Visit a conservation sanctuary releasing endangered scarlet and great green macaws back into the wild - a moving, family-friendly half-day.
The ARA Project is a non-profit breeding and release centre working to bring Costa Rica's endangered scarlet and great green macaws back from the brink. On a guided visit you'll learn about the birds and the conservation work, often watching released flocks fly free overhead.
A meaningful, easy half-day the whole family will remember.
Endangered scarlet & great green macaws
Conservation and release programme
Often see free-flying flocks
Family-friendly and easy
Every tour includes round-trip private transport with hotel pickup from the Sámara area. Your guide collects you in an air-conditioned vehicle and brings you back at the end - no timetables and no shared shuttles. Tours depart between 6 and 8am; we confirm your exact pickup time and point by email after booking.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | $95 |
| 3 guests | $80 |
| 4+ guests | $75 |
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your tour. We confirm availability and pickup by email - no booking fees, no hidden charges.
Yes - visits directly support the macaw breeding and release programme.
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