Torrents - The trip SWA is famous for!

Class IV
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Variety is what this, our most popular trip, is all about. You will challenge yourself on steep technical creeks as well as large volume, drop pool rivers with lots of opportunity for playing. At this level of kayaking there are an astonishing number of world class rivers to choose from. We take advantage of the best water levels when selecting runs for each group so don't be surprised if it's the best week of paddling of your life.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 Saturday arrival into Quito. Most flights arrive in the evening and we will be there to pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel we use while in Quito. It is conveniently located on the edge of the Marsical (tourist sector or Quito).

Day 2 After a breakfast briefing from the trip leader we head over the 13,000' Papayacta pass and drop down into the lush Amazon Basin. At Cabanas Tres Rios we will outfit our kayaks, enjoy the first of Lily's excellent meals and head to the river. We will run the confluence section of the Rio Quijos and take out right at CTR in front of your cabin!

Day 3 Paddle the Picapiedra section and magnificent El Chaco gorge.

Day 4 Travel to the Napo valley and paddle on the delightfully technical upper Misaualli. We stay in the heart of historic Tena and have time to wander through town sightseeing.

Day 5 It's time to kayak one of the most senic rivers in Ecuador, the lower Jondachi. Waterfalls abound in this pristine rainforest canyon not to mention the full day of whitewater.

Day 6 After breakfast we will head back to the Quijos valley and run Rio Cosonga, taking out at CTR. It's a low lolume tributary of the Quijos and often a favorite on these trips.

Day 7 We have lots of runs to choose from such as the playful large Bom-Bon section or maybe the technical Oyacachi or upper Quijos.

Day 8 After a morning paddle on the Quijos we head back to Quito in time for a bit of souvenir shopping.

Day 9 Head home to the USA or continue onto one of SWA's highland adventures or a Galapagos cruise.