Cabo Turtle Hatchery
Witness the miracle of life that unfolds in front of your eyes!
The wildlife in Cabo San Lucas is never on holiday! As the summer season begins turtles start to invade the beaches of Baja California Sur and you can be part of this miracle of life that unfolds in front of your eyes. Thousands of Olive Ridley and Black Turtles come to shore to lay their load of eggs deep in the sand before returning to the sea and disappearing in the wide-open Ocean. Doesn’t take too long, around 45 days before the hatchlings will make their run to the Ocean as well. Only a few will survive and make it back one day to lay their eggs: our task is to raise the percentage of survival as much as possible, by taking care of the nest and protecting them until the day of birth and helping them reach the Ocean.
Cabo Turtle Release Season Start: 1st Sep. till 15th Dec.
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Tour times:
05:00PM till 08:00PM (September and October)
04:00PM till 07:00PM (November and December)
Tours take place every Wednesday
Other days available upon request!
Tour Includes:
Marine Biologist
Bottled Water
Round-trip transportation from our office to the Ranch
Snacks
Prices
99 USD Adults (12 + years)
69 USD Children
Free kids under 6 years
Safe and Fun
For comfort, safety, and the best Cabo Turtle Release Program experience, we travel in small groups.
The place we will be going to is located just a few Km out of Cabo San Lucas along the Pacific Ocean, a remote location that offers the opportunity to escape the crowds of Los Cabos and enjoy a nature full immersion experience, especially should you decide to enroll in the nesting or combo activity which includes an overnight stay under the stars. All the tours are guided by marine biologists that work for the Mexican non-profit civil association ASUPMATOMA. The conservation project is almost 20 years old which will ensure a safe and educational learning experience, the usual way of Cabo Trek making learning fun. The time spent together will allow us to conduct environmental education activities as well as raise awareness of the necessity to protect Nature and the endangered species such as the turtles.
Cabo Turtle Release Tour: From the 1st of September till the 15th of December This tour will take about 4 hours to complete. The release of the turtles is done in the early evening after we receive a 30-minute briefing about the story of the camp, the conservation work done, and lots of information about the turtles. Please note that during this time, as we get closer to the wintertime, chances are high to see the first Humpback Whales traveling south towards Cabo San Lucas.
How Big Are The Groups:
Groups range from a minimum of 2 people to a maximum of 10-12 guests.
When booking a tour with Cabo Trek you have the guarantee of purchasing an, in Cabo San Lucas, unmatched quality tour! Although our boat capacity is licensed up to 18 people, for comfort, safety, and to ensure the best overall whale watching experience in town we choose to keep the groups small.
If you want to reserve the boat just for you and you family or friends, you can book a private tour or contact us!
Activity Level:
This activity is ideal for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. We take a simple walk on the beach to the shore to release the turtles.
What To Bring:
- Sweater
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat.
Why Book With Cabo Trek
- We offer the ONLY truly educational and comprehensive turtle release tours in all of Los Cabos. Each 4-hour tour is full of teaching and engagement about sea turtles, their habits and so much more. We guarantee that you will be beyond satisfied with our tour experience, our university-trained marine biologist, and naturalists guides!
- We offer the most personal and intimate turtle release tours in all of Los Cabos and all of Baja California Sur. Each tour is a maximum of 10 people per tour.
- We are proud to be the ONLY organization in all of Los Cabos with a university-trained and certified marine biologist and ichthyologist as our tour guide.
We are proud that since day one we could prove that Cabo Trek staff is capable of adding value to Cabo San Lucas by delivering an excellent service as certified for 6 years in a row by Trip Advisor:
Trust Seal:
In our price, everything but tips is included! With Cabo Trek you will not have to put your hands in your pocket for hidden costs nor will there be last-minute surprises! Cabo Trek keeps its word and keeps up with its reputation as a trustworthy, reliable, serious company in Cabo San Lucas.
Meeting Point
The day of your tour you will meet in our office and storefront 15 minutes prior to the time of your tour. While in the shop we’ll process your payment or revise your reservation, allow you time to shop around our storefront for any souvenirs, and read up on some of the educational activities you’ll be partaking in that day. We offer free wi-fi, cookies, water before everyone is ready to head to the turtle camp. Then we’ll take a quick 1-minute walk from the shop to the van. There you’ll set out on your turtle release adventure!
