Full Day Tour Turtle Release and Bioluminescence in Oaxaca: Experience the Beauty of Nature
4.6
17 Ratings
Puerto Escondido
Embark on a full-day tour in Oaxaca and witness the mesmerizing bioluminescence phenomenon in the Manialtepec Lagoon. Release turtles on a sanctuary beach for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santuario La Escobilla - We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel to go to the first stop which is the “Santuario La Escobilla”
What's Included
  • Liability insurance included for peace of mind
  • Exclusive entry to the enchanting Bioluminescence area
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour led by an experienced and certified guide
  • Includes entrance to the heartwarming Turtle Release
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
Additional Information

We invite you to an unparalleled adventure at the Manialtepec Lagoon, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring bioluminescence event that illuminates the lagoon with sparkling lights. This rarity is found in only three locations across Mexico, with the most spectacular display in Oaxaca. Furthermore, engage in the momentous release of turtles at a beach renowned as a sanctuary, where countless turtles make landfall annually. We’re committed to delivering top-notch quality, service, and customer delight.

Location
Campamento Tortuguero Palmarito
Av. los Delfines, Dolphins Beach
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(17 Ratings)
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W41ndvictoriav
May 14, 2024
10/10 - Very good service from everyone from the lady who schedules tours in the center to the drivers, the van was super clean and smelled nice.
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Edgary563
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent service - Excellent service. Mario Mendoza highly recommended. The whole ride was very good… the driver was very friendly and very helpful
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Katherine_b
Apr 21, 2024
Top recommended tour from Huatulco - This tour was amazing. We were picked up early and had a small family join us so it was intimate. Because the tour was so long we were given an option of stopping for lunch or dinner and he took us to a beautiful beach with restaurants on the way. Along the way our guide also gave us tons of interesting information about the area and history. Plus we stopped for a chocolate tasting and had an option for tequila tasting :) The turtle release was magical, with each of us having a baby turtle in a bowl to release. The bioluminescence experience was amazing. Even on a bright/ full moon night we were able to see the sparkles due to big tent-like structures in the water. You had to take a 20min boat ride and swim in the water to get in the tent but very worth it and the water was very comfortable. Overall amazing.
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Sherri_k
Apr 19, 2024
Releasing turtles and swimming with diamonds - Alejandro was very personable and accommodating. Chocolate tasting was a surprise! The baby turtles were adorable. Swimming at night is always a treat.
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Kerry_b
Apr 2, 2024
Two Magical Experiences in One Day - We spent a wonderful day with Eduardo and Gabriel, learning about the local customs, communities, sea turtles and the phenomenon of the bioluminescent plankton. We were lucky to have an evening with no moon, so we were able to experience the plankton without the tents. We could scoop the water and watch twinkling stars fall through our fingers and up our arms. It was pretty cool. Equally amazing were the stars in the sky. Absolutely beautiful. And, what is cuter than a baby sea turtle? Nothing! Long drive but if you have a guide as knowledgeable and entertaining as Eduardo, the time flies. We highly recommend this experience.
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Smith4912
Feb 17, 2024
Must do tour for nature lovers. - Our guide Rolando (Rolo) was great! He explained the history of the area on our way to Playa Escondido. Stopped at the beach for photos and a snack, then a chocolate factory where we sampled various items. The group releasing the turtles were knowledgeable and protected them as they made their way to the water. The lagoon was beautiful, make sure you go closest to the new moon for the best results. The waters were glowing white when swimming and when you raised your arms out of the water there were blues speckles along your arm.
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Leahremi
Jan 6, 2024
Loved it! - Hi. We just got back from our tour to the Turtle realse and Bioluminesence. The turtles were adorable. We named them and cheered them on. The Bioluminesence was so cool! I didn't want to go in the water but am so glad i did. Watching the little fish zip by was my favorite. Our guide, Pablo, was superb! He was incredibly friendly, funny, and so very helpful. He had great english skills which was good because my spanish is terrible. When we returned, I left my phone in the vehicle. Shortly after, I got a knock on the door, and there was Pablo, with my phone! I highly recommend both the tour and our guide. I will book again and request Pablo.
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Juanmanuelh876
Apr 14, 2024
Something different - The guide Gabriel Antonio Quielva Hernández, excellent service, charismatic, patient. Thank you for such a comprehensive explanation about the tours. Consider that it is highly recommended particularly if you know how to swim, this is not my case so I could not enjoy the biolumunicensia 100%.
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Tobias
Jan 23, 2024
Don't buy through Tripadvisor, you can get it on the street for 1/3 the price. - The trip was really nice in itself, nothing there, but we found out that others had just bought the trip on the street somewhere and not through Tripadvisor and got it for 1/3 of what we had paid. I felt really bad there.
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Sandraef713uu
Mar 24, 2024
Bad experience - I wish I could say that this was worth my money but it was not. First off, after speaking with the others in the group we realized that because we booked through TripAdvisor we had been charged an additional 40 dollars than the rest so there’s that. Also, the description is not detailed enough which then came with many surprises the first being that it was a 2 and half hour ride to the place in the first place. After that we had finally got to the turtles release late and after that we went to the bioluminescence which we were told that we didn’t get to see the full effect since it was a full moon so we had to go under these tarp made homes that caused me claustrophobia. I think there should be a price difference during the time of the week because truly we did not get what we paid for. We were in the car a lot longer than we were enjoying the experiences. I would not recommend this at all.
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