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'Arribada' at Ostional Beach

Sámara · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Turtle Tour Near Samara Beach

4.6from 59 traveler ratings3h 30m

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About this experience

This tour is for all nature lovers. In this tour, you will have the exciting and wonderful opportunity to watch turtle nesting. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, you will walk along the beach in search of the turtles and witness the turtle nesting process at either Camaronal, Corozalito or Ostional Beach. It starts with the hole that the turtles dig, then lay eggs, cover them then go back to the sea. If you are lucky, you will see eggs crack open and see how baby turtles are born. This is a one-time experience you cannot miss. Please refrain from using bright lights, bright clothing and loud sounds, since we are in their natural ecosystem, we need to be repecful and aware.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in Sámara

Picks up at 19 listed locations, including:

  • Iguana Inn
  • Hotel Villas Playa Samara Beach Front
  • Rancho De La Playa
  • Tuki Tuki Lodge
  • Fenix Hotel - On The Beach
  • Mermaids Hotel
  • +13 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Or meet the group at

Next to Cocos Mexican Restaurant

Where

Samara Beach

What you'll do

  1. September and October are the strongest months for turtle nesting. The pick up starts at hotels within the Samara-Carrillo Beach area.

  2. You will ride with a driver/guide to either Corozalito Beach or Camaronal Beach towards the South from Samara or if there is an arribada in Ostional Beach, the tour will be changed for no additional cost. Arribadas are when thousands of turtles come to shore to lay eggs. This happens once a month from 3 to 4 days after the last quarter phase of the moon. Your guide will explain all the safety procedures and will give the corresponding instructions of the tour. The experienced guide will walk you through the beach in search for the turtles. During the tour, the guide will provide information and you can ask for drinks such as water and juices while you look at the surroundings. Enjoy some fruit as a snack on the way back to your hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code: casual but avoid bright colors

Cancellation

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

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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