Barefoot Expeditions

      

Enjoy 12 action-packed days full of adventure activities like biking, hiking, canyoning and whitewater rafting !

The Toachi and Blanco Rivers located in the Western Andes slopes are a great introduction to rivers in Ecuador. This trip has become our most popular rafting trip, because its difficulty fits perfectly either to experienced rafters or beginners. The incredible scenery along the way is a plus to make a memorable day full of adrenaline, you will never forget!

From: $ 80 USD  (4 pax)

During this 6 day acclimatization and climbing trip, you will climb our most impressive peak Cotopaxi volcano (5.897m) guided by an experienced mountain guides after acclimatization climbs to Mount Pichincha (4.698m), Mount Pasochoa (4200 m) and Mount Iliniza North Peak (5116 m).

From : $ 980 USD  (4 pax)

This two day trip takes you to the Amazon Jungle near Misahualli, an intimate village surrounded by a series of ancient Kichua tribes. Enjoy the most exciting adventures:

• whitewater rafting on the Jatunyacu river (class III)
• visit a native Kichua Jungle community,
• explore the amazing Jumandy caves
• relax in the hot springs of Papallacta!

 From: $ 250 USD (4 pax)

Quijos River is a solid class IV river located in the area of El Chaco in the eastern Andes slopes born from the Antisana glacier volcano. Because of the amazing scenery and challenging rapids it is a world class river. The World Rafting Championships in 2005 were held in this river. The Quijos season is from October to March. During these months, the river level is perfect to hit huge waves and rapids like “El Toro”, one of the most challenging in the Quijos.

From: $ 90 USD (4 pax)

This 9 day climbing tour combines our two highest and most impressive peaks, Mt. Cotopaxi (5897 m) and Mt. Chimborazo (6310 m), with an acclimatization tour, which includes Rucu Pichincha (4698 m), Pasachoa (4200 m) and Iliniza Norte (5116 m). During the excursion we spend a free day in Baños. There you have the possibility to relax in the famous hot springs, do some biking or horseback riding or to visit one of the plenty waterfalls of the surroundings. All in all you pass one week of adventure in the highlands that you surely won't forget.

From : $ 1400 USD  (4 pax)

Get to know the best of the cloud forest and experience its amazing flora & fauna practising the most fun adventure activities:

• rafting on the Toachi/Blanco rivers (class III) OR rafting on the Mulaute river (class II, perfect for families with children aged 10+ or disabled persons)

• zip lining
• 530 m cable car ride & trekking to the waterfalls sanctuary
• visit of a butterfly farm
• Additional activity on 3 day tour: biking Nono-Tandayapa (28 km downhill, 4 km uphill)

 From: 

$ 280 USD for 2 day tour,

$ 400 USD for 3 day tour

              

Always wanted to learn to whitewater kayak? What a better place than exotic Ecuador to begin your training with professionals!. Four days of in-depth kayaking training and river running. Suitable for advanced kayakers and beginners alike.

Course price: $ 300 USD

The 2-day tour to the Cotopaxi volcano and the Quilotoa lagoon takes you to two of the highlights in the Ecuadorian Andes - spend an amazing time packed with great activities surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes :-)

• hiking to the Cotopaxi refuge at 4800 m and depending on the weather conditions up to the glacier at 5000 m
• downhill biking to the Limpiopungo lagoon
• visit of an indigenous market in Saquisilí (Thursdays) or Pujilí (Sundays) and of a local family house
• hike down do the shores of the Quilotoa lagoon

From : $ 250 USD  (4 pax)

Enjoy the most exciting adventures in the Eastern Andes slopes: Papallacta - Tena - Banos - Cotopaxi

• Hike and bike at the Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano 
• Ziplining and canyoning in Baños
• Whitewater rafting in the Amazon jungle river
• Visit a native Amazon jungle community
• Explore the Jumandy caves and relax in the Papallacta Hot Springs.

From: 800 USD (5 pax)

The ascent departs from the “Jose Rivas” refuge at 4,800m and climbs through a mixture of volcanic, snow and glacier to the summit (5,897 mosl). The climb is not classified as technically demanding, but a specialized climbing guide is needed. No previous experience is necessary, but acclimatization and a very good physical condition is a must.

From: $ 350 USD (2 pax)

The 2-day tour to the Cotopaxi volcano and the Quilotoa lagoon takes you to two of the highlights in the Ecuadorian Andes - spend an amazing time surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes :-)

• hiking to the Cotopaxi refuge at 4,800 m 
• visit of an indigenous market in Saquisilí (Thursdays) or Pujilí (Sundays) and of a local family house
• hike down do the shores of the Quilotoa lagoon

From: $ 250 USD (4 pax)