Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Nosara

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Nosara offers two very different paddling environments: (1) Calm Mangrove Estuaries at Boca Nosara where Río Nosara and Río Montaña meet alongside the Nosara Biological Reserve (375503P1, 2h kayak or SUP tour with fresh pipa coconut water, plus 12541P25 gentle river rafting safari in green season), and (2) Nearby Sámara Bay to Isla Chora Ocean Kayak & Snorkel Day Trips (116992P5 and 12702P39, departing Playa Sámara ~45 minutes south of Nosara along Route 160). See our Playa Nosara & Boca Nosara guide.

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Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding in Costa Rica

Come join us on a unique experience in our beautiful wild national reserve. Its a magnificent place for all to admire and get to know our ecosystem and ways to sustain it. We will drift down river with the perfect tidal conditions to ensure maximum entertainment. Grab a "Pipa" wh...

• Departure / meeting zone: Boca Nosara / Río Nosara & Río Montaña (Playa Guiones pickup option) · Area hub: Playa Nosara & Biological Reserve · Category: Kayaking & Paddleboarding
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Included: Snacks; Kayaks, doubles or singles and SUP boards are provided
• Run by: Everyday Nosara Outdoor Experience · Reviews: 5.00 average from 37 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling to Chora Island

The starting point for this adventure is south of Sámara Beach, a place known for its low swell, after approximately 25 minutes paddling through the calm waters and enjoying the scenery leaving the coast behind, we will arrive at Chora Island, you can rest while observe iguanas, ...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara to Isla Chora (~45 min south of Nosara) · Area hub: Playa Garza · Category: Kayaking & Paddleboarding
• Departure & season note: Departs from Playa Sámara (~45 minutes south of Nosara).
• Duration: 3 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Included: Snacks; Use of snorkeling equipment; Sit-on-top kayak and paddle; Private transportation
• Run by: Book with María · Reviews: 4.72 average from 78 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Non-refundable: all sales are final and no refund is available for cancellations, per the Viator listing.

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Playa Samara Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling

Just off Samara’s coast lies Chora Island—a haven of white sand beach and aquamarine water. This kayak and snorkel tour allows you to easily paddle to Chora Island, where you can dive in the water, snorkel, and experience Costa Rica’s rich sea life. The starting time of this acti...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara to Isla Chora (~45 min south of Nosara) · Area hub: Playa Garza · Category: Ocean Experiences & Snorkeling
• Departure & season note: Departs from Playa Sámara (~45 minutes south of Nosara).
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 20 travelers per booking))
• Included: Snacks; Bottled water; Use of snorkeling equipment
• Run by: Samara Adventures · Reviews: 4.68 average from 47 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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