Top Sámara Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Board either an artisan panga or a catamaran (depending on your budget) for a scenic tour of the Playa Samara coast. As you cruise along, look for sea turtles, dolphins, stingrays, and even whales during migration season. Then don your snorkeling gear to explore the waters near Isla Chora National Wildlife Refuge or the reef of Samara. Refreshments are included.

Guanacaste’s tropical dry forest is one of Central America’s most vulnerable ecosystems, home to a rich variety of wildlife including howler monkeys, deer, and parrots. On this guided hiking tour, stroll through Werner Sauter Biological Reserve while your guide teaches you about the region’s wildlife and the history of indigenous people who once called these forests home. Your guide navigates, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery and spot native wildlife.

Exploring riverside areas by yourself can be dangerous, especially in an unknown area. This Celeste River Tubing Experience lets you float down the river in a group with a guide who knows the river well. You’ll catch sight of the beautiful landscape as you tube. Plus, a helmet is provided for safety. A unique experience of enjoying the majestic celestial river and its beautiful vegetation making a descent in a float between the rapids and the backwaters that only the celestial river and its vegetation can offer you Head to the rainforest on this private all-day excursion with a naturalist guide. Hike to the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall and then go tubing down the river, stopping along the way to swim and spot wildlife including sloths. A local lunch is included. Plus, stop to admire the Tree of Peace, which is more than 500 years old.

Explore the Samara area on your own quad with this half-day guided tour. After a safety briefing and driver training, ride through the hills and jungles while taking in the mountaintop views and spotting local wildlife with help from your guide. After the ride, stop at an area beach to enjoy a swim.

Exploring riverside areas by yourself can be dangerous, especially in an unknown area. This Celeste River Tubing Experience lets you float down the river in a group with a guide who knows the river well. You’ll catch sight of the beautiful landscape as you tube. Plus, a helmet is provided for safety. A unique experience of enjoying the majestic celestial river and its beautiful vegetation making a descent in a float between the rapids and the backwaters that only the celestial river and its vegetation can offer you Head to the rainforest on this private all-day excursion with a naturalist guide. Hike to the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall and then go tubing down the river, stopping along the way to swim and spot wildlife including sloths. A local lunch is included. Plus, stop to admire the Tree of Peace, which is more than 500 years old.

It’s not just a walk; there is a great story that is going to capture all your senses. With amazing nature and animals surrounding you, we will turn this experience into the best relaxing and interesting time. This tour is special for all sloth bears watching lovers also birds, monkeys, trees. Good health condition is the key to get all the way through. Come and join us, we want to share our tropical forest with you.

A guided tour ups your chances of seeing turtles nesting and hatching along the Costa Rica coast. Not only does your guide know the best spots for seeing turtle activity during its season, but also provides tons of insight into the turtle life cycle that you might otherwise miss.

Learn all about the Macaws on Punta Islita on this half day tour from Playa Samara. You’ll visit the Macaw Recover Network which is a conservation area. Visit the Macaw Refuge and Breeding Center and hear about the wonderful research, including how the once extinct Scarlet Macaw is now back in Guanacaste, and about the numbers of Macaws being bred and released into the wild.

Join us on this half-day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling. Relax and explore the Samara Beach area. You will have the chance to see bottlenose and spotted dolphins, as well as humpback whales that are heading south during certain times of the year.

Spend some time on Carillo beach, and get into the bay on some stand up paddleboards (SUPs). If you want a good workout, paddle all the way across from bay to bay, or alternatively just relax and check out the beautiful water. Snorkeling equipment is also available to borrow. This is about a three hour trip, where water, soda, and snacks are provided.

Explore the coastal and inland scenery of Samara on a sunset ATV tour that takes you from a mountaintop summit to some of Guanacaste’s best beaches. Escape the crowds as you rumble along backroads and dirt trails, stopping to swim and snack on fresh fruit on the white sand of Barrigona Beach. Finish your off-road adventure with a memorable Pacific sunset from a special vantage point.

Just off Samara’s coast lies Chora Island—a haven of white sand beach and aquamarine water. This kayak and snorkel tour allows you to easily paddle to Chora Island, where you can dive in the water, snorkel, and experience Costa Rica’s rich sea life.

Be prepared for the highlight of your vacation on This afternoon off-road adventure tour perfect for the whole family to enjoy around Samara & Carrillo Beach, Costa Rica. *See Carrillo Beach & Samara Off-road while enjoying the surrounding scenery *River & wetlands crossing *Learn about local history & nature *Wildlife sightings along the way

Discover the incredible biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this guided tour from Playa Samara. Travel with your tour guide into the marsh, mangroves, and swamps of the park for the opportunity to spot its rich array of birdlife, with more than 270 species native to the area. Take a boat tour along the Tempisque River to see if you can spot any of the local crocodiles. Places on this tour are capped at 10 travelers.

In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions like Arenal Volcano, Mistico Hanging Bridges and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this guided tour from Guanacaste Hotels. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you well entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes all entrance fees plus two meals, adding up to a great value. Take a walk through the rainforest canopy on a tour of the hanging bridges surrounding Arenal Volcano. Many species of Costa Rican wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and frogs live up in the trees, so these suspended walkways give you a bird’s-eye perspective of Arenal’s amazing ecosystem. The mostly flat aerial hike is gentle enough for most ages and abilities, so the whole family can experience the wonder of the rainforest.

Horseback riding trip! Ocean and mountain come together for an unforgettable ride. You will find rivers, mountain, views and hopefully we will be able to spot a couple of wild friends along the way. The best is,no experience needed. If you are near Samara we will pick you up right in front of your hotel. Our gentle horses will be waiting for you right outside. In this tour you get the chance to see Costa Rica´s beautiful natural environment. Our guide will lead you, providing interesting facts of the area, from the ocean to the mountains Unforgettable ocean views, nature and stunning sunsets are all rolled into one comfortable horseback ride. Come join us on this ride!

There are tons of options for hiking and swimming in Costa Rica, but very few involve dinosaurs. This tour to Blue River Resort and Dino Park Blue River lets you explore an exciting side of Rincon de la Vieja National Park complete with waterfalls, hot springs, and botanical gardens, plus admission to the life-size dinosaur displays at Dino Park. Tack on spa services for little luxury.

During the tour, our experienced guides will provide you with interesting and educational information regarding the history of the Volcano, lithological cycles, forest formation processes, and general volcanology. Then Fly underneath the canopy of a Costa Rican rain forest on a zipline adventure. Novice adventurers and adrenaline junkies alike can enjoy this thrilling aerial experience soaring down galvanized steel cables at up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour and gain a bird's eye view of the lush foliage below.

*Luxury side-by-side vehicle for you & your guests - we are the only tour operator with these luxury vehicles for your enjoyment! *Bilingual professional tour guide *BBQ lunch prepared for you on the beach while you swim *Safety equipment & briefing

Enjoy an adventure packed tour! You will experience Mountain Views, Ocean Vibes and Jungle Trails where you will have the chance to encounter sloths and other wild life in their natural habitat .Snacks and Refreshments Included

This is a private transfer just for your group. The price will include fuel, insurance, parking, road tolls and all other expenses. The transportation will be in a modern mini bus fully equipped with a/c and plenty of space for comodity and luggage. The driver can stop for you along the way if there is anything you would like to do ( restaurant, bathrooms, take a picture or anything that you would like) The driver will be at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. We include a bottle of water for each Passenger. We Keep Track Of All The Flights If For Any Reason Yours Is Delayed You Don’t Have To Worry We’ll Be Waiting For You No Matter What Time You’ll Be Arriving. Experienced and friendly drivers

Live a magical experience with us on this afternoon tour, where you can learn about Macaws in Costa Rica Tour Playa Islias, Carrillo Beach, Playa Samara by side by side! Wildlife sightings along the way

Bring your binoculars on an early morning birdwatching tour at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Tucked in between Arenal’s volcanic ranges and the Tilarán mountains, this family-owned nature reserve offers an eco-friendly and accessible way to view Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity. Mistico Park zone is one of the best spots in Costa Rica for birdwatching tours. This protected reserve of 600 hectares is a biologic corridor for migratory and native species. With this experience, you will immerse in a lush rainforest, and be able to sight bird species from the canopy trees at the hanging bridges of the park. Mistico has a catalog sight of more than 450 species of birds. This customized tour with a maximum of 4 people per guide is recommended for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and people looking to connect with nature and its magical beauty. Mistico Park offers this tour for people with disabilities, with an extra fee of $12 you can rent an electric wheelchair.

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rain forest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano. Discovering the wonderful secrets hidden in this forest means finding a wildlife sanctuary; the high density of biodiversity makes this trails a unique place for observing species spotted along the way. When going on the self-guided tour, pay special attention to the different layers of the rainforest, from the treetops, the understory and the forest floor; this way you will be able to appreciate many of the species housed by this spectacular biological corridor.