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Puerto Vallarta Sea Turtle Release & Conservation Experience

4.9 · 131 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by ECOTOURS VALLARTA Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
16:45, 17:00, 17:30, 18:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Join a marine biologist for a sunset turtle release on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta.

Camp admission, a donation, snacks and transfers from Marina Vallarta are included; expect walking on sand and loose gravel, and rescheduling if no hatchlings are available. 4.87 from 131 reviews at €70 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Dolphins & Marine Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €70 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Granola bar, juice, sodas.
  • Entrance fee and donation to the turtle camp
  • Bottled water
  • From our office in Marina Vallarta to the place where we start to walk on the beach.
  • Bilingual Marine Biologist Guide
  • We have a locker at our office where you can safely store your luggage or bags.
  • Gratuities
  • Mosquitos repellent. It’s essential for your comfort and protection during the trip.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
131 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 127 of 131

Star breakdown of all 131 ratings

5 stars
122 · 93%
4 stars
5 · 4%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Located near the ramp at the end of calle Proa, half block beyond the " 8 Tostadas" restaurant. If you get lost contact us. If you are staying far way from this place, you could come early and enjoy the boardwalk or in our waiting area (terraza) with wifi service.
Departure
16:45, 17:00, 17:30, 18:30 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
ECOTOURS VALLARTA; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All participants must be able to walk 1 mile in total on sand and loose gravel.
  • Not recommended for travellers with problem to walk.
  • Due to the amount of walking required, this is not recommended for people in advanced stages of pregnancy."

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • If there are no baby turtles on the day of your tour, our sales staff will contact you to re-schedule your reservation.
  • Only 1 baby or infant may be seated on the lap of each adult and must be included in the reservation
  • For safety reasons, children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult. They will share a coconut to carry the hatchlings to the beach, where they will release them into the ocean.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age rule For safety reasons, children under 7 years old…

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Dolphins & Marine Wildlife

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 5€702h 30m4.87 (131)shared
Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta€251h4.92 (460)shared
Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure€1044h4.91 (160)shared
Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero€352h4.9 (133)shared

Ranked #4 of 5 in Dolphins & Marine Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €104, median €70; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Dolphins & Marine Wildlife

From €70 per adult