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Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero

4.9 · 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Vallarta Bionature tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
16:40, 16:55, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk beside a mangrove estuary to a turtle camp, learn about conservation and watch hatchlings head toward the ocean at sunset.

Water, camp admission and a donation are included; transportation and photographs cost extra. 4.9 from 133 reviews at €35 per person for 2h.

Best for: For a sunset turtle release, choose the mangrove walk and camp visit: 2h at €35 per person; transport costs extra. Dolphins & Marine Wildlife comparison

Trade-off: Transport and photographs cost extra.

In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Dolphins & Marine Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 9, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Water
  • Entrance fee and donation included
  • We do not include transportation
  • Photographs (extra cost)

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
133 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 130 of 133

Star breakdown of all 133 ratings

5 stars
128 · 96%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
2 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will meet in street promenade bocanegra at the end on the beach The best access is by albatross street, follow albatross street until crossing with bocanegra street. You will see a golf course, the sea and a wall with drawn turtles. Wait for your guide if you arrive earlier, the guide wears white or black shirt
Departure
16:40, 16:55, 18:00 daily; scheduled through July 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
Vallarta Bionature tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

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

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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 · #3 of 5€352h4.9 (133)shared
Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta€251h4.92 (460)shared
Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure€1044h4.91 (160)shared
Puerto Vallarta Sea Turtle Release & Conservation Experience€702h 30m4.87 (131)shared

Ranked #3 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 €35 per adult