Sports and leisure activities Ecuador

A dozen cables over a distance of more than 3,500 m, up to 400 m high! Get ready for a great experience. This company was founded in Costa Rica nearly 15 years ago and today delights travelers in search of adrenaline. The material and equipment are certified and up to standard. Very professional (and English-speaking) guides accompany you; you can go with your eyes closed: safety and professionalism are a must. In the middle of the forest, the course includes several zip line descents.

Thanks to a professional team who knows the area perfectly, you will discover the richness of the sea bed in a friendly atmosphere. At your service, Aude, a multilingual Frenchwoman, will help you choose the site that best suits your needs. Jérôme, also French, whose good mood is communicative, has been teaching diving for many years. He passed his diving diplomas in Malaysia and Ecuador. The other guides are just as friendly and competent. You will be in good hands.

The Macarron Scubadiver agency offers outings at sea to dive off the islands. The guides are serious, calm and reassuring both outside and in water. Before any dive, the material is checked seriously. Then under the water, thanks to the experience of the guides, you can take full advantage of the sites of incredible richness. The proposed outputs are: Mosquera, Pan of Azucar, Seymour Norte, Pinsón or Beagle. On the menu: hammer sharks, white-tip sharks, Manta lines, turtles, barracuda, etc. In all cases, rely on the team's experience! You will return to the stars full of stars. Do not forget your USB key; the photos and videos of your output will be delivered to you at the end.

Agency specialized since 1997 in diving trips in the area of Puerto Lopez. Competent staff and quality equipment. Michel Guerrero in the lead, whose experience would make many divers pale in comparison. The seabed of Isla de la Plata is a unique setting for quality diving. Thanks to Exploramar Diving, it is also possible to take courses to become a professional in the field of diving. It is the only agency in Ecuador to be officially designated as a PADI 5 star. A good choice.

12 cables over 3650 m. Fitted with a neck and suspended to a cable, you slide on one thread from one point to another, in the air and above the forest. A fun activity that shares with family or friends. The course includes several raids. If we suggest this company in the guide, please know that we recommend instead Mindo Canopy Adventure, for reasons of safety and professionalism. 

Smile, professionalism, safety, are the watchwords of this diving center from which you will be able to discover the most beautiful spots of Isabela Island. The instructors are perfectly qualified and know how to put divers at ease. They know perfectly their playground and love their job. To the underwater discoveries: blue sharks, lava tunnels... you will be able to add many terrestrial discoveries with very pleasant guides.

This agency which exists since 2002 is specialized in rafting and kayak, but also proposes various discoveries around Tena. On the program, tours for one or more days to enjoy various activities: rafting, canyoning, discovery of waterfalls, excursions in the jungle ... The tours are done in groups of 2 people minimum and are all accompanied by a professional guide. Recently, River People also offers accommodation in a lodge made of small bungalows, but we could not test it.

As the first international canyoning center recognized by the Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador, MTS adventure is a dynamic and quality agency where safety is paramount. As such, MTS guides have become the official trainers of many canyoning guides in the country. All guides are very friendly, experienced and attentive to each other. Same options as its competitors: kayaking, canyoning, rafting. We recommend the canyoning: descent of a waterfall on 45 meters, guaranteed sensations!

Since 2005, La Isla Mindo has been one of those local tour operators who put respect for the environment first. Working with local tour guides and tourism operators, La Isla Mindo offers a wide choice of activities (sports, hotels, tours, restaurants) in Mindo and the surrounding area, while promoting community tourism. The agency also specializes in canyoning (3 or 10 km) and tubing tours. A highly recommended agency with a reputation for seriousness and professionalism.

José Luis Rodriguez is an experienced French speaking guide who knows his country perfectly. He set up the first electric bicycle tour agency in Quito. He offers a tourist circuit that connects the hills of San Juan, El Panecillo, Itchimbía and Guangüiltagua through his company "e-bike". The route is done on electrically assisted bicycles, which minimize the physical effort of pedaling and allow access to more places in less time. This project is an alternative to car traffic supported by the municipality.

Diving in the Cuicocha volcano lagoon means diving in the spot closest to the sun! As the Cuicocha lagoon is very close to the equator, it is closer to the sun than Lake Titicaca. This unique experience is offered by a single man, the trainer of the Otavalo firefighters who must learn to dive at extreme altitudes to save potential accident victims in the highest parts of the country: Wilson Narvaez, a former combat diver and absolute master of deep altitudes. Contact him in complete confidence.

You are staying with a cowboy uprooted from his native New Zealand, who has acclimatised perfectly to the tranquility of the sacred valley. Since 2018 the demand has dropped sharply and Gav, the cowboy, is considering stopping his business, that would be a shame, he is one of the last ones offering multi-day horseback treks in this wonderful country. If you are passing by and like horses, don't hesitate for a moment and ask Gav to make you discover the hinterland of Vilcambaba on horseback ! Rides from one hour to several days.

Serious agency from Puerto Ayora, which owns two boats and offers day trips to the most beautiful diving spots and multi-day packages through the Galapagos. For those who are more interested in the sea bed, packages are also available for several days with day trips. PADI training is provided in Spanish or English by qualified instructors. With Scuba Iguna, you are sure not to miss a single minute of it. Cheaper on site, but there is not always... room!

Arnaud, a young Belgian who has been living on his beautiful sailboat for more than 7 years in Salinas, will welcome you on board and will take you sailing along the coast, in search of whales in season, or simply to enjoy a peaceful moment at sea. He speaks 5 languages and offers trips of 2 to 4 hours on his 18m varnished wooden sailboat. Arnaud has even installed a homemade electric motor to move silently even when the wind, his favorite energy, is missing. The whales are there from June to August approximately.

A giant swing awaits you at the top of the road leading to Casa del Arbol, next to the giant hands visible from Baños. Its position above the valley makes it an adrenalin-pumping activity with a breathtaking view. There's also a smaller swing for those afraid of heights, and a beautiful 3-storey wooden watchtower where you can enjoy the view and take photos of your friends on the big jump. Volunteers speak most languages at all times, so communication is easy. All in very good condition.

One of the great specialists in rafting and kayaking on the Napo, Anzu and Misahuallí rivers. The agency proposes several formulas according to the level, from beginner to expert. All the equipment is provided and the agency ensures the transfer from Tena. Safety conditions are guaranteed, with real professionals certified by the most important Ecuadorian and American organizations. The agency also offers packages to discover the forest and the communities, combined according to your wishes, with a day of rafting. A great experience for river lovers.

This agency, pioneer in its field and very professional, offers mountain bike tours from one to several days. From Quito, the cyclists have the choice among a great diversity of tours from 1 to several days: from the snowy summits of the Sierra volcanoes to the subtropical forest of Mindo or the jungle passing by the springs of Papallacta, the lagoons of Quilotoa, Cuicocha in the region of Otavalo, an ascent of Pichincha by jeep then descent by mountain bike on several kilometers of unpaved tracks. The descent of Cotopaxi is one of the must-dos.

A French-speaking agency specialized in ecotourism and rafting, located on the edge of the Amazon, an ideal starting point for beautiful adventures. The agency organizes adventure tours in the Amazon with the priority of respecting the environment and the indigenous communities. With many years of experience, Emmanuelle and Estuardo will advise you according to your desires. You will be able to visit the Limoncocha reserve or even discover the territory of the Waoranis, a community of warriors living in peace, very far from civilization.

An IKO certified kitesurfing school is waiting for you on Playa Bonita. It was created by Javier, one of the most experienced kitesurf instructors in the country. His establishment is charming, facing the sea of course, and has a large room where you can prepare and meet after the sessions. Javier even offers to some people to sleep on the spot, he has a few dormitory type rooms, quite basic, but enough to spend the night. The quality equipment, very recent is also for rent. Kite, SUP, Surf, Foil... what more could you ask for?

El Cap is a climbing gym born from the meeting of two French-Ecuadorian couples who are passionate about this sport. The opportunities to climb in a natural environment are not very numerous around Quito, so Estelle and her friends opened this beautiful gym a few years ago. We meet there to learn, to train but also to spend good moments between sportsmen, sometimes around a glass (of fruit juice of course) in the bar of the room which also proposes excellent snacks. Sauna and shower complete the package. Highly recommended!