Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles
Overview
Come and be encouraged to live this experience of environmental education and sea turtle conservation
This experience consists of a 4km walk along the beach where you will observe large turtles laying eggs and then we will collect them to take them to the camp and begin their incubation process.
You will visit a turtle camp and learn how to build artificial nests and you will also be able to take photos with the turtles.
This experience is nocturnal so it will make you turn on all your senses and feel the adrenaline like a professional biologist.
-This experience is a 2-hour (4km) walk along the beach.
-You will be accompanied by a trained biologist at all times.
-You will be in a natural area so we can see different types of animals.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lamps, rain protection,
Meeting Location
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 3987
Área Militar de Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will carry out a 3-hour night patrol through a natural beach area with trained biologists in search of sea turtle nests to collect the eggs and transfer and incubate them in the sea turtle conservation camp, where they will be sheltered until the baby turtles are born and then release them into the ocean.
You will learn in depth and detail from experts the work and conservation efforts that are carried out to preserve the species of turtles that visit and lay eggs in Puerto Vallarta
You'll learn:
-Search for nests (supervised by biologists)
-Collection of turtle nests and eggs (supervised by biologists)
-Excavate and form an artificial nest (supervised by biologists)
This activity is part of a conservation program so you will be accompanied at all times by biologists trained to protect and maintain the safety and well-being of the turtles and yourself. Our goal is to educate, preserve and interact with respect.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people without physical condition
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles?
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Activity code: C-392070P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Lamps, rain protection,.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people without physical condition
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Patrol and Night Encounter with Sea Turtles will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lamps, rain protection,
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people without physical condition
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
