Guided Park Tour | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Jungle & Beach Experience

Passionate Naturalist Guide

Spectacular Flora & Fauna

Visit Costa Rica’s Premier National Park With Us!

Manuel Antonio is home to the most visited National Park in Costa Rica, ranked one of the top national parks in the world. This park is famous for its amazing flora and fauna, which include monkeys, sloths, a variety of lizards, birds and much more. Let our enthusiastic naturalist guide point out the wildlife hidden amongst the trees as you stroll through the park on this half-day tour in Costa Rica that can’t be missed!

Why Book With Paddle 9?

See incredible wildlife, from howler and capuchin monkeys to sloths, iguanas, toucans, macaws and much more!

Let our friendly naturalist guide educate you about the abundant plant and animal life as you navigate through the jungle and beach landscape

Spend the day exploring this beautiful and exciting park with us before hitting the pristine beach for a refreshing swim

Trip Details

Pricing & Logistics

Price

$75 per person
$55 per person (child 2-6 years old)
+ 13% sales tax

Departure times

7:00 AM / 12:30 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

2.5 hours

Group size

2 person minimum – 8 person maximum

Included

Transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Binoculars

Not included

Picture package (available at an extra cost)
Guide gratuity

What to bring

Sunscreen
Camera
HIking shoes
Bathing suit & towel

Trip Overview

We will pick you up from your accommodations in Manuel Antonio or Quepos before making our way to the park. You will be guided by one of our certified naturalist guides who are incredibly passionate about sharing their wisdom of the natural world of Costa Rica with you along the scenic pathways of the park. Within a short walk you will have the opportunity to see three species of monkeys, two species of sloth, and a large variety of other wildlife. Each person will be equipped with their own pair of binoculars, so everyone can get engaged looking for animals.

A tour of Manuel Antonio National Park during your stay in Quepos is a must-do! The tour will end on the picturesque beaches of the park. You may choose to stay and unwind or take our shuttle service back to your accommodations.

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!

					Paddle 9 hike to the falls was a great experience. Ken, KT and Brian were amazing guides and we were impressed with their attention to detail , our safety and making sure we were having an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Paddle 9. Thank you guys!
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Allan Miller
2/06/2025
					My wife and I spend 3 days and 3 activities with Paddle 9 in Manuel Antonio last week. First was the mangrove kayak trip with Ariel and DK; next day was the Manual Antonio National Park guided hike with Ariel; and the third day was to the Nauyaca Waterfall with Mambo and Curry. Paddle 9 delivered on all 3 activities. They were prompt in the hotel pickup each day. Every guide was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Safety was always the highest priority. We had a lot of fun and gained knowledge of the local history in each activity. We would not hasitate recommending Paddle 9 for any trips in the future!
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Al Chou
2/05/2025
					Best tour in Costa Rica. No hay mucho más que decir. A último minuto llamamos como last resort para conseguir cupo al tour de las cascadas Nauyaca y con la mejor disposición fue posible conseguirlos. Desde la recogida hasta el final fue perfecto, los guías siempre con la mejor energía, muy conocedores y mucho amor por lo que hacen. Sin duda alguna volvería a contratar otro tour con ellos.
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Nicolas Hoyos
2/05/2025