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!
Expert & Knowledgeable guides led us on an Epic Waterfall Tour This is a spectacular tour of gorgeous waterfalls with opportunities to do some jumps and slides if you are up for it. The guides, Cory & Ismael, were top notch. They are safety oriented. I would never have done the jumps & slides without their expert guidance. They also are very knowledgeable about Nature & Costa Rica and shared many fun facts with us on our journey. We also had lunch at a Tilapia Farm that was absolutely scrumptious- one of the best meals I have had in Costa Rica. At the end of the day, we visited a gorgeous beach. The ocean was wonderful and really put me in the mood to kick back & relax in Costa Rica.
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Full day waterfall tour This was mine and my husbands first trip to Costa Rica and we decided to do the waterfall tour! Corry and Ismael were hands down the best tour guides!!! I was a bit nervous about jumping off the cliffs but Ismael was great! They were both extremely informative about Quepos!(opens in a new tab) 
Great tour company. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We had an unforgettable experience with Paddle 9 Adventures in Quepos, Costa Rica! We booked three activities with them: a waterfall excursion and a guided tour through Manuel Antonio National Park. Both were incredible!The waterfall tour was thrilling and perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy Costa Rica’s natural beauty up close. The guided tour of Manuel Antonio was equally fantastic, and we saw an abundance of monkeys, sloths, and other local wildlife that our guide pointed out with expert eyes.Special shoutout to Reese, Ariel, Corey, and especially Gummi! Each guide was exceptional—highly professional, safety-focused, and attentive to every detail, ensuring we had an amazing time. They were fantastic with answering questions, making us feel safe, and ensuring we got the most out of each experience.If you’re looking for outdoor adventures in Quepos, I would highly recommend Paddle 9 Adventures. They truly went above and beyond to make our trip memorable!(opens in a new tab) 
