Let me start this review by saying that I generally avoid guided tours. We decided to take this one based on the reviews on Tripadvisor. It turned out to be a very wise decision and may actually change my mind about guided tours.
What makes this tour worthwhile and unique is the intimate knowledge and passion of the guide- Alvaro....
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Samara Trails
Mountain directly behind Playa Samara, Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Playa Samara
Type: Hiking Trails
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Samara Trails is a trail system within the private 346 acre Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is in Dry Tropical forest and contains various...
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Samara Trails is a trail system within the private 346 acre Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is in Dry Tropical forest and contains various species of plants and animals including monkeys, birds, mammals, and amphibians. The hike takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to complete - private hikes are completed at 7am or 3:30 pm and are led by the grandson of Werner Sauter, founder of the Wildlife Refuge.
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Bronx, New York
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This was hands down my favorite experience in Costa Rica! We were on a different guided trip in Guanacaste and felt like we were getting the tourist experience but not the "genuine" Costa Rica. So we signed up for this hike and right from the very start we were so glad we did! Alvaro has a love for the land,...
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Vancouver, Canada
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Very interesting. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. A great walk that left us a lot more appreciative of the land and it people.
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great experience! Amazing knowledge from guide, perfect trail, and a view at the top! What a great way to spend three hours in Samara.
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Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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I have hiked Samara Trails many times and I love it each and every time. Alvaro has such love and passion for this land. He is so knowable about the history and the plants and animals. Several different times a long the way we stopped to taste various pods or plants. So interesting. The view at the top of the...
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Reviewed March 14, 2011
Gander, Canada
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A lovely way to spend a few hours. We learned about ecology and the various birds and plants of the area. Alvaro is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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On the last day of our stay in Playa Samara, my husband, father and I embarked on an early morning hike along the Samara Trails with Alvaro as our guide. Based on all of the glowing reviews on Trip Advisor, we set out with fairly high expectations. Our 3 hour hike exceeded all of those expectations. The trails, all made...
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Playa Samara
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Fisrt time taht I walk so long without to be tired! The nature is fabulouse,the view is amazin,and Alvaro is the best guide that you can find !
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New York City, New York
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Samara is truly a lovely place. A few roads stitched together to make a town, people riding bikes to and fro, some horses ambling unattended here and there, and a beautiful palm-lined beach. Everyone loves it. I do. Yet with all of that, a highlight of my visit was Samara Trails. About 30 years ago a family decided to buck...
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Salt Spring Island, Canada
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Alvaro, the grandson of the founder of the bioreserve property, lead our small group on a 3+ hour hike through the dry tropical forest to a stunning lookout. It was one of the highlights of my week in Samara. Alvaro is passionate and extremely knowledgable about the forest environment and the impacts of development in Costa Rica. It is a...
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