Ivagatours

Ivagatours: waterfalls, adventure sports and Ecuador itineraries

An operator focused on Baños

Ivagatours is a tourism agency with an office at the corner of Eloy Alfaro and Ambato in Baños de Agua Santa. Its offer centers on outdoor activities: canyoning, rafting, paragliding, ziplining, cycling, waterfall routes, bridge jumping and visits to the Tree House. The website groups tours by activity and presents options of different durations, from a few hours to a full day. The company also offers packages linking Baños with Quito and trips to other Andean landscapes.

Canyoning has several options, including Cashaurco, Río Blanco, Chamana and Chamanapamba. According to the operator’s descriptions, routes differ in duration, waterfall count and level of challenge. Some combine jumps, rappelling and canyon walks; others are presented as shorter outings. For rafting, the company arranges trips on the Pastaza River. Its website explains that river levels vary and lists scheduled departures, although operations depend on conditions that day. Travelers who prefer a less extreme activity can also explore the Waterfalls Route by bicycle, vehicle or tourist transport.

Beyond the valley

Ivagatours sells excursions beyond Baños to Cuyabeno, the Pastaza rainforest, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi and Quilotoa. It lists three-, four- and five-day stays in Cuyabeno, along with shorter programs in the nearby Amazon focused on nature and Kichwa culture. Quito–Baños packages combine city visits, Cotopaxi, waterfalls and adventure activities over two or more days. The catalog also includes Galápagos island-hopping and other Ecuador journeys. This gives travelers a local agency to ask about a wider combination, though different suppliers and terms may apply to each segment.

The company says its guides are certified and receive periodic updates. For canyon, water or high-altitude activities, travelers should confirm the safety equipment provided, physical requirements, minimum age, meeting point, transport and cancellation policy. It is also useful to ask which services Ivagatours operates directly and which rely on third parties, especially on multi-day packages. Published prices and programs may change, so request a current quote with inclusions itemized.

What reviews describe

Recent Google Maps comments mention organization and punctuality on full-day outings, along with staff attention to group comfort. Canyoning reviews describe guides who accompany participants through the route and help them feel at ease during the activity. The exact Ivagatours Tour Operator listing showed a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1,182 reviews when checked on October 9, 2026. Listed experiences include Cashaurco, rafting, the Waterfalls Route and off-road vehicle outings; reviewers describe different itineraries and groups.

Ivagatours may suit travelers who want to combine a local adventure with onward travel around Ecuador in a single plan. The choice depends on available time and preferred activity level: visiting a waterfall, cycling and rafting require different preparation. The Waterfalls Route can involve different ways of traveling between stops, and the operator lists bicycles, ATVs and Jeeps. Ask whether you are booking a guided outing or vehicle rental, since responsibilities and inclusions differ. Before booking, confirm guide language, equipment, transfers, accommodation and meals, as well as any extra charges at stops. The Ivagatours official website lists routes and contact details for its Baños office.