Got to see lots of birds and monkeys while kayaking and hiking! Luis was very knowledgeable of the history of the area and uses of plants and fruits native there. Would highly suggest if you enjoy seeing different animals and hearing some history. Make sure to bring bug spray as the bugs are relentless

As the date of our turtle tour approached, I texted Luis to ask if there was any turtle activity visible. He offered alternative activities but I let him know it was the end of our holiday and I was only interested in seeing turtles. My research told me we were a bit early ( June) for the turtle season in the Tamarindo area. The day before, I asked if I needed to cancel. We went ahead with a visit to Playa Junquillal. Unfortunately we saw nothing but hermit crabs. Luis was very knowledgeable about turtles and we enjoyed listening to him on the drive. I appreciate that he rode a bike up and down the beach so we didn't have to walk and search with him. But I feel the guide must know whether we are too early in the season or not. Although he will say we can't control nature, we wasted a lot of $ and time. He offered a free tour if we return in the future.

Fantastic evening tour provided by Luis! We went on the tour 5/20/2024 which was stated to be the “last” evening tour within true turtle season. While we only saw one turtle after patiently waiting, that’s all we needed! We were able to observe a green sea turtle dig its nest and deposit its eggs up close! What an experience!! Everyone in our small group of 9 got great pictures and videos. Luis picked up some from the hotel in Playa Conchal, we followed and another car joined in along the route. Flashlights were provided (where allowed) and instructions were given as to not disturb the turtles. Luis provided education on what to expect, turtle behavior, stages of nest building and other interesting information. He was always very respectful of the wildlife and ensured his guests were as well, ensuring no one disturbed them with noise or lights. Snacks were provided at the end of the tour. Well worth the money, especially for such a show!

Well worth the time and $50. Free pick up and interesting truck ride thru rural areas for 45 minutes. A short hike thru woods down to a secluded beach. Beautiful sunset and our guide Luis was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We saw 3 large turtles come up out of the water and many tiny babies hatch and return to the water (from other mommas 60 days prior)

amazing time!! i have always wanted to see baby sea turtles and i got to see multiple come out of their nest and see the mama turtles come up the beach! luis was an amazing guide who was super knowledgeable about the turtles and cares about them which i appreciate a lot.

Fantastic communication from Tom from start to finish with the tour. We loved his sense of humour and how he did not patronise us with the kayaking! He trusted us. The short hike was a highlight and seeing how invested and interested and knowledge Tom is about his work is infectious! We saw Monkeys and many birds and learnt about trees! Tom also went above and beyond and helped us organise a transfer 😊

Amazing experience, well organized, we saw turtle babies leaving the nest and the adult turtle laying the eggs. It was a fantastic experience. we had small group of 4 people but later other big groups came. Babies leaving the nest and going to the sea are tiny and in the dark not visible so there is a danger they can be damaged by people moving around the beach. It was that sad side of my experience 🙁

We had amazing time kayaking the Tamarindo estuary and the mangrove forest. We saw howler monkeys, sleeping bats, and hawks. Luis Ernesto was a great tour guide explaining the flora and fauna of the region. If you want to learn or see more than just the average boat trip will tell or show you, this is the right tour for you!!

We had a great boat trip up the estuary with a hike in the jungle. Too windy for the kayak trip, so Tom recommended a switch to the boat trip. So many birds, a young crocodile, monkeys and the iguana. Learned so much from Tom and the boat driver. They kept spotting wildlife where we could hardly see anything. Tom led the hike and has a vast knowledge about the plants and animals. Amazing and highly recommend.

Had a very fun day kayaking and learning about the history, flora and fawns with Luis. He was very knowledgeable and made the excursion interesting. We were very glad to have spent the morning with him.

We toured with Luis two days: once to kayak into the estuary before sunset, and then to see the nesting sea turtles. Both were outstanding experiences. Off the beaten track to places we never would have ventured alone, with an experienced naturalist (and world traveler) Luis Ernesto. We arrived to the deserted beach just at brilliant sunset and immediately observed a turtle dragging herself up the beach to begin excavating her nest, and then the deeper smaller hole into which the eggs are deposited. Much later, several large groups showed up and we departed, feeling grateful to have witnessed this ancient ritual of survival.

We got lucky and saw two turtles on our adventure! So cool. However, I would not recommend taking young children unless they are very, very patient. Our kids had a hard time waiting while the guide was looking for turtles. Amazing experience for adults.

Luis is a knowledgable, patient and enthusiastic tour leader. He met us at a local spot in Tamarindo and loaded us in his 4X4 and we set off just before sunset on a nice mid-November evening. The whole way there he explained to us the life-cycle of the Green Sea Turtle, patiently answering our questions. At a certain point we turned off the paved road and headed slowly down a rough dirt path (with stream crossings) until we arrived at a secluded beach, about 45-minutes after leaving Tamarindo. Spraying up with bug repelant and equiping ourselves with flashlights, we made our way to the beach. We waited in our small group while Luis went down the beach in search of a Green Turtle. There was no guarantee that we would see one. We had good fortune in that he spotted a big one making her way back to the sea after an unsuccessful attempt at climbing the steep sand dune. We stayed behind her for 10-minutes as she made her way back to the ocean for what Luis described as a rest. She will likely try again at a different time or a different beach. Lots of pictures were taken in the faint red-light of Luis's flashlight (this colour is the only one we are allowed to use for fear of confusing the turtles). We were all delighted to see one -- Luis said that there are tours where they visit several beaches and do not come across one and other tours where they might see 2 or 3. With thunderstorms looming, we decided to head back. In all, a delightful and informative trip. Recommended.

Our guide Luis was amazing. He went the extra mile for us and didn’t stop until we saw turtles nesting. Because of his perseverance we not only saw one turtle but 7 on our tour and took home a video of one of the turtles laying her eggs. It was amazing and would definitely recommend!!

Our guide to as extremely knowledgeable in turtles and nesting. Even though we didn’t see any turtle, the experience we were provided was one of a lifetime. Highly recommend!