Water sports and leisure activities Ecuador

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

A beautiful PADI center which also acts as an agency for divers who wish to discover other immersions whether from land or on a cruise. The instructors are certified and very qualified, we feel confident here. The equipment is recent and well maintained. You can also complete your training, you are in good hands. The atmosphere of the center is relaxed and the outings varied. Sharks, rays and sea lions are on the agenda!

For your dives around San Cristóbal, we recommend this well-equipped dive center located in the center of the village. David welcomes you with a smile and helps you to organize your days according to the weather and the scheduled dives. The Scubapro equipment is recent and very well maintained. The guides are usually also dive instructors or at least divemasters. They know the sites like the back of their hand and are always ready to give you a hand if needed. They take care of the pictures, open your eyes!

Mika, a friendly Frenchman known in Puerto Lopez for being an excellent DJ, offers various paddle excursions in the area around Puerto Lopez. He has invested in new quality equipment and even has the biggest paddle in the country, it can carry up to 8 adults! The security is assured in a good mood and the 2 hours tour is already a great experience. Mika also offers you the opportunity to discover sea turtles and rays in season. The water temperature is ideal all year round, it's time to jump in the water!