The Headwaters Run

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 a week elsewhere. This Quijos river rafting trip is for experienced rafters that are confident swimmers.

Day 1:  Depart from Quito, 6h30 am. Drive to Baeza. On arrival you’ll be provided with wet-suits, 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 first canyons of the Quijos running big, technical rapids. At the end of the day we pull the boats into shore and take a short ten-minute walk up to the lodge where we have cold beer, hot showers and a good meal waiting for us. (FB)

Day 2:  After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast we’ll pull on our wet-suits again and head back to the river for a lot more white water action. Today you should be prepared for one of the most exciting days of your life. And to top it off you’ll be doing it all in one of the most beautiful parts of Ecuador. This river is set to become a legend. 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 (night at Papallacta is not included).

Note: We also offer 3 to 8 day tailor made Ecuador river rafting tours, please contact us for these.

• Location: Quijos
• Duration: 2 days / 1 night
• Start / End: Quito / Quito
• Activities: River rafting
• Highlights: River rafing on a world-class river
• Season: October to February
• Included: Rafting guide, accommodation, meals mentioned in itinerary, all transfers detailed in itinerary, all equipment
• Not Included: Tips, drinks, meals not mentioned in itinerary, personal expenses
• Prices: Please contact us for prices