Matura Beach Turtle-Watching Experience

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Head to the north east coast of Trinidad and watch annual turtle egg-laying at Matura Beach! The season is between March - August. Beach stop is approximately 2-3 hours.The tour is in conjunction with an authorized local turtle protection group. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

What's Included

Permits & Entrance Fee
Bottled water
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Light Refreshments
Gratuities
Other Food and drinks not mentioned in inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up at hotels in Port of Spain and environs. Any pick-up outside of Port of Spain requires an additional cost.

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    A night time excursion to view the giant Leatherback turtles lay their eggs on Trinidad’s eastern coast. From May to August there is also the chance of seeing hatchlings going back into the water. Departing Port of Spain at approx. 6.00pm, drive through several villages towards the northeast coast. You'll arrive at Matura Beach at approximately 8pm. Here a small group of villagers who patrol the beach during the egg-laying season await us We are guided along the beach to view the nesting turtles in the moonlight. These giant creatures have undergone few evolutionary changes in their 150-million year history. The female turtle swims thousands of miles, returning to the beach of her birth to lay her eggs in the sand, a moving 2 hour process. Often you will see more than one turtle – and if you’re lucky the chance to see baby turtles hatching and quickly running towards the sea. Each nest contains approx. eighty eggs from which only two-three mature turtles remain.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

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

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