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Looking for the best tours in Nosara, Costa Rica? Experience Nosara has been a trusted, locally owned tour provider since 2011. From kayaking or SUP through mangroves and birdwatching in the jungle to SUP surf lessons on Costa Rica’s world-class waves, our tours connect you with the beauty, wildlife, and pura vida spirit of Nosara.

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Mangrove SUP or Kayak

A family-friendly Nosara adventure — kayak or SUP through mangroves, and unwind at a private beach.

Open Ocean Sup or Kayak

Paddle the calm open sea with an experienced guide and enjoy the thrill of kayaking or stand-up paddling.

Wildlife and Waterfall Hike

Hike to Mala Noche Waterfall, swim in refreshing pools, and discover Nosara’s lush wildlife and hidden cascades.

Birdwatching Hike

Join an expert guide to explore Nosara’s vibrant reserve, home to over 270 species of colorful and exotic birds.

Biological Nature Hike

Discover tropical birds, monkeys, and vibrant forest life on a guided hike through the Biological Reserve.

Biological Nocturnal Hike

Explore the jungle after dark and spot Nosara’s nocturnal creatures with a local guide.

Cultural Coffee Tour

Taste, learn, and experience authentic Costa Rican coffee culture in the mountains of Naranjal.

ATV Waterfall Adventure

Ride through Nosara’s mountains by ATV and cool off at the beautiful Pilas Blancas Waterfall. 

Snorkeling San Juanillo Beach

Snorkel in crystal-clear waters at San Juanillo and discover colorful fish, reefs, and the magic of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. 

Explore one of Costa Rica’s most magical wildlife events — discover the Ostional Turtle Nesting.

SUP Surf Instructions

Ride the Waves, Find Your Flow

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Amazing river kayak mangrove tour Kenneth took us on a kayak trip. We saw so many birds and he was so knowledgeable Kenneth was an amazing guide so knowledgeable and friendly- he even managed to spot a crocodile swimming across the river in front of us but reassured us it was safe! He served us fresh pineapple and coconut mid tour Perfect
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Great guide ! Took the sunrise birding and nature hike with Kenneth, very knowledgeable and engaging guide, highly recommend the experience!
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Birding Alex was amazing, fantastic birder and nice guy. Two thumbs up! I would do it again. He was able to find us many new birds for our life list!
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Nature Walk We went birdwatching with Kenneth. He is passionate and knowledgeable about nature. At the start we mentioned that we were interested in nature as well as birds so that is what we got. In addition to guiding he can do some perfect bird and monkey calls. Also, he is simply and interesting guy to spend a couple of hours with.
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Go to nature activities in Nosara with excellent guide Kevin. I did both Stand up paddle on the Nosara river and snorkel tour in San Juanillo. On both tours Kevin was my guide and he was super helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding nature. Also liked a lot his sense of humour and stories of the area. Both tours are physically easy, river is very calm and hardly any current. You can go with SUP or kayak. Snorkelling in a calm bay and close to the beach. Both are very good activities e.g. in addition to your surfing day.
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Robyn R
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Waterfall Hike Amazing adventure with guides Alex & Rio. Super accommodating to large group and very knowledgeable and informative. Made the home fun and adventurous as well as educational.
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Wonderful guides Justin and Joel to the waterfall on ATV's Justin and Joel were our guides. They were so amazing with my 80 years mother. So patient and truly gentlemen. We had the best atv ride to the waterfall. So much fun going through streams and rivers. The waterfall was just beautiful. Thank you again for a wonderful afternoon.
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The Mala Noche Experience! We booked and excursion with excursion with Experience Nosara to the water fall Mala Noche. Our tour guide Kenneth was one of the most enthusiastic, passionate, and kind person I have ever met. He knew all about the local flora and fauna, and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with us. The hike was easy and could have been extremely quick but Kenneth stopped and every interesting plan for when he saw and interesting animal or bug. He really made the hike a true experience. I highly recommend this adventure and I highly recommend you request Kenneth as your guide!
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Great guide We did a nature hike with Alex and he was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and easy to be with. We recommend this tour. Bring mosquito repellent and binoculars.
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Snorkeling at San Juanillo We went snorkeling with Alex in San Juanillo and it was the perfect outing. Alex picked us up from our hotel, and he is so friendly and knowledgeable and patient with children! We enjoyed fresh pineapple and coconut on the beach while we reviewed what fish we had seen. Highly recommend booking an outing with Experience Nosara!
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We did the waterfall hike with David and had an amazing time! He was so friendly, knowledgeable and relaxed. The company was also very accommodating when we had to move the tour around due to weather. The waterfall was incredibly beautiful and we felt very safe! Thank you David!
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Great Kayak Trip Today in the lovely Rio de la Montana Estuary in Nasara. Kenneth was an enthusiastic, young, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable Guide. No Crocodiles but lots of wonderful Shore and song birds and plants all of which he could identify. Highly recommended when you visit Nosara. Easy booking. Give them a try!
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Many thanks to Rio for 2 excellent tours to the Nosara Reserve (54 species, 2 guests) and Mala Noche waterfall (32 species, 3 guests). We had good weather on both days (no rain, very little mosquitoes). Rio was fun and friendly and was an extra set of eyes, often seeing local/skulky birds before we did (ie: banded wren, grey cowled wood rail) and he led us safely through both areas. The Nosara Reserve terrain was a bit up and down at times (hiking shoes ideal, I was in short rain boots which was fine) and the Mala Noche Falls was flatter but required crossing shallow creeks up to my calves in some areas (my water shoes worked well). Rio was excited to help us find lifers and targets and brought us to some smaller local spots along the way, like Calle Aeropuerto. If you're a birder, call Rio. Photos are a mix from both sites. Visited in late October.
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Highly recommended
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We had a great time wandering through the woods with our wonderful guide, Alex. It was a relaxing and enlightening treasure hunt filled with informative tidbits about local flora and fauna. Not only did we get the scientific names and explanations for parts of this amazing ecosystem, we got to hear the local histories and uses of the wildlife we saw. It was great to share this experience with a guide who was just as excited to spot a bird as we were!
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Highly recommend. Did walk/birdwatching one day. Kayak/paddle another day. Knowledgeable and patient guides. Delicious fresh coconut and pineapple at the end. Very convenient. Well worth it!!!
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Very knowledgeable and fun tour guides
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We had an amazing experience, Alex is a really good tour guide. He knows a lot about the surroundings and different species living here. He took the time and all together it was a great experience
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If you plan on being in the Nosara area, this tour is a must! My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of participating in the gator tour in early June. The scenery and wildlife was unbelievable! We were able to see so many different species of birds close up as well as crabs and other wildlife. Our tour guide Alex made it that much better! Alex was very friendly and personable and navigated us through the water. Alex is super knowledgeable about the surrounding area and wildlife and made the tour very relaxing and fun. Thank you Alex for this unique experience and we cannot wait to visit again!
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Birdwatching in Nosara

Discover the magic of dawn in the jungle.

Join our expert guide at sunrise for a peaceful hike through Nosara’s rich dry forest, home to over 270 bird species. From aracaris to motmots, discover the vibrant life that awakens with the day—an unforgettable experience for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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