| Whatever you thought rafting was before, you | | | | Nations, the Jatunyacu River or "Upper Napo" is |
| should necessarily change your conception of it | | | | one of the two major sources that feed the |
| when rafting in Ecuador. Rafting isn't just about | | | | Amazon River. It is considered Ecuador's best |
| doing sport; it also means experiencing the | | | | one-day rafting run, as it is all that you could ask |
| magnificence of nature at its greatest. Being | | | | for a river rafting experience. Its name meaning |
| challenged by powerful rivers is not the only | | | | "big water", this river carries a great amount of |
| reason to take this adventure; it is also the | | | | clear water through a perfect combination of |
| search for breathtaking surroundings. That's why | | | | exciting rapids, peaceful pools and exuberant |
| the Amazon Rainforest Region offers one of the | | | | jungle. Although it is best for rafting between |
| best rafting hotspots ever discovered: The Napo | | | | March and October, Jatunyacu can be rafted all |
| Valley. | | | | year long. |
| Home to three main rivers -the Anzu, the | | | | The Misahualli River - Class: IV and V+; Length: |
| Jatunyacu and the Misahualli-, The Napo Valley | | | | 23Km (14.2mi) |
| offers an amazing jungle landscape that combines | | | | This is Napo Valley's most challenging rafting, |
| an abundant wildlife, crystalline waters and native | | | | recommended only for those in good physical |
| indigenous lifestyle. Let its rivers show you the | | | | shape. Nestled in a deep and charming canyon |
| way to one of South America's ultimate rafting | | | | surrounded with lush virgin jungles and sparkling |
| experiences. | | | | waterfalls, the Misahualli River is undoubtedly the |
| The Anzu River - Class: ll and lll; Length: 16km | | | | gem of the region, an extraordinary river of |
| (9.9mi) | | | | magical beauty. The highlights of this trip are the |
| The Anzu River is the perfect place for those | | | | amazing 10 meter (32.8ft) high, impressive |
| looking for a soft adventure together with | | | | Casanova Falls; and the legendary "Land of the |
| spectacular jungle scenery. This relaxing river, | | | | Giants", one the largest rapids rafted in Ecuador. |
| which goes through small rapids and relaxing | | | | Usually the river can only be rafted from |
| ponds, offers you the opportunity to practice | | | | mid-October to mid-March, given that the rest of |
| rafting while appreciating the beautiful landscape. | | | | the year it remains much higher. |
| While traveling along the river, you will be able to | | | | Ecuador's tourism slogan, "Life at its Purest", can |
| take a glimpse at the daily life of the local | | | | be confirmed by these rivers and their |
| inhabitants that live along the shore in small | | | | exceptional landscapes of dense vegetation and |
| bamboo and wood houses, as well as a variety of | | | | wilderness sounds. The Napo Valley provides |
| birds such as kingfishers, egrets, yellow-rumped | | | | traveling easiness to visitors and offers various |
| caciques and green tangaras. | | | | alternatives to combine up to 5 days of rafting |
| The Jatunyacu River (Upper Napo) - Class: lll+ and | | | | trips, jungle excursions and camping expeditions |
| lV; Length: 25km (15.5mi) | | | | along the river, everything you need to ensure it |
| Located inside the Llanganates National Park, an | | | | will be an unforgettable trip. |
| area declared a Biosphere Zone by the United | | | | |