Connect again with nature and experience 2 breathtaking activities that will leave you recharged with energy. Release newborn turtles into the ocean and support conservation efforts. Watch and swim in the glow of bioluminescent plankton in the lagoon.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup included: Pickup is from the lobby of your hotel in Puerto Escondido.

Highlights

Lend mother nature a hand and help release newborn turtles
Dive in to the Manialtepec lagoon and delight in the glow of bioluminescent plankton
Soak up a spectacular sunset

Full description

Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel lobby, then head to a preserved beach to join a local nature conservation group. Help newborn turtles reach the ocean that will be their home, and take amazing pictures of the sunset at the panoramic view of Punta Colorada. After sunset, set out on the Manialtepec lagoon under the darkness of night and marvel at a spectacular natural show. Experience the delightful reaction of millions of microorganisms beginning to illuminate as you swim. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Boat ride
Turtle release

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Sandals
Cash

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage

Know before you go

Plankton are not very visible during a full moon. The activity provider will check the lunar calendar and advise you before you take the tour

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We have booked the turtle and the lagoon tour as one. It was actually two tours. For the service and experience its not worth the money at all! Too bad we actually wasted a lot of money

May 8, 2022

The website indicates both Spanish and English for languages the tours will be conducted in. We'll, tour guides for both turtle release and bioluminesce do not speak English, and they just went on speaking Spanish for the rest of the groups!!! The bioluminesce tour ended up REQUIRING guests to go inside big floating tent-like covers on the water, to be able to see the bioluminesce!! That was NOT stated in the tour description, it was more like - 'you may swim in it IF you want'. As a non-swimmer, it's terrifying to have to go in pitch dark water, so I opted out.

April 16, 2022

Puerto Escondido: Turtle Release and Bioluminescent Plankton

Puerto Escondido: Turtle Release and Bioluminescent Plankton

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