TURTLE NESTING &/OR HATCHING TOUR

Tour availability is subject to turtle activity and cannot be booked on our site.  If you are interested in this tour, use our CONTACT US form.
Turtle activity varies throughout the year and usually happens when this moon is between the Third Quarter and the New Moon.
Click HERE to check the moon phase during your trip

Playa Ostional is one of few beaches in the world where you can witness an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle ‘arribada’ (meaning ‘arrival’). The Refuge protects 15km of beach where, under cover of the new moon, turtles ride the high tide waves to shore and crawl up the beach to dig massive nests where they will each deposit up to 100 eggs! This amazing phenomenon is one of the most spectacular natural events you can witness. The eggs take between 45 to 65 days to hatch, at which point the baby turtles start to break from their shells and make their way to the ocean.

While Mother Nature keeps her own schedule, turtles generally nest just before the new moon when the skies are the darkest and hatch the largest arrivals (called an ‘arribada’ in Spanish), which happen between July and December. We’ll meet up with our certified guide and walk the beach to observe these massive turtles making their way from the ocean to the beach and back. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast before heading back to your vacation rental.

PRICING NOTE! Our website rates are based on a minimum of 4 guests.  Less than 4 in your group?  No problem! CONTACT US and we’ll work to group you with other travelers.  Prices do not include 13% VAT or 5% processing fee.

GROUP SIZES: We limit our group sizes to a maximum of 12 guests.  If you would like a private tour, please CONTACT US before booking.

WHAT TO BRING / WHAT TO WEAR

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking on the beach
• Bring a raincoat/poncho or umbrella
• Insect repellent
• Change of clothes
• Camera
• Reusable water bottle