Wildlife & Nature
Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo
Tamarindo
4.22 (218 reviews on Viator)
4 hours
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.
What's included
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
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.
Is this tour a good fit?
Rated easy by the operator — no particular fitness level needed, and a reasonable pick for a first activity of the trip.
At 4 hours, it leaves the rest of the day free — easy to pair with a beach afternoon.
Free cancellation on this listing, which matters in the green season when an afternoon can turn wet.
Bring: 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., 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.
Getting there
This tour runs in the Tamarindo area, about 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR) depending on traffic and your exact hotel.
When to go
This one is strictly seasonal and the rules are tight: guided night tours on the beaches north of Playa Grande run roughly mid-November to mid-April, and Ostional’s olive ridley arribadas are biggest from July to November. No operator can promise a sighting.
Frequently asked questions
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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Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Pickup
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