip, we celebrate a fun day on the river with a few ice cold beers and return to our hosteria alongside the river - the sound of the waters a constant reminder of our adventure. | | | | In the afternoon, there’ll be time to hike in the surrounding rainforest or just relax by the pool. In the evening we can relive our experiences as we enjoy a delicious dinner and a few celebratory drinks. | | L, D | | | | Day 2. Toachi/Blanco – Quito: On day 2, we’ll head back to the river for more whitewater action, but also have the chance to catch our breath and take in the splendor of the surroundings. Return to Quito (approx. 6.30-7.00pm). | | B, L |
What to Bring
| Swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, dry change of clothes. | | | | Note: During the months of March to May we highly recommend the use of a wetsuit. If you don’t have a wetsuit you can rent one. Cost is $5. |
Highlights
Ecuador is a premier destination around the world for whitewater rafting, and the Toachi and Blanco rivers have some of the longest navigable sections in the country. Enjoy a day on the rivers that flow of the coastal side of the Andes while enjoying all-year warm temperatures and unmatched natural scenery full of exotic flora and fauna.
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IMPORTANT:
We reserve the right to modify the itinerary - due to weather conditions, etc. - in the best interest of our clients.
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