Level of difficulty: Class I
The Quijos river is set to become Ecuador's premier white water trip with mile after mile of class IV-IV+ rapids and spectacular jungle scenery. Expect to run more white water in a day than you'd do in two days elsewhere. The Quijos river is also for Kayakers a dream river..! If y ou are fanatic of this sports you shoudn´t miss this full adrenaline experience. The best time to dip your paddle depend on how hard you want to push yourself. For experts we offer this river tours from September to March, at this time you can expecthigh flows and continuous whitewater rapids until class V. the rest of the year the Qijos offers plenty of action for every body and temperatures are also confortabler. However this rafting trip we recommend for rafters that are confident swimmers. No wimps please!
Itinerary:
Depart from Crossroads Café and Hostel, 6.30am. Drive to Baeza. On arrival you'll be equipped with wetsuits, life jackets and helmets. After a short drive to the put-in the Trip Leader will give a thorough safety briefing and conduct a swim test. Then you'll split into groups for an intensive in-boat paddle practice with your guide. Once we set off we're straight into the action but with some easier rapids to warm up. Along the way we'll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. In the afternoon we'll raft through the canyons of the Quijos running big, technical rapids. From the take-out we'll head back to Quito stopping at Papallacta Hot Springs for a well-earned soak in the volcanically heated mineral waters. Arrive approx. 8pm or spend a night at Papallacta. -/L/-
Price 2007:
USD 90.- per person
Minimum 2 People.
In the price included:
Professional guides, expert safety kayaker for every two boats, all rafting equipment, wetsuits, transport, meals as stated.
Not included in the price:
Additional alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, tips, entry to Papallacta Hot Springs.
What to bring with you:
For the river: swimsuit/shorts, spray jacket, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen, insect repellent. Dry change of clothes (long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a light jumper), shoes/boots, personal items (ie. toiletries/medication).
Departures:
Saturdays from October to February. Other days with a minimum of 6.
If you need any additional information please write us:
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