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Horseback Riding in Samara: Jungle and Beach
Horseback Riding in Samara: Jungle and Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (328)2h 30mHorseback riding near Samara takes you through jungle and small village to Buena Vista Beach on a horse matched to your riding level, with a guide in English, Spanish or French. The ride lasts two and a half hours and includes hotel pickup; morning departures leave around 8am and sunset rides around 3pm, though rainy season may shift the route to Samara Beach. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Two and a half hours means the ride fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, leaving time for other activities in Samara before or after. The guide's role is to match horse to rider, so the pace stays peaceful whether you have ridden before or never have.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 64View ›
Playa Sámara: Family Surf Lessons & Free Board Rental
Playa Sámara: Family Surf Lessons & Free Board Rental★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (284)1h 30mYou’ll jump right into Playa Sámara’s surf scene with friendly local instructors guiding you through every wobbly stand-up and salty splash. Lessons are tailored for all ages and skill levels—rashguards included—and after class you can keep your board to practice as long as you like. Expect laughter, real encouragement, and plenty of sun-kissed moments that linger after you’ve left the sand.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 80View ›
Horse riding tour Long Beach: river, jungle and beach
Horse riding tour Long Beach: river, jungle and beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (161)2h 30mA horse riding tour from Long Beach through Guanacaste forest and across Buenavista river to Buenavista Beach, where you ride into the Pacific on a deserted stretch of grey sand. The tour runs about 2.5 hours with a trained guide, small groups, and calm, well-cared-for horses; helmets are provided. Children from age 5 are welcome, and guides speak English, Spanish and French.Is it for me?If you speak English, Spanish or French, you can follow the guide comfortably without translation—pick the language when you book. Small groups are the default, though larger parties are welcome if you arrange it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Sámara Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes & Equipment Included
Sámara Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes & Equipment Included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (127)2hYou show up at Sámara beach, spend thirty minutes learning the theory and practicing on sand, then paddle out for two hours of wave-catching at your own level. The school provides board and rash guard, picks a time based on that day's conditions, and keeps groups small enough that your instructor knows what you're working toward. No experience necessary; kids welcome from age three.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to surf at your own pace without the chaos of a big group — the small-school setup and female-led instruction mean you'll actually feel welcome in the water, whether you're starting from zero or refining what you already know.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Samara: Werner Sauter Reserve Hike & Mango Tasting Tour
Samara: Werner Sauter Reserve Hike & Mango Tasting Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (121)2h 30mYou’ll wander through Samara’s rare dry forest trails with a local guide, taste fresh mangos straight from the tree, spot wildlife hiding in plain sight, and hear real stories about life in Guanacaste. Expect earthy scents, quiet moments under big sky, and a sense of resilience you might carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 47View ›
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (105)45mYou’ll get picked up right from your hotel in Guanacaste by a local driver who knows these roads by heart. Relax in a clean private vehicle with all insurances covered as you head straight to Liberia Airport (LIR). Enjoy small moments — maybe a chat or just watching the scenery slip by — before your trip home begins.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 3.50View ›
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef exploration
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef exploration★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (90)4hA half-day snorkeling activity in Samara where you board a boat to watch for bottlenose and spotted dolphins in their natural habitat, then spend time exploring the underwater reef on your own with provided snorkeling gear. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide who speaks English or Spanish, and snacks and beverages. Humpback whales pass through the area between August and November and again starting in January, so sightings are possible during those months.Is it for me?You're snorkeling with a guide and a shared group, which means the boat, the dolphin spotting and the route are all arranged—you show up and focus on the water instead of managing logistics. Pick this if you want to see dolphins and reef life in one morning without renting your own boat or planning the stops yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 73View ›
Costa Rica: Barigona Beach Horseback Ride & Wildlife Safari
Costa Rica: Barigona Beach Horseback Ride & Wildlife Safari★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (90)3hYou’ll ride horseback with a local guide through Costa Rica’s forests and rivers to reach deserted Barigona Beach. Expect fresh ocean air, wildlife sightings, a riverside snack break, and plenty of laughter along the way. If you’ve ever wanted to feel alone with nature (but not lost), this is your day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 79View ›
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit Snack
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit Snack★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (77)2h 30mYou’ll kayak across gentle Pacific waters from Sámara Beach to Chora Island with a local guide, spot iguanas and crabs ashore, then snorkel among rainbow fish and maybe turtles. Afterward, snack on fresh tropical fruit before heading back by kayak — salty hair, sandy toes, and all.Travelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 63View ›
Guanacaste: Horseback safari tour with river & jungle wildlife
Guanacaste: Horseback safari tour with river & jungle wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (26)1hYou’ll ride gentle ponies through Guanacaste’s rivers and jungle with a local guide who shares stories about monkeys, birds, and butterflies along the way. Expect laughter (and maybe muddy boots), snack breaks under shady trees, and hands-on moments caring for your horse—a day trip you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Airport Transfers to Azura Beach Resort: Private Pickup Liberia
Airport Transfers to Azura Beach Resort: Private Pickup Liberia★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)2h–3hYou're met at Liberia Airport with a name sign, driven to your Sámara hotel in a private air-conditioned minibus with bottled water included, and the price is fixed before you land. The driver waits for flight delays at no extra cost and will stop along the way if you want to photograph or eat. Round-trip return transfers are available separately.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Liberia without a rental car and want the price locked in before you arrive—no negotiating with a taxi driver at the curb. The ninety-minute drive is part of the journey, and the driver's willingness to stop for photos or a meal means you're not just being transported, you're settling in.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 305View ›
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