Samara Adventures (Nosara Adventures)
Tours & Adventure · Nicoya Peninsula · Ocean kayak & snorkel ($65)
Tour and transport company in Sámara and Nosara offering kayaking, snorkeling, surf lessons, zipline and horseback tours on the Nicoya Peninsula.
- Start times
- 06:30, 08:00, 14:15, 15:00, 15:15, 19:00
- Days
- Daily
- Takes
- 3 h–4 h
- Best time
- morning
- Booking
- Book ahead
Tips
- Kayak tour at low tide
- Turtles Jun–Dec only
- Seafari includes hotel pickup
Prices (as published)
| Ocean Seafari (catamaran 2-in-1 with snorkeling) — adults 12+ · children 5-11 $55 · infants free · 8:00 am, 3.5 h · hotel pickup included | $70 |
| Catamaran Sunset Party — 3:15 PM · 3 h | $78 |
| Catamaran Sunset Cruise — 2:15 PM · 3.5 h | $90 |
| Ocean Kayak & Snorkel — at low tide · 3 h · fruit and drinks | $65 |
| Surf Lessons — 3 h | $90 |
| Samara Trails (dry-forest hike) — 6:30 am or 3:00 pm | $52 |
| Turtle Nesting — season June–December · 7:00 pm · 4 h | $65 |
| Wingnut Canopy (10 cables, 2 rappels) — 3 h | $100 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://samaraadventures.com
- Phone: +506 8952 1000
- Phone: +506 2656 0920
- Phone: +506 2656 0922
- WhatsApp: +506 8952-1000
- Location: 9.8813, -85.529 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Sámara Saturday Market (Feria)Local shop · FreeA tree-shaded Saturday market (7 am to 2 pm) with fresh tropical fruit and vegetables, fish, homemade street food, crafts and live music.
- Cangrejal Tide Pools (west of Sámara)Nature spot · Free · hidden gemRocky shoreline at the west end of Sámara bay where low tide uncovers pools with crabs, puffer fish, wading birds and, reportedly, moray eels.
- Playa SámaraBeach · FreeA reef-sheltered bay with gentle waves, a relaxed Tico village behind it and little Isla Chora offshore — the most family-friendly swimming beach on the peninsula.
- Isla ChoraNature spot · about $10A forested islet just off Sámara beach, reached by kayak, boat or a strong swim, with a small beach, reef snorkeling and iguanas and pelicans on the rocks.
- Playa Buena VistaBeach · Free · hidden gemA long, wild beach just west of Sámara with river mouths and mangroves at both ends — great for empty walks, birding and wide sunsets.
- Playa CarrilloBeach · FreeA near-perfect crescent of white sand fringed with coconut palms, with calm water and not a building on the beach — a local favorite just south of Sámara.
Sources: https://samaraadventures.com · https://samaraadventures.com/ocean-tours/ · https://samaraadventures.com/nature-tours/ · 0012_partner_sites.sql