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    1, 2,3 or 4 Days

    Kayak School

    Learn to master whitewater kayaking with our Kayak School in the Amazon. Professional instruction, small groups, and breathtaking scenery await you in this unique 4-day experience.
    Our approach is based on personalized instruction tailored to each student. We work with groups of no more than 3 people per instructor to ensure safety and effective learning. The course is designed to cover all the fundamentals you need to start your journey in whitewater kayaking.

    Level: Beginner
    Minimum age: 14 years old (100 pounds)
    Price per day: $80 (unless otherwise indicated)
    Season: Year-round
    Minimum group size: 2 people

    Itinerary & Details

    What's included in this course?

    • Certified instructor
    • Full kayak gear
    • Local transportation
    • Lunch (vegetarian options available, unless otherwise indicated)

    Itinerary

    Day 1 – Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
    Location: Tena river pools
    Content: Gear fitting, kayak entry/exit, paddle strokes, braces, edging, posture, T-rescue, and introduction to the roll.
    Meals: Lunch included
    Price: $80

    Day 2 – Level 2: Transition to Moving Water
    Location: Lower Anzu or other Class II rivers around Tena
    Content: Signals, river reading, waves, holes, rocks, wood, swimming in rapids, ferries, eddies, and eskimo roll.
    Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent experience
    Meals: Lunch included
    Price: $80

    Day 3 – Level 3: River Run with Basic Currents
    Location: Middle Anzu or Middle Misahuallí
    Content: Roll, water reading, whitewater tips, entering/exiting eddies, ferry maneuvers.
    Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent experience
    Meals: Lunch included
    Price: $80

    Day 4 – Level 4: Moderate River Descent
    Location: Middle Jatunyacu or Upper Anzu
    Content: Practice of all skills learned, roll in current, advanced strokes, jet ferries, micro eddies.
    Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent experience
    Meals: Lunch included
    Price: $80

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