San Jose del Cabo

Los Cabos Turtle Release Eco-Experience

Badge of ExcellenceSan Jose del Cabo, Mexico

2 to 3 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the nature and ecology of Cabo San Lucas on this turtle release tour. You'll learn about the turtles' biology and behavior through guided commentary before participating in a baby turtle release. This tour allows you to lend a hand to the local environment while on vacation.

Guide provides in-depth environmental commentary
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Make an environmental impact while on vacation
Learn about the turtles' biology and behavior

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Adoption Certificate

Food is not included and not available for purchase, we recommend eating prior to this experience
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Paseo Malecon San Jose
P.º Malecon San Jose, 23405 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Estuary Entrance near the beach, next to the hotel formally known as El Presidente.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

04:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up all of our guests from the convenience of their hotel lobby, a designated pick-up time will be assigned depending on your hotel location.

What To Expect

San Jose del Cabo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience 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.

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Reviews

4.5

60 reviews

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Had so much fun holding...

Miles_T, Nov 2023

Had so much fun holding the baby turtles an releasing them. We also protected them from the seagulls flying overhead. I hope my turtle is living a good life in the 🌊. Tour guide had so much knowledg, patience and spoke perfect english. Magical experience

Turtle Time

Kristin_G, Nov 2023

Super cool experience! I’m so happy we were able to help the turtles get released into the ocean. Highly recommend this excursion.

Best thing to do in Cabo

Julie_S, Nov 2023

This was the best part of our whole Cabo trip! My 4-yr old loved the turtles and it felt so amazing to help them get to the ocean.

Great turtle release experience.

Shaun_L, Nov 2023

Guide was very knowledgeable & took the time to explain the program for the turtle release & why they do the conservation. Answered all questions everyone had. It was a wonderful experience.

Wonderful Tour!

Michele_D, Nov 2023

This was such a fun day! I’ve always wanted to see the turtles being released so this crossed off an item on my bucket list. Our guide was great at explaining the rescues mission and information about the turtles. The only thing I would caution is that the sea gulls will get more than you expect so be prepared for the circle of life!

Awesome Turtle release

Valarie_C, Nov 2023

Marcos picked us up and we went to were they have the eggs put into nests where the that are protected. He explained to us how they have people watching for turtles nesting and then move the eggs to keep them safe from animals and people. We then went to a different beach and released the turtles. It was such an amazing experience! Would highly recommend!

Amazing turtle release

Kelly_J, Nov 2023

I had the best time, learning about the turtles of Mexico and then releasing some baby turtles. Our guide was just great.

Very interesting and fun

Janet_K, Nov 2023

Seeing how tiny the turtles are and helping them get to the sea There was a local family nearby and their children loved seeing the turtles

Once in a lifetime experience

Kim_C, Oct 2023

Lino was a great guide. Got to have a one on one private experience. This meant a lot toe to be able to assist the turtles with increased survivability. I appreciated all of the information that Lino provided, along with his personal perspective. Thank you

Fun experience for sea turtle fans!

Susan_S, Sep 2023

I am so grateful that we got to share this experience! Our guide told us a lot about the turtles and what their organization is doing to help them thrive. We got to gently hold and help newly hatched Ridley sea turtles into the waves, past the crabs and birds, and on their way. Our shuttle was very comfortable and arrived at our hotel on time. We weren't able to go the the turtle sanctuary, but went right to the beach. Los Cabos beaches are not easy to walk on, the water is turbulent, and you have to be able to move fairly quickly, bend to pick up and release your turtles, and balance on rough and changing terrain. Due to the nature of the activity, it's only available if there are turtles to release. We were lucky to have 47 baby turtles to help as a group. We each got an "adoption certificate" for one turtle. Highly recommended for older kids (who can follow specific instructions and handle creatures very gently) and adults who are mobile enough to navigate the beach and wade in the waves.

A Core Memory

Shawna_W, Nov 2022

This was a lovely experience for my family. We all enjoyed it. Releasing the turtles was educational and a memory we will never forget. I highly recommend booking this adventure when you are in Cabo.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for your comments. We feel happy you enjoyed our educational an unforgettable tour in Los Cabos. See you next time!

Great activity for families

Diana_B, Nov 2022

Great experience, my 14 year old loved it. There are rules to follow, so listen to the briefing. Overall it was a great time. A few did get eaten by sea gulls, so if you have younger children you should be prepared with the "circle of life" lecture. But the vast majority of turtles were safely released and it's something my son will always remember.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hey Diana! Thank you so much for your review and for highlighting the rules we must follow before, during the tour, and after. We hope to see you next time!

Great experience

Brendan_C, Nov 2022

This excursion was really fun and the family loved it. It sells out quickly so if you have chance to book this while in Cabo do it!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Brenda! We feel happy you and your family enjoyed our beautiful experience. And yes!It sells out quickly so we recommend the same:) Thank you!

Great experience!

Drew_A, Nov 2022

Wonderful experience and the guide was very friendly and informative. This was something our family will remember.

Never happened because of...

JoseJavier_F, Nov 2022

Never happened because of faulty scheduling, was given a date that does not exists, Wednesday 22 2022

Lacking conservation education

Rachel_R, Nov 2022

It was amazing to release the turtles, but the tour itself was pretty lacking in info. Would have been nice to hear more about what they’re doing for conservation.

We came to Cabo to see the turtles, and we did

Danielle_D, Nov 2022

This was a fantastic experience and the tour was wonderful. I tried to upload photos but it wasn’t loading. If you have interest, book it!

Awesome torturous experience!

Judith_W, Nov 2022

Releasing the turtles. This experience was amazing. Learned a great deal about turtle hatching and conservation.

Wow!

Jessica_S, Nov 2022

Amazing learning experience and the turtles are absolutely adorable!! The staff was kind and are doing incredible work to save the turtles.

I really enjoyed that we...

Nicholas_T, Nov 2022

I really enjoyed that we were apart of a small group. Just one other couple. Our guide Marcos was very nice and gave us alot of information about the turtles