Kayak Ecuador with the most experienced team in South America!
If you want to come kayak in Ecuador and have the best week of paddling of your life, look no further. Small World Adventures wrote the book on kayaking in Ecuador (literally)! We guarantee that we’ll send you home tired and happy after seven days of paddling Ecuador’s world class rivers. So what’s stopping you? Come kayak Ecuador!
The 2019/2020 Ecuador Kayaking Season has Started and we are Stoked!
Why paddle with Small World Adventures?
- We have the most experienced guides in Ecuador, hands down
- Deluxe food, lodging and transportation
- Over 50 modern kayaks to choose from
- 7 days of kayaking in Ecuador’s Amazon Basin with only 1 week off from work
- Class II through V
- November to March
- We wrote the Kayaker’s Guide to Ecuador
- SWA is a proud member of 1% for the Planet
- SWA makes regular donations to the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute and our guides and owners are ERI volunteers. When you book with SWA, you’ll be supporting the ERI
- SWA hires local guides, cooks, drivers, and hotel staff to ensure we do our part to contribute to the local economy
Current Conservation Efforts for Kayaking in Ecuador
Small World Adventures raised over $16,600 for the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute this summer with our Save the Piatua Fundraiser and gear giveaway. We love kayaking in Ecuador and we want to do everything we can to keep our rivers free-flowing. Our annual 1% for the Planet contribution also goes to the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute. We always encourage people to come kayak Ecuador because the more we can show the government that tourism is a sustainable and viable industry, the better off Ecuador’s rivers will be.
Our Passion: Kayaking (especially kayaking in Ecuador)
Our Mission: To share our passion with as many of you as possible
Our vision: Protect our natural places for future generations by spreading a passion for, and knowledge of, these places
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What you’ll get when you kayak Ecuador with Small World Adventures
Are you a serious paddler looking for a seriously awesome kayaking vacation? We get that, and that’s why we work so hard to make sure that you get the most out of your week of kayaking in Ecuador. SWA owners spend four to five months each winter kayaking in Ecuador, and many of our guides live in Ecuador. After so many years of paddling Ecuador’s rivers, we know each run at each water level ridiculously well, which means we’ll get you seven days of the best whitewater that Ecuador has to offer. After all, we wrote The Kayaker’s Guide to Ecuador, so you know you’ll be in good hands. Come join us!
Recent Testimonials for Kayaking in Ecuador with SWA
“Our trip with SWA was nothing short of spectacular. Don and the crew did a great job of keeping everyone engaged on the river without scaring us. The paddling was world class, and the accommodations and food were top notch. A perfect blend of adventure and vacation.” Jack, December 2019
“I have taken various trips for kayaking outside the USA, and this one BY FAR has been the best. It was a great boating experience and cultural experience. Our guides Don, Larry, and Andres were 10 out of 10! Darcy was extremely helpful for any questions that came up. I couldn’t ask for a better trip.” Jamie, November 2019
“I couldn’t be more happy with my experience with Small World. Best kayak trip in Ecuador of my life!” Ryan, November 2019.
“Just sign up! Don and Darcy’s river knowledge in Ecuador is incredible and well worth every penny.” Eric, February 2019
“An amazing combination of 20+ years experience and new guide enthusiasm! SWA is absolutely the people to kayak with in Ecuador, or any place in the world!” John, February 2019
“The instruction was superb and I’m definitely leaving as a stronger paddler. Thank you!” Stephanie, from Intro to Creeking trip, January 2019.
Who’s in Charge?
As of 2016, Don and Darcy are back as owner-operators of Small World Adventures. SWA has been guiding whitewater kayaking trips in Ecuador since 1993 and we are honored to carry on the tradition that we started with whitewater kayaking pioneer Larry Vermeeren. Come let us show you the amazing rivers of Ecuador. If you come in November, you can also paddle with Larry–SWA founder, guide, badass and ambassador-at-large.
1% For The Planet
SWA is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. As a business, we know our actions impact the world, and we are doing our best to make sure we leave a positive legacy.