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Tours/Samara/Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden

Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden

4.7(11)Samara3 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.7(10)
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
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Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Price from
$60 / person
Location
Samara
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 11 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Carrillo Tours
Meeting point
10 meters south to Cocos Restaurants (Two Gringos)

Description

It’s not just a walk; there is a great story that is going to capture all your senses. With amazing nature and animals surrounding you, we will turn this experience into the best relaxing and interesting time. This tour is special for all birdwatching lovers. Good health condition is the key to get all the way through. Come and join us, we want to share our tropical forest with you Experience the magic of Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest and enjoy unforgettable encounters with nature. During the tour, you may have the chance to spot adorable sloths peacefully resting in their habitat, offering unique and memorable wildlife moments. Complete your adventure with a visit to our beautiful butterfly garden, where colorful butterflies surround you in a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere. A perfect experience for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to create unforgettable memories.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 12–70)
$60
Child (ages 4–11)
$50

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.

Tour Options

Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden

Pickup included

What's included

Included
Private transportation
water and fruits

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.7
11 reviews
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How it compares in Sámara

  • No. 22 by number of reviews among 79 tours in Sámara
  • Starting price $60 is close to the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Sámara

Excurgo comparison of 79 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden take?

Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden lasts about 3 hours.

How much does Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden cost?

Prices start at $60 per person for this Samara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden cost for children?

Children aged 4–11 pay from $50, adults from $60.

Can I cancel Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Iguana Inn.

What languages is Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Carrillo Tours.

Reviews(11)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Victoria_P
July 15, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing tour!

We had so much fun! Our guide, Luis was incredibly knowledgeable. We saw the butterfly enclosure, basilisk lizards, howler monkey, some INCREDIBLE orb weaver spiders, and more. We finished the tour by visiting the recently rescued sloth. We learned so much about the local flora and fauna and thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with Luis and enjoyed discovering our local wildlife and nature. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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CostaRicaChristopher
June 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Good tour at a nice price point.

Wonderful easy hike, the guide pointed out the animals and birdlife along the way, told us about the vegetation and the history of the area. Very informative. Being out in the wild on private property, there was a lot to see. Sure, we understand animals move from day to day, but we were overall very pleased with the tour. Many birds, the butterfly habitat was nice, it was great seeing a sloth. I would recommend.

Operator response

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the hike. Our guides are passionate about sharing the wildlife, vegetation, and history of the area, so it means a lot to know that their efforts made your visit special. We’re glad you had the opportunity to see many species that call this area home. Thank you for recommending our tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure with Carrillo Tours! Kind regards

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giaf341
June 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Sloths in Guanacaste.... Your chance

This was our last chance to see sloths in Costa Rica, and we were so pleased that this new tour ( so it was explained to us ) was available. It is also a parte of the rescue mission the company has we were told. We did add the butterfly garden which was also very nice.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are glad that we could help make your last opportunity to see sloths in Costa Rica a memorable one. Thank you as well for visiting our Butterfly Garden. Our goal is to create meaningful nature experiences while promoting wildlife conservation and environmental education. We truly appreciate your support and kind words. Best regards

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williamjE108NC
April 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Was nice

This tour is really wonderful, my family and I really enjoyed the tour

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!! We are so happy to know that you and your family really enjoyed the tour. Creating memorable moments for our guests is what we really love. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing adventure with Carrillo Tours! Resgards Pura Vida!!!!

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Sightsee65595997555
March 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Hiking in the Costa Rican forest

Christopher is very friendly and Alberto is very nice! Very delicate towards me! We saw the monkeys and birds well

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elizabethd386
February 25, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great sloth experience with great guides!!

Highly recommend this tour and if you can ask for Leonardo and Cavito!! They make a great team and made the hike a memorable experience! We saw a total of 8 sloths, many birds, and lots of plants. Leonardo was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Cavito's ability to spot animals was amazing. Bring water.

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Cheryl S
January 10, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
The perfect way to learn about sloths!

We were a group of 13 people, ranging in ages 4-64. We were picked up on time and taken to the nearby location. The guides met us at the gate and we were given a private tour, coming upon sloths within the first five minutes. Both guides were very informative and attentive, taking lots of time to answer our questions and set up a monocular, which we could use to take pictures on our phones. We had a lovely walk(bug repellent recommended) and ended with a fresh snack of pineapple and drinks. I’d highly recommend this wonderful tour.

Operator response

Thank you very much Cheryl, we do the best we can, and we are very happy with people like you, who appreciate details, effort, work and especially nature.

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Amy P
November 22, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great Sloth Experience

Our guide Christopher was very knowledgeable, not only about sloths, but about the birds and the flora and fauna of this area. The walk takes you through a project where biologists are studying and monitoring the sloths. We were lucky to see four sloths, the last being a female climbing from tree to tree and eating from the leaves of the trumpet tree. Our guide had a scope through which he took wonderful pictures from our phones. We were so close that we were able to take videos of the sloths through our phones as well. Highly recommend this experience!

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didier_za
November 1, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful.

I had the luck to make this tour and was very pleased, during the tour we could observe a lot of flora and fauna, we observed sloths, birds, monkeys, fungi, trees. The guide gave us excellent Customer Service and left a very good impression from the beginning of the tour, immersing me in this tour was an escape to a daily environment and I could be more me connect with my essence and nature. Thank you Carrillo Tours team for this wonderful experience.

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947g_nesisa
October 27, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience

El tour de perezosos fue un éxito, pudimos ver a 5 perezosos durante el recorrido, distintos tipos de árboles y algunos monos. El guía fue muy amable y nos explicó detalladamente la historia de los árboles, de los monos y otros detalles que consideró importante que supieramos. La experiencia fue muy bonita y al finalizar nos dieron hidratación. El guía siempre se comportó muy profesional y demostró gran conocimiento. The sloth tour was a success, we were able to see 5 sloths during the tour, different types of trees and some monkeys. The guide was very kind and explained in detail the history of the trees, the monkeys and other details that they considered important for us to know. The experience was very nice and at the end they gave us hydration. The guide always behaved very professional and excelled great knowledge.

Operator response

Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia, estamos para servir

$60/ person
4.7(11)
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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