Small-Group Canyoning in Baños: Rappel waterfalls

Rappel waterfalls and wade through slot canyons in one morning

Small-group canyoning in Baños de Agua Santa where you rappel down waterfalls, swim through narrow canyons, and navigate rock formations with a certified guide, helmet, harness and wetsuit provided. Groups stay under six people. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age six are welcome. Pickup from your hotel is included, and the whole experience runs three hours from meeting at the office to returning to the city.

The experience

How do you get to the canyons? You meet at the Ivagatours office in Baños where your guide fits you with a wetsuit, helmet, harness and canyoning shoes, then drives ten minutes to Chamana. A five-minute walk up the hill gets you to the start of the canyon system. From there you spend roughly an hour and a half moving through the water and rock: rappelling where the canyon drops, swimming where it opens, climbing where the walls allow it. The guide leads the whole time and manages the rope work, so you focus on the movement itself.

The group stays small by design: minimum two people, maximum six. That means you're not waiting for a line to form at each rappel or swimming in a crowd. Your guide carries international certification and the operation follows international safety standards. Once you're done, you change back into dry clothes at the office and head into town.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.
• wetsuit, helmet, harness and canyoning shoes.
• all rope and safety equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (20 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 19 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.Operator's directions: “We pick up our clients who stay out of the city. Also we provide Transfer service from another cities and Airports (Quito-Latacunga) To book this tour minimum 2 people and maximum 6 people”

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ivagatours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the instruction and safety calls clearly in your language. Groups max out at six, which means shorter waits at each rappel and a pace that suits mixed fitness levels.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 19 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

How far is the canyon from Baños city?

Chamana canyon is about ten minutes by car from the Ivagatours office in Baños, then a five-minute walk uphill to reach the canyon entrance.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Bring a change of clothes and a towel. The operator provides the wetsuit, helmet, harness and specialized canyoning shoes. You wear your own swimwear underneath.

Do I need canyoning experience to book this?

No experience is necessary. The guide manages the rope systems and leads you through each section. You learn the movements as you go.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Yes, private transportation from your Baños hotel to the office and back is included in the booking.