Half-Day Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling in Sámara (35 Min South of Garza)

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Join us on this half-day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling. Relax and explore the Samara Beach area. You will have the chance to see bottlenose and spotted dolphins, as well as humpback whales that are heading south during certain times of the year.

Nearby Nicoya Coast Day-Trip Departure Notice: Departs from Playa Sámara (~35 minutes south of Playa Garza).. This excursion departs from Playa Sámara or Puerto Carrillo (~35 minutes south of Playa Garza / ~45 to 50 minutes south of Playa Guiones and Nosara along Route 160), not from Guiones beach. Check your Viator option for selected-hotel pickup or plan a 35-to-50-minute coastal drive or taxi south.

Quick Summary & Confirmed Details

• Viator product code: 12702P56
• Listing type: Guided excursion (guided-tour)
• Departure / meeting zone: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara (~35 min south of Playa Garza / ~45 min south of Guiones)
• Area hub: Playa Garza · Primary category: Ocean Experiences & Snorkeling
• Private or shared: Shared — Shared small-group tour (up to 10 travelers per booking)
• Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Operating season / note: Departs from Playa Sámara (~35 minutes south of Playa Garza).
• Run by: Samara Adventures (local operator on Viator)
• Customer reviews on Viator: 4.72 average from 90 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Meeting Point, Pickup & What Is Included

• Where you meet or get picked up: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Playa Sámara (~35 min south of Playa Garza / ~45 min south of Guiones)
• What is included: Snacks; Bottled water; Use of snorkeling equipment
• Post-booking confirmation: Exact meeting coordinates or hotel pickup instructions are provided in your Viator booking confirmation voucher.

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What to Bring & How to Prepare in Nosara

• Sun, water & trail gear: Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, quick-dry clothing, and footwear suited to your activity (water sandals for river kayaks/floats, closed-toe shoes for ATVs, horseback rides, and reserve walks).
• Road & river buffer: Unpaved sections of Route 160 and local dirt roads around Guiones, Pelada, and inland Nosara Town take longer during afternoon rains; leave a 15-to-20-minute buffer when driving or taking a tuk-tuk to your meeting point.

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Browse all Nosara guided tours, explore Ocean Experiences & Snorkeling or Playa Garza, or read our Nosara activity planning guides.

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