Things to do in Sámara
Costa Rica·94 bookable experiences
Sámara sits in Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica, and there are 94 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.
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Most booked in Sámara
Ordered the way Viator ranks them, which reflects what travellers actually book.
Costa Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transfer
Your personal driver, professionally trained and knowledgeable about the local area, will be eagerly waiting to greet you with a warm smile and assist you with your luggage. From the very first moment, you'll feel a…
Shuttle From Liberia Airport To Azura Beach Resort Costa Rica
Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica? Do not worry! Costa Rica Shuttle & Tours will cordinate your private shuttle service to your hotel/resort in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and the best certified drivers,…
Round Trip Transfer Liberia Airport to Your Hotel or Airbnb
Enjoy a Seamless Round-Trip Experience from Liberia Airport to Your Hotel or Airbnb Start and end your vacation stress-free with our reliable Round-Trip Private Shuttle Service. Your professional driver will be waiting…
Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara
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…
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
Perfect for all levels and all ages of riders who want to experience sharing a special moment with this beautiful animal. Our well behaved and healthy horses will allow you to discover Samara beauties and enjoy the…
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
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…
Horseback Riding in Puerto Carrillo: Beach & Jungle
Horseback Riding at Carrillo Beach – Just Minutes from Sámara! Looking for a fun and scenic way to explore Costa Rica’s coastline? Just 7 km south of Sámara, Carrillo Beach—ranked among the top 5 beaches in the…
Guided Cooking Class with a Local in Samara
Our project aims to help you discover the secrets of this cuisine. To learn to cook alongside a passionate chef, who will take pleasure in explaining to you in English or Spanish, and to help you master the techniques…
Playa Samara Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling
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…
Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies
The Pacific coast is a perfect place for dolphin watching as these playful animals live in the area throughout the year. Around 8:00 a.m. you will be picked up by a guide and professional driver to start this adventure,…
Turtle Tour Near Samara Beach
This tour is for all nature lovers. In this tour, you will have the exciting and wonderful opportunity to watch turtle nesting. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you will walk along the beach in search of the turtles…
The Best Surf Lessons in Playa Samara!
We have 5 star reviews on all platforms. There are less than 30 ISA certified instructors in Costa Rica - Our surf director, Jairo Zuñiga, is one of them. Our staff is CPR & First Aid Certified. Our staff is lifeguard…
Mega Zipline Tour over 11 Waterfalls from Guanacaste
Our Waterfall Tour is unlike anything else in Costa Rica, combining the thrill of 18 zipline cables with the awe-inspiring experience of crossing 11 waterfalls. Even with a 3-hour drive from Guanacaste, this adventure…
Surf Lessons for the whole family in Playa Sámara
Tico's is a family-run business with more than 17 years of experience and a lot of passion for what we do. We care a lot about your safety, so all of your instructors are also certified lifeguards. Book your surf…
LIR Liberia Airport Shuttle Service to your Hotel or AirBnb
What Can You Expect? Easy identification – Our team will greet you with a personalized sign. Punctuality and safety – Professional and bilingual drivers. Guaranteed comfort – Modern vehicles for 4, 8, and 14 passengers.…
Samara Trails in Werner Sauter Biological Reserve
Located in Playa Samara, the paths of the Werner Sauter Biological Reserve, will lead you to an amazing hiking tour. To discover Samara trails on a different light, our experienced guide will amaze you with interesting…
Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling to Chora Island
The starting point for this adventure is south of Sámara Beach, a place known for its low swell, after approximately 25 minutes paddling through the calm waters and enjoying the scenery leaving the coast behind, we will…
RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
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…
La Leona Waterfall Extreme Hiking tour
IMPORTANT NOTE: Small groups are operate in this tour. Tour duration with roundtrip transportation from hotels to both tours and lunch are around 5 to 6 hours depending of hotel you staying Walking duration total are 2…
Safari & Buenavista Beach Horse Riding Tour
Enjoy this tour between jungle, river, and beach to the rhythm of the horses’ hooves, calm and docile. The adventure starts as soon as the gate opens: you will cross the Buenavista river followed by the observation of…
Explore Mountain views & Ocean Vibes
*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
Turtle Nesting Tour in Corozalito
Seeing turtles lay their eggs is a truly unforgettable experience, and Corozalito offers a more serene and intimate setting to witness it. While massive arrivals may occasionally occur, they are rare—what makes…
Wild Macaws Tours in Punta Islita from Playa Samara
Just south of Playa Carrillo is Punta Islita, home to the Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project), a conservation organization dedicated to the survival of Costa Rica’s native macaws. Previously extinct in…
Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Samara Beach And Carrillo Beach
Our private transfer is designed to enjoy your transfer (Airport-Hotel), in a comfortable and relaxed way, we will be waiting for you at the airport for your arrival and from there we will make your transfer a unique…
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