Rafting Jatunyacu River (Upper Napo)

Tena, Ecuador

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Rios Ecuador
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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999
Rafting Jatunyacu River (Upper Napo)
Tena, Ecuador

Rios Ecuador
  • Email address verified
3 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999

About this trip

 The Upper Rio Napo is also known locally as the Rio Jatunyacu, which means “BIG WATER” in Quichua. “Big” is probably the best word to describe this river – BIG WAVES and BIG FUN! A great trip for both beginners and experts alike, it has the perfect combination of exciting rapids, calm pools, and fabulous jungle scenery to delight everybody. Being the headwaters of one of the two rivers that form the mighty Amazon River, this is a rafting adventure that should not be passed up! 

What to Bring

 

  • Swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals
  • Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent
  • Towel, dry change of clothes

Important Information

- You must book at least 2 days before the date of the trip

- To book online we need at least 2 people to confirm the trip

What’s included

  • Certified Guides
  • Safety Kayaker
  • All Rafting Equipment
  • Transportation in Tena
  • Riverside Lunch
    Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Celebratory Drinks

What’s not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Available Packages

Trip Price
$65

Itinerary

Day 1
Rafting Jatunyacu River

 The trip begins at 9am in our operations base (Tarqui & Días Pineda in front of the Austria Hostel). About ten minutes outside town we cross the Napo river, one of the principal tributaries of the colossal Amazon, and continue for about another twenty  minutes south into the jungle.

Once we arrive at the river you will be fitted out with a life jacket and helmet and the trip leader will give the group a comprehensive safety briefing. The group will then be divided into teams and your team will be introduced to your guide. Your guide will train you in the paddling techniques needed to navigate your way down the river, revise your safety equipment, and securely stow any items you bring along like sunscreen or a small camera. Then it’s off onto the jungle waters for a day that contrasts furious paddling down fun, bouncy rapids and moments of quiet contemplation of the beauty of the passing jungle.

During the trip we’ll stop at a riverside beach for a delicious picnic lunch that includes fresh tropical fruits and is served with soft drinks, juice and water. At the end of the trip we celebrate a great day out with a few ice-cold beers or sodas. The drive from the take-out back to Tena takes about ten minutes. Arrival time is approximately 3:30 pm but may be earlier or later depending on the river level.

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Rios Ecuador
3 reviews
Rios Ecuador is an adventure tour operator specializing in whitewater rafting, kayaking, jungle and hiking adventures. Our philosophy is that we can offer our guests the most rewarding experience possible by sticking to what we know and do best.

Reviews

This was one of the the highlights of our trip to Quito. The water and rapids were big and fun and the crew and guides were a pleasure throughout the journey!
By Brianna H for Rafting Headwaters Run 1 days (Quijos River) on Mar 12, 2024
Doing this course with Jordan the kayak instructor was amazing. His skills, patience and passion for the rivers were inspirational. He taught me everything I needed to know to be safe while in the water and was right with me the whole time ensuring my safety. It was a great experience that I will remember for the rest of my life and I highly recommend the class.
By Therese L for Kayaking School 4 days on Jan 11, 2023
It was an amazing experience all the way around. Very professional, very safe and all of the fun I wanted and expected.
By Keith H F for Multi Day Rafting Trip on Oct 29, 2022