Whitewater kayak

introduction class

1-day | Tena, Napo 

duration : 6.30 hrs
price : $160 per person
*discounted rate for 2+ people
depart : 08:00 am
pick up : hotel or designated meeting point

activities :

  • Meet your guide in Tena and drive to the selected starting point along the Napo River

  • Upon arrival, receive a comprehensive introduction to river safety, paddling signals, and rescue basics. Your instructor will guide you through the equipment: kayak, paddle, spray skirt, life jacket, and dry bag

  • Before hitting the water, practice essential movements on land : entering/exiting the kayak, basic strokes and stability techniques

  • Enter the river and spend time getting comfortable with your kayak and start your first guided descent down a gentle section of the Napo River

  • Stop along the riverbank for a well-deserved break to enjoy a snack

  • The journey continues downstream until reaching Puerto Misahuallí, where you’ll be welcomed with a delicious traditional lunch

  • Round-trip transportation from Tena, listed activities, snack, equipment (kayak, paddle, life jacket, skirt, dry bag), lunch, GoPro. **Tips for guides NOT included.

  • Appropriate clothing (like lycra) and water shoes, dry clothes, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle.