Explore Costa Rica’s Most Famous National Park With Local Experts

Discover Manuel Antonio With Paddle 9!

Join us for a guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, the most popular national park in Costa Rica. This half-day experience gives you the chance to observe wildlife up close with the support of our certified naturalist guides. You’ll likely see monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and a variety of birds as you walk the main trails and learn about the area’s plants, animals, and history.

Our guides use professional binoculars to help you spot animals that are often hidden in plain sight. The tour ends at one of the park’s beautiful beaches, where you’ll have time to swim or just enjoy the scenery before heading back.

This is a relaxed and informative experience perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking to connect with nature during their time in Manuel Antonio.

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
+ 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 – 13 person maximum

Included

Transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Binoculars
National Park Tickets
Fruits and Drinks

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!

					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
					Paddle 9 Costa Rica — An Amazing Experience!We had an absolutely amazing experience with Paddle 9 over two days, and I can’t recommend them enough!Our first day was at Manuel Antonio National Park with Cory, who was incredibly knowledgeable, relaxed, patient, kind, and right on time for pickup. We got lucky and saw so much wildlife, and Cory made the whole experience fun and enjoyable.The next day, my 10-year-old daughter and I did the waterfall cliff-jumping tour, and it was unforgettable! We visited three different waterfalls with Alex, and Ken and Alonso. Our photographer was Lorena and our driver was Gummi. Everyone was wonderful, and their English was excellent.My daughter was nervous at first, but she ended up doing EVERY jump — including the 30-foot jump! The trails to some of the cliff were challenging, but the guides were with us every step of the way, making us feel incredibly safe. They were encouraging and patient while we waited for each jump and never pressured us.I also have to give a huge shout-out to Lorena. I normally don’t purchase tour photos because they can be so expensive, but she did such an amazing job that I couldn’t resist. She even captured videos and slowed down the jumps, which looked SO cool! They were absolutely worth it.The guides were also incredibly accommodating with our phones and cameras. They let us bring them along and kept them safely in dry bags between waterfalls. I’m pretty sure I asked for my phone in and out of that bag a thousand times, and they never once seemed annoyed — just patient and helpful every single time!One thing that really stood out to us was how much Paddle 9 cares about recycling, protecting the environment, and preserving Costa Rica. They also taught us a bit about Costa Rica in between each stop. You could tell how proud they were of their country and how much they genuinely care teaching about it and taking care of it.Most importantly, we felt completely safe, welcomed, and cared for the entire time. Everyone we met was genuinely kind and fun to be around.If you’re considering booking an adventure in Costa Rica, book with Paddle 9! My daughter and I had an incredible experience, and we would absolutely use them again. 🇨🇷❤️
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Lauren Coker
8/16/2026