Guided Tour of Ostional Beach Sea Turtles from Nosara

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Discover the natural wonder of Lora turtle arrivals at Playa Ostional, a fascinating event that attracts thousands of females each month. Watch as between two and two hundred thousand turtles arrive at the beach, especially from July to October, on Luna Menguante, when between 20...

Mandatory Sea Turtle Etiquette & Access Rules: At Ostional National Wildlife Refuge (5604877P1) and Corozalito (12702P8), entry during sea turtle nesting and arribada periods requires a certified local guide. Flash photography, phone screens, and white flashlights are strictly prohibited (guides use dim red-filtered light), and visitors must never touch turtles or cross in front of females emerging from the surf. Read our Ostional turtle-watching guide.

Quick Summary & Confirmed Details

• Viator product code: 5604877P1
• Listing type: Guided excursion (guided-tour)
• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones / Nosara pickup to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
• Area hub: Ostional National Wildlife Refuge · Primary category: Turtle-Watching Excursions
• Private or shared: Private — Private tour (your group only, up to 15 travelers per booking)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Operating season / note: Year-round open schedule
• Run by: Nahual Tour (local operator on Viator)
• Customer reviews on Viator: 1 customer review(s) on Viator (5.00 score)
• Cancellation policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Meeting Point, Pickup & What Is Included

• Where you meet or get picked up: Playa Guiones / Nosara pickup to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
• What is included: Certified guide; Entrance to the wildlife refuge; In-vehicle air conditioning
• Post-booking confirmation: Exact meeting coordinates or hotel pickup instructions are provided in your Viator booking confirmation voucher.

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What to Bring & How to Prepare in Nosara

• Sun, water & trail gear: Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, quick-dry clothing, and footwear suited to your activity (water sandals for river kayaks/floats, closed-toe shoes for ATVs, horseback rides, and reserve walks).
• Road & river buffer: Unpaved sections of Route 160 and local dirt roads around Guiones, Pelada, and inland Nosara Town take longer during afternoon rains; leave a 15-to-20-minute buffer when driving or taking a tuk-tuk to your meeting point.

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Browse all Nosara guided tours, explore Turtle-Watching Excursions or Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, or read our Nosara activity planning guides.

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