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A Sámara agency running kayak-and-snorkel runs, jungle hikes, mangrove paddles, and turtle tours, with hotel pickup and easy WhatsApp booking. Guides like Brendan and Michael get named for being knowledgeable and good with kids, and the turtle tour works alongside local biologists so nesting stays undisturbed. Travelers report swimming with turtles, spotting dolphins and whales, and fresh pineapple at the end. Bring your own life vest for very small children.
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50M despues de la escuela primaria, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica
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It was the only place we found that would book kayak tours on that day because of the big swell. Plus they offered a 3pm tour that allows you to paddle back under the sunset!! The tour was amazing and the big waves that day made it super fun while still being safe with our two guides giving clear instructions. We swam with two turtles, saw a few colorful fishes, a manta ray, weird starfishes, an eel... It wasn't the best snorkeling because of the waves and sometimes blurry water, but it was truly in the wild, and our small group was alone there so it was an amazing experience!! Chilling with the turtles was so cool!! Snacks included fresh pineapple. We went directly to the agency, but they picked up people at their hotels. They were efficient and friendly. Highly recommend!
We did the Turtle Tour with Michael. It was absolutely fantastic. Pickup at the hotel worked great, they are always reachable via Whatsapp. Keep in mind, that there is a longer drive to the beach for turtle observation. There, we saw not one but two nests just breaking surface and watched, while the tiny turtles emerged. In the end, we were even more lucky to observe an adult turtle laying eggs at the beach. Once in a lifetime moment. They are working closely with local biologists, so no turtles were disturbed and everybody respected the distance to keep and the rules announced beforehand.
We did 2 fun tours with them jungle hike and mangrove kayak. The hike was uphill in heat but we expected this. We got to see monkeys, butterflies, bees, bats and our guide was very educated. The fruit at the end was a big hit! The kayak was enjoyed by all 14 of us (almost private tour!). It was told to me and on site as 3-3.5 hrs but we were only about 1.5hrs. Maybe depends on tides? But we saw bats, and pelicans. Guide was knowledgeable. Fruit was available mid way plus water. Sad we didn't see monkeys. They were all double kayaks. Life preserves available but the 6 year old was not offered one that fit so bring own for small children.
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