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Mangrove Kayaking, Dolphin Watching, Horseback Riding, Zip-Lining, Surf Lessons…We make sure you won’t miss out on anything.

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What to do in Sámara

Nature Tours Samara has lots of fun and exciting local tours to offer!

Besides our in-house guided nature tours we also support other local and experienced tour operators. Check out more adventurous tour options below.

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Adventure, nature, and fun

local tours

Dolphin Watching Tour

$50 USD / Person

Take a boat tour out into the sparkling blue water and get ready to experience all that the ocean has to offer you! We hope you’ll see playful dolphins, sneaky sea turtles, and maybe even humpback whales in the right season. Relax in the boat and enjoy some tropical fruit and drinks. There may be the option to jump in and snorkel, so be sure to pack your swimsuit!

Minimum 4 people

Duration: 4 hours

Start: 8 am

What to bring:

Waterproof camera, sunscream, bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, shoes for water.

What's included:

Transportation and pick up, bilingual guide, drinks, fruits, and snorkeling equipment.

mangrove kayaking samara costa rica

Mangrove Kayaking

$60 USD / Person

Paddle through brackish calm river water and enjoy the biodiversity of the mangrove ecosystem. If you are looking for a more relaxing tour, this one will allow you to paddle slowly down the river as you watch different species of flora and fauna interacting with the ecosystem. Explore this lively natural area and even stop at a beach where turtles nest.

Minimum 4 people

Duration: 3 hours

Start: Based on the tide

What to bring:

Waterproof camera, sunscream, bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, and shoes for water.

What's included:

Transportation and pick up, bilingual guide, drinks, and fruits.

sea turtle observation camaronal costa rica

Sea Turtle Observation – Tour  1

$55 USD / Person

Camaronal Wildlife Refuge and Corozalito Beach they are only about 30/45 minute drive from Samara beach. We will walk along the nice dark sand beach in hopes of seeing four species of turtles. The most common one is the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. Enjoy the night-walk, the bright stars, and the simpleness of the night as you learn about the turtle nesting from an experienced guide. You will be impressed about the genuineness of nature.

Minimum 4 people

Duration: 3-4 hours

Start: Based on the tide

What to bring:

Shoes, long pants, dark clothes, and insect repellent.

What's included:

Entrance fee, experienced bilingual guide, transportation, drinks and fruit.

sea turtle observation ostional

Sea turtle observation – Tour 2

$75 USD / Person

Ostional Beach is one of the few spots in the world where you have the possibility to see massive turtle nestings, like the Arribada. This phenomenon is a major highlight if you are around the Nicoya Peninsula. You will watch the circle of life as hundreds of sea turtles arrive on the beach to nest their eggs before returning back into the ocean. Let the guides explain this circle of life and the amazing nesting process of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.

Minimum 4 people

Duration: 4 hours

Start: Based on the tide

What to bring:

Shoes, long pants, dark clothes, and insect repellent.

What's included:

Entrance fee, experienced bilingual guide, transportation, drinks and fruit.

fishing tour samara costa rica

Fishing Tour

Starting at $400/trip

Costa Rica is known as an excellent country for fishing! Go and catch Mahi Mahi, Rooster fish, Grouper, Snapper, Marlin, Sail fish and more. With this tour you will have the chance to go with an experienced local fisherman and captain who’s lifestyle is fishing. While you are out on the boat you may will see turtles, dolphins, and even whales in the right season. Splendor in the beauty of the Costa Rican ocean and see what you can catch!

Minimum: 1 person

Duration: 4 hours half day / 8 hours full day

Start: 7:30 am / 1:30 pm

What to bring:

Waterproof camera, sun scream, towel, hat, sunglasses, sandals.

What's included:

Bilingual captain and guide, drinks, snack, all fishing gear, and lunch for a full day trip.

sunset boat tour samara

Sunset Boat Tour

$60 USD / Person

Imagine yourself laying on a boat with your friends or family, floating in the Pacific Ocean with the sun setting over the horizon with some music playing (bring your favourite playlist along). Our sunset boat tour is a breath of fresh air and a time to relax and enjoy good company on the open sea. We provide drinks and snacks and even the option to snorkel during this tour. A sunset you’ll never forget! Don’t forget your camera or phone on this trip.

Minimum: 6 people

Duration: 3 hours

Start: 3 pm

What to bring:

Waterproof camera, sunscream, bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, sandals.

What's included:

Transportation and pick up, bilingual guide, drinks, fruits, and snorkeling equipment.

surfing lessons samara beach

Surfing Lesson

Private Lesson: $70 USD pp / Group Lesson: $60 USD pp

HintA must do in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the perfect place for beginner and advanced surfers. All surf instructors are experienced and patient to teach you the basics of this fun water sport. After dry training on the beach you will be ready to catch your first wave with your instructor in the ocean. You will learn how to paddle efficiently and catch and ride the right wave. After some time with your instructor you can take the opportunity to practice surfing by yourself!

Minimum: 1 person

Duration: 1.5 hours

Start: Based on the tide

What to bring:

Bathing suit, sun protection, and water.

What's included:

Experienced bilingual surf instructor, rash guard, and 5 hours board rental for free.

stand up paddle boarding samara

Stand Up Paddeling (SUP)

$60 USD / Person – Ocean or river

SUP is an emerging global sport with a Hawaiian heritage. The sport is an ancient form of surfing, where you stand up on a large, wide, super buoyant surfboard and use a long paddle. It feel like you’re walking on water! This lesson includes a safety talk and lesson for how to use the Stand Up Paddle Board, and continued practice under the careful watch of your SUP instructor. Enjoy the water from a different perspective!

Minimum: 2-4 people

Duration: 2-3 hours

Start: Based on the tide

What to bring:

Waterproof camera, sunscream, bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, and shoes for water.

What's included:

Transportation and pick up, bilingual guide, drinks, fruits, and snorkeling equipment.

horseback riding samara

Horseback Riding

$55 USD / Person (Option 1)

$55 USD / Person (Option 2)

$60 USD / Person (Option 3)

Experienced and inexperienced riders will enjoy the ride. Our horses are carefully trained for you to have a pleasant experience, as you go through the mountains and forest, or along the beach and rivers. You may visit lookout points, ride in the woods, or even towards a waterfall to take a dip. Support an environmentally sustainable livestock operation as you explore some hidden gems of the Sámara area.

Minimum: 2 people

Riding Tour Options:

Option 1: Beach and mountain
Option 2: Mountain and lookout points
Option 3: Sunset and jungle tour

Duration:

1./3. Option: 2.5 hours / 2. Option: 2 hours

Start: flexible

What to bring:

Camera, sunscream, bugspray, hat, and water.

What's included:

Transportation and pick up, bilingual guide, drinks, and fruits.

zip lining samara beach

Zip Lining (Canopying)

$75 USD / Person (Option 1 & 2)

$95 USD / Person (Option 3)

$50 USD / Person (Option 4)

There is no better way to experience Playa Sámara than soaring through its treetops! Join us on an epic adventure in the dry tropical forest. With 9 cables & 2 rappels, the guides will teach you about the forest and it’s many inhabitants! If you are lucky, you might get to meet a few.
Zip Lining in Costa Rica is sure to be an unforgettable experience, and the feeling of flying will be hard to beat!

Minimum: 2 people

4 Zip Lining Options:

Canopy, Adrenaline, Super Combi, and Sunset

Duration:

Depending on the number of people

Start: From 7 am - 2:30 pm

Depending on availability

What to bring:

Camera, sunscream, shoes, bug spray, long pants or shorts.

What's included:

Drinks, seasonal fruits, and all the equipment necessary for the activity.

bird watching costa rica samara

4 hrs, $80/person

BIRD WATCHING

Costa Rica is home to over 900 species of birds. Let’s discover and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna and the most amazing birds.

Minimum 2 people

Different Locations

Age: 10+

2.5 hrs, $45/person

NATURE WALK

We will walk and explore nature together, noticing the different animal species of the area with binoculars or a spotting scope.

Minimum 2 people

Start: 6:30 AM

Age: 7+

kayak snorkeling tour costa rica

3 hrs, $50/person

KAYAKING & SNORKELING

Get ready to paddle out in the ocean to Samara’s beautiful island, Isla Chora. Snorkel in the reef and encounter diverse marine life.

Minimum 2 people

Around Isla Chora

Age: 6+

Any Questions?

Get in touch with Nature Tours Samara

Berny and his team are happy to help with any question you may have. If you are in town, stop by at our Infocenter!