This is a great hike on a former cattle farm that is home to a variety of plants and animals. Alvaro is an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. Great panoramic view and fruit snacks at the top of the hill. Depending on your fitness level, the walk can be strenuous as the path goes uphill for quite a bit and... More

This was and amazing addition for our vacation, laying on the beach is great, but eventually you want to get up and moving and this tour is the way to go! The owner /guide is very knowledging and passionate about environmental conservation. We saw some great birds, butterflies, trees, and at the end the sunset view came with a band... More

Loved the hike and view at the top of the mountain! Alvaro (guide) was very friendly and knowledgeable! Saw several owl butterflies up close! Would definitely recommend it for everyone who wishes to get close to nature! :) More

This was one of the Highlights of our Trip to Costa Rica. Walking through the Forest there with Alvaro was a Gem of a Tour and will always be one of my True Memory Treasures I brought back from Costa Rica and will always keep near and dear to my Heart. If you appreciate Nature in its purest form you... More

This hike was a highlight of our trip. Alvaro is a wealth of knowledge and you can tell he really loves what he does. He has such a passion for his grandfather's land and for teaching people about it. My kids (10 and 7) really enjoyed the hike as well and learned so much. The next day when we went... More

This is a must do in Samara. It is one of the most enjoyable guided hikes we took in Costa Rica. Samara Trails are on a beautiful piece of land and Alvaro is an extremely knowledgeable guide. His passion for the ecology, culture and environment of Costa Rica is evident as he explains the mysteries of the trees of the... More

This trek is a must on your list of things you need to do and see in Samara. Alvaro makes the 2 hour trek an extremely informative and enjoyable morning. His enthusiasm and passion for what he does is apparent and you come away feeling so so much more knowledgeable about the forest and its inhabitants. The view from the... More

Alvero is a great host. He has a very well maintained property; he is knowledgeable as to flora and fauna; he takes pains to ensure his guests are entertained and educated. Highly recommended. More

Alvaro was excellent. The trails are obviously a labour of love for him and he shows an immense appreciation for how valuable everything within the land is - from what goes up, to what lives within. We found the information he shared about the history of the land to be equally interesting and the walk was a great balance of... More