Private Tour: Whitewater Rafting in the Amazon from Tena
Overview
Join this exclusive Whitewater Rafting trip and ride class III+ rapids through the lush Amazon rainforest! This is a private trip, so you won't have to worry about health issues due to unknown passengers in the group. All experience levels and passengers aged five and up are welcome, which means that the whole family can enjoy the ride together. You will be accompanied by two experienced, bilingual certified guides taking care of your safety and making this trip the maximum fun experience! The river runs pristine water from the Andean Mountains and the trip starts in a National Reserve. A riverside lunch, equipment, and hotel pick up and drop off is included. Prepare for a day of culture, fun and adventure - have the time of your life!
Inclusions
- All necessary equipment
- Beverages
- Bilingual guides
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tena, Ecuador
Immerse yourself in this adventure accompanied by professional guides of the area, who will arrive at your preferred pick up place. The trip starts with a ride through the lush rainforest mountains to the river where the Rafting will take place. Arriving at the river the guide will give you a safety talk and all instructions and equipment needed to guarantee a fun and safe Rafting activity. We will paddle for about 2 hours in class 3 rapids before arriving to our lunch site. Lunch will be served at a beach of an indigenous community, under a traditionally thatched hut. After lunch and a short rest we will continue paddling for another 2 hours before arriving to the take out where you can change into dry clothes. In about 15 minutes you will be back at your Hotel in Tena. During your Rafting trip you will not only be able to appreciate the lush jungle area and the refreshing river experience, but also learn about the indigenous culture of our dear neighbour communities.
Duration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tena, Ecuador
Immerse yourself in this adventure accompanied by professional guides of the area, who will arrive at your preferred pick up place. The trip starts with a ride through the lush rainforest mountains to the river where the Rafting will take place. Arriving at the river the guide will give you a safety talk and all instructions and equipment needed to guarantee a fun and safe Rafting activity. We will paddle for about 2 hours in class 3 rapids before arriving to our lunch site. Lunch will be served at a beach of an indigenous community, under a traditionally thatched hut. After lunch and a short rest we will continue paddling for another 2 hours before arriving to the take out where you can change into dry clothes. In about 15 minutes you will be back at your Hotel in Tena. During your Rafting trip you will not only be able to appreciate the lush jungle area and the refreshing river experience, but also learn about the indigenous culture of our dear neighbour communities.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Please do not bring jewelry or valuables, as the tour operator will not be held accountable for lost items
- Please wear clothing and shoes for swimming as well as a change of clothes
- Near public transportation
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or partial refund
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We operate private trips with private transportation for groups of friends and families. This way we guarantee a care free experience. We avoid gathering groups and individual travellers. We regularly clean and desinfect our car, especially before we welcome a new group of travellers.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
There17
April 2018
The Jatun Yacu River is a beautiful class III River in the Amazon region. Due to rainy season, the water level was quite high- we had the chance to start with a class IV rapid (!!!) which made the trip an unforgettable adventure! We were a group of three rookie girls having so much fun on (and in...
The Jatun Yacu River is a beautiful class III River in the Amazon region. Due to rainy season, the water level was quite high- we had the chance to start with a class IV rapid (!!!) which made the trip an unforgettable adventure! We were a group of three rookie girls having so much fun on (and in) the river! We managed to conquer the waves and the rapids thanks to the excellent guidance of our guide Tovi. Flipping, falling out of the raft and swimming made the whole trip even more fun- we took all safety instructions to heart. Our safety kayaker Jair took awesome pictures during the tour. Thank you guys so much for this wonderful first rafting experience on Río Jatun Yacu!!hserim
December 2017
I went on the two day trip with Tovi our instructor. The whole trip was setup with great detail, from helping us navigate the rivers with ease to catering for my vegetarian diet. Tovi has built a very unique jungle camp which he has endeavoured to make as eco friendly, local friendly and natural ...
I went on the two day trip with Tovi our instructor. The whole trip was setup with great detail, from helping us navigate the rivers with ease to catering for my vegetarian diet. Tovi has built a very unique jungle camp which he has endeavoured to make as eco friendly, local friendly and natural as possible. It really comes to life when you pick your own food and cook it under the stary night sky. The scenery on two day some how managed to exceed the first along the river. I highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for an authentic experience of paddling in the Jungle.Anderson M
April 2017
I second what most people said; Toby and the team make this place. After traveling around the world, you sometimes get tired of that business owner/guide-client relationship, where the people are friendly, but it's obviously because they have to be for their job. Wouldn't it be better if you just...
I second what most people said; Toby and the team make this place. After traveling around the world, you sometimes get tired of that business owner/guide-client relationship, where the people are friendly, but it's obviously because they have to be for their job. Wouldn't it be better if you just went and hung out with people who seemed like your friends?! That's what this place was like for me. Maybe it's because I'm from Tennessee, and that's where Toby, the co-owner, cut his rafting chops. I ran the gamut of tours: a fairly expensive day trip that included kayaking (easy), tribal village visits, the zoo, more kayaking, and cutting through both primary and secondary forest. The next day, I hadn't had enough of the rivers around Tena, so I went tubing. It costs me just a few bucks to get tubes, a taxi, a cooler, ice, and beer, and I got dropped off solo north of town with good information with Toby. It was a blast. The third day, I went rafting, and it was EXTREME! I never felt scared because Toby is a great guide, and we had two rescue kayaks. We actually needed to use them because the river was so big and people were flying out of the boats (not the guides' faults, the water is just really, REALLY high now). It was one of my best ever whitewater trips, even though I lost my camera due to the huge waves ripping my lanyard apart. Toby sold me his new, barely used one at discount since he felt bad for me. Plus, he had local artisans make us souvenirs (rock carvings on necklaces) to commemorate our trip. All said, I highly recommend this operation. I went to some other operators in town (e.g., Rios Ecuador) and asked them what the tour schedule was, and they said "I don't know." If you work at a tour agency, shouldn't the tour schedule be the ONE thing you need to know for your job?! Anyway, enough complaining. Go out with these guys, and you'll have a great time.Carol G
February 2020
My business, Senior Travel Companion Serviecs, LLC, involves taking seniors and disabled individuals on trips. I brought Elizabeth to Ecuador and the Galapagos to experience the flora and fauna she craved. Our tour guide, Latin America for All, arranged a rafting trip with AquaExtreme and it was...
My business, Senior Travel Companion Serviecs, LLC, involves taking seniors and disabled individuals on trips. I brought Elizabeth to Ecuador and the Galapagos to experience the flora and fauna she craved. Our tour guide, Latin America for All, arranged a rafting trip with AquaExtreme and it was the highlight of our trip! Danny and Giovanni strapped Elizabeth's chair to the raft, gave her a paddle, and we spent the afternoon safely navigating easy and class 3 rapids and enjoying the beautiful Napo river. The shore lunch was terrific as well. In the safety kayak, Giovanni entertained us with tricks and in our raft, while Danny identified what we were seeing, as well as comfortably guiding us down the river. Elizabeth is unable to walk on her own, but on that special day, she had the adventure of a lifetime!mckinley970
March 2018
Phenomenal guides with lots of rafting experience and the best water rafting price in Tena! Our guides went out of there way to show us Tena even after our trip was over. Would definitely recommend them.
Phenomenal guides with lots of rafting experience and the best water rafting price in Tena! Our guides went out of there way to show us Tena even after our trip was over. Would definitely recommend them.Mo S
October 2016
For the first time ever, we whitewater raft on the Napa River. It was awesome! The guides were extremely fun and great at their jobs. Most of us were beginners and our guide in particular showed us some fun and games on the raft. We capsized three times and I wouldn't have it any other way! A kay...
For the first time ever, we whitewater raft on the Napa River. It was awesome! The guides were extremely fun and great at their jobs. Most of us were beginners and our guide in particular showed us some fun and games on the raft. We capsized three times and I wouldn't have it any other way! A kayak was there for our safety and he was even willing to take pictures using my camera! The tour was long and tiring but it was well worth it - I think that is the only way we were able to do some games on the raft. I would never hesitate to do it all over again! Just as a reminder: bring some money on you. Because you can purchase some souvenirs at lunch time and you need a few coins to use the immaculate bathroom facilities (it even has shower facilities).