Giant Sea Turtle Conservation Tour in Bocas del Toro

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Being able to observe the leatherback turtles, the largest of all turtles is a truly memorable experience. It is as large as a human being, reaching a length of 5.6 feet (approx. 1.7 meters). This turtle is the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile in existence, reaching a weight of 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds)! Adult specimens measure between 4.5 and over 6 feet (1.4 to 1.8 meters) in length. Your guide will measure every turtle that comes ashore and maybe you can break that record!

The nocturnal turtle tour allows you to observe the turtles as they lay their eggs. Since this is a scientific observation activity, protocols must be followed to ensure the well-being of the turtles, as they are an endangered species. Your guide will provide further information about these fascinating creatures as you walk along one of the most beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro. The Giant Sea Turtle Conservation Tour is available from April through mid-September.

What's Included

Turtle watching
Bathroom (start and end of tour)
Guide
Round-trip from Bocas Town to Bluff —$30–$35 for 1 time slot and $40–$45 for the 2 time slot.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will meet you in Bom Bom beach bar in Bluff.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Bluff Beach

    The Giant Sea Turtle Conservation Tour takes place at Bluff Beach in Bocas del Toro. You can take a taxi from Bocas Town or stay at a hotel right on Bluff Beach. There, you will meet your guide—an expert in turtle conservation. Since 2010, a regular sea turtle monitoring and conservation program has been conducted at Bluff Beach. This initiative is coordinated by a local community organization, with support from the Sea Turtle Conservancy and financial assistance from USAID’s regional program. Responsible tourism activities also contribute to funding turtle conservation efforts. This nocturnal sea turtle nesting tour takes place on a beach that stretches for 4.3 kilometers. Two time slots are available each night: from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Located on Isla Colon (Bocas del Toro), this beach receives approximately 250 leatherback turtle nests, 100 hawksbill turtle nests, and between 1 and 5 green turtle nests annually.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by The Panama Club

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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