The striking geographical and cultural contrasts you will encounter while paddling with us are what make Ecuador such a fascinating place to boat. Ecuador compliments our Costa Rica trips in the diversity of rivers to be boated at all skill levels. Our trip itineraries are designed to paddle classic runs with fellow-boaters, and to enjoy the culture of a foreign country. You are planning a paddling vacation, so please be sure to choose a trip with which you will be comfortable and enjoy. Rivers tend to be remote and access off the river can be limited to impossible.
Water levels can fluctuate dramatically in rain-forest setting.
It is important that you choose a trip that is suitable for your skill level. Paddlers on this trip should have confidence rolling in Class III rapids. Paddlers on a Class IV trip should have a solid whitewater roll. Paddlers should have and use a roll on both sides. Paddlers should be able to handle running high water runs on Section IV of the Chattooga, Slaughter House, Numbers of the Arkansas, and the North Fork of the Skykomish, and runs such as North Chick Creek, the Cal Salmon, Upper Gauley, and Pine Creek of the Arkansas.