White Water River Rafting Day Trip from Quito: Best Adventure in Ecuador

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Quito

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Embark on an exhilarating white water river rafting day trip from Quito, Ecuador. Join a group and paddle through the stunning Pastaza River, surrounded by the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks. Explore the breathtaking ‘Avenue of the Waterfalls’ and create unforgettable memories with experienced tour guides.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Quito - Baños de Agua Santa is a city situated at 1,820 meters (5,971 ft) above sea level, on the northeastern slopes of the Tungurahua Volcano (5,000 m - 16,404 ft), with a population of 12,995 residents. It is a significant tourist attraction in Ecuador, located just 176 km south of Quito, and serves as a natural gateway to the Ecuadorian Amazon…

What's Included

Private transport
Local guides
Safety equipment
Entrance fees
Lunch
Breakfast

What's Not Included

Breakfast

Additional Information

Embark on an early day trip from Quito to experience one of Ecuador’s most thrilling adventures! Join a group and start paddling on the Pastaza River (level III+), situated between the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks, and recognized as a major tributary of the Amazon River! Discover the “Avenue of the Waterfalls” with pleasant and easy hikes,…

Location

Quito

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Cedar_k

Dec 19, 2025

Wild water great fun - Outstanding crew. This was an excellent experience, safety was a priority, so was humor and helping people learn to raft in Wild water.

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Brittany_a

Oct 15, 2025

Our guide was... - Our guide was amazing!!!!! I was amazed by their safety briefing and ensuring everyone was equipped to take on the river. Had a blast and definitely recommend!

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Nikki94086

Sep 13, 2025

Super fun, and highly recommended. - I booked the Bird Watching tour in Mindo Valley and the White-Water Rafting experience in Baños through the Ecuador Best Tours website. The process was easy and convenient. For both tours, our guide was Carlos, and he was fantastic. He was punctual, knowledgeable, easygoing, and so much fun to be around. I asked him countless questions throughout the journey, and he answered every one of them patiently. We had such a great time exploring both Mindo Valley and Baños with him. Carlos’s driving was safe and comfortable, and his car was well-maintained, neat, and super clean. Overall, I had an amazing experience and would highly recommend both Ecuador Best Tours and Carlos as a guide.

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Sachaniemi

Jan 11, 2025

Exciting Amazon trip! - We had an unforgettable day, which started with our guide Luis picking us up very punctually from our hotel. We then drove to Banos, at the upper Amazon region. There was a small delay in getting to the Whitewater rafting site, because of an unavoidable rock slide. This was cleared up, relatively quickly, and our local guides, William and Edwin, made the most of the time by showing us a local store where sugarcane candy was made, and we were able to see the process. When we got to the Whitewater rafting area, we were given all our equipment, and felt very confident that William and Edwin would take good care of us. The rafting was amazing, going through a beautiful valley in the Amazon. There were waterfalls and beautiful, vegetation all around. It felt almost unreal. The white water rafting itself was exciting, and due to rain was almost a class five at points. However, we felt safe the whole time with Edwin in a kayak, guiding our boat, and William steering Edwin was even able to take some amazing videos and pictures which they sent to us with no extra charge. We then had a delicious local lunch, and our guide Luis picked us up again. To make up for the small amount of last time, Luis extended our trip, which was very much appreciated. We then went to the Avenue of the waterfalls, where we saw beautiful waterfalls, and crossed some exciting suspension bridges to get there. We then took an extremely high gondola across the valley, with a spectacular view. Once across the valley, Luis took us on a walk, explaining the life of the indigenous people there, as well as showing us the local vegetation. It was really interesting! We had a great day, and only wished we could’ve stayed longer. Luis was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful, everything a guide should be. We highly recommend this trip if you’d like to mix a little adventure with your exploration..

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Sacha_n

Jan 11, 2025

Exciting Amazon trip! - Our guide, Luis, picked us up right on time in a nice and clean vehicle with area in the back for our valuables like cameras and phones to be stowed. We had an unavoidable delay getting to the rafting site from Banos due to a rock slide, but our local tour guides made the most of the time by showing us a local site where sugarcane candy is made, and how they make it. The Whitewater rafting itself was exciting, with class five rapids. The environment was beautiful, and it felt very unreal. The surrounding mountains and vegetation looked beautiful. The local guides, William and Edwin, kept us safe and helped us to enjoy this experience to the maximum. Edwin was even able to take videos and photographs of the experience from a kayak that accompanied us for safety. After White water rafting, we had a delicious local lunch, and then Luis picked us up again. He extended our experience to make up for any delay from earlier. We went on a short but beautiful hike to the devil’s cauldron waterfall, and saw several other waterfalls along the valley. The suspension bridges to the waterfalls were amazing! We then took a gondola across the valley, which was breathraking. Luis took us on a nature hike, showing us how the indigenous people live. It was definitely a highlight of our trip, and a great way to get a flavor for the upper Amazon.

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Katharine_m

Dec 30, 2024

Wonderful - Our guide Jimena was amazing! We had such a wonderful time in and around Banos. Highly recommend it!

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Jontel28

Feb 25, 2023

A must do!! Essential! - Hugo was the best tour guide!! He arrived early at the meet-up spot and provided delightful conversation on the way to Baños. Also, he gave me personal space in the car to nap. Hugo explained the plans for the day very well, and I never felt confused. There was a point where we had to be separated while I did the white water rafting, and he was on time to pick me up at the end of the rafting. I was too scared to do the cable car, and he did not push. I've allowed me to watch and take photos. Hugo knew all the shortcuts to get me back to Quito early. If you do this event, I highly recommend Hugo. This was a fantastic experience. The water was perfect, and it was very exhilarating. I felt safe the entire time. I was too scared to do the cable car, but don't let me talk you out of it. The breakfast and lunch were delicious. You must do this tour!! Hugo was the best tour guide! He arrived early at the meeting place and gave a pleasant conversation on the way to Baños. Plus, it gave me personal space in the car to take a nap. Hugo explained the plans of the day very well and I never felt confused. There was a point where we had to be separated while I was whitewater rafting, and he arrived in time to pick me up at the end of the raft. I was too scared to do the cable car, and he didn't push. It allowed me to look and take pictures. Hugo knew all the shortcuts to get me back to Quito early. If you do this event, I highly recommend Hugo. This was a fantastic experience. The water was perfect, and it was very stimulating. I felt safe the whole time. I was too scared to do the cable car, but don't let it deter you. Breakfast and lunch were delicious. You have to do this tour!!

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