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Mangrove Kayak - near Sámara & Carrillo Beach

Sámara, Costa Rica
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the waters near Playa Samara during this guided mangrove kayaking tour. Your local guide shares insights about the area's rich biodiversity, including diverse wildlife, flora, and fauna you’ll encounter while paddling. Enjoy fresh tropical fruit, juice, and snacks when you arrive at Playa Camaronal, a sea turtle conservation refuge. All kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are included.
  • Kayak through mangroves around Playa Samara
  • Learn about local vegetation and wildlife from your local guide
  • Visit a turtle conservation refuge on Playa Camaronal
  • Receive roundtrip transportation from Sámara or Carrillo Town

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Fresh tropical fruit, juice and water
  • Sit-on-top kayak, paddle, and lifejacket.
  • Private transportation
    Round-trip transportation is included in Sámara and Puerto Carrillo downtown areas.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We offer pick-up and drop-off from all hotels in downtown Sámara and Puerto Carrillo. If you’re staying at a private home or Airbnb in the area, send us your location and we’ll coordinate your transport. You’re also welcome to meet us at our office: Book with María, located across the street from Roots Bakery on the main road in Sámara, Guanacaste (50205).

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    Meeting point

    • Book with María
      Across The St from Roots Bakery, Main Rd, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 11/04/2019 - 06/07/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 9 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Mangrove

    Ronald_S, Mar 2025
    Luis was great. Very knowledgeable about the plants and birds in the mangrove. Would recommend. Great local fruit and fruit drinks for break.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Hola Ronald! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, it definitely means a lot to us! We would love to have you back any time! Take care. :)

    Marlon was an excellent guide- fun and informative! We really enjoyed our river kayaking with him

    julie_r, Apr 2024
    Learning about the ecosystem around the Nicoya peninsula and the quiet and peacefulness of the experience

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Hola Julie! Thank you for your review. Indeed the mangrove kayak tour is a great way to learn and take a closer look at the wildlife of the area. Thank you for supporting local, pura vida. :)

    An enjoyable and educational kayak tour.

    Ruth_R, Feb 2024
    Our guides, Christopher and Brandon were knowledgable and entertaining. They pointed out a lot of interesting wildlife and explained the advantages of mangroves in the ecosytem and the interaction of the plants and animals in them. It was great to have a view from the river. They also provided a snack of fresh pineapple and watermelon and water and fruit juices. A really worthwhile kayak outing with a crocodile-sighting conclusion.

    Response from Host, Mar 2024

    Hola Ruth! Thank you so much for taking the time of writing a review, it means a lot to us. We're really happy to know you had a great time! Hopefully we'll have you back soon. Keep supporting local! :)

    Wunderschön

    Dagmar_G, Mar 2024
    Eine wunderschöne relaxte Kanutour. Louis eim netter und kompetenter Guide. Wir haben es genossen! Wir haben viele Vögel sehen können und die Ruhe genossen.

    Response from Host, Apr 2024

    Hola! Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it. Keep supporting local!

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