Paddle Boarding & Waterfall Full Day Tour

Overview

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8 hours

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This is the ultimate combination tour! First, we will paddleboard around the calm waters of Maracas Bay in Manuel Antonio. Then, we will head south to discover hidden waterfall gems of the Central Pacific! This truly unique tour will take us to several hidden waterfall gems, which are located south of Quepos. We will stop at 3 different waterfalls all of which can be interacted with. We will jump from some, swim behind waterfalls and even slide down one of the waterfalls we will visit. Please keep in mind that jumping or sliding or even swimming is NOT mandatory, if you would just like to enjoy the setting and scenery that is fine and just as enjoyable. We will also visit one of our favorite beaches in the area, with a breath taking backdrop and caves that lead out to the ocean. We will also stop and have lunch at a restaurant located in the jungle. This is truly a unique experience that gives you a true feel of Costa Rica.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Organic Farm-to-table rainforest lunch with Fish, Chicken and Vegan options

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

All equipment necessary for this tour is provided including: dry bags, safety gear, med kit, safety rope

Meeting and Pickup

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Reviews

5.00

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

They are the best for paddling
P3127CBannah,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
They are amazing! 100% recommend. DK, Robert, and Carlos were wonderful. Great for beginners and advanced SUP both. My son even got to swim with a sea turtle which cannot be guaranteed but was the highlight of our trip for sure.
Waterfall adventure
Butlerfam4,
Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of 4 with boys ages 8 and 11, did the paddle board and full day waterfall tour on December 23rd. We had an absolutely amazing day! Our guides - Ken, Jordan, DK, Gustav, and Mateo - were all great. They made the entire day safe, adventurous, and fun! This was our second time doing a tour with Paddle 9 and we will certainly book another one on our next trip back!
What a fun day in Costa Rica!
D2463POjoelb,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic outing. Our guides, Ken and Corry, were knowledgeable, fun and encouraging, the latter with respect to some of the waterfall jumps. We had a great day with them, had a ton of fun and learned along the way about Costa Rican culture and natural beauty. Overall, a great experience.
You should do this tour!
miriam b,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great adventure! This ended up bring a solo private tour. My guide was Ismael. He took me paddle boarding, waterfalls, took pictures while i was in action, to lunch and the beach. Every stop was awesome. He also filled me in on history of the area. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you Ismael for everything!
Beautiful locations, lots of fun, awesome guides, great value!
k5kanes,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our day started with morning paddle boarding in the scenic bay near Playa La Paipa. Our guide took a lot of photos and videos for us using our phone (so they are free!). He also demonstrated an acrobatic jump off a tree on the cliff face! On the way to the waterfalls, more guides joined the tour and they shared interesting and fun facts about Costa Rica, making the ride go by quickly. At each waterfall, they provided detailed information about the upcoming activities so you know what to expect. There are a total of 3 waterfalls. Each one is different and beautiful in its own ways. We had a great time swimming, sliding and jumping off them! In addition, Paddle 9 team includes a dedicated photographer who took pictures and videos of our family throughout the day. The photos are artistic and captured cool action shots. It's optional to purchase ($20/person for my family). I highly recommended this if you want to relive these memories and not worrying about taking photos yourself. Some folks in our group lost their phones during the jumps, luckily it was recovered. Others might not be so lucky. If you decided to take this package, I recommend the you bring as little as possible, just the essentials. Don't bring your camera and just buy pictures/videos from them. They have water throughout the day, and food for lunch, all included. For the services and lasting memories they provide, this tour is totally worth it.
A great experience whilst in MA!
Durazzo,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic group to do this with. Rasta took me out for the morning paddle (there are usually two or three people that do this, so it gives plenty of instructor time for each person). The paddle is for about 1 hour including travel time, which is then followed by joining a larger group for the waterfall tour. There are 5 stops for the waterfall tour: - first stop is a nice introductory waterfall where you take a bit of a plunge from a height to get you adjusted to making the dive - second stop is a spot with a waterfall and two diving areas: one that is about 15ft (5 m) and another close to the waterfall at 30 ft (10 m). You can slide down the waterfall or jump off it! The slide is super smooth (you don't feel a thing!) - third stop is at a waterfall where you can take a time out and chill in the pool below the waterfall - fourth stop is the restaurant for a great lunch - fifth stop is a great beach where you can jump in or hang back or do some shopping at the little market that is there There is a large crew who are all very safety conscious and also very entertaining. Big thanks to Rasta, DK, Mia and Mambo along with the rest of the crew there!
This tour has it all, expert guides, beautiful locale, food and fun
mdtipton,
May 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
VIP treatment the WHOLE day from engaging, knowledgeable, courteous and delightful guides DK and Ismael. They were right there every step of the way (literally, holding me steady on slippery rocks) and guiding me in the correct place to slide and jump to keep my husband and laughing and enjoying ourselves from beginning to end. Do not miss this tour perfectly balanced with fun, relaxation food and intro to the Pura Vida life in CR.
Paddle board and Waterfall Adventure
Journey795023,
Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was truly one of the best I have had during my Costa Rica adventure! Paddle boarding in the morning with Ismael was amazing! He is such a fantastic and patient teacher (I was basically a first timer to it) and the ocean was so clear, beautiful, and warm! Such a great workout and you cannot beat the beauty of this country 😍 Next was the phenomenal Waterfall tour with the rest of the group (~17 people) plus guides Mako, Damien, Rhys, Gummi (driver) and photographer Adrian. Whether you want to bask in the refreshing waters of stunning waterfalls or get your adrenaline fix with amazing jumps into the water anything is yours to enjoy! I felt so safe and well protected by all the guides and they treat you as if you are one of their own. The included organic lunch with freshly caught Tilapia and many other options and then some relaxing beach time at the end was a marvelous way to wrap up the day! Highly recommend to anyone looking to have a wonderful experience in Costa Rica! Muchas gracias Paddle 9 y PURA VIDA 😎🤙🏼
They made the trip!
StephanieS5706,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you want an authentic Costa Rican thrill seeking excursion then you need to contact the crew at Paddle 9 for a paddle boat/ waterfall jumping experience that will not disappoint!! The crew made up of Macko, Corry, Alejandro, Marlin and Mattie were amazing and tended to us and our entire tour crew. Complete with fish dinner and a trivia game at the end, it met our adrenalin need for sure and if you are not a thrill seeker you can stand by and just watch the show. When we come back again, this crew will be revisited!!!
Amazing experience
oscar-louise,
Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Superb day which wonderfully closed our stay in Costa Rica and the year 2023!! Top team!! Splendid spots. To do, redo, redo..... Thank you PADDLE9, Pura Vida!