Samara Trails in Werner Sauter Biological Reserve
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Drinks
Gratuities
Pictures
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Werner Sauter Biological Reserve
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
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.
Options
Morning Samara Trails Hike
Located in Samara Beach, this hiking tour is an experience you will not forget. It is a 2.5 hour hike departing at 6:30am Bottled water & juices included.
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Afternoon Samara Trails Hike
Located in Samara Beach, this hiking tour is an experience you will not forget. It is a 2.5 hour hike departing at 2:30pm Bottled water & juices included.
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour with Alex was...
Elisabeth H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour with Alex was just great. He is incredibly familiar with flora and fauna and has spent so much time and effort to give us the absolute best experience. Thank you for the great time we can highly recommend it.
Nice lowkey Samara experience.
Bubenny5,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a simple hike, but we saw a lot of birds and monkeys. The overlook of Samara and Carillo was beautiful. It was a nice early morning walk with great information.
Very interesting short...
Antje H,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting short hike. Great vantage point and super informed guide (Christopher). Highly recommended.
Beautiful hike with a knowledgeable guide!
850mandib,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Christopher, did a great job of leading us through the beautiful tropical dry forest to an amazing overlook. We saw a lot of special plants and wildlife.
Z8983ZIerich,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. The guides are very knowledgeable and it was not too difficult of a trail. Saw about 25 to 30 hauling monkeys including babies. The view of Samara beach from the top was fantastic. Looked like a postcard.
Extraordinary experience with Alex
kirstendD2837PZ,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an incredible experience! My two daughters and I did a tour with Alex from Samara Adventures! He was AMAZING! Super knowledgeable, took his time on the trails to show us and teach us all about the local animals and plants! We got to see so many extraordinary things! Was even more than we expected! I can’t say enough good things about Alex! If you get a chance to go ask for him!
Nature Trail
903adrienneg,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louis was an excellent tour guide and so knowledgeable about the plants and animals of the area. As a science teacher I really appreciated the information and learned a lot. Excellent experience
Highly recommend!!
lauramU6321DY,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour!! Christopher was our guide, we are a family of 4 (2 kids) and our group consisted of another family of 4. Christopher did a fantastic job pointing out all the wildlife, plants, trees and insects. Within the first 5 minutes of arrivals we saw MANY howler monkeys, a few babies, and a coati. We also saw capuchin monkeys. It was great to learn about the Guanacaste trees, the “naked Indian” tree and the alligator tooth trees. We saw many butterflies and insects. My kids loved the tour! We did the 2:30 pm hike. Would highly recommend!!
Great Experience and Knowledge of the Reserve
860brig,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience and you get to submerge yourself in nature thoroughly. Luis was such a great Spanish guide, and we got so lucky and saw a couple of white face monkeys before our tour was over. We learned a lot about the area’s plants and trees too. Recommend fully!!
We saw a 4 Month Old Howler Monkey!
philippJ6587ZU,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a magical place! We felt privileged to get an opportunity to explore. Christopher was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and very friendly. We had great conversations beyond monkey talk
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