Costa Rica’s Hidden Gems
Friendly Local Guides
Customizable

Experience Natural Beauty and Adventure on a Private Day Tour of Costa Rica

Let us take just you and your group out on a private tour to some of the area’s most hidden gems. Whether it is secluded beaches, hidden waterfalls, or swimming holes in the middle of the jungle, let Paddle 9 be your host and show you what Costa Rica is really like.

Why Book With Paddle 9?

Make the most of your Manuel Antonio vacation by taking our customizable private tour option, which allows you to mix and match the activities and locations you’re most excited about
Pick a time and duration that works best for you and your group
Laugh and learn with our guides! Not only are all Paddle 9 guides certified, bilingual and highly knowledgeable about the area, they are a ton of fun and will keep you smiling the whole day

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Trip Details

Pricing & Logistics

Price

Contact for pricing


Departure time/Meeting Point/ Duration/Group size

Customizable


Availability

Available daily, all year round


What to bring

  • Flip flops
  • Shoes or rugged sandals
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Extra set of dry clothes

About your guide

All Paddle 9 guides are certified and bilingual

Trip Overview

On our private tours, we will be off the beaten path for the whole day. This tour embodies what Costa Rica is all about. We will share with you our knowledge of the area along with our passion for adventuring.

Our private tours are fully customizable! Spend the day jumping off of waterfalls, kayaking, paddle boarding, seeing unique wildlife or a combination of these activities.

Contact us and we can customize a day that will surpass all of your expectations.

Good to Know

Please advise us of any health conditions, recent injuries (especially back, neck or shoulder surgeries) or medical procedures that could affect your tour experience. Let us know about pregnancy, back pains, and any walking as well as dietary restrictions or preferences.
We have two rules at Paddle 9: 1) Be safe! and 2) Have serious fun! Paddle 9 prides itself in running safe tours and transport with the best logistics and safety procedures in the industry. Our guides and staff are well-trained in emergency situations and take your safety very seriously. Should an accident occur, we are covered by a comprehensive umbrella liability insurance policy.
Have more questions? You can check out our FAQ page.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!


Paddle 9 hike to the falls was a great experience. Ken, KT and Brian were amazing guides and we were impressed with their attention to detail , our safety and making sure we were having an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Paddle 9. Thank you guys!
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Allan Miller
2/06/2025
Best tour in Costa Rica. No hay mucho más que decir. A último minuto llamamos como last resort para conseguir cupo al tour de las cascadas Nauyaca y con la mejor disposición fue posible conseguirlos. Desde la recogida hasta el final fue perfecto, los guías siempre con la mejor energía, muy conocedores y mucho amor por lo que hacen. Sin duda alguna volvería a contratar otro tour con ellos.
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Nicolas Hoyos
2/05/2025
My wife and I spend 3 days and 3 activities with Paddle 9 in Manuel Antonio last week. First was the mangrove kayak trip with Ariel and DK; next day was the Manual Antonio National Park guided hike with Ariel; and the third day was to the Nauyaca Waterfall with Mambo and Curry. Paddle 9 delivered on all 3 activities. They were prompt in the hotel pickup each day. Every guide was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Safety was always the highest priority. We had a lot of fun and gained knowledge of the local history in each activity. We would not hasitate recommending Paddle 9 for any trips in the future!
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Al Chou
2/05/2025

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