Nat tur. Havskildpadde nesting

Dino was an excellent guide, he had a good system in making sure everyone could see when we got to the site. He got us there before other groups. He provided good information. Just be aware, when they say torches provided it’s just the guide’s personal torch. If you have a red light torch I’d recommend bringing it, because you won’t get a personal one.

It was an amazing experience for us. And, importantly, the organizers took all possible measures not to disturb the turtles. Strongly recommended.

Carla was a very good guide. She explained everything in detail and focused on ensuring we saw the entire spawning process.

Tour gives the chance to see the turtles and the process of laying eggs up close and at the same time the guides, rangers and researchers try to protect the turtles.

We went with Karla and her mama! They were both fantastic guides, answered all of our questions, and when I asked an obscure question that they did not know answer to already, they asked the local expert (researcher) and then told me. I recommend doing the later tour! Hands down it’s a great experience!

We had a friendly guide and were lucky enough to see a sea turtle nesting, which was a very special experience. However, the atmosphere felt far less magical than we had expected. There seemed to be around 50 people on the beach, all waiting in line for their turn to watch. Of course, we understand that many people want to experience this, and we were part of that crowd ourselves. Still, the large number of visitors made the moment feel less intimate and personal, and gave the whole experience a slightly strange, almost staged atmosphere. In total, we probably spent only about five to seven minutes watching the turtle, split into very short viewing periods of one or two minutes. After each turn, we had to go back to the end of the queue, which made the experience feel rather fragmented. Before we were taken to see the turtle, we had to wait for quite a long time in the dark, surrounded by many other people, without knowing exactly when the experience would begin. Of course, we understand that nature follows its own schedule and that the turtles do not appear on demand. Still, visitors should be made more aware beforehand that a considerable amount of waiting may be involved. This waiting time could perhaps have been used better. It would have been a good opportunity to share more interesting information about the turtles, the conservation work or the nesting process, or to find another thoughtful way of making the wait feel more meaningful. In the end, visitors should be aware that seeing the turtle for only a few minutes can take up an entire evening and continue well into the night. For us, the amount of time involved, together with the price, felt somewhat disproportionate to the actual viewing time. At the same time, it was encouraging to see how seriously turtle conservation is taken in Tortuguero. The safety regulations were followed very strictly, and it was clear that protecting the animals was the top priority. We genuinely appreciated that.

We were fortunate to witness the complete nesting process of a green sea turtle in Tortuguero National Park—from coming ashore and digging the nest to laying her eggs and carefully covering and camouflaging them. Truly magical! A special thanks to Carla, our fantastic guide, whose knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!

Karla was a very professional guide with a lot of knowledge. I would book again with her

We spent 2 days in Tortuguero; Karla and her husband Antonio treated us super well and helped us organize everything during those days. We were also able to see 3 phases of the turtle nesting, it was very beautiful, and Karla explained everything great. Antonio also showed us the canals by boat and the night tour was super; we saw toucans, snakes, frogs, sloths, and porcupines. 100% recommended to book with them.

We were lucky enough to take the night tour to see the turtle nesting in Tortuguero and it was, without a doubt, one of the most unforgettable experiences of our trip to Costa Rica. A large part of that was thanks to our guide, Karla. She was an exceptional guide: very kind, approachable, professional, and attentive at all times. It was clear that she knew the behavior of the turtles perfectly and knew how to explain everything to us with a lot of passion and respect for nature. In addition, we were very lucky, since we were able to observe three of the four phases of the nesting: the moment when the turtle laid the eggs, how she covered the nest, and, finally, the camouflage process. All of this from less than a meter away, always following Karla's instructions so as not to disturb the animal. It is a unique experience that we recommend 100%, and if you have the opportunity to take the tour with Karla, do not hesitate. Thank you very much for making that night a memory we will never forget!