Tamarindo Turtle Tour 5 options
From US$ 46 · all run daily · departures between 17:00 and 18:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 3h 30m–4h
Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay EggsWalk remote beaches north of Playa Grande after dark to watch Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles nest and lay eggs.
- 218 reviews
- 4.22★
- Duration
- 4h
- Every day
- 17:30
Costa Rica: Turtle Watching Night Tour with Naturalist GuideFeel the hush of Costa Rica’s beaches on a night turtle watching tour, guided by a local naturalist. Includes pickup, flashlights, and bottled water for comfort.US$ 75US$ 68per person
- 208 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden BeachWatch sea turtles lay eggs on a dark, car-free beach near Tamarindo. Includes 40-minute drive, guided walk, water and flashlight. Evening tour, small groups.
- 162 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
- Every day
- 17:00
Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa MinasWatch nesting sea turtles at Playa Minas on a four-hour guided tour from Tamarindo with bilingual guide, flashlights and walking rods, plus hotel pickup.US$ 75US$ 66per person
- 31 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 4h
- Every day
- 17:00
Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guideWatch sea turtles nest on a guided night tour in Guanacaste. Includes pickup, bottled water, and a bilingual naturalist guide. Book your spot now.
- 7 reviews
- 4.86★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day
- 18:00
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-04| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay EggsOur pick | US$ 46 per person | 4h | 4.22★ · 218 | Every day · 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| Costa Rica: Turtle Watching Night Tour with Naturalist GuideTop ratedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 68 per person | 3h–4h | 4.63★ · 208 | Every day | English, Spanish |
| Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guideShortestGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.86★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden BeachGroup of up to 10 | US$ 65 per person | 3h–4h | 4.63★ · 162 | Every day · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
| Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa MinasPickup offered | US$ 66 per person | 4h | 4.94★ · 31 | Every day · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
Tamarindo Turtle Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay Eggs, US$ 46 (4h, 4.22★ · 218).
- Top rated: Costa Rica: Turtle Watching Night Tour with Naturalist Guide, US$ 68 (3h–4h, 4.63★ · 208).
- Shortest: Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guide, US$ 75 (2h, 4.86★ · only 7 reviews).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 46–US$ 75 (median US$ 66). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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