Guanacaste Turtle Nesting Tour takes you to one of the world’s most important sites for Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting, the Ostional Wildlife Refuge. Most of the Guanacaste Turtle Nesting Tours are programmed to be enjoyed in the evening or at night, as this is the time when the largest number of turtles shows up. However, we can arrange a special deal for you departing earlier and visiting some of the beaches along the way.

The Guanacaste Turtle Nesting Tour offers you a great trip to see thousands of turtles nesting at Ostional Wildlife Refuge. This tour will take you through beautiful landscapes and rural towns along the coastal road.

Ostional is located around 3.00 hours from Papagayo Gulf and 2.00 hours’ drive from the Tamarindo area. Ostional Wildlife Refuge and Santa Rosa National Park in Guanacaste are the most important nesting sites in the world for the Olive Riddle Turtle.

It is possible to see green or black turtles and, on rare occasions, leatherback turtles. The best months to observe the massive olive ridley turtle arrivals are from August to the end of October. Guanacaste Turtle Nesting Tour also allows you to witness nature’s miracle, watching some of the most significant Olive Riddle Turtle arrivals between September and January, especially between the waxing crescent and the new moon.

Here, thousands of turtles come out of the ocean to lay their eggs on the beach. It is also possible to observe the hatching process, which, depending on weather conditions, lasts approximately 50 days before the eggs hatch. This is a great chance to observe and help these little ones run into the ocean.

The massive turtles’ nesting used to occur during the early hours or late evening hours and only between the waxing crescent and the new moon.. There is no specific date for the turtle to come out, but we are in constant contact with the range station. Once they start to come out, the arribada can last up to five days. Guanacaste Turtle Nesting Tour is a seasonal tour, and we try to arrange the trips at the best times and days possible. Turtles emerge along the coast throughout the month, but never in the massive numbers that occur during the arribadas. However, it is still possible to observe some.

All our Guanacaste tours offer private transportation, allowing us to provide a customized experience while prioritizing your safety.  This way, we will enable you to change itineraries (if possible), make stops along the way, and enjoy the day at your own pace, without a rush.

All our Guanacaste Tours depart from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal, and Riu Guanacaste Hotels. We also leave from Andaz Papagayo, Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, and Four Seasons Peninsula. As well as Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Occidental Papagayo, and El Mangroove Resort, among others. You can also enjoy our tours from Tamarindo Beach, Flamingo, Playa Conchal, and Potrero.