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Tortuguero Turtle Tours

4.9 9 experiences from US$ 27 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

8 of 9 run daily · live guides in 3 languages

Our top 3 of 9 experiences

Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–OctoberOur pick
from · per personUS$ 35
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forestBest value
from · per personUS$ 27
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Spawn★ Top rated
from · per personUS$ 40

Tortuguero Turtle Tours 9 options

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Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–October
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Our pick
Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–OctoberEvery day · All ages★ 4.91 (85)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Spawn
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★ Top rated
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles SpawnEvery day · Season until 31 Oct★ 5.00 (70)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forest
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Best value
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forestEvery day · First departure 08:30, last 21:30 · All ages★ 4.80 (56)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Turtle spawning in Tortuguero: Watch nesting at night
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Travelers' pick
Turtle spawning in Tortuguero: Watch nesting at nightEvery day · 20:00 and 22:00 · Season until 5 Nov · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.77 (35)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Green Turtle Nesting Tour Tortuguero: Night Beach Watch
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Green Turtle Nesting Tour Tortuguero: Night Beach WatchEvery day · Season until 31 Oct★ 5.00 (32)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nesting
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Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nestingEvery day · 06:00 · All ages★ 4.81 (27)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tortuguero canoe tour with night jungle or turtle spawning
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Tortuguero canoe tour with night jungle or turtle spawningEvery day · All ages★ 5.00 (11)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Sea Turtle Nesting in Tortuguero: Night Tour, July–October
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Sea Turtle Nesting in Tortuguero: Night Tour, July–OctoberEvery day · Season until 31 Oct★ 5.00 (6)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Tortuguero turtle spawning & wildlife tour: Canoe, hike, turtles
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Tortuguero turtle spawning & wildlife tour: Canoe, hike, turtlesTue–Sun · Season until 25 Oct · From age 4★ 5.00 (1)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person

All 9 options, side by side

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OptionPriceLengthRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–OctoberOur pick
US$ 35 per person
1h4.91★ · 85Every dayEnglish, Spanish
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forestBest value
US$ 27 per person
2h–3h4.80★ · 56Every day · First departure 08:30, last 21:30English, Spanish
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles SpawnTop rated
US$ 40 per person
1h–2h5.00★ · 70Every day · Season until 31 OctEnglish, Spanish
Turtle spawning in Tortuguero: Watch nesting at night
US$ 30 per person
2h4.77★ · 35Every day · 20:00 and 22:00 · Season until 5 NovEnglish, Spanish
Green Turtle Nesting Tour Tortuguero: Night Beach Watch
US$ 40 per person
2h5.00★ · 32Every day · Season until 31 OctEnglish, Spanish
Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nesting
US$ 99 per person
7h4.81★ · 27Every day · 06:00English, Spanish, Italian
Tortuguero canoe tour with night jungle or turtle spawning
US$ 59 per person
4h5.00★ · 11Every dayEnglish, Spanish
Sea Turtle Nesting in Tortuguero: Night Tour, July–October
US$ 40 per person
2h–3h5.00★ only 6 reviewsEvery day · Season until 31 OctEnglish, Spanish
Tortuguero turtle spawning & wildlife tour: Canoe, hike, turtles
US$ 100 per person
7h5.00★ only 1 reviewTue–Sun · Season until 25 OctEnglish, Spanish

Tortuguero Turtle Tours at a glance

  • Our pick: Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–October, US$ 35 (1h, 4.91★ · 85).
  • Best value: Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forest, US$ 27 (2h–3h, 4.80★ · 56).
  • Top rated: Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Spawn, US$ 40 (1h–2h, 5.00★ · 70).

Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 27–US$ 100 (median US$ 40).

Of the 9 options: 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly and 4 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which option do travelers like most?

The favorite is “Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–October”, rated 4.91★ from 85 reviews. 94% rated it 5 stars.

Which days do they run?

8 of 9 run every day. The other one: “Tortuguero turtle spawning & wildlife tour: Canoe, hike, turtles” (Tuesday to Sunday).

What languages do the guides speak?

Live guides speak English (9 options), Spanish (9) and Italian (1).

How long do they last?

They range from 1h to 7h. Shortest: “Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–October” (1h). Longest: “Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nesting” (7h).

Which ones include hotel pickup?

Only one includes hotel pickup: “Turtle spawning in Tortuguero: Watch nesting at night”.

Can I bring children?

Yes: in all of them the minimum age is 5 or under (5 with no minimum age). Of those 9, one is stroller-friendly.

Are they wheelchair accessible?

Only one is listed as wheelchair accessible: “Turtle spawning in Tortuguero: Watch nesting at night”. No special fitness needed: 7 of 9. Moderate fitness: 2 of 9.

Can I book at the last minute?

6 of 9 can be booked up to 24 hours before the start, with instant confirmation, and one of them as late as an hour before. Unknown for 3.

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