Tours & Experiences in Costa Rica

Exciting Excursions in Manuel Antonio

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We are Costa Rica’s waterfall experts! In addition to our renowned waterfall tours, we offer guided tours in Manuel Antonio National Park, pedal kayaking, paddle boarding, surf lessons & more in and around Manuel Antonio. We pride ourselves on offering unique adventures, accessible to all types of guests with safety and sustainability in mind. Navigate our tour options below to choose the adventure that’s right for you and your group. Let the adventure begin!

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Why Book with Paddle 9?

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SAFETY FIRST

With Paddle 9 we do everything we can to ensure the safety of our guests, so you can focus on relaxing and adventuring.

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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and having the best guides. All of our friendly and fun guides are bilingual and certified.

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ADVENTURE

Whether you are looking for a wildlife, waterfall, paddle or kayak adventure in Manuel Antonio, we’ve got you covered!

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Private Tours

Looking to plan a custom tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Check out our private tour options and start planning your adventure today!

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Private Tours

Looking to plan a custom tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Check out our private tour options and start planning your adventure today!

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!

We went on a wonderful day trip to visit waterfalls, swimming holes, and an amazing beach. Paddle 9 is first class. Our guide, DK and his team, Reese and Jonathan, were amazing. A special thanks also to Gustavo for doing all the driving and ensuring our belongings were looked after in the van.We would highly recommend Paddle 9 and this team.
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ed coryell
5/01/2025
We did a very informative tour of Manuel Antonio park with Ariel. He was friendly, knowledgeable and an excellent guide. We captured 6 sloth sitings, including the elusive 2 toe’d sloth. Ended the tour at the beach at the park (highlight of my trip).
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Natalie M
4/26/2025
Went on the day trip Nauyaca Waterfall Tour. The guides were excellent. Did the climb straight up the waterfall and 30 foot jump - felt safe in their hands. Would recommend!
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Lindsey Hughes
4/22/2025

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Declaration of Sustainability

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Paddle 9 is a company committed to customer satisfaction and excellence in tourism. We pride ourselves on the staff’s shared values including a culture of leadership and active participation in promoting conservation and protection of our natural, cultural and social environments.

Our Mission

Paddle 9 seeks to foster a unique brand of ecotourism through paddle-boarding, kayaking, surf lessons, nature hikes and waterfall interaction to showcase the natural wonders of the Central Pacific of Costa Rica to our international clients in the form of a full service tour company that practices the principles of sustainable development.

We consider ourselves the pioneers in waterfall and paddle boarding in the area, leading in the field with excellent customer service, a commitment to innovation, constant education of our collaborators and the environment.

Our Vision

We envision becoming the leading operator of all tours and lessons we operate in Costa Rica through compliance with all government requirements for our company and guides.

Through our involvement in social and environmental activities, we will lead the industry as an example of a profitable, yet environmentally friendly company.

About Paddle 9

Established in 2012, Paddle 9 is a full service adventure tour company in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Paddle 9 is considered the waterfall excursion expert in Manuel Antonio and the surrounding areas as well as the pioneers in stand up paddle boarding tours in the ocean as well as the mangroves. Through the success of these tours we have begun offering other tour activities in the area.

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