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Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace - Toachi & Blanco Rivers, 2 Days

Toachi & Blanco Rivers, 2 Days

by: Ecuador Adventure 3.9716

From USD $193.75 Per Person

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Start city(s):	Quito, Ecuador
End city(s):	Quito, Ecuador
Trip length:	2 days
Activities:	Class 1-3 Whitewater
Destinations:	Quito, Toachi and Blanco Rivers
Min/Max group size:	2 - 16
Comfort:	Moderate
Difficulty:	Moderate Difficulty

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This two day trip is full of class 3 rapids that will delight you all the way down the river. Both the Toachi and Blanco Rivers begin high in the Andean cloud forest, thundering their way westwards to the tropical rainforest of Ecuador’s coast. The Blanco River is named for its continuous and thunderous white-capped rapids that provide rafters with constant thrills year-round.

Highlights

- Raft a river full of exciting class III rapids.
- Experience the Andean cloud forest and
- See beautiful jungle scenery and a variety of bird life
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Abbreviated Itinerary

Day 1 - Bus from Quito to the put in (near Santo Domingo) and raft 40 kms.
Day 2 - Set out in the morning on the Blanco which will turn into the Toachi. Take out and return to Quito late in the afternoon.
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Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?

This trip is packed with whitewater fun. The nearly non-stop whitewater will keep you entertained for the full two days of the trip. Not to mention you get to see impressive jungle scenery and wildlife and spend a night in a hotel in a lush jungle setting.
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What kind of person will enjoy this trip?

If you are looking for something a little more adventurous than a single day trip but you don't want to be out camping for a full week; this trip is PERFECT for you. Your get extended enjoyment of being on the river for two days without the discomforts of camping.
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Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: TOACHI RIVER RAFTING (Class III+)
We will depart Quito early and head toward the costal lowlands near Santo Domingo. The road winds through dense Andean cloud forests and descends approximately 2,500 m. After a safety briefing at our put-in, we will navigate 40kms of the best whitewater west of the Andes. Depending on water levels, our rafting adventure will take us between four and five hours. Later in the afternoon we will arrive at our hotel. Dinner will be served in a lush tropical setting. (L, D)

DAY 2: BLANCO RIVER RAFTING (Class III+)
The following morning we will begin our westward descent on the upper Blanco River. The Blanco later joins the thunderous Toachi, providing thrilling rapids, intense paddling, beautiful jungle scenery and a variety of bird life. At the end of our run we will enjoy a nutritious riverside lunch. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. (B, L)

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