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

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.

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!

					What an incredible tour! We truly had the best experience, and our guides, Ismael, Anthony, and Mike, made the day so special. They were amazing with our kids (ages 3 and 5), so patient and encouraging. They even helped give our 5 yr old the confidence to go down the waterfall slide!The lunch was delicious, and our photographer did an incredible job capturing the day with beautiful photos and videos. She even made the sweetest handmade souvenir for my kids.We’re staying in Dominicalito, and they were kind enough to meet us halfway instead of having us drive all the way to Quepos. That saved us about 30 minutes each way and made everything so much easier.We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
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Nikki Belland
7/04/2026
					The waterfall tour with Paddle 9 was definitely one of our highlights on our trip to Costa Rica, Thank you..Pura Vida..
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Joshua Coutu
7/03/2026
					Mambo, Ismael, Damien, Lorena, and Carlos made our trip amazing. They were professional, knowledgeable, kind, and patient with our family. Thank you guys for the memories.
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william dunn
6/30/2026