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!


5 star ratingLIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE! Ken, Damian and Matty made every member of our family (9 yrs. to 67 yrs) feel comfortable and safe… and more importantly we all had an absolute blast on the waterfall slides and jumps. From timely pickup at our villa to the delicious treetop lunch and fresh fruits, knowledgeable and passionate tour guides- you cannot go wrong booking within Paddle 9. PURA VIDA!
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Katie S
1/27/2025
5 star ratingHighlight of our trip! Absolutely the highlight of our trip! Roberto and Maya are fabulous guides...knowledgeable, caring and fun. The waterfall is incredibly beautiful. We had a great time eating pineapple, applying blue clay to our faces and jumping into the refreshing water. We also learned a lot about Costa Rica. The scenic views on the ride to/from are amazing! Highly recommend this experience!!
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Lauren D
1/27/2025
5 star ratingA Great Tour! Great tour- guides were amazing- helpful, informative, courteous and respectful. The waterfalls were fun- clean and beautiful- the beach was great and the lunch provided was excellent. Recommend this for sure!
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Alan H
1/24/2025

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