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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 facts, regarding our biodiversity and its many wonders. Come
join us to visit one of the only private reserves in Guanacaste.
The tropical dry forest is one of the most vulnerable and rare biomes of Central America. In Guanacaste, the characteristic six month dry season leaves the land susceptible to wildfires that often devastate the forest and its wildlife. As if this was not enough, over the past 40 years widespread deforestation and large scale agriculture have reduced the dry forests to a mere fraction of what they were in the past.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Drinks
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Traveler pickup is offered
Werner Sauter Biological Reserve, Playa Samara, Costa Rica The tropical dry forest is one of the most vulnerable and rare bio-mes of Central America.
In Guanacaste, the characteristic six month dry season leaves the land susceptible to wildfires that often devastate the forest and its wildlife. As if this was not enough, over the past 40 years widespread deforestation and large scale agriculture have reduced the dry forests to a mere fraction of what they were in the past.
Undoubtedly this type of forest houses one of the most interesting and complex ecosystems of the area; the natural scarcity of water has caused wildlife to evolve and thrive in an environment with fewer nutrients than other tropical forests while also maintaining the ability endure six months of intense tropical rain.
Samara Trails tour takes you through the Werner Sauter Biological Reserve, one of the only private reserves in Guanacaste.
Samara Trails, Playa Samara, Costa Rica This 2.5-hour guided hike starts in a former cattle farm, continues through a mango plantation, you can eat all the organic mangos that you want!, and finally takes you to the reserve where nature runs wild.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Tracy_G
20 Mar 2023
The guides were very friendly and informative. Very enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend. Breathtaking views at the top of the hill
shannaj59
20 Mar 2023
Our family really enjoyed this! Our guide Christopher was soo knowledgeable- we had a fantastic time!
walker79
18 Feb 2023
We highly recommend this opportunity to learn about the native plants, trees and the dry tropical forest of Costa Rica. We saw some birds, unusual butterflies, listened to and saw the cicadas and heard the howler monkeys. Our guide, Luis, had an incredible knowledge of it all and made our day most enjoyable. It was a relaxed hike through the forest, the uphill not bad, with a breathtaking view of the entire Samara coastal area at the top. Pick up at our apartment was right on time at 6:30 a.m. before it got too hot. Grateful to have the experience in an area that is being preserved in such a beautiful country.
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Samara Adventures
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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