This tour starts at 9:00am, however, we offer another in the afternoon at 2:30pm (with a minimum of four passengers).

We’ll depart from Geotours' office, and you can relax in our comfortable mini-bus for the 40-minute scenic drive to our entry location at the edge of the river. Gear up and chat with your rafting mates, while our certified guides prepare for the 30-minute safety briefing that will follow for all participants.

Once we get into the river, you will experience the thrill of the water, and incredible views of the unspoiled environment around you for approximately 1.5 hours. Our mini-bus will meet you at the point of disembarkment, and bring you to a nearby restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious meal made especially for the group!

The difficulty levels of the river are III and IV.

08:45 / 14:15

Meeting point at Geotours' office

09:00 / 14:30

Depart from Baños towards Pastaza Bajo River

09:30 / 15:00

Arrive at Pastaza Bajo River

09:30 - 10:00 / 15:00 - 15:30

Guide will give a safety briefing

10:00 - 12:00 / 15:30 - 17:30

Rafting for two hours along the river (with a view of the Tungurahua Volcano)

12:00 / 17:30

Lunch / break time

15:00 / 19:00

Return to Baños

- Equipment (wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, water shoes)
- Safety kayak
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Lunch
- Digital photos

- Swimsuit
- Towel and sunscreen
- We provide shoes up to 44 EUR size

- USB or SD card to pick up the photos after the tour
- Tennis shoes/river sandals, no flip flops
- Sunglasses with retention strap
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle

EXCLUSIONS:
This tour is not possible to operate for children under 12 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. 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 hour and 30 minutes in the river. You don't have to be super fit, because the level of rafting is intermediate.

2. 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 which are clearly defined and tested. We provide all the equipment for your safety as well.

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 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. However, we offer pictures and videos in high definition for free - you just need to bring a USB or SD card to pick up the photos after the tour!

4. What time zone is used in Baños?

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

5. 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.