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Ecuador Rainforest rafting in the Amazon

Ecuador is a land of amazing geologic and cultural diversity packed into a country only the size of Colorado. It is roughly divided into 4 zones, the upper Amazon basin in the east, the central highlands, the coastal region running along the Pacific, and the Galapagos Islands which are about six hundred miles offshore. Our new tour explores the northern highlands and upper Amazon basin which just happen to be our two favorite regions. If you would like to visit the Galapagos as well we can also help you arrange it.

This concept of this nine day trip allows you to experience these fascinating parts of Ecuador's culture and countryside without having to rough it. Besides visiting colonial Quito you have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular vistas of the high Andes from a beautiful hot springs resort pool and the headwaters of the Amazon Basin from a raft. For years we have been visiting these same areas with our whitewater kayaking trips and are now excited to share them with more travelers. Besides taking a scenic hike most days and running the rapids of a tributary to the Amazon River you'll have time to bargain for souvenirs at the most famous handcraft market in Ecuador.

This trip is great for families or anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors of Ecuador without going to extremes. The lodging is outstanding, the food wonderfully diverse and the pace of the trip allows a time for exploration. For anyone not desiring to go paddle rafting we can arrange off river activities for that day.

Bargain for souvenirs at the most famous handcraft market in Ecuador

Trip Dates: ANYTIME! We recommend starting this trip on a Saturday and returning home the following Sunday so you only miss one work week. Our trip minimum is four participants, so talk to your friends or family and start planning. We recommend making reservations well ahead so we have time to make the best arrangements. If you are traveling alone we will try to find some others of similar interest.

Cost: $1345 Includes: Local transportation, most meals, lodging, guides and river trip. Not Included: International flight to and from Quito, souvenirs, tips and drinks.

Moderate difficulty: The hikes we plan are one to three hours long and moderate difficulty. Elevation during the trip ranges from1,800' to 13,000' but most hikes are below 8,000'. The rafting is paddle rafting where each person has a paddle and the guide in each raft coordinates everyone's actions. For the rafting you should be in reasonably good physical shape and be able to swim.