Turtle Watching Tour

4.3 (113 reviews) Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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

What's included

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

What to expect

Departure: 6:00 pm
Playa Minas constitutes one the most important nesting sites in Costa Rica. Large numbers of turtles arrive from September 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.

Also we bring customers again if they don't see it tye first time.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Just let us know your location and we will pick you up .
Tamarindo and surrounding area.
Hotel Occidental Langosta Beach

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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