When it comes to family adventures and making lifelong memories the right paddling outfitter can deliver. They will have the local knowledge, the right equipment, and experienced guides to give you the experience of a lifetime.
International Paddling Outfitters
Canada
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Run by the third generation of the Van Wijk family, the Madawaska Kanu Centre offers world-famous canoe and kayak instruction, raft trips and more on the Madawaska, Ottawa and other rivers near its home in Barry’s Bay, Ontario.
Wild Women Expeditions
100 New Gower St
Belize
Island Expeditions
Offering award-winning basecamp and island-to-island sea kayak and SUP trips on the Cays of Belize since 1987.
Chile
Dittmar Adventures
Costa Rica
Pacuare Outdoor Center
The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation on the best jungle river in the world: a 2-night/3-day trip down the Pacuare River, overnighting at the riverside POC lodge. Bonus: zipline, Tarzan swing, hiking to waterfalls. Make it ab 8-day package adding three days of sup surfing and lodging in a jungle treehouse on the Caribbean (itinerary).
Amazing Vacations Costa Rica
Experience Costa Rica with world champions and the best guides in the business. Beyond a lifelong passion and dedication to their sports, our guides are internationally certified and licensed as whitewater rafting guides, kayak instructors, SUP instructors, swift water rescue instructors, ropes and canyon guides, tour guides, and more. They have pioneered first descents on rivers throughout Central America, established tourism in remote communities, and helped thousands of foreigners appreciate the natural wonders of Costa Rica. Come and learn from the best and submerge yourself in the transformative experiences Costa Rica has to offer.
801-997-8907; Click here for special Paddling Life discount!
Croatia
HuckFinn Adventures
Sail, sea kayak, sup and run rivers in Croatia on this perfect multi-activity 8-day holiday, taking you from Dubrovnik to Split, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreband the Elaphiti Islands, Croatia’s most spectacular sea kayaking archipelago. En route, paddle three different rivers: the Cetina, Zrmanja and Trebizat.
Ecuador
Small World Adventures
All-inclusive week-long whitewater kayaking packages in Ecuador, on some of the best jungle rivers in the world, with Darcy Gaechter and Don Beveridge as your guides.
Neotropic Expeditions
Greece
Northwest Passage
Sea kayak 80 miles along the southern coast of Crete in the Land of the Gods, paddling up to restaurants and your accommodations at different hotels the entire way.
Japan
México
New Zealand
R&R Kayaks, 279 Sandy Bay – Marahau Rd, Marahau, NZ
Freephone: 0508 223 224 Phone: +64 3 5278 197 Cell: +64 21 981 493
Norway
Peru
Apumayo Expeditions
Choose between the best rivers in Peru for whitewater rafting, including the Tambopata, Marañon and Apurimac. Bonus: Combine it with a hike and tour of Machu Picchu!
Philippines
Tribal Adventures
Albania
Active Albania
Sheshi Skenderbe, Pallati i Kultures, Kat II
United States of America (USA) Paddling Outfitters
Alaska Outfitters
Alaska Travel Adventures
Raft trips, sea kayak trips and more in Southeast Alaska.
California Outfitters
Russian River Adventures
Family-friendly float trips down the Russian River in Healdsburg, CA
Avila Beach Paddlesports
Kayaks & Paddleboards tours, rentals and lessons.
Kern River Outfitters
Three hours from LA, offering half-, full and two-day rafting trips on the Kern River, from beginner-friendly Class II-III to Class IV-V.
Tahoe Whitewater Tours
Whitewater rafting near Lake Tahoe and beyond. Offering 25+ years of outdoor whitewater adventures on the rivers surrounding Lake Tahoe.
We offer beginner to advanced river rafting trips suitable for all ability levels. From family floats to high adrenaline whitewater!
OARS
Family-owned and operated since 1969, OARS is one of the most trusted names in adventure travel. The company offers 1- to 25-day guided rafting, hiking, and multi-activity adventures throughout the western U.S. and internationally.
Colorado Outfitters
Backdoor Sports
Tubing and rafting trips on the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Colorado Kayak Supply
Lakota Guides
Rafting, inflatable kayak and SUP trips and rentals on the Eagle, Arkansas, Colorado rivers and more.
River Runners
Whitewater rafting trips on all sections of Colorado’s heralded Arkansas River.
Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting trips on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs.
Oregon Outfitters
Northwest Rafting
Single- and multi-day whitewater rafting trips on select National Wild and Scenic rivers, including Oregon’s Illinois, Chetco and Rogue rivers and Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon.
Illinois Outfitters
Massachusetts Outfitters
Charles River Canoe & Kayak/Paddle Boston
Offering canoe, kayak and paddle-board sales, classes, guided trips, and multiple rental locations throughout the Boston metro area.
Pennsylvania Outfitters
Surf Sup Adventures
SUP school and outfitting service offering trips, gear, instruction and more.
West Virginia Outfitters
Wisconsin Outfitters
Lost Travel
Lost Travel believes that the best adventures are unguided and unscripted. We organize one-of-a-kind adventures around North America and 5% of our revenue goes right back to the planet.