Canyoning Chamana Waterfall: Rappel Ecuador's jungle canyons

Descend through canyon walls into crystal water at the base of Chamana Waterfall.

Canyoning at Chamana Waterfall near Baños is a half-day activity where you rappel through jungle canyons and plunge into clear pools below, guided by experts who handle all safety. No experience needed. The operator provides wetsuit, helmet, harness, shoes and jacket; expert guides lead in English or Spanish; children from age 6 are welcome. Photos and videos are captured and emailed to you at no extra cost.

The experience

Four hours gets you through lush landscapes to Chamana Waterfall, where the real work starts. You'll rappel down canyon walls with an expert guide managing your descent, using a harness, helmet and all the technical gear the operator supplies. The water below is clear enough to see the rocks as you drop into it, and the canyon walls rise around you thick with vegetation. No previous canyoning experience is required. The guides are trained to walk you through every step and keep the adrenaline matched to your comfort level.

The team equips you in a wetsuit, jacket, helmet, shoes and harness before you start, so you're protected from the cold water and the rock. As you descend, you'll move through a series of pools and canyon sections, each one a different angle on the waterfall and the jungle around it. The guides stay with you the whole time, managing the ropes and making sure you're secure. Once you've finished, the operator sends your photos and videos directly to your email: no separate purchase, no waiting for a link.

Transportation from Baños is included, so you don't arrange your own way to the trailhead. The activity runs in English or Spanish depending on your guide, and children from age 6 can join. Bring a swimsuit and towel of your own. Everything else (the technical gear, the safety equipment, the transportation) is part of the booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Baños to Chamana Waterfall.
• wetsuit, jacket, helmet, shoes and harness.
• expert guide throughout the descent.
• photos and videos emailed to you at no extra cost.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Senior (56 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Waterfire Adventure Baños

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want rappelling and swimming combined in one half-day without splitting trips: gear and transport are included, so you move straight from pickup to canyon.

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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 (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need any canyoning experience to do this activity?

No experience is required. The expert guides teach you how to rappel and manage the descent, and they stay with you throughout the entire activity to ensure you're safe and comfortable at every step.

What's included in the canyoning activity at Chamana Waterfall?

The operator provides private transportation from Baños, a wetsuit, jacket, helmet, shoes and harness, plus photos and videos of your descent, which are emailed to you free of charge.

How long does the half-day canyoning activity take?

The activity runs for four hours total, including transportation to and from Chamana Waterfall and the time spent rappelling through the canyons and swimming in the pools.