Come Play With Us in Ecuador!
The diversity of this country is amazing! In this Inca nation, you have the opportunity to experience the towering Andes, climb snow-capped volcanoes, visit the Amazon jungle and the Galapagos Islands – all in one amazing country. Our goal is to share with you a very special country we call our second home, through exciting Ecuador adventures and a stunning ecolodge. We love this country so much that we have made a commitment offer both whitewater kayak trips for whitewater enthusiasts and EcoAdventure trips for adventurous travelers who want to experience the country through ecotourism.
Ecuador Whitewater Kayaking
Schedule your dream kayaking trip with us on Ecuador’s beautiful rivers! We have flexible trip itineraries to accommodate Class III – Class IV+ paddlers. We can customize a trip to include kayakers, shredders and rafters, as well as non-paddling partners. While paddling is available year-round, we focus on November – March to make sure you have an escape from the cold winter months back home.
Worldclass Birdwatching
Schedule a First Class Custom Private Birdwatching Tour with us. Your trip starts at the Rio Quijos EcoLodge – based in the Quijos Valley, one of Ecuador’s best kept secrets for birdwatchers. You will enjoy daily excursions with our local bi-lingual guides, experiencing the natural beauty of the cloud forest where the only “crowds” will be the birds.
Eco Adventure Ecuador
Join in for some of the best eco adventures in Ecuador. We focus on the eastern part of the country, the “Oriente,” with world class ecoadventure opportunities.
Our itineraries include – but are not limited to birdwatching, visiting butterfly farms and cacao plantations, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and cultural events. Ecuador provides so many opportunities to create custom trips that everyone will enjoy.
Ecuador Whitewater Rafting and more!
Enjoy a week long whitewater rafting trip on the beautiful rivers of Ecuador! Our all inclusive trips include custom itineraries exploring the rivers, the scenery and the rich culture of this amazing country. Every day is another amazing experience on a section of river and another cultural experience that you cannot find at home. We have scheduled dates, but can always accommodate custom trips.
Río Quijos EcoLodge
The RioQuijos EcoLodge is located in the heart of the Oriente – the hidden paradise of Ecuador. Located just three hours from Quito makes it the perfect destination for whitewater enthusiasts, birdwatchers and travelers looking to escape to a beautiful modern, tranquil setting with lush gardens, nature trails, and even a private beach on the Quijos River. Discover all that Ecuador has to offer with our cultural tours and outdoor adventures, many based right out of the lodge. Lodging is included in our trip pricing.
What's So Amazing About Ecuador
- Ecuador: is home to an astounding array of wonders that include picturesque colonial towns, rich culture, the Amazonia rainforest, the spectacular snow-capped volcanoes of the Andes, and the Galapagos Islands.
- Ecuator: The country is named for the equator, which crosses through it, with sites allowing you to straddle both hemispheres.
- Quito: the capital of Ecuador, is the highest capital in the world and was awarded the first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Rights of Nature: In 2008, Ecuador became the first country to grant constitutional rights to nature itself.
- Weather: there is no winter or summer, merely a dry season and a wet season, with weather patterns coming from both the Pacific and the Amazon.
- Diverse Ecosystems: a small country that contains four distinct regions: the Andes, which feature numerous volcanoes including the Chimborazo volcano (Earth’s closest point to the sun), the Oriente to the east with the Amazon jungle, the Pacific coast and the Galapagos.
- Galápagos Islands: A world-renowned archipelago known for its unique wildlife that inspired Darwin’s
- Biodiversity: Despite its small size, Ecuador is considered a megadiverse country with the highest concentration of biodiversity per square kilometer on Earth. 10% of the planet’s plant species, 8% of its animal species, and 18% of its bird species. That equates to 25,000 species of plants (which equates to 10 percent of the worlds plant species live in Ecuador including around 5000 species of orchids alone) 1632 species of birds. 492 species of amphibians.
- Indigenous Cultures: Ecuador has a rich cultural diversity with fourteen indigenous nationalities that maintain their own languages and traditions.
- Bird watching: the world’s highest density of bird species found per acre. 1,632 different bird species accounts for almost 15% of the species known to exist in the world. What makes Ecuador really stand out from other destinations is its diverse geography, so you can count on finding diverse bird life wherever you are.
- Hummingbirds: the world record for the highest number of hummingbird species, with over 132 species, is here in Ecuador.
- Language: the official language is Spanish, but Quichua, the lingua franca of the Inca Empire, is spoken by many of the indigenous people. Ecuadorians are grateful to travelers who try to speak Spanish.
- EcoTourism: is turning Ecuador into the eco-tourism destination of Latin America.
- Communication: Wifi and cell phone coverage is nearly universal throughout the country.
- Fun fact: the Panama hat is actually from Ecuador.
What Sets Our Trips Apart
- We have the been guiding trips internationally since 1990, from Costa Rica to Chile to Ecuador.
- Our love for Ecuador is so great that we want to share it with as many people as possible. We not only run the best whitewater trips in Ecuador, we also offer EcoAdventure Trips for those who want to explore Ecuador through ecotourism. Our trips run year round.
- We take care of your trip logistics from the moment you land in Quito where you will be met at the airport, to your departure. This includes all hotel accommodations, all meals, activities and transportation. We want to be with you from the start to the finish of your trip.
- We stay in quality lodges, enjoy meals that are typical of the area we are in, and are always seeking out new adventures.
- Our team includes a combination of dedicated staff from NC and respected certified Ecuadorian guides.
- All trip transportation is provided by our Ecuadorian partner. It is a comfortable, private bus that is certified for tourism transportation. We have the utmost trust in our driver, who we have worked with for 25 years.
- Our commitment to the community is vast, starting with the RioQuijos EcoLodge in the Quijos Valley – an area that had little-to-no tourism prior to our arrival.
- We have since purchased 500+ additional acres of first growth forest and placed it in a trust.
- We work with the Birdwatchers of the Quijos Valley in a reforestation project that has planted over 10,000 trees in the Quijos Valley – almost 5,000 alone on our property.
- Giving back to the communities. We bring suitcases full of clothing down for the communities we spend time in.
- Endless River Adventures follows all guidelines and regulations set up by the Ministerio de Tourismo for adventure tourism.
- We have a passion and love for Ecuador that is contagious. Time with us and you too will share an appreciation for this small but vast country.