Turtle Tour
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This tour is a life experience that will be instilled in your memory. If you get this opportunity, it is something that you cannot miss; visit Tortuguero between the months of July and October.
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More than a tour, it is a life experience that will be engraved in your memory. So if you have the opportunity, it is something that you can not miss if you visit Tortuguero between the months of July to October.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(80)
Amazing experience! We were lucky to see a turtle nest and then go back in the sea. I must see and do for every one that comes to Costa Rica.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had such an amazing experience and got to see the turtles nesting and returning to the sea truly a once in a lifetime moment! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon to share more Pura Vida moments together. 🌴🐢
We had an unparalleled experience! Lili our guide taught us to respect the moment by giving us valuable information, we saw the turtle spawn, camouflage its nest and slowly accompany it on its return to the sea.As an extra bonus casually the turtle unearthed a nest and we saw the turtles born and walk to the sea😍 I loved the organization and care towards the turtles 💚
Le agradecemos profundamente por compartir su maravillosa experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de un momento tan especial junto a nuestra guía Lili, y que pudo presenciar el ciclo de vida de las tortugas en su entorno natural, una vivencia verdaderamente única. En Tuanis Tour valoramos la oportunidad de ofrecer experiencias que fomenten el respeto y la conservación de la naturaleza, siempre priorizando el bienestar de la fauna silvestre. Gracias por destacar nuestra organización y compromiso con el cuidado de las tortugas. Será un placer recibirle nuevamente en el futuro.
It is quite a long walk and if you are not used to the humidity it can be difficult, it was for my husband and myself. We are not use to that type of humidity if this would have been during the day we probably would not have been able to complete the tour. It was a great experience and worth it to us, but we will not be able to do this tour again. Our guide was really great and was very knowledgeable, explaining everything to us including history of the Green Turtles and all the threats they face
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and all the information our guide provided about green turtles and the nature of Tortuguero. We understand that the hike can be a bit challenging due to the humidity, but we are happy that you were able to enjoy it and take home fond memories. We hope you will cherish this experience as part of your Costa Rican adventure. Pura vida and thank you very much for visiting us!
You go out at night without electronic devices (camera, mobile phone, etc.) and wait for the spotters to tell you where you can see the turtle while it lays eggs and covers its nest
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you had such a special moment. It is a unique experience to see how turtles nest and care for their eggs, and we are delighted to have been able to share it with you.
Everything was great, the amazing guide!! They helped us manage a taxi boat so we could travel from the hotel to the pier. We watched the whole turtle process and learned a lot. It is important to know that the time of the excursion cannot be said until 17 on the same day of the tour, for reasons of the nature park, from the agency they notify you immediately to be able to plan. A great choice.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que el guía fue de gran ayuda y que disfrutaron del proceso de las tortugas. Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente en futuras excursiones.
We did 3 tours and each one was brilliant. Lily was great on the turtle tour, Sandy on the morning boat tour and Louis on the night walk. All such amazing experiences. Special mention to Louis who found two sloths on the night walk. They also looked after us to ensure we got a water taxi back. Brilliant tour company with fab communication from start to finish. The Jones family (Manchester UK)
Thank you, Jones family, for sharing your incredible experience! We are glad you enjoyed the three excursions with Lily, Andy, and Luis. We strive to always offer you the best service and make you feel at home. We hope to see you again soon in Tortuguero!
Saw two turtles up close! Great tour with good communication. They even arranged water taxis for us so we didn’t have to worry about it.
How wonderful to hear that you got to see two turtles up close! We're delighted that you enjoyed the excursion and that everything was well organized so that all you had to worry about was having a good time. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
Our guide Lily was fantastic. She was cheerful and knowledgable. She kept us informed of what was happening and was really passionate about the welfare of the turtles. There were a lot of groups heading out but it felt well choreographed to minimise disruption for the turtles. We were very lucky and witnessed a beautiful turtle laying eggs and then covering them. We also saw a turtle returning to the sea and one emerging to walk up the beach. A real privilege and experience of a lifetime. Thank you Lily and all the park rangers.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Lily so much. She truly conveys her passion for nature and, especially, for turtles. It is a privilege to witness such a special moment as nesting, and we are glad that you were able to experience it in such a respectful and organized manner. Thank you for appreciating the work of the guides and park rangers.
We were very lucky and saw a mother turtle laying eggs on the beach. That experience was what we signed up for and made the excursion for us. Some things we wish we knew beforehand: the timing of the tour is at the discretion of the National Park and can be anywhere between an 8pm and 10pm start. We had a 9:30pm start and after walking in the dark to the location (about 2 miles) we made it to the beach at 11pm and didn't make it back until after midnight. The bugs were out and pants and longsleeves are highly recommended.
We're thrilled to hear that you had the incredible opportunity to witness a mother turtle laying her eggs, such a powerful and unforgettable moment. We also really appreciate you taking the time to share the practical details about the timing and conditions. As you mentioned, the start time is determined by the National Park and can vary each night, which is important for future visitors to know. The long walk in the dark is part of the adventure, but it definitely helps to be prepared. In addition to wearing long sleeves and pants, we also recommend closed-toe shoes and applying plenty of mosquito repellent before the tour begins, they can make a big difference in overall comfort. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Seeing sea turtles nest at night was such an incredible experience! Our guide Carlos was so knowledgeable and we witnessed a huge green turtle laying her eggs, then camouflaging them and going back into the ocean. Truly a magical experience!
We are very happy that you enjoyed this activity and that you had a great experience with us. Thank you very much for your review
