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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.
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Samara Trails in Werner Sauter Biological Reserve
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Enjoy half a day on the water, kayaking and snorkeling around Chora Island, with reassuring back-up from a guide and group. Departing from Samara Beach, you’ll paddle to the small offshore island. Swim and snorkel in the sea, admiring the underwater world while learning more about local marine biodiversity from your guide. This half-day tour means you can fit other activities into your day, too.
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Playa Samara Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling
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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.
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Turtle Tour Near Samara Beach
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View baby turtles hatch with this once-in a lifetime experience. We will use red light so as not to disturb these newborn creatures as they emerge from their shells on the sandy beach and walk slowly to the sea. Their parents and grandparents were born on the same beach. Be careful where you tread!
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Turtle Nesting Tour
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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 birds lovers, 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.
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Nature trail + Butterfly garden
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During this tour you to observe one of the most beautiful things mother nature can give Turtle Nesting Watching. In this excursion, you can see the whole process of turtle nesting since they come out from the sea until the lay between 80 to 120 eggs per nest. The excursion starts in Corozalito beach Wild Life Refuge, about 40 minutes from Samara. You take a van in Samara around 6:00pm, once in Corozalito, a little hike on the beach looking for turtle is necessary due to turtles come from the big sea to lay eggs on any place of the beach. When turtle come out, is time to see the nesting process: turtles come out from water, look for place to nest, start to dig in the sand, lay around 80 to 120 eggs, cover the hole, finally go again to the sea. The turtle nesting process takes around 30 to 60 minutes. Drinks and snacks are included after excursion.
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Sea Turtle Nesting and Hatching Tour Samara and Carrillo
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Do something different and escape the crowds in Guanacaste with a private tour to the secluded Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, where you can swim in the calm, sandy pools beneath a tropical cascade. After frolicking and bathing in the rain forest, get up close to jaguars and other endangered species at the Las Pumas Rescue Center.
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La Leona Waterfall Extreme Hiking tour
5 to 7 hours
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*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 *Safety equipment & briefing
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Explore Mountain views & Ocean Vibes
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Explore and enjoy the quit relaxing tour of Mangrove River Kayaking in Ora River. In this tour you can enjoy a really peaceful tour surrounded by nature. You can potencially see a lot aquatic birds, mammals and reptiles. The excursions is in Rio Ora; about 20 minutes from Samara Beach. Do not worry about if you are a beginner, the river is quit and flat, perfect for people of any age and kayaking experience. Time on kayak is about 30 minutes, we flow river down where the river flows into the ocean, we do a quick stop in Camaronal Beach, have some snacks, and then paddle up again to the initial point. The tour is ideal to release all stress. Do not miss your time and go and share a good time with family and friends in Mangrove Kayaking Tour.
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Mangrove River Kayak Tour Samara and Carrillo
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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.
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Wild Macaws Tours in Punta Islita from Playa Samara
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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.
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Playa Carrillo Bay to Bay Stand Up Paddle
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Embark on a unique adventure as you paddle your kayak through the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by the stunning views of the lush greenery and the sounds of the ocean breeze. Upon reaching the secluded island, you will have the opportunity to explore the pink plush sandy beach and discover the huge family of hermit crabs that call it home. As you continue your journey, grab your snorkeling gear and dive into the crystal-clear waters to witness the vibrant and colorful marine life that thrives in this tropical paradise.
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Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity
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Book this tour for a chance to do some hiking, river tubing, and exploring the wildlife in the rainforest from the Rio Celeste from Tamarindo. Your guide will organize the details, including your tubes, helmets, transportation, and a local lunch to keep you energized. Enjoy this tour with just your group and your private guide.
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RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
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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
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Once in a Life Time Macaw Sanctuary and Side By Side Tour
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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.
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Arenal Volcano Hike & Canopy Adventure, Tour From Guanacaste
4 to 5 hours
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You drive, and we guide! Join us on an action-packed 2-hour guided side by side ATV tour – the perfect combination of mountain and beach adventures – to explore the surroundings of Beautiful Samara Beach, Then join us on an epic ziplining adventure in a lush tropical forest.
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Self-Drive ATV Tour & Zip Lining Combo
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Get an up close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders with this river floating,volcano hot springs and mud baths tour. On this tour you will observe the burners of Miravalles Volcano’s active crater with volcanic mud pots which temperatures range from 40 degrees to 100 degrees Celsius. You will be able to watch closely the fumaroles, hot stones and crystallized sulfur among other scenic beauties. The river floating is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers. Experience the beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes Follow a local guide through stunning rugged terrain Round-trip hotel transport and lunch included
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Tour 3 In 1 Volcano Hot Springs+Mud Baths+River Floating Tour
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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.
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Private Tour Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges From Guanacaste
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Zip across 25 cables and 11 waterfalls on this 8-hour ziplining canopy tour from Guanacaste province. This tour also includes a 30-minute off road adventure and an optional swim in a spring water pool.
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Mega Zipline Tour over 11 Waterfalls from Guanacaste
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