Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Native's Way

   Leaving just after sunset, you will meet at our office and your guide will take you to a protected beach located 30 minutes away.

   · 10 min

2. Playa Mina

   You 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.

   · 3 h

3. Playa Tamarindo

   Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour

   · Non-stop passage

4. Playa Langosta

   Pick up Drop off $20 fee per booking Included in Private Tour

   · Non-stop passage

5. Playa Conchal

   Pick up Available for Private Tour

   · Non-stop passage

6. Playa Flamingo

   Pick up Available for Private Tour

   · Non-stop passage

7. Playa Grande

   Pick up Available for Private Tour

   · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

What to wear: - Please wear dark clothing in order to avoid disrupting the turtles in their nesting process. We recommend long pants and shirts, and secure shoes that can get wet. If you do not have long pants/sleeves, we recommend using bug repellent. The path to the beach is not always well groomed and it is important you are comfortable walking in the sand. Flip Flops not recommended. What to bring: - insect repellent - camera (flashes are not permitted) - refillable water bottle - easy snack (food is not provided) Shared Tour Transportation Info: Tamarindo Meeting point - 5:30pm @ Native’s Way Office -View on map - This is the first meeting point. Pick up from your hotel or private residence in Tamarindo Langosta can be added for a $20 fee per booking. Huacas Meeting point- 5:50pm @ Huacas Food Truck Park -View on map - If you are coming from Conchal, Flamingo, Playa Potrero or Brasilito, you can meet here and either join the transportation or follow our van (Pick up is between 5:50 & 6:00pm depending on traffic) Matapalo Meeting point- 6:00pm @ Matapalo Public School -View on map - If you are coming from Playa Grande, you can meet here and either join the transportation or follow our van. (Pick up is between 6:00 & 6:15pm depending on traffic) Private Tour: Pick up will be assigned between 5:30pm - 6:00 pm. Included from JW Marriott/Pinilla, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Flamingo, Conchal

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• 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.
• Not permitted for children under 5 years old
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 20 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 17279P11

Activity offered by Native's Way Costa Rica via Viator.