So many turtles - 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.

The guide was very... - 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.

Turtles watching - 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!

Definitely worth it! - 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!

Good not great - First of all, I’m giving it four stars strictly because we saw turtles and that made everything else worth it. I just feel like they should be more upfront about the tour. It’s mother nature so obviously they can’t control how long we have to wait or if we even see anything. However the tour lasted five hours because I was picked up at 5 PM even though the ticket said 6 PM. There is a hike which isn’t mentioned anywhere. I was fine but others in the group struggled. Then we had to wait on the beach for like almost an hour while the guides looked for turtles. Which I’m fine waiting, but there is no communication. I feel like there should’ve been two guides. One that stays with the group and another that’s searching. They told us we would wait in a spot while they searched, but they made it seem like it’d be like 10 minutes, walking down the beach to look, but it was almost an hour. Like, I said we saw turtles so that’s all I cared about. But I think more communication it’s definitely needed for this tour. Cause most people are fine with hiking and waiting, but be upfront about it. a lot of people on the tour also didn’t go to dinner before the tour because they were told they were getting back early enough to go to dinner. Also, the drive back the driver gave no communication either. Most of the time when you’re being dropped off, they say this hotel, next this hotel, etc. But he didn’t say anything. This could be a great tour with more communication. And also a better description on the site. A lot of tours lay out exactly how long each process takes. Pick up… drive… hike… wait on the beach… drive back.

Nice opportunity to see... - Nice opportunity to see things you don’t normally get to experience. The drive was long but worth it

Pacific sea turtle - Experience was amazing that we were able to see turtles however it was very rushed the guide wanted to leave after being on the beach for 30 mins. We as a group refused to leave and set a time agreeable to everyone for departure time

In the dark boot camp for idiots - No one in our group had a flashlight or the right clothes/shoes for the trek. Running for hours through rapid water sometimes up to your thighs in the middle of the night with no lights or sometimes assistance is not for the faint of heart.

Lacking organization - My wife and I really wanted to like this excursion. However communication on desired pickup (whatsapp) time from resort was not given then told we were late, when following the duration of trip per booking. The group was transported to multiple locations to look for sea-turtles but the guide would ask you to wait under a tree at the beach while he goes and looks for turtles with his red-light (10-45min) and if found will call the group to look (in theory). We feel that each person should get a red-light flashlight and walk the beach with the guide, to feel more involved and if no turtles…possibly see some other CR critter. Or have spotters, ahead of the groups locating turtles/nests. . Maybe during peak season this approach works easily but October early turtle season spending multiple hours with zero sightings…or more involvement…not sure if id recommend trying out until peak season. The shuttle was clean, driver and guide were nice, friendly and tried locating turtles…just a little unorganized. Thank you for the trip and good luck growing!

Don’t make the same mistake we did. - Avoid this tour company at all costs. They are unprofessional, disregard safety, and seem to make things up as they go. We ‘specifically’ asked Diego, the person who sold the turtle watching tour if it was safe for pregnant women. He assured us it was, explaining that we should wear dark clothing and we'll simply drive to the ocean, take a short walk, and see turtles with no stress involved. When we were picked up, we mentioned to them my that wife was pregnant again, and they said congratulations and even offered her a seat in front of the car which we kindly declined. Things started to fall apart when we met Leo. Immediately Leo got in the front seat, he didn't introduce himself or acknowledge the passengers in car. It was pretty awkward and I stuck a conversation by asking for his name and said, it's nice to meet you. They drove us along a bumpy road to a forested area. Another group of older people was in a bus behind us and we were eventually divided into two groups (ours being smaller). Our group was taken through a muddy road. Later, we were dropped off at a remote part of the beach, and were asked to walk through the woods on steep slopes with thorns. The guide left us in pitch darkness for two hours, instructing us not to touch the trees while he went to look for turtles. This was around 9pm 9:30 ish at night. During this time, no turtles were spotted, and the guide contacted Leo (now guiding the other group) to come get us as the other group had found turtles. However, Leo ignored his calls and asked us to walk back. The guide of our group was livid because he was ignored and asked me to talk to Leo over the radio where I pleaded with him to come get us because my wife was so tired at that point. Left stranded, we were forced to trek back through rough terrain, mud, and thorns for 35 to 40 minutes to reach the driver. At this point, I was deeply worried as the tour company clearly had no plan for emergencies, which made the situation even more distressing. When we finally made it back, the tour owner, Leo, casually offered to try again the next day or continue for another 15 to 20 minutes on the radio, without an apology. Us including the German couple we were in the group with declined and asked for a refund. Getting our money back was another ordeal since we had paid in cash. This tour was a nightmare; unsafe, poorly organized, and completely lacking in professionalism.