Ecuador is the greatest living laboratory of evolution in the world. The images of the gushing Amazon River, the drenched rainforests with a variety of animals and birds are the features of the land of Ecuador. This country in South America ranks as the greatest adventure place for travel adventurers of the world. Ecuador has four amazing geographical areas that are the beaches, the volcanic regions in the Andean Sierras, the pristine forests of the Amazon and the splendid Galapagos Islands. Ecuador is rich in its bio-diversity and flora and fauna, this is the perfect place for experiencing the fun of thrilling adventure expeditions. Not only do adventure tourists come to this land but also scientists come here to study the bio-diversity of the region. Ecuador is located in the center of the world and has a tropical and template climate. It is nothing short of heaven for the adventure travelers. Travelers can go hiking, kayaking, or explore the Amazon jungles on foot.

Rainforest tours in Ecuador

The Rainforests in Ecuador offer the adventure travelers the greatest experiences. There are some parts of the rainforests that are difficult to access because they are located at high places but it is the most enchanting experience.  In the summer season, the parts of rainforests become muddy and it takes great stamina to explore the region with its sharp slopes. Travelers have to climb up and down using ropes, the waterfalls and the high cliffs offer the greatest challenge to the travelers. If the season is good, one can even travel to the higher parts of the rainforests and camp there for a night. The lower part of the rainforest present with little difficulty for the adventure travelers and in the morning one can get to see the amazing the diversity of animals in the region like monkeys, and toucans. One must hire a guide to explore the jungles of the Ecuador and being physically fit will make the excursion more enjoyable. There are many natural bathing ponds in the rainforest that the adventure travelers can visit and take a plunge in the natural water of the Amazons.

Rafting at the Piedra Blanca

Rafting in Ecuador is another great way to satisfy your adventure thirst. The rafting in Ecuador is not whitewater rafting but is rafting in the ancient Ecuadorean rafts. The travelers can raft on the traditional wooden raft that is unique in Ecuador. Travelers can cruise on the raft from the region of Cotopaxi and Los Rios enjoying the tropical natural beauty of the region. Travelers can breathe in the natural unpolluted air of the region while rafting. Travelers can also enjoy rafting in the raft that is made of the Balsa wood by the Piedra Blanca community who build the raft in a day for the adventurer. The experienced guides will give you the experience of rafting in the night and even a tent is erected on the raft itself, which gives the ultimate adventure rafting experience.