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GORGE
RUN
(with Yacu Amu) |
Departures:
Thursdays from October to March.
Price: US$ 599.00 per person
Duration: 5 days
River grading: IV - IV+
Persons: 2 (min) |
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Description: A
journey down the Río Upano is a very special
experience. Rafting the Upano we witness the many
moods and changing character of a jungle river.
We set off on a shallow and braided
river having to choose a route where the waters divide
into numerous channels. The pace steadily increases
until the river plunges into the magnificent Namangosa
Gorge. Here we tackle rapids up to grade IV+ in the
midst of virgin rainforest and the spectacle of dozens
of waterfalls cascading from the lip of the gorge.
Finally, the river broadens and deepens
to become a calm but powerful giant on it´s
way to meet the Río Amazonas.
One of the highlights of this trip
is the night we spend camped by a Shuar settlement.
Here we have the opportunity to visit a traditional
farm and learn about the Shuar way of life.
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Day 1 Fly Quito-Macas de 14:00
a 14:30.
Days 2 - 4 We begin with a comprehensive safety briefing
and instruction in paddling techniques. Then we´ll
launch our rafts - laden with camping equipment and
fresh supplies - onto the jungle waters. During the
days we´ll take time out from the action to
explore the edge of the jungle, venture up to Cascading
waterfalls or simply drift through the calmer stretches
in awe at our surroundings. At night we´ll camp
on sandy beaches by the side of the river and enjoy
an excellent meal in this most extraordinary 'restaurant'.
Day 5 We raft a short distance from our final camp
to the take-out point and drive back to Macas for
the flight to Quito (14h00). to (14:30).
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| INCLUDED |
NOT INCLUDED |
Professional
guides
complete rafting and group camping equipment
all meals on the river |
Sleeping
bag and pad (available for rent)
flights Quito-Macas-Quito ($120)
personal expenses, tips.
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