


| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Macaws Tours in Punta Islita from Playa Samara | 4 hours | 4.5 (11) | $104 | |
Once in a Life Time Macaw Sanctuary and Side By Side Tour | 4 hours | — | $184 | View |
Surf Lessons for the whole family in Playa Sámara | 1h 30min | 5.0 (288) | $80 | View |
Just south of Playa Carrillo is Punta Islita, home to the Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project), a conservation organization dedicated to the survival of Costa Rica’s native macaws. Previously extinct in this area of Guanacaste, the Scarlet Macaw is now back! The site in Punta Islita is home to the organization’s Macaw Refuge and Breeding Center, where rescued or injured birds from both species that can not be released are kept for breeding purposes. Their young are then released into the wild. Over 50 Scarlet Macaws have been released, creating the now famous Wild Scarlet Macaw Reserve, a must see when visiting the Nicoya Peninsula.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:17 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Over 50 Scarlet Macaws have been released, creating the now famous Wild Scarlet Macaw Reserve, a must see when visiting the Nicoya Peninsula.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wild Macaws Tours in Punta Islita from Playa Samara lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $104 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:30 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $81, adults from $104. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Villas Playa Samara Beach Front, Rancho De La Playa.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Samara Adventures.
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