Join a Turtle Watching Tour in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste

Summary: We booked originally for a different trip but they called and recommended solstice at Ostional it would take longer but they were right it was worth it olive ridley turtles everywhere just like most wildlife they like to be away from people so the drive was long and road had been washed out in places but beach time was amazing.

Summary: The guide was very knowledgeable. We only saw one turtle coming from the sea to the beach, she was looking to build a nest. Need to be aware that you may have to walk quite a way to the beach.

Summary: Tour guide was very informative. We didn't get to see the turtles but that was because it had previously rained and the tempreture changed and the turtles won't come out. A bit scary walking through the jungle at night. Not for the faint hearted!

Summary: At first, I didn’t think I was going to get to see the turtles nesting—this was because the recent tropical storm had flooded the access road and it was closed. The only way to get to the beach was an atv and a hike. But by the time we were nearing the end of our trip, the ground had recovered enough that I could go!! It’s a bumpy journey, to be sure. And once you get there, you’ll still have a small, although slightly treacherous hike to the beach itself. I say “slightly treacherous” only because you definitely need to watch where you walk because it’s rocky and you could fall if you don’t pay attention. But Leo provides you with a flashlight, so as long as you are careful, you’re just fine. Leo promises turtles, and he delivers! A couple of people on the tour has been there the night before but didn’t get to see any turtles, so Leo came and took them again for free until they got to see what they came for! Once at the beach, the white flashlights have to be turned off and you are led as a group by redlight flashlight. The tour companies work in concert, so we were easily able to find out where the turtles were. One had just left to go back to sea but the other one-a pacific green sea turtle-was just coming in to build a nest. We got to watch her pick her spot and dig it out—it was magnificent! Once she settled in to lay her eggs, we were able to get right up next to her and watch nature in action! They even propped her back legs open (which doesn’t hurt her in any way) so that we could watch the egg laying! Leo took video for every single person so we all have excellent photos and video of the experience! Highly recommend!!! This year was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Summary: Wow! What a truly remarkable experience! Antoni our guide was everything you’d look for in a guide. He made sure everyone in our group was ok and made sure we saw a turtle! We were lucky enough to see 2 mommas and even a baby! It is the end of the laying season for the green pacific sea turtle and we were all super happy and excited that nature gave us an opportunity! There was also a full moon which Antoni shared afffects the turtles when they are looking for a nest. We learned so much about the turtle laying process! Antoni was extremely kind and considerate of another group that was also observing the turtles. So happy to have been with this group led by Antoni! Thank you for an awesome experience!

Summary: Enjoyable adventure and passionate guides! Awesome to see baby turtles 🐢 race to the ocean and then the mama's who climb the sand to lay their eggs.

Summary: We were taken by our guide down the beach and saw a Pacific green turtle laying her eggs. After a short while there was a shout from further down the beach. There we were greeted by baby turtles hatching and running into the ocean. It was so magical! I very much suggest talking to Leo at the Occidental Tamarindo as he was very accommodating about my wife’s needs!👍👍👍

Summary: Awesome experience, once in a lifetime. But be aware you have to be able to navigate a moderately difficult terrain. However Juan Carlos did a fantastic job.

Summary: This was the most mesmerizing experience I’ve ever had. Our guide (Alex) was polite, entertaining, and gave us an amazing experience. He was very respectful to both us and the animals- it was well worth every penny!

Summary: We did the night trip to see if we could see turtles nesting on beech. They were wonderful to pick us up at hotel and the guide was so knowledgeable. The driver spotted frogs and a hedgehog which let us get some pictures. You must be patient waiting for the turtles but being at the beach at night was a beautiful experience. We even saw the lightning bugs. They finally spotted a turtle and Alex worked hard to inform us and let us know when we could approach. I really appreciate the team en outing is to be respectful of the wildlife (no lights low sound). We would have never seen the turtles if we didn’t have a guide. One of our best outings yet and we will use them again. Next time we are here in Tamarindo. Highly recommend this wonderful team!!!