Jungle & Beach Experience
Passionate Naturalist Guide
Spectacular Flora & Fauna

Explore Costa Rica’s Most Famous National Park With Local Experts

Discover Manuel Antonio With Paddle 9!

Join us for a guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, the most popular national park in Costa Rica. This half-day experience gives you the chance to observe wildlife up close with the support of our certified naturalist guides. You’ll likely see monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and a variety of birds as you walk the main trails and learn about the area’s plants, animals, and history.

Our guides use professional binoculars to help you spot animals that are often hidden in plain sight. The tour ends at one of the park’s beautiful beaches, where you’ll have time to swim or just enjoy the scenery before heading back.

This is a relaxed and informative experience perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking to connect with nature during their time in Manuel Antonio.

 

Why Book With Paddle 9?

See incredible wildlife, from howler and capuchin monkeys to sloths, iguanas, toucans, macaws and much more!
Let our friendly naturalist guide educate you about the abundant plant and animal life as you navigate through the jungle and beach landscape
Spend the day exploring this beautiful and exciting park with us before hitting the pristine beach for a refreshing swim

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Trip Details

Pricing & Logistics

Price

$75 per person
+ 13% sales tax 


Departure times

7:00 AM / 12:30 PM


Meeting point

The Paddle 9 tour office in Quepos or we can provide transportation from anywhere in Quepos or Manuel Antonio.

Pickups outside of Quepos or Manuel Antonio are available for an additional cost. For more information or to schedule a pick up outside of these areas, please contact us.


Availability

Available daily, all year round


Duration

2.5 hours


Group size

2 person minimum – 13 person maximum


Included

  • Transportation
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Binoculars
  • National Park Tickets
  • Fruits and Drinks

Not included

  • Picture package (available at an extra cost)
  • Guide gratuity

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • HIking shoes
  • Bathing suit & towel

Trip Overview

We will pick you up from your accommodations in Manuel Antonio or Quepos before making our way to the park. You will be guided by one of our certified naturalist guides who are incredibly passionate about sharing their wisdom of the natural world of Costa Rica with you along the scenic pathways of the park. Within a short walk you will have the opportunity to see three species of monkeys, two species of sloth, and a large variety of other wildlife. Each person will be equipped with their own pair of binoculars, so everyone can get engaged looking for animals.

A tour of Manuel Antonio National Park during your stay in Quepos is a must-do! The tour will end on the picturesque beaches of the park. You may choose to stay and unwind or take our shuttle service back to your accommodations.

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 in Costa Rica with Ismael, DK, and Reese did not disappoint!!!! Ismael has ALL of the knowledge and history of Costa Rica and shares it all! My group and I enjoyed 3 waterfalls, a stop at a local fruit/vegetable market, and delicious lunch at a local restaurant. This group was amazing and the driver was on time and made us feel safe. I would definitely book them again! Friendly, genuine, and love their jobs. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Dayna Vango
11/17/2025
My husband and I loved this experience trekking to Nauyaca Falls with Corry and Mike. Their chemistry (and also our driver, Gumi) made the whole trip from Manuel Antonio light hearted and fun. We enjoyed learning the history, infrastructure of the land from bananas to palm production on the drive. When we arrived on site, we were given fresh Marayaca juice for energy before taking off on the trail. They took us on a open air truck ride down to the trail head, where there was a three-toed sloth stretching out. A baby sloth was also nearby. We did a mini-tour of a garden with commonly used plants before entering the forest trail. The walk down to the upper falls was pretty easy. We saw poison frogs, an elusive snake, glass frogs, centipedes, caterpillars, and a blue morpho butterfly. When we reached the upper falls (Nau), Corry cut up a pineapple to enjoy before we entered the water. Mike and Corry helped us navigate the rocks, have a 5ft jump into the water, and make clay masks. This part would be more difficult if you don't have good balance. Mike taught us how to make colorful clay masks in the waterfall pool. The lower falls (Yaca) were stunning and you could see the whole Nauyaca Falls from here. This took more effort to traverse to the pool on uneven and slippery rocks. Corry and Mike showed my husband how to climb the waterfall and take the 22ft jump down. They had a rope to assist as well. He did the jump and we watched the guys do flips before heading back up. The walk up would be difficult for people not used to hiking - stairs up the whole way. We met up with our truck and rode back to the kitchen. Then we had arroz con pollo with more fresh juice before making the drive back to Manuel Antonio. We'd highly recommend this hike for anyone looking for a bit of a challenge and adventure!
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Kelsey Singer
11/15/2025
A wonderful experience. Our guides, Mike and Ken, were amazing! They were knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and patient! They are also both amazing divers! I was able to navigate some of the more difficult trails only because they helped me. And our driver, Tavo, was terrific, especially during the ride home when the rain was rather heavy. Highly recommend this group!
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Jaimee Ehrenfried
11/15/2025

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