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WildlifeOstional refuge

Ostional turtle tour

Guided visit to the Ostional refuge, transport included

USD 55 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 h before

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The essentials

Duration
3 h
Spots per departure
Up to 10 people
Book at least
12 h ahead
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us which day works

    And how many of you: you ask for it in the booking step.

  2. 2

    We confirm the departure

    With your dates, we work out the departure and the spots with you.

  3. 3

    Payment and confirmation

    We'll write to confirm availability and explain how to pay.

  4. 4

    See you there

    Get to the meeting point we confirm a few minutes early.

An olive ridley turtle crossing the sand towards the sea

Stories from Ostional

What an arribada is

North of Nosara lies the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. A few days every month, thousands of olive ridley turtles come out of the sea at once to nest on its beach: that's an arribada.

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Illustrative photo

Where we meet

We confirm the meeting point when you book.

Map of Nosara: Ostional, Playa Nosara, Playa Pelada, Playa Guiones and the townNosara RiverPACIFIC OCEANOstionalPlaya NosaraPlaya PeladaNosara Biological ReservePlaya GuionesTown and airstripGarzaLapa, Playa GuionesTurtle tourTurtle tour
Illustrative map, not to scale

Where it happens: Ostional refuge

What we'll ask you for

  • The date and how many people

    Tell us which day works and how many of you: we work out the departure with your dates.

    How booking works

  • Card payment

    On Tilopay's secure page: your card never goes through Lapa.

    More about payment

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable clothes, insect repellent and no white lights or flash.

Good to know in Nosara

  • Always with a local guide

    It's the refuge's rule. Guides know where to walk and when to get closer.

  • Red light, never white

    White light disorients turtles and hatchlings. At night, only red light, and only when the guide says so.

  • No flash photos

    No flash and no phone flashlight: keep them off on the beach.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. You can cancel it from your booking in the app. After that, get in touch and we'll see how we can help.

Cancellation windows

Frequently asked questions

When are the departures?

There are no departures published on the website right now. Send us your dates and we'll work it out with you.

How far ahead do I need to book?

At least 12 h ahead.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure. After that, get in touch and we'll see how we can help.

Are we sure to see turtles?

It can't be guaranteed: arribadas happen a few days every month with no fixed date. Get in touch and we'll tell you what to expect on your dates.

Requesting with Lapa

  • Payment with Tilopay

    You pay by card on Tilopay's secure page: your card never goes through Lapa.

  • The team confirms it

    A person on the team checks your request and confirms availability.

  • With a local guide

    The refuge can only be visited with a local guide.

Based in Nosara · open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Costa Rica time

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Questions?

We'll help with your request

Get in touch with your dates and your questions: we reply 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Costa Rica time.

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