The 8 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Playa Samara, Province of Guanacaste

March 9, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Horseback riding, fishing and yoga are just a few of the myriad things to do on the gorgeous Playa Samara. The white-sand beach is the perfect place to relax with a book or run wild with the kids, offering a fabulous setting for any beachside activity you could dream of. Offshore, a coral reef rewards snorkelers with active, beautiful marine life.
Restaurants in Playa Samara

1. Wingnuts Canopy Tours

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Wingnuts Canopy Tours

"Wing Nuts... we are dedicated to natural conservation and to share the beauty of the forest" Wing Nuts Canopy Tour began as an idea back around 1999. We were searching for a way to create economic sustainability for our family, based on conservation of the forest and its itinerant wildlife on our beautiful property. ​ We are located in the beach community of Sámara, on the west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Living in a world-famous "Blue Zone" for good health, longevity, and happiness, we are blessed to find ourselves as guardians of a substantial patch of Dry Tropical Forest. We are dedicated to natural conservation and to sharing the beauty of our forest and its wildlife, in this gorgeous coastal setting, with travelers and nature lovers from around the world. ​ A family-operated business, Wing Nuts believes that small is beautiful. We offer our tour to small groups, with a maximum of 10 per tour, which allows us to really personalize your c

2. Samara Trails

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Samara Trails

Samara Trails is a trail system within the private 346 acre Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is in Dry Tropical forest and contains various species of plants and animals including monkeys, birds, mammals, and amphibians. The hike takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete - private hikes are completed at 7am or 3:00 pm and are led by experienced and bilingual guides.

3. Samara Eco-Adventures

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Samara Eco-Adventures

With over 15 years in operation, we know what it takes to safely lead you and your crew to experience the beautiful waters, wildlife and jungles of our amazing home. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Samara Eco-Adventures! We are the premier family run eco-adventure tour operator in beautiful, oceanside Samara, Costa Rica. Check out our website, book a tour or give us a call. Let us guide you to paradise!

4. Samara Adventure Company

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Samara Adventure Company

We are specialists in customizing your vacation for your specific interests and budget. We can organize all the details of your trip, from your arrival at the airport until the time to say goodbye. We offer activities, hotel reservations, and transportations for almost anywhere in Costa Rica. Let us take care of the bookings and logistics of your trip so that you can relax and enjoy this beautiful country! SAMARA ADVENTURE COMPANY IS A COSTA RICAN FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 2004. ALTHOUGH KNOWN AS AN OUTSTANDING TOUR OPERATOR COMPANY HEADQUARTERED IN SAMARA BEACH, IT IS WELL RENOWNED TO PROVIDE DISTINCT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AS WELL.

5. Horsejungle

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Horsejungle

Horse back riding on wonderful place : Observe the jungle, Cross a River, Walking on the beautiful beach (Barco quebrado, Buenavista, Barigona...) on Costa Rica... And we speack about wild life. French english spanish Helmets and saddle adapted Happy and Healthy horses

6. Samara Sea Tours

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Samara Sea Tours

Samara Sea Tours specializes in planning tours and activities for the whole family or couples. We offer Nature tours , Snorkeling, Kayaking, Fishing, Watching dolphins, Horses and more. We have over 15 years working with many incredible families with who we shared many incredible experiences and adventures.

7. Explore Samara Tours

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Explore Samara Tours

Explore Samara Tours offers horseback riding tours to explore mountains, secluded beaches, rivers, the jungle and more!!! First time rider or experienced rider? No problem! We accommodate all levels and make sure that you will have the time of your life!! Our horses are well taken care of and very well behaved. Make sure you join one of our rides to experience the beauty of Samara while having a blast with the best bilingual Costa Rican native guide! Who hasn't ever wanted to gallop on a virgin sandy beach beside the crashing waves? It is now your chance to do so in a safe environment. All of our tours include local pick-up, water, fruit, and digital pictures sent to you. We also provide a helmet for a safe ride! Tours start at $40 per person. Have a look at our website exploresamaratours.com for more pictures and information. Pura Vida!

8. Costa Rica Monkey Tours - Day Tours

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Costa Rica Monkey Tours -  Day Tours

Costa Rica Monkey Tours is dedicated to provide the visitor of Costa Rica an experience. An authentic experience of Costa Rica Traditions, its roots and the vast wild life. We have over a decade of experience organizing Tours, expeditions and adventures.We guarantee to our clients to organize activities to fully license and registered locations with the highest safety rules and regulations. Let us work on your visit so you can simply kick back and enjoy from location to location transportation on our private shuttles to the most beautiful locations with the most magnificent views and adrenaline filled activities.

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