From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Entrance to the Manialtepec lagoon for a lagoon tour
Ticket to release turtles
Bilingual Certificate Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

tips
Food and drinks

Overview

*You support the natural ones by raising awareness of the importance of protecting the sea turtles of the Oaxacan Coast *You support newborn turtles to release them into the sea * You enjoy a spectacular landscape of the sun hiding in the sea * You enjoy a night tour entering the one of Manialtepec where you will hear the sound of different insects * You will visualize the phenomenon of Bioluminescence Note: if you are staying in the Puerto Escondido area, the duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours.

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Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund

April 29No refund

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We had a great time !

Published on Dec, 2023

My family and I had a great time doing this tour. Lamberto was very polite and knowledgeable. He knew a great deal about the turtles and the bioluminescence and told us all about it before we got to the place. Made the long trip a lot shorter. Would definitely recommend! And if we ever visit Huatulco again, I’ll make sure to get my tours with them. They are very professional.

Fantastic

Published on Apr, 2023

Our tour was wonderful. Our guide Fabian with Paraiso tours took so much time to help us. He made sure everyone on the tour was looked after. The turtle release was amazing and swimming with the phytoplankton magical. It’s a long trip but worth it.

Incredible experience

Published on Feb, 2023

What an amazing day! Our guide was Tito who was very friendly and spoke good English and took us to some great spots. The journey was quite long from Huatulco but we stopped at a chocolate factory, and at Zicatela on our way. We got to the turtle nest sanctuary just before the sunset which was stunningly beautiful, learned about how the volunteers collect eggs and re-bury them to ensure they hatch safely. The babies were then brought out in a basket which I was fortunate enough to carry down to the waters edge, we were then each given a few turtle hatchlings to release individually and watch as they made their way toward the ocean. It was an incredible experience and I would highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in turtle conservation. Later we drove to the lagoon where we were taken on a boat to locate the bioluminescant plankton. The sky was so clear and the stars so bright they reflected in the water of the lagoon. Once the plankton had been located we were able to splash the water from the boat, it looked like stars rolling down your skin, and then we were allowed to swim, the glow was beautiful and so magical. This was an unforgettable experience and so very worth the long drive.

Want to have fun and do something good for fauna? This is the tour for you.

Published on Jan, 2023

Edger Escobar, our guide, was so special. The turtle release was a fun, hart warming experience. But, Edgar’s knowledge and experience added to the adventure. I highly recommend this tour.

Great Tour

Published on Nov, 2022

We loved everything about this tour. Edgar Escobar was an excellent tour guide and spoke good English. He was also very knowledgeable about the area. We had some time before the turtle release, so he suggested doing another extra tour that was right by the turtles. We took him up on the offer and we were able to see Yupi the monkey, feed some deer, and see a lot of crocodiles. Just make sure you bring extra pesos to pay for it. The turtle release was a wonderful experience. We each got to release a few turtles. After the turtle release, we went on to the Bioluminescence tour. We boarded a boat for a short ride to the middle of the lake. The moon was only a crescent so we were able to easily see it. We also stopped by a tent that was floating on the water that made it even easier to see the Bioluminescence glow. The water was really warm which made it nice to swim in. We would highly recommend this tour with Lamby and Edgar.