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Matura Beach Turtle-Watching Experience
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5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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
Meeting point
Start time
05:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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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.
What To Expect
Matura
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
Operated by Island Experiences
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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