I arrived at 9pm was asked immediately to pay 1000 SkR which was fine then I was told to join the group with no introduction, followed some people down to the beach in the dark followed everybody else and then after about 0.5 km found there was a crowd of 40 people talking and jostling in a place. A man shouting keep back away from a turtle which was digging.
I sat down at the she of the group and saw a dark shape starting to come out of the sea about 10 metres away. After some 5 mins a guide saw it and then told me and everyone else to go back to 20 metres away. It was mayhem with people talking and disobeying etc.
Then after another 20 mins suddenly lots of people rushed to see the first turtle come back down the beach - far too close and disturbing it with photos and talking.
The 2nd turtle turned round and went back. Neither turtle laid eggs because I think they were disturbed by everything.
After that there were no instructions and different people went different ways.
Little organisation and not good treatment of the turtles!

Had high expectations for this, but got bitterly disappointed with how badly the whole thing was organised: couple of guides trying to herd 70 or so ignorant tourist on a dark beach without proper explanation of what was happening. Most visitors had absolutely no respect towards the turtles or the conservation project, and were there apparently just to take some photos to show off to their friends. The guides had no way of controlling what the people were doing, meaning that the only turtle that we truly saw seemed stressed out to say the least (decided not to lay any eggs), and another one turned back without even coming ashore. For those who want to help saving these amazing animals, please, do so by just donating some money.

We saw a huge sea turtle lay her eggs. After a long, hot wait at the beach we rushed down to the beach. It was a very very long walk to where the turtle was (hard for young kids and older people, but well worth the walk. We saw her lay her eggs, rebury them and finally when the turtle made her way back to the sea. Fantastic! Worth the wait but very tiring and not recommended for young children. Bring water and some snacks! Tuktuk from tangalle is 1500 rupiees and for that amount the driver also wait for you and bring you back. We went with our scooter which was fine but we had to ask for the way. Price per person if there is a turtle om the beach is 1000 rupees - if no turtle the admission is free. (but they gladely take donations). It open 20.00 but you can arrive around 20.30. Then the wait is at least a little bit shorter. Absolutely no flashlight allowed (disturbes the turtle) so test your Phone/camera before going to the beach.