What Adventure Activities Are There in Ecuador?

Ecuador was made for adventure activities. Looking for adrenaline? Try white water rafting in the Amazon. Want to discover new wildlife? Dive deep on a scubing diving tour. You can explore at a gentler pace on kayaking and snorkeling trips — Ecuador's thrilling landscape has something for every kind of traveler.

Ecuador has an impressive array of adventure activities. Rafting can be enjoyed near Quito and in the Amazon Basin around Tena. Mountain biking is especially good in the Andes, and you can sign up for horseback riding just about everywhere. In the Galápagos Islands, you can look forward to scuba diving, snorkelling, and ocean kayaking.

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