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Itinerary:
Baños de Agua Santa is a city located at 1.820 meters above sea level (5,971 ft), on the north-eastern flanks of the Tungurahua Volcano (5.000 m - 16,404 ft), with a population of 12.995 inhabitants. It is an important tourist destination of Ecuador, located only at 176 Km south from Quito, and it is a natural entrance to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest!
For this exciting full day trip, your tour guide will pick you up at 5:30 a.m. from your hotel in Quito. On the way you could admire beautiful volcanoes like: Antisana, Los Ilinizas, Cotopaxi and the Mother Tungurahua, while you have your breakfast! Once you arrive to the city, we will start enjoying the adventure that awaits for us!
You will take a local transportation at 9:00 a.m. to drive downhill way to Pastaza River (level III+), located between the Sangay and Llanganates National Parks, which is considered one of the main tributaries that feeds the Amazon River. The white water river rafting tour will let you see the dramatic changes of vegetation, from the pre-mountain subtropical rainforest until the Amazon tropical rainforest!! We will stop at an altitude of 1.050 meters above sea level (3,444 ft). After this unforgettable experience we will have a tasty lunch, and then you'll be ready to explore the "Avenue of the Waterfalls"!
We begin with a downhill way hike to the Devil's Cauldron or "Pailón del Diablo” waterfall. You will cross the Pastaza River canyon using a cable car that rides through a 500 meters-long-cable, to visit Manto de la Novia waterfall, and finally we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Agoyan waterfall! You will be back in your hotel of Quito approximately at 7:00 p.m. End of this fantastic adventure day!
RECOMMENDED DAYS: Any day of the week.
Include:
- Private Transportation
- Certified English speaking guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Safety equipment
- Local guides
- White water river rafting tour
- Entrance fees
- Mentioned itinerary and visits
Exclude:
- Dinner
Level de Difficulty:
- Moderate
Recommendations:
Important outfits: Camera, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, bathing suit, towel, sandals, cap or hat, sunglasses, backpack or handbag, comfortable walking shoes or tennis shoes, extra T-shirt or long sleeves shirt, extra long or short trousers, socks, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, warm sweater, and some cash (US dollars) for snacks or drinks.
Tour average temperature: 12 C° - 24 C° / 53,6 F° - 75,2 F°
Insurance: It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect himself/herself.
Tour booking policy: Our tours are based on private transportation and guiding services. - All tour prices are given in US dollars. - All services should be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Bookings must be done through www.ecuadorbesttours.com, or by paying directly at our offices. - For last minute bookings, our clients must request availability via phone call or email. After confirming availability, bookings must be fully prepaid before starting the tour. - Especial physical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions must be informed to a EBT's representative in advance. - Our tours will be guided in fluent English, or Spanish languages, as it is required. - EBT shall have no liability with passengers in case of accidents or sickness. Therefore, EBT deeply recommends a private travel insurance. - EBT reserves the right to cancel or suspend tours depending on bad weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, suspicious diseases, etc. Always regarding for the safety of our passengers. - Under no circumstances, EBT will refund any money due to cancellations done on the same day that a tour takes place. - Cancellations must be done 24 hours previous departure time, to get a full refund. - Flights cancellations, or last minute flight changes are totally out of control or responsibility of EBT. - This day trip is recommended for Children over 12 years old.