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Turtle Watching Tour

Location Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica
$70.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Playa Minas constitutes one the most important nesting sites in Costa Rica. Large numbers of turtles arrive from October until May and usually at night. For this tour you will be picked up at the hotel and taken to Playa Las Minas where turtles are nesting. You will be able to see the black turtles and if you are lucky there will also be some of the very rare leatherback turtles. The beautiful scene of the stars, the moon and the ocean makes the perfect set-up for this incredible experience with nature. In addition the guides will provide infra red light, so that you will be able to clearly see the turtles
Turtle Watching Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation from Riu / coco beach / papagayo area $30 per person/ JW Marriott, junquillal beach and avellanas

Departure: 6:00 pm
Playa Minas constitutes one the most important nesting sites in Costa Rica. Large numbers of turtles arrive from October until April and usually at night. For this tour you will be picked up at the hotel and taken to Playa Las Minas where turtles are nesting. You will be able to see the black turtles and if you are lucky there will also be some of the very rare leatherback turtles. The beautiful scene of the stars, the moon and the ocean makes the perfect set-up for this incredible experience with nature. Your guide will have infra red light, so that you will be able to clearly see the turtles and take your own pictures. Expect some waiting time and be prepared to sit on the sand. To make sure that you see the turtles it is sometime necessary to take a hike to a close by beach.
What to bring: Walking shoes, dark clothes, insect repellent and *NO FLASH camera.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Turtle Watching Tour

    Location Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica
    $70.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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