Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

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.

Leaving just after sunset, you will meet at our office and your guide will take you to a protected beach located 30 minutes away.

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.

Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour

Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour

Pick up Available for Private Tour

Pick up Available for Private Tour

Pick up Available for Private Tour

• 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

• Group Tour from Tamarindo
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  Shared Group Tour
  Starting points:
  Escuela De Matapalo, Escuela de Matapalo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Matapalo, Costa Rica
  Native's Way Costa Rica - Tours and Transfers, 200 meteres south of Diria, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  Provincia de Guanacaste, Huacas, Costa Rica
  Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
• Private Tour & Transportation
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  Private Tour & Transportation
  Starting points:
  Conchal Beach, Guanacaste, 95XQ+R8P playa conchal, Provincia de Guanacaste, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
  Playa Conchal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
  Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

• Private Tour: pick up from Pinilla, JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Conchal, Flamingo, Grande
• Driver/guide
• Local taxes
• Shared Tour: Pickup and drop-off from Native's Way Office

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

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What to wear: - Please wear dark clothing in order to avoid disrupting the turtles in their nesting process. We recommend long pants and shirts, and secure shoes that can get wet. If you do not have long pants/sleeves, we recommend using bug repellent. The path to the beach is not always well groomed and it is important you are comfortable walking in the sand. Flip Flops not recommended. What to bring: - insect repellent - camera (flashes are not permitted) - refillable water bottle - easy snack (food is not provided) Shared Tour Transportation Info: Tamarindo Meeting point - 5:30pm @ Native’s Way Office -https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBnGvXnPPUo1X7VQ7 - This is the first meeting point. Pick up from your hotel or private residence in Tamarindo Langosta can be added for a $20 fee per booking. Huacas Meeting point- 5:50pm @ Huacas Food Truck Park -https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ZzDscbiDomr3Qpm7 - If you are coming from Conchal, Flamingo, Playa Potrero or Brasilito, you can meet here and either join the transportation or follow our van (Pick up is between 5:50 & 6:00pm depending on traffic) Matapalo Meeting point- 6:00pm @ Matapalo Public School -https://maps.app.goo.gl/6u6aPYGzzf9fdbwQ6 - If you are coming from Playa Grande, you can meet here and either join the transportation or follow our van. (Pick up is between 6:00 & 6:15pm depending on traffic) Private Tour: Pick up will be assigned between 5:30pm - 6:00 pm. Included from JW Marriott/Pinilla, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Flamingo, Conchal

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Native's Way Costa Rica.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Costa_Rica.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 166 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.