Canyoning at Chamana Waterfall: Jump 35 Meters in Baños

Five waterfalls in one afternoon: rappel, slide and jump your way down a canyon

Canyoning at Chamana waterfall is a guided activity where you rappel and waterslide down five waterfalls between 8 and 35 meters near Baños, Ecuador, with all equipment and a live guide in English or Spanish. Transport from your hotel, entrance, photos and videos are included. The full experience takes 3.5 hours from pickup to return.

The experience

You'll travel 15 minutes by car to Chamana waterfall, where you'll gear up in a wetsuit, helmet, harness and jacket, then walk 10 minutes to the canyon top. The guide runs through the safety talk before you start the descent: five waterfalls stacked down the canyon, each one a different technique. Some you rappel on rope, others you slide down like a natural waterslide, and the main event is the 35-meter jump. The guide photographs the whole thing on a waterproof camera so you leave with the images.

The canyon mixes rappelling and tobogganing (watersliding) so you're not doing the same motion five times. Water flows year-round, and the route is designed to keep you moving through the canyon rather than sitting in one spot. A live guide stays with your group the whole time and handles the rope setup at each drop.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• entrance to Chamana Waterfalls.
• full canyoning gear including wetsuit, helmet, harness and shoes.
• photos and videos captured on waterproof camera during the activity.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (27 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 65 years) · Youth (14 to 26 years) · Child (9 to 13 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Wonderful Ecuador

Is this one for you?The canyon involves water entry, climbing and rappelling on rope, so it asks for a moderate level of movement and comfort in water. It's not a passive tour, and the 3.5-hour timeframe means you're active the whole afternoon rather than watching from a platform.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 26 years); Child (9 to 13 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if I've never rappelled before?

The guide teaches rappelling technique at the top of the canyon before you start the descent. You practice on the first waterfall before moving to the larger drops, and the guide controls the rope and your speed.

Do I need to bring my own wetsuit and helmet?

No. Canyoning equipment including wetsuit, helmet, harness, jacket and shoes are all provided and fitted to you before the walk to the canyon.

Will I get photos from the day?

Yes. The guide captures photos and videos on a waterproof camera throughout the canyon, and they're included in your tour.

What's the difference between the 35-meter waterfall and the smaller ones?

The 35-meter waterfall is the main drop at the end of the canyon. The other four waterfalls range from 8 to 25 meters and use different techniques (some rappel, some slide), so you build up to the biggest one.