Quijos River 1 DAY 16km

Class IV- IV+

Description

The Quijos is Ecuador’s premier whitewater trip with mile after mile of class IV rapids and spectacular rainforest and basalt canyon scenery. Expect to run more whitewater in a day here than you’d do in a week elsewhere. These trips are for experienced rafters or adventurous first-timers that are confident swimmers. No wimps please!

Season	September to May with a minimum of 4 people
Included	International Rafting Federation-certified guides Top-of-the-line rafting equipment Safety kayaker Transportation from Quito to the river and back Riverside lunch Celebratory beers Unsurpassed safety
Not Included	Personal expenses Tips Optional entry to Papallacta Hot Springs ($8).
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
Requirements	No previous rafting experience is necessary however participants must be confident in the water and be able to swim. Minimum age is 15 years.
Price	$103 per person

Itinerary

Quijos River Rafting Adventure – Full-Day Tour from Quito

Unforgettable Whitewater Rafting in Ecuador’s Quijos Valley

Your journey begins with a hotel pickup at 7:00 AM. (Hotels Located at Down Town and Old Town). From there, we’ll travel east across the páramo and through lush cloud forests before reaching the Ríos Ecuador base in the stunning Quijos Valley. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive with breathtaking views before arriving at the river.

Before hitting the rapids, our expert Trip Leader will conduct a comprehensive safety briefing. Then, you’ll join your guide for intensive in-boat paddle practice, preparing you for an exhilarating ride running.

We start with gentle rapids—a perfect warm-up—before conquering the big, technical Class IV rapids we’ll raft through the first canyons of the Quijos running big, technical rapids including the famous “El Toro” and the spectacular Linares canyon. These are the same challenging waters that hosted the World Rafting Championships years ago, where 250 of the world’s top rafters competed for the title.

But don’t worry! With Rios Ecuador’s unmatched experience on the Quijos River, you’re in the best and safest hands.

Rafting time: Approximately 2.5 hours
Difficulty level: Class III-IV (exciting yet suitable for adventure seekers!)
Surrounded by: Lush rainforests, towering canyons, and pristine Andean waters

During the trip, we’ll pause riverside for a delicious snack, fueling up for the next stretch of adventure. At the take-out point, a freshly prepared picnic lunch awaits you, featuring tropical fruits, soft drinks, juice, and water. And to toast an epic day on the river? An ice-cold beer!

After lunch, we begin our journey back to Quito, with an estimated arrival at 6:00 PM (subject to river conditions and traffic).

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