We will meet at 9:00am at our tour office. Puyo is 40 minutes away from Baños by mini-bus. Upon arrival to Puyo, the guide will instruct the group on the use of the boat, and there will be time to practice before entering the river. You’ll be ready for an adventurous and successful rafting session!

The river ride will last approximately one and a half to two hours, filled with incredible Amazonian landscapes and plenty of adrenaline. Before returning to Baños, we will have lunch.

The difficulty levels of the river are III and IV.

08:30 - 08:45

Meeting point at Wonderful Ecuador Office

09:00

Depart to Puyo

10:00

Arrive in Puyo, where you will receive safety instructions and learn commands on land first

11:00

Raft down the rapids, filled with amazing scenery and adrenaline

13:00

Have lunch and return to Baños

14:00

Arrive in Baños

- Equipment
- Guides with license
- Private transport
- Lunch
- Kayak
- Photos

- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses

- Swimsuit
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Pictures included

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

EXCLUSIONS:
This tour is not possible to operate for children under 9 years old.

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: It is FREE to change the tour date before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 3 days before the tour begins.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Quito time) 3 days before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. Is it safe?

   Yes! In fact, this kind of adventure tour is one of the safest because we have a specific security strategy, supported by policies and procedures clearly defined and tested. We provide all the equipment for your safety as well.

2. What is the level/difficulty of rafting and how physically fit do I need to be?

   We run a 6km section with rapids up to class IV, and an approximate floating time of 1.5 to 2 hours in the river. You don't have to be super fit because the level of rafting is intermediate.

3. Can I bring my camera / video camera?

   A general rule of thumb is don't bring anything you would be devastated to lose. Video cameras and still cameras will get wet, and most likely ruined. A good idea is a disposable waterproof camera. The photo quality is pretty good, and if you lose it, it's not the end of the world. This is a good option when rafting.

4. Do I need to know how to swim?

   We always go by the rule “safety first”, so we provide you with life-vest and carry a rescue tube. In this way you will have buoyancy, and will feel comfortable and safe in the water.

5. What time zone is used in Baños?

   Local time in Baños is GMT -5, the same as on Ecuador's mainland.

6. What kind of weather can we find in Baños?

   This is a destination which experiences year-round sunshine. The average annual temperature is 25°C (75°F), with the warmest month being November. April is the wettest month, and February is the driest, although the rainy season runs from January through to December – these months can be hot, humid, and rainy.