Tamarindo Turtle Nesting Tour
Tamarindo Turtle Nesting Tour
On this Tamarindo Turtle Nesting tour, you will have the rare chance to see Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles lay their eggs, and sometimes even see the babies hatching and going out to sea!
Experience:
- Leaving just after sunset, your guide will take you to a protected area located 30-40 minutes away.
- 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.
Transportation Options:
Tamarindo Meeting point – 5:30pm @ Native’s Way Office – This is the first meeting point. Here you will join the transportation and drive approximately 30-40 minutes to the destination
Huacas Meeting point – 5:50pm @ Huacas Food Truck Park – If you are coming from areas like Flamingo, Playa Potrero or Brasilito, you can meet here and either join the transportation with the rest of the group or follow behind the transportation with your own vehicle. (Pick up is between 5:50 & 6:05pm depending on traffic)
Matapalo Meeting point – 6:05pm @ Matapalo Public School – If you are coming from areas like Matapalo or Playa Grande, you can meet here and either join the transportation with the rest of the group or follow behind the transportation with your own vehicle. (Pick up is between 6:05 & 6:15pm depending on traffic)
Meeting directly at the beach is not recommended due to the loss of cell phone signal.
Additional Transportation:
Please contact us if you would like to arrange additional transportation from the following areas:
- Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: $90 (1-8 pax) / $110 (9-15 pax)
- Conchal (W/Westin Conchal), Brasilito: $80 (1-8 pax) / $100 (9-15 pax)
- Flamingo, Potrero: $100 (1-8 pax) / $120 (9-15 pax)
- Las Catalinas: $120 (1-8pax) / $140 (9-15 pax)
- Grande: $80 (1-8 pax) / $100 (9-15 pax)
- RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: $180 (1-8 pax) / $200 (9-15 pax)
- Playas del Coco/Hermosa: $180 (1-8 pax) / $200 (9-15 pax)
Special Notes
- Age limit – 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.
- Difficulty/Endurance level – 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.
Cancellation Policy
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Departure/Return Location
Native's Way Office -
Departure Time
5:30 PM -
Return Time
9:00-10:00 PM -
Dress Code
Dark Clothes, Insect Repellent, Close Toed Walking Shoes -
Included
GuideWater -
Not Included
BreakfastLunchOpen BarSnacks
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Tour Location
Tamarindo, Costa Rica