Samara Trails in Werner Sauter Biological Reserve
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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
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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.
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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
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
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Birds and plants in the reserve
Annette S,
Feb 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour of the reserve was very educational. We learned about the species of plants and trees that are both native to the area and that were i products educational and can cause challenges. We also saw a variety of the local birds in Costa Rica like the pygmy owl, woodpeckers and the turquoise browed motmot. Very cool. Our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and for a plant and animal nerd I enjoyed it.
Not 50 $ worth
Cornelia D,
Feb 1, 2025
- Viator
2.00Before booking we should have known that actually is no mango season! Although we were promised to get mangos on the tour, there was none.
Great hike with an amazing view.
ByronBeck,
May 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great hike with an amazing view. We loved seeing the wildlife! Christopher was a great guide and we highly recommend the tour.
Wildlife refuge tour
hillary w,
Mar 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00We saw howler monkeys up close, a Pygmy owl, and other birds, bats, spiders. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area. It was a fascinating tour.
Monkeys
Amy S,
Feb 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Hearing and seeing the Howler Monkeys. The history of the area being a cattle ranch and grassland was interesting too.
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