Explore the Coastline With Our Ocean Pedal Kayak Adventure

Discover a New Way to Kayak in Manuel Antonio

Get ready to explore the Pacific coast in a whole new way with Paddle 9’s pedal kayak tour in Manuel Antonio. Our pedal drive kayaks are easy to use — just like riding a bike — and offer a more relaxed way to move through the water compared to traditional paddling.

You’ll cruise along calm ocean sections near protected beaches while spotting marine birds, coastal views, and maybe even monkeys in the nearby trees. Whether you’re new to kayaking or have experience, this tour is a fun and comfortable option for anyone who wants to enjoy the water without a rush.

This is the only ocean pedal kayak tour available in Manuel Antonio — and a great fit for couples, families, or small groups looking for something different.

Why Book With Paddle 9?

Enjoy the only ocean pedal kayak tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Navigate smoothly through the water on our easy-to-use pedal kayaks

Kayak by secluded beaches that you won’t have the opportunity to see on any other trip

Trip Details

Pricing & Logistics

Price

$85 per person
$65 per person (child 5-9 years old in kayak with adult)
+ 13% sales tax

Departure time

8:45 AM / 2:45 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

3 hours approximately

8:45 AM – 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Group size

2 person minimum – 10 person maximum

Included

Fruits
Water
Bilingual guides
Transportation
Dry bags
Equipment

Not included

Picture package (available at an extra cost)
Guide gratuity

What to bring

Water shoes or rugged sandals
Towel
Sunscreen
Cap to cover from sun

Trip Overview

Our pedal kayak expedition starts at the scenic coastline of the local bay of Maracas from where we will set off to explore the breathtakingly beautiful coastline of Manuel Antonio, witness wild and marine life roam in their natural habitat and exotic sea birds flying over us while we pedal.

We will pass by 4 to 5 secluded beaches you would not be able to witness otherwise during your stay in Manuel Antonio. We’ll break up our trip by hopping on shore at one of the beaches to enjoy some delicious, tropical fruits before heading back.

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!

					Our family of 5, aged between 17 yrs and 58 yrs, thoroughly enjoyed the 3 tours booked through Paddle9.We booked the Full day Waterfall tour, a morning Kayaking through mangroves at Damas Island and a morning guided tour at Manuel Antonio park.The activities were great. The waterfalls day was thrilling and the guides were so much fun. It was a great atmosphere. The whole group (maybe 14 people) ranged from about 8yrs to 80yrs.The guides really made sure that everyone had fun and were safe and we could opt out of jumps if we wished. There was a photographer and we chose to pay £66 (90USD) for a large collection of 209 photos and 3 short videos which we thought was reasonable for 5 people.We had a delicious meal after that was included.MA park was quite busy with a lot of tours but our guide still managed to show us a fair amount of wildlife through his telescopic lens and afterwards shared photos he took for free. After the tour we were given fresh fruit and a drink and then we chose to stay at the park at the beautiful beach. We took a slow walk back and saw loads of iguanas and monkeys.The Kayaking was a lovely, relaxing trip. The kayaks are operated by both foot peddles and oars. We mainly peddled. We saw monkeys, bats, iguana and loads of birds. Again fruit at the end was lovely.The guides are clearly very passionate about both the wildlife and the enviroment and shared so much information about the animals and the history of Costa Rica. It was a great mix of adventure, fun, wildlife and education.We didn't drive but tours included collection/drop off to our hotel.Thank you paddle 9🙂
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melanie aum
9/07/2026
					My family and I had an incredible experience with Paddle 9 and their waterfall tour. The guides made everyone feel safe the entire time leading up to some really fun jumps off beautiful waterfalls. It was so much fun, we would love to go again next time in CR.
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Matthew Devine
8/31/2026
					MUST DO IN MANUEL ANTONIO! I would absolutely do this again!! Alex & Mike were THE BEST!! They made us feel so welcomed, we’re so knowledgeable about Costa Rica, & made us feel safe. out of the 5 tours we did, this was our favorite!
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Kathryn Price
8/22/2026