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| Level of difficulty: Class IV |
A journey down the Río Upano is a very special experience. Rafting the Upano you witness the many moods and changing character of a jungle river. You set off on a shallow and braided river having to choose a route where the waters divide into numerous channels. The pace steadily increases until the river plunges into the magnificent Namangosa Gorge. Here you tackle rapids up to grade IV+ in the midst of virgin rainforest and the spectacle of dozens of waterfalls cascading from the lip of the gorge. Finally, the river broadens and deepens to become a calm but powerful giant on its way to meet the Río Amazonas. One of the highlights of this trip is the night you spend camped by a Shuar settlement. Here you have the opportunity to visit a traditional farm and learn about the Shuar way of life.
Intinerary:
Day 1:
Fly Quito-Macas (about 14:00). Drive to your put-in and first night camp. Orientation briefing from the trip leader and meet the guides. -/-/D
Days 2 – 4:
You begin with a comprehensive safety briefing and instruction in paddling techniques. Then you will launch your rafts - laden with camping equipment and fresh supplies - onto the jungle waters. During the days you will take time out from the action to explore the edge of the jungle, venture up to cascading waterfalls or simply drift through the calmer stretches in awe at your surroundings. At night you will camp on sandy beaches by the side of the river and enjoy an excellent meal in this most extraordinary ‘restaurant’. B/L/D
Day 5:
After a relaxing morning in our final camp we raft a short distance to the take out point and drive back to Macas. Afternoon flight back to Quito (15:00). B/L/-
Price 2008/2009:
Group (anytime) and shared departures (upon request):
USD 795.- per person with 4 – 6 participants
USD 690.- per person with 7 – 14 participants
Flight: Quito – Macas – Quito: USD 125,- per person
Includes:
Professional guides, complete rafting and group camping equipment, all meals on the river (i.e. from dinner Day 1 to lunch Day 5), transport from Macas to the river and back, one night accommodation in Macas.
Not included:
Flight Quito-Macas-Quito USD 125.-, personal expenses, meals in Macas, travel insurance, tips, beverages.
What to bring:
For the river: swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals, sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap, sunscreen and lip balm, insect repellent, water bottle (1 litre), thermal top, light rain jacket.
For off the river: long-sleeved shirt, long pants (not jeans), light jumper/fleece jacket), shoes/boots, personal items (i.e. toiletries/medication), sleeping bag, Thermorest or sleeping pad, headlamp or torch, small towel, plastic bags for wet gear.
Departures: Thursdays from August to February
If you need any additional information please write us:
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