Sámara
A calm, curved bay on the Nicoya Peninsula. Quiet coastline, easy air and so much wildlife. Ideal for first-light sunrise flights or golden-hour sunset departures.
Book a Flight
Choose your coastal route from our Sámara base — walk-ins and simultaneous flights welcome when seats are available. Prices below are per person in CRC.
20 Minutes — Coastal Hop
Sámara's beach and the reef that sits across the mouth of it. Get a taste of the experience, and come back craving more.
71,500 CRC per person
Cash total 66,500 CRC all included
30 Minutes — Coastal Hop
Our most popular tour. Fly south past the headlands to Carrillo and on to the biological reserve, Camaronal. Book us with a friend and fly two planes at the same time!
94,000 CRC per person
Cash total 89,000 CRC all included
60 Minutes — Coastal Hop
Beaches, valleys, mountains and rivers. If you join us in the right season, we'll show you whales, mantas and dolphins like never before. Snorkel from the sky, see turtles, crocodiles and fish from the safety of our open-cockpit. Want a wingman? Book the trip with a friend and fly at the same time!
141,500 CRC per person
Cash total 136,500 CRC all included
All prices are per person in CRC and include 13% IVA and airport fees. Pay in cash for a discount. For safety, phones aren't allowed during the flight — cameras and GoPros are welcome after a quick check with your pilot.
Memorable Video Package
Sit back and enjoy the flight while we capture it for you. Filmed with an Insta360 and iPhone, your package includes stunning aerial photos and video of your adventure — angles you couldn't get on your own, edited and ready to share.
25,000 CRC
What You'll See
The Bay
Trace the perfect horseshoe of Sámara Bay and the reef standing guard across its mouth, then follow the coast south to palm-fringed Playa Carrillo and the secluded white sands of Barrigona.
River Mouths
Where the mangrove channels meet the sea, crocodiles, and the water turning brown against the blue.
The Coast South
Carrillo, Barrigona, Camaronal, Islita, Coyote, Caletas. See beaches that no road leads to. Live an experience that you won't live anywhere else.
Safety
Health Precautions
- Certified pilot and pre-flight safety briefing on every departure
- Headset and secure storage for phones and small cameras
- Conservative weather windows — we reschedule or refund if conditions aren't right
- Open-cockpit aircraft maintained and inspected to operating standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Walk-ins are welcome at our Sámara base — availability isn't guaranteed, so booking ahead is still the safest way to secure your preferred time.
Reviews
4,90
67 reviews
Jen Harder
May 2025
The whole team was very nice and explained everything well. The ride was awesome. Next time I'm doing the hour flight!
Debra Lee
March 2025
This was one of the best experiences of my life. My spouse gifted me the flight for my 63rd birthday. My pilot, Saray, was just wonderful. I will remember this always. Thanks so much.
Sharlene Serhan
January 2026
Absolutely amazing experience. Flew with Saray. She was very professional and pointed out different wildlife and areas around Sámara. Felt very safe the entire trip. Would definitely fly with them again.
Tammy Boxall
January 2026
One of the most beautiful experiences we did in Samara. Pilots are very professional, informative and courteous. Would highly recommend it to any Samara visitors and can't wait to do it again.
Heather Nicholson
November 2025
Fly with Us helped my boyfriend plan the best proposal ever!! Thank you so much for creating such a memorable experience for us.
Tony Marianetti
January 2025
What an experience — so much fun and well worth it. Great people with great piloting skills. I'm definitely doing it again. Thank you!
dantherentalman
February 2024
Worth 6 stars. I took the one hour tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. A terrific way to see sights that cannot be seen any other way.
Jade Lee
June 2023
Such a cool and unique experience! Definitely recommend. I did the hour long ride and it was so worth it. The plane is super steady and the pilot was so knowledgeable about the things we were seeing.
Robert McPherson
March 2023
Worth every penny. What a thrill, plus seeing the sea and land from above. Even my partner loved it, and she is afraid of heights.
Martijn Scherff
August 2023
Really nice to be flying up there with the wind blowing through your hair. Easy to see lots of animals and the view is amazing. Thanks!
Emiel
August 2021
I can absolutely recommend Fly with Us! Guido (the pilot) gave us a very warm welcome and a great experience! Do not miss this unique view and experience when you are in Costa Rica!
Heidi Schmidkonz
February 2026
A wonderful experience! Flying over the sea and the coast in a gyrocopter. Highly recommended.
