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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo
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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Pickup
Both
What's included
What to bring
• 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.
About this tour
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 tha
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What's included?
This experience includes Private Tour: pick up from Pinilla, JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Conchal, Flamingo, Grande, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local taxes and Shared Tour: Pickup and drop-off from Native's Way Office.
What should I know before booking?
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.
Can I cancel my booking?
This tour offers free cancellation. Exact cancellation terms are shown at checkout on Viator.
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