Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo Discount Tickets

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Overview

On this Tamarindo Turtle Nesting tour, you will have the rare chance to see Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles, dig their nests, lay their eggs, and sometimes even see the babies hatching and making their way out to sea! The professional tour guide will take you walking along some remote beaches just North of Playa Grande in search of the turtles as they arrive and dig their nests in the sand! Due to the sensitive nature of this naturalist tour, we prohibit the use of flashlights or flash on your cameras, but you may take pictures. A special red light will be provided by the guide that does not disturb the turtles. Turtles can be seen year round, but November to April is the peak season for turtle nesting.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Only Available for Private Tour

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Native's Way
Leaving just after sunset, you will meet at our office and your guide will take you to a protected beach located 30 minutes away.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Playa Mina
You will have the chance to see Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles laying their eggs at a series of secluded beaches near Playa Grande. You could possibly see the Leatherback turtles, but it is rare. Due to the sensitive nature of this naturalist tour, the local guides prohibit the use of flashlights or flash on your cameras, but you may take pictures. A special red light will be provided by the guide that does not disturb the turtles. Turtles can be seen year round, November to April is the peak season for turtle nesting.
Duration: 180 mins
3. Playa Tamarindo
Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour
4. Playa Langosta
Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour
5. Playa Conchal
Pick up Available for Private Tour
6. Playa Flamingo
Pick up Available for Private Tour
7. Playa Grande
Pick up Available for Private Tour

Inclusion

Private Tour: pick up from Pinilla, JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Conchal, Flamingo, Grande

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Local taxes

Shared Tour: Pickup and drop-off from Native's Way Office

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup (Shared Tour)

Shared Tour: Pick up from Tamarindo/Langosta Hotels and Private Residences ($20 fee per booking)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 5 years old are not permitted to attend this tour. We need to remain very quiet and often there are extended periods of simply waiting and observing

There is not a long hike, however there are times where we move from one beach or viewing point to another. Standing around patiently is normal for this tour.

Please reconsider booking if you have mobility issues, difficulty seeing in the night, recently undergone surgery, or have current physical injury

The turtle season generally extends from Mid-November to Mid-April, however since this is a natural phenomenon, the season can start, slow or end without specific reason.

A minimum of 6 people are required to operate. If we have not reached the minimum we will contact you 1 or 2 days before your tour to offer other options.

Not permitted for children under 5 years old

Supplied by Native's Way Costa Rica

Reviews

4.2

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Based on 218 reviews

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