Los Cabos Turtle Release Eco-Experience

The Los Cabos Turtle Release Eco-Experience is a wildlife conservation program near San José del Cabo, in which you adopt a baby turtle and help release it into the ocean. The listed duration of the activity is 120 minutes, plus transfers.

The beaches visited are in the San José del Cabo area, and the exact beach may vary from La Bocana to Costa Azul. Guests are picked up at their hotel lobby, and a pick-up time is assigned according to the hotel's location.

During the experience you learn about sea turtles, their habitat and how endangered they are, with a professional guide. You then watch the baby turtles begin a new life in the ocean after leaving their nests, and you take part in helping them get there.

The program is aimed at travelers who want a conservation-focused activity, and it works well for families, since children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult, and specialized infant seats are available. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Included are bottled water, the professional guide, an adoption certificate, and hotel or port pick-up and drop-off. Meals and gratuities are not included. Transfer times are approximate and depend on the time of day and traffic.

The activity is subject to favorable weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund. After booking, you receive a separate confirmation letter through Viator messaging with the transportation details.