Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo
Overview
This Tamarindo Turtle Nesting tour offers a unique opportunity to observe Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles as they dig their nests and lay eggs. A professional tour guide will lead you along remote beaches just north of Playa Grande in search of these remarkable creatures.
- 🐢 Observe turtles nesting and, at times, witness baby turtles hatching and heading to the sea.
- 🌌 Flashlights and flash photography are prohibited to protect the turtles; a special red light will be provided for photos.
- 📅 Turtles can be seen year-round, with November to April being the peak season for nesting.
- 🚶♂️ The tour involves walking along remote beaches, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
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, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Provincia de Guanacaste, Huacas, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Shared Tour: Pickup and drop-off from Native's Way Office
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Private Tour: pick up from Pinilla, JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Conchal, Flamingo, Grande
- Shared Tour: Pick up from Tamarindo/Langosta Hotels and Private Residences ($20 fee per booking)
- Hotel pickup (Shared Tour)
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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Native's WayLeaving just after sunset, you will meet at our office and your guide will take you to a protected beach located 30 minutes away.
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Playa MinaYou 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 (pass by)
- Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour (pass by)
- Pick up Available for Private Tour (pass by)
- Pick up Available for Private Tour (pass by)
- Pick up Available for Private Tour (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.